Southern hospitality is still a way of life in Washington-Wilkes. You'll often see people greeting each other downtown or friends having a chat on a shaded front porch. You will also find a progressive government, modern businesses, cultural and religious opportunities, excellent schools, quality...
Waynesboro played a significant role during the Civil War. After General Sherman captured Atlanta on November 15, 1864, he began his infamous "March to the Sea" heading towards Savannah. The Battle of Waynesboro was fought on December 4, 1864, towards the end of that march. Union calvary forces...
Three major highways meet in the heart of historic downtown Wrightsville, incorporated in 1866. A friendly, rural atmosphere prevails in Wrightsville/Johnson County, where you'll find a variety of things to do and places to see and explore. With newly paved sidewalks and tree plantings, historic...
Americus is rich in history and culture, offering a variety of social opportunities, including theaters, dining, sports activities and churches. The town also prides itself in education, as it is home to two institutions of higher learning: Georgia Southwestern University and South Georgia Technical...
Visit the Village of Andersonville and step back in time. The Drummer Boy Civil War Museum on the main street is a must-see collection of authentic uniforms (both Union and Confederate), revolvers, carbines and muskets. The Village also boasts a 6-acre Pioneer Farm with operating Grist Mill, a 130...
Buena Vista, "America's Front Porch," contains an eclectic group of interesting shops, old-fashioned stores, and welcoming restaurants - most of which are located in historic buildings around the courthouse square. Marion County is also the home of St. EOM's Pasaquan, the internationally acclaimed...
Whether you're seeking space, theater, thrills or historical enlightenment, Columbus, GA offers a diverse array of experiences. River Adventures Enjoy a lazy river ride in the morning and a wild adventure with class V rapids in the afternoon at RushSouth Whitewater Park, the longest urban whitewater...
Cordele-Crisp County offers the best of all worlds. Cordele has all of the "small town" charm you hope to find in a South Georgia community. Comfortable neighborhoods with shade-covered drive, Victorian and Federal-style homes, and an active downtown district are only a few of the amenities that...
The city of Franklin began as a village around 1770, and became a city, and county seat of Heard County, on December 26, 1831. The Heard County Historical Center and Museum, built in 1912, is the headquarters for the Historical Society. The history of the county is depicted in exhibits at the Heard...
Since its founding in 1840, the Griffin-Spalding area has grown from a railroad boomtown to a must-see destination steeped in small-town charm that's great for getaways and exploration, just south of Atlanta. Busy but not crowded, the greater Griffin-Spalding area offers diverse heritage and history...