Tag: Georgia
12 Great Georgia Hikes
Georgia's landscape has everything from the rugged Appalachians to granite monadnocks and shady creekside trails. We whittled it down to 12 great hikes, fit for an experienced backpacker, day-tripper, or even an urban crusader (two are ITP!).
Barnsley Resort
I have a fairy godmother. She lives midway between Chattanooga and Atlanta, at a place called Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia. She knows I love peanut butter cups, salted caramels, and Champagne. And when I visited the resort on my birthday this year, she left them in my suite, along with a handwritten note to enjoy my special day.
College Towns of the South: Athens, Georgia
Known for its music, football, and vibrant culture, Athens in northeast Georgia is both sophisticated and sweet. The Victorian-era downtown is filled with galleries and boutiques, while its concert venues lure international acts and its restaurants earn raves from Food & Wine.
The Other Buckhead
The Town of Buckhead is open for official business on Tuesdays. Cheryl Saffold mans the phones at town hall; most calls she fields are about business licenses. One of the first questions Saffold asks, politely, is whether callers are sure they have the right number.
Back to the Beach: St. Simons Island
It’s the little things that matter most on a weekend escape to the largest of Georgia’s enchanting Golden Isles.
Football between the hedges in Athens
When prospective students tour UGA’s campus, they are paraded past Sanford Stadium and told, “This is the largest classroom on campus; other schools come here and we teach them how to play football.”
Azalea season at Callaway Gardens
Callaway Gardens’ 20,000 azaleas, not to mention dogwoods, crabapples, daffodils, and tulips, are in top bloom during April.
Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens
Wonder what it’s like inside Savannah’s moss-draped historic homes, with their Ionic columns and gabled porticoes?
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A Taste of Georgia
In a place as bountiful as Georgia, good food is a way of life. From the Northeast Mountains to the Coast, you'll find original dishes, homemade products, and events that celebrate the finer points of eating and drinking. Go somewhere delicious this season.
Doctor shortage in Georgia
A shortage of doctors continues in the state, limiting access to care throughout Georgia, especially in rural areas.