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...
Gay, Georgia, was a quiet farm community with an active business district located on the main highway connecting Atlanta and Columbus as it faced an uncertain future in 1971. Agritourism had yet to be coined as a word in 1972, but it has played a significant role in economic change in Gay. The...
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...
LaGrange was named for the estate of French and American hero General Marquis de Lafayette, whose extensive travels brought him through this lovely, west Georgia enclave. During one of his visits to Georgia, General Lafayette is said to have commented to Governor Troup that the landscape here...
Lumpkin, incorporated March 30, 1829, is the county seat for Stewart County. The city was named in honor of Wilson Lumpkin, a two-term governor of Georgia, U.S. Congressman and Senator. Providence Canyon Conservation Park, located in Lumpkin, is a collection of canyons and gullies. The largest of...
Comer embraces a small town atmosphere with southern charm and hospitality. Located in a quaint hamlet, this artsy community is home to Bendzunas Glass Studio, a variety of antique shops and Watson Mill Covered Bridge State Park. The park is an ideal spot for an afternoon picnic or overnight stay in...
Many of Culloden’s first settlers were Scottish Highlanders who had lived previously in eastern Georgia. Others were of English and Irish descent, and many came from eastern Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia. Their rural community dates back to 1739, but it was decades before the settlement...
Let us delight you with our country charm and hospitality, breathtaking mountain beauty, restful lodging and excellent food, and enough antiques, crafts, collectibles, and specialty shops to intrigue you for hours. Attend the annual Dillard Bluegrass and Barbeque Festival. Be sure to visit the...
The eclectic community of East Point offers all the amenities of the bustling city and the convenience of being minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, but with the charm and uniqueness of a small town. East Point is the second MARTA stop from the airport and sits at the apex...
The city of Euharlee, just west of Cartersville, is home to one of the oldest covered bridge in Georgia, as well as a picturesque 1850s village. Its signature bridge, on the National Register of Historic Sites, is open daily.Other sites to explore include the Blacksmith Shop, Black Pioneers Cemetery...