Unofficial Guide 2019 Recap
We will be moving our Unofficial Guide to a monthly article beginning in January. It will be released on or about the 15th of each month. For this last one of 2019, we'd like to share some of our favorite…
Blue Ridge, St. Mary's, Conyers, The Rock, St Mountain, Lake Lanier Islands, Calloway Gardens, Rock City, Atlanta
It's Holiday Lights Season and here are a few tree lightings and parades across the country, starting next week, November 30th. DO: Before Blue Ridge lights up their tree for all,…
Locust Grove, Commerce, Savannah, Dawsonville, Woodstock, Surrounding Atlanta
Holiday gift shopping is here! Already? Yes! Hope this makes it easier to visit one of Georgia's outlets. Make your day trip a shopping trip! SHOP: In North Georgia (Commerce) up I-75, South of Atlanta down I-75 (Locust Grove) and…
All Around Georgia
As the temperature goes down, we decided to share a way you can support businesses all over Georgia without leaving your house! Here are some Georgia grown, made and produced products for you. SHOP: At the Georgia Crafted you can…
Richland, Brunswick, Augusta, Chatsworth, Blairsville, Twin City, Atlanta, Around Georgia
We're giving you ideas to stay inside as temperatures across the state go down, or at least know where to go for a winter hike in Georgia! DO: Richland Rum is in Brunswick and is ready to host you for…
Atlanta, Savannah, Thunderbolt, Andersonville, Rome, Avondale Estates, Tucker, Macon
October is here, so cemetery visits commence! Sure, for the scary aspects of some, but the history is rich, especially here in Georgia. SEE - Hopefully, this goes without saying (because…
Atlanta, Helen, Fort Valley, Macon, Boston
It's the perfect season for candied apples, fudge, caramel and fruit covered in all things delish! EAT: In the lovely Ponce City Market - a revitalized area in Atlanta known as the Old Forth Ward - houses. It's the Collier…
Atlanta, Warm Springs, Juliette, Darien, Carrollton
SEE: A must-see Atlanta in the (fairly new) National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Visitors can explore the fundamental rights of all human beings through engaging exhibits that educate and memorialize. Their lunch counter exhibit is profound to experience.…
Augusta, White, Moon River, Hapeville, All of Georgia
DO: This weekend, get yourself to Augusta for their annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta festival. You'll be able to spend an entire day or the weekend shopping for handmade arts and fine crafts, delicious food and shows by…
Covington, Lithonia, Social Circle, Athens, Columbus, Martinez, St. Mary's
Who doesn't love breakfast or brunch? Today, we're sharing some of our Georgia favorites to breakfast and brunch around our great state. EAT: In Covington, Lithonia and Social Circle, you can find Mamie's Kitchen Biscuits. It's hard to drive by…
Perry, Stone Mountain, Helen, Across Georgia, Nashville
DO: Have you been to the Georgia National Fair yet? From October 3-13 in Perry, just a little bit south of Macon. If you're a teacher or school administrator in a school, you and your students and allotted chaperones can…
Thomasville, Hartwell, Columbus, Savannah, Across Georgia
DO: In Thomasville, you may want to visit the Jack Hadley Black History Museum. Founded in 1994, the city's first Black History Museum was established with African-American historian, James “Jack” Hadley who preserved over 4,669 pieces of African American artifacts.…
Atlanta, Georgia, Waycross, Savannah
SEE: Heard of the Atlanta Beltline yet? In 1999, Georgia Tech student Ryan Gravel had an idea that he presented in his master’s thesis. He proposed something that would become a grassroots campaign:…
Atlanta, Carrollton, St. Mary's, Alto, Sautee Nacoochee
EAT: One mile inside the infamous Interstate-285; you can visit David's Produce, a family-owned, long-standing, small, produce stand. Monday through Saturday you can get fruits and vegetables, cookies and cakes (baked by small-time bakers!), vintage sodas (strawberry cream pop anyone?)…
Atlanta, Cumming, Leslie, Young Harris, Covington
SEE: Tiny Doors? In Atlanta? Yes. Throughout Atlanta and surrounding the city are Tiny Doors, just waiting to be seen by you. Tiny Doors ATL has installed tiny doors throughout the city. You could walk past our doors for months…
Helen, Tybee, Atlanta, Milledgeville
DO: While we've focused on northern Georgia, we did not share Anna Ruby Falls and the beautiful hike you can find while visiting. At Unicoi State Park, you'll find the falls through a 1/2 mile paved trail to two viewing…
Social Circle, Atlanta, Peachtree City, Blue Ridge, Jackson, Macon
EAT: Blue Willow Inn showcases Southern food, and here is their Facebook page. In the historic area of Social Circle is the internationally acclaimed Blue Willow Inn Restaurant in a Greek Revival mansion. EAT: Right off the Highway while coming…
