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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘Photo Gallery - Georgia’ Category

October 21st, 2008

News and Happenings from Around the Region

Events

EcoFocus Film Festival in Athens, Ga., on October 23-26, is designed to promoted awareness on environmental issues through the big screen. The festival features 12 environmental films and 25 environmental short films
And while I’m talking about the northeast Georgia area, the 9th Annual Fall Wine Fest Fundraiser in Watkinsville is scheduled for October 26. […]

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September 3rd, 2007

Wormsloe Road - Georgia

There is just something haunting about trees draped in Spanish Moss!! Apparently the road leads to the ruins of an old plantation. Now that’s what I want my driveway to look like leading up my house. It looks as if I’m going to have to move!
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Tags: georgia, southern-byways, spanish-moss, Wormsloe-Road

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July 2nd, 2007

Today’s Destination - Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park

This is the nations oldