Kennesaw State University music professor Trey Wright, who for many years performed with the local jazz group Squat, has released a new solo album titled "Begin Again." Local players on the album include drummer Marlon Patton (Kenosha Kid, Lonnie Holley), saxophonist Mace Hibbard (The Derek Trucks...
Rising Atlanta rapper and skateboarder Germ has released his debut album, "Germ Has a Deathwish," on G*59 Records, the label run by New Orleans rap duo $uicideboy$, who also guest on one track. Others joining Germ on the 11-track affair include Atlanta’s Lil Gnar, L.A.’s Ohgeesy and Miami’s Pouya...
Veteran Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Kodac Harrison has in recent years made a habit of releasing CDs of new songs alongside older favorites and/or new versions of older songs, knowing that much of his music released in the ’80s, ’90s and ’00s is now out of print. “I would try to make [the track...
Atlanta alt-rock/metal trio Twin Criminal will mark the digital release of their new album "Backsliding" with a March 27, 2019 show at local club 529. With influences ranging from The Stooges to Smashing Pumpkins, Twin Criminal formed in the wake of the breakup of Trevor Flanders’ and Daniel...
You may know Flannery O'Connor as the famous American novelist that she was, but did you know how close her ties are to Savannah and Milledgeville, Georgia? In both of these Georgia cities, you can find several historical sites to visit that will teach you more about who Flannery O'Connor was, what...
The town of Dublin, Georgia, founded in 1812, was named for its counterpart in Ireland. There are countless opportunities for outdoor recreation, and the town is "painted green" for a month-long St. Patrick’s Day Festival in February and March. The town was the site of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s...
There are many vivid reasons why the first settlers arrived and put down roots in the North Georgia mountains. From the views and sunsets to the natural resources and waterfalls in Georgia, they built their lives in this beautiful but untamed wilderness. They soon established traditions, legends...
The islands and marshes along the Georgia coast are pieces of a wetlands jigsaw puzzle. Early settlers on this diverse shore used the fertile soil to grow corn, beans, and melons. Harvests were so bountiful that bushels were sent back to England, laying the groundwork for the agriculture boom to...
Journey from Albany to Atlanta, your group following in the footsteps of African American legends and civil rights leaders.
Originally inhabited by Cherokee tribes, the town of Clayton was incorporated in 1821 by European settlers. The mountain community is known for its thriving downtown, unique lodging, outdoor recreation, and restaurants, earning it the title of Farm to Table Capital of Georgia. The nearby wineries...