Dawsonville, Clarkesville, Cumming, Stone Mountain, Columbus
It's all about adventure on today's Unofficial Guide! As with anything adventurous, proceed safely with caution! DO: Go kart riding sounds great, right? Visit a VERY LARGE kart racing track, right here in Georgia. AMP Kart Racing is located at…
Cartersville, Darien, Americus, McRae, Morganton
DO: In Cartersville, north of Atlanta and south of Calhoun in the Northeast area of the state you'll find the Booth Western Art Museum (pictured above) which is the "world's largest permanent exhibition space for Western art," and we are surprised!…
Across Georgia, Atlanta, Newnan, Richmond Hill, Conyers
In light of yesterday's holiday and all of the events around Georgia, we want to help you get you ready for Labor Day. We're giving you information on five events, but one covers the state of Georgia, so no matter…
Forest Park, Duluth, Andersonville, Elberton, Warner Robbins
EAT: If you're driving to Atlanta to visit or through Atlanta and pass near the airport, you can find the Atlanta State Farmer's Market. On 150 acres, it's considered one of the largest of its kind in the world. It…
Eatonton, Chamblee, Dahlonega
SEE: Heard about Rock Eagle Mound? It's a stone shaped bird built by Native Americans. The mound is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public free of charge from dawn to dusk. rockeagle4h.org.…
Columbus, Decatur, Savannah, Mountain City, Moultrie
EAT: 11th and Bay Southern Table in Columbus touts southern hospitality and quality ingredients and the use of local farmers and purveyors for the best product. That sounds good, right? Well, if that all sounds good, you should taste their…
St. Simons Island, Oconee, Gray, Greensville, Smyrna, Milledgeville, Madison
SEE: Looking for something to do on the beautiful Georgia coast? Of course, St. Simon Island has a lot to do, and this is just one thing... but for fun, visit Neptune Park to relax, for the playground or the…
Kennesaw, Macon, Lilburn, Cleveland, Calhoun
EAT: Biscuits anyone? You know one of the things we do in Georgia is keep an eye out for a yummy biscuit and they are yummy for different reasons. Stilesboro Biscuits is the place to go this weekend if you're…
Tifton, Kingsland, Pine Mountain, White, Augusta
DO: The Market at Rutland Farms is the place to go year round, but here's their summer schedule of fruit picking and pulling. While you're there, feel free to pick up some yummy jams and jellies and such! EAT: Steffen's…
Haralson, Kennesaw, Rome, Rising Fawn, Cloudland Canyon, Locust Grove, Marietta, Snellville
Photo credits: above, the Jamwich website and below Walkin' Dead website -------------------------------- DO: Surely you know about the hit show Walking Dead, right? Even if you're not a big fan, the tours out there are pretty impressive. The most casual…
Tifton, Toccoa, Columbus, Augusta, Jekyll Island
EAT: Say you're on the way to Florida by way of I-75 South or I-75 North toward Atlanta and you come across Tifton. If so, you'll want to stop at Pit Stop B-B-Q & Grill. Their BBQ is pretty special…
Avondale Estates, Greensboro, Macon, North Georgia, South Atlanta
SHOP: If you're into Vinyl (records, of course), and in Atlanta or making a trip to or through Atlanta, you might want to stop by Sunbrimmer Records in Avondale Estates. It's just a bit away from the Capitol near Decatur,…
Athens, Atlanta, All of Georgia, Savannah
EAT: If you're near Athens you may want to eat at Food for the Soul on Broad St. You guessed it, it's soul food. We especially remember the mac and cheese and fried chicken. We can't find a website or a Facebook…
Lookout Mountain, Chamblee, Columbus, Valdosta
DO: Rock City's Southern Blooms, May 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2019. We know that Rock City is connected to Chattanooga, but we get to claim is as ours because it address is Lookout Mountain. If you haven't been, it's…
Rutledge, Thomaston, Cumberland Island, Atlanta, Moultrie
EAT: A little bit East and a tad north of I20 in Rutledge, GA; you'll find The Caboose - a place for deli sandwiches, ice cream and other treats and - you guessed it - all in a caboose. Here's…
Augusta, Cordele, Stewart County, Tybee Island, City of Peachtree Corners
DO: Graveyards your thing? There's a cool historical cemetery in Augusta that is a good stop for you. Here's a map to the cemetery with categories mapped out. EAT: If sausage is something you're a connoisseur about, visit Striplings in Cordele…
Duluth, Newnan, Cartersville, Savannah, Macon
Enjoy the beginning of our weekly share of places to eat, things to do and see, shopping destinations, services, and products from our great state, and where to visit in Georgia! EAT: Atlanta and Georgia - Recently spotted in Duluth,…
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