While it's hard to say for certain when exactly the first praline arrived in historic Savannah, there's no argument that one man, one family, put the city on the map in praline history. That man is Stan Strickland, my father, and the founder of River Street Sweets and Savannah's Candy Kitchen. But...
Southern cooking has made a resurgence and is being celebrated as one of the first American cuisines. With so many delicious dishes to choose from and so many talented cooks to cook them, it doesn't come as any surprise. Here is a list of 10 Southern cookbooks worth a read — many of which are...
It's the most wonderful time of the year!...for holiday movies, we mean. Come November, your television is full of commercials for box office and small screen films set around Christmas and other winter holidays. But did you know some of them were filmed in Georgia? Here are a few to watch with your...
Regardless of the season, there's always a reason to head to the mountains and enjoy Blairsville. Here are five reasons we find ourselves here regularly. A Waterfall Wonder Helton Creek Falls. Photo by JMC Artistic Photography Helton Creek Falls is Georgia’s No. 1 kid-friendly falls (Ok, maybe not...
The Georgia Family Vacation Begins My husband Wilson and I grew up in Georgia. It’s where we met and where we bought our first home. We now live a state away with our daughters Lydie, four, and Ellis, seven months, and we want to take them back for a vacation. But getting ready for a road trip with...
Nothing goes better with a good meal than good music -- or a heaping side of Southern music stories. Here in Georgia, you don’t just hear the music, you taste it, too. From greasy spoons to vegan bowls, Georgia plates are full of folklore from some of music's finest. So, loosen those belt buckles...
Enjoy live music and explore the rich music history of "The Good Life City" at these venues and points of interest.
Rooted in Appalachian culture, Dahlonega's music scene is pure gold. Locals and visitors flock to the weekend jam sessions on the Dahlonega square, where fiddles, dulcimers, a forest of banjos, and even the occasional yodeler or buck dancer take center stage. The twangy sounds, handed down through...
The roots of American music run deep in Macon. Native son Little Richard helped birth rock ‘n’ roll, and Otis Redding, who grew up and started his career here, took soul music to unsurpassed heights. James Brown and the Famous Flames recorded their first demo, “Please, Please, Please,” at Macon...
Follow this list to experience live music in Atlanta and explore the musical history of Georgia's capital.