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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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Boom! 16 Fourth of July festivities around Georgia
From the mountains of North Georgia to the marshes of the coast, there is no shortage of Independence Day celebrations in the Peach State. Here are a few highlights:St. Simons Island:Sunshine Festival 5k and...
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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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Four famous Georgia cemeteries—plus four lesser-known plots worth a visit.
1. You may have visited: Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
Atlanta’s preeminent cemetery showcases the city’s rich culture and racially fraught past in a landscaped oasis. The resting place of author Margaret Mitchell, golfer Bobby Jones, six Georgia governors, and 27...
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Savannah: The Place to Be This Weekend
There’s always something to do in Savannah, but this weekend, “The Hostess City of the South” is putting on more events than ever. Here are some of my picks:Savannah Music Festival, through April 4....
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Lots happening in Georgia’s Golden Isles the first weekend in June
If you've been searching for an excuse to escape to Georgia's Golden Isles, we've got you covered. The first weekend in June, the lovely barrier islands will host a slew of family-friendly events and...
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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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Three Georgia getaways for wine lovers
With its long growing season, cool nights, and—according to the Winegrowers Association of Georgia—soil composition similar to that of Italy's Piedmont region, North Georgia is rapidly distinguishing itself as a wine destination. There is no...
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All Decked Out: The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation
No one has to sell me on The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation. It's a kid-friendly, AAA Five-Diamond resort an hour east of Atlanta. Yes, please.During my most recent trip there, the only thing I...