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150 years later, a funeral for Andersonville’s dead
A century and a half after they perished from disease, deprivation, or battle wounds, Andersonville’s fallen are finally getting a funeral. To cap more than a year of programming marking the Civil War prison’s 150th anniversary, the national historic site is staging a series of events history buffs will not want to miss.
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Beat the Heat on Columbus’ Famous Whitewater Course
Atlanta’s sweltering summertime temps got you panting for the nearest body of water? Just ninety minutes southwest, Columbus, Georgia, has a seriously fun way to cool you down. The city is home to the...
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All set for Augusta!
Augusta is one of Georgia’s most classic Southern cities. Located two and a half hours east of Atlanta, it's situated on the Savannah River and features vibrant galleries and restaurants, a lovely Riverwalk, and...
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Memorial Day Getaways in Georgia
Eager to escape Atlanta this holiday weekend? Here are some travel-worthy events happening around the state:Savannah:Memorial Day Commemoration, Fort McAllister State Park, Saturday, May 24th, 9am-4pmEnjoy a day of canon and musket firings, Civil War...
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Georgia’s Little Piece of Heaven: Callaway Gardens
A little piece of heaven is quietly tucked away in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Only sixty short miles south of the Atlanta airport, Callaway Gardens is the ideal location for a weekend getaway and a breath of fresh...
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Five Foolproof Picks for Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta
Count on Labor Day weekend in Atlanta to be hot, crowded, and colorful—in the best ways. The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau estimates some 160,000 people will attend this year’s diverse cocktail of events....
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Good country music: Andalusia Farm hosts 11th annual Bluegrass Festival
While Flannery O’Connor probably could not have imagined her backyard overtaken by hundreds of banjo enthusiasts, it's safe to assume she wouldn’t have minded. The author, confined by illness to her family farm in Milledgeville during...
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Where Cars Can’t Go: Len Foote Hike Inn
Where Cars Can’t Go: Len Foote Hike Inn One of my favorite Georgia discoveries is the Len Foote Hike Inn, a backcountry lodge hidden deep in the Chattahoochee National Forest. To reach it, you must...
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Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
Jekyll Island is replete with culture, history, and beauty; this September, experience it for yourself at the 10th annual Shrimp & Grits Festival. You'll find plenty of family-friendly entertainment, professional cooking competitions, and of course,...
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Our Very Own Dublin, Georgia
Whether you’re Irish by blood or a just a jolly little Leprechaun in spirit, don’t miss the many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening in Dublin, Georgia--less than three hours southeast of Atlanta! Events throughout...