Georgia
Southern State Songs That Stick in Your Head
Oklahoma, Georgia, West Virginia, and Kentucky
If every state had a Ray Charles song or a James Taylor tune, there wouldn’t be a soul to forget it
Southern State Capitols: Beauty, History, and Quirks (Part One)
Montgomery, AL; Little Rock, AR; Tallahassee, FL; Atlanta, GA
Join Andi Reynolds as she takes us on a quick tour of some of the most important—and impressive—buildings in the South
Digging Deep: Southern Stone
The American South
Southern quarries may not be the most beautiful things in the world, but some of the most beautiful things in the world have certainly been made from their offerings
The South’s Most Haunted City? Savannah, to Be Sure
Savannah, Georgia
One of the oldest cities in America, Savannah has this ghost thing in the bag—parks, cemeteries, houses, and hospitals that look beautiful by day—and will totally creep you out by night
What the South Taught This Yankee
If he or she travels enough or lives long enough in the South, even a Yankee can start to catch on to some of the, ahem, particularities of Southern living
Two Sides of the Mountain: The Controversial History of Georgia’s Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Nearly fifty years after its completion, the South’s largest stone relief memorial still draws plenty of attention in both crowds and controversy
Alexander Stephens, Vice President to a Failing Nation
Crawfordville, Georgia
Fully supportive of slavery but resistant to secession, Alexander Stephens believed in and fought for a state’s right to both
Gone with the Wind—After How Many Years?
Atlanta, Georgia
We’re betting you’ve seen the epic movie, but have you ever read the book? Writer Ben House thinks it’s time to ’fess up.
Tybee Island: Georgia’s Little Island Paradise
Tybee Island, Georgia
The easternmost point in all of Georgia, Tybee Island has been one of the state’s most popular resorts for nearly a century and a half
Will the Real Watermelon Capital of the World Please Stand Up?
Cordele, Georgia; Hope, Arkansas; Luling, Texas; Rush Springs, Oklahoma
From Georgia to Texas, Southern states celebrate watermelon goodness and greatness—who gets the title of Watermelon King?
Old Fort Jackson and Savannah in the Civil War
Savannah, Georgia
Built over 200 years ago, Georgia’s oldest brick fort stands as a memorial to Savannah’s part to play in a War that ravaged the South
The Wyld and the Seafood Culture of Coastal Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Can you in Savannah find high-quality, innovative, and fresh seafood in a casual environment? You can at the Wyld, a new restaurant already known for breaking some of the rules.
