Fall is in full swing, and Japanese maples are the stars of the garden. With their ever-changing beauty, Japanese maples have captured the hearts of gardeners and poets for hundreds of years. These ornamental trees offer four seasons of beauty in the landscape. Crimson new growth in spring, followed...
Georgia has lots of homegrown products to be proud of, and pecans are on top of the list. Pecans’ natural sweetness and crispness adds depth of flavor and a nice crunch to popular Georgia sweets, like pecan pie, pecan shortbread, pecan brittle, and my all-time favorite: pralines. With the holidays...
Santa Claus is coming to town, but not the way you might think. He's devised creative ways to spread cheer throughout the state. Check out these events and even a town in Georgia named for the jolly old elf! A Kids' Christmas at Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Santa's musical workshop visits Johns...
It's a circle of life that music fans will recognize - scrappy nightclub sets up shop in a gritty corner of town, helping to spark the area's resurgence...until it no longer fits within the neighborhood's reborn economy. This pattern is playing out today in Atlanta's historic Old Fourth Ward...
A perfect destination for outdoor lovers, Cartersville is a rewarding place to spend time hiking and biking, and browsing two stunning museums. Make a date to explore art, science and the great outdoors at these fun Cartersville attractions. Pine Mountain Recreation Area Pine Mountain Recreation...
Georgia is known for great food, and it just so happens that the Food Network agrees. These Georgia hot spots won the hearts —and stomachs — of some of Food Network’s biggest stars. Silver Skillet, Atlanta Southern breakfast at Silver Skillet, Atlanta If you’re looking for a real Southern breakfast...
Our family is inextricably connected with Georgia’s State Parks – we adore them! And we love to create goals for each new year that are tied to outdoor challenges. This year, we’ve challenged ourselves to the Canyon Climbers Club! We hope this encourages you to do the same. Georgia State Parks...
The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with local Georgia products. Here are some of my favorites that will add the "happy" to your holiday. Treats from River Street Sweets River Street Sweets Known for their "World Famous Pralines," River Street Sweets is a...
I can still recall the first time I ever walked in flooded Spartina like it was yesterday. Overwhelmed with excitement to be exploring a new place, my 11-year-old-self ignored the pluff mud covering my brand new tennis shoes and the dozens of periwinkles digging into my ankles. I was on a field trip...
It's official! According to the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), Georgia is home to the most brilliant view of stars in the South. Dedicated to protecting the night sky and fragile ecosystems from light pollution, IDA designates dark sky places by measuring factors such as conservation of...