Georgia
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.
Waffle House: An American Dream
Atlanta, Georgia
Though it’s grown far beyond its humble beginnings, Waffle House continues to cater to the blue-collar backbone of the South
Southern Ports: The Maritime Backbone of Southern Economies
Charleston, South Carolina; Savannah, Georgia
Maritime fortunes may be more associated with the seafaring towns of New England in the popular memory, but make no mistake about it, such trade built the South as well
16 of the South’s Most Beautiful Churches: Part One
Mobile, AL; Little Rock, AR; St. Augustine, FL; Macon, GA; Covington, KY; New Orleans, LA
Worshiping with marble and arches, stained glass and steeples, Southern believers state by state have a glorious heritage in ecclesiastical architecture
Savannah’s Metropolitan District: History and Revival
Savannah, Georgia
Old but beautiful buildings and neighborhoods across the South are finding new life infused into them—and there are few better examples of this than Savannah
From Athens to Zephyr: All the Greek-Named Cities of the South (Part Two)
Sparta, GA; Sparta, KY; Sparta, MS; Sparta, TN; Sparta, VA; Sparta, NC; Spartanburg, SC
Seven Spartas dot the South, and each one has its own story of that indomitable spartan spirit
From Athens to Zephyr: All the Greek-Named Cities of the South (Part One)
Athens, GA; Athens, AL; Athens, TN; Athens, TX; Athens, WV; Athens, LA
Quite appropriately, the cultural capital of the ancient world has multiple Southern towns for its namesake
The Springtime Call of Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, Georgia
Check out Callaway Gardens in Georgia this spring: it’s a great place to sample the season’s scenery
The South by Night: The Revolution of Modern Lighting
Savannah, Georgia
In the past, when darkness fell, the world changed—until men could find clever means of bringing illumination into their homes
16 of the Prettiest Spots in the South (Part One)
Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia
The first in a three-part series exploring state by state some of the best the South has to offer in pretty places
Henry Grady and the New South
Atlanta, Georgia
As editor of the South’s preeminent newspaper, Grady had already established himself as a voice that needed to be heard—so when he began preaching ideas of a New South, folks listened
Black Traditions in the Architecture of the South
Gainesville, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana
The architectural traditions of the American black community is a fascinating part of our collective history
Wit, Grace, and Charm: First Ladies from the South (Part Four)
Independence, MO; Karnack, TX; Plains, GA; Midland, TX
These Southern examples of humility and grace didn’t take their leading lady roles lightly. More than just charming hostesses, these ladies served as Presidential confidantes, advisors, and far more.
Would You Please Spell That? Interesting Place Names in the South
All 16 States of the South
Like so many other places, the South is full of thousands of curious, crazy, hard-to-spell, and sometimes downright hilarious place names. Here are a few favorites.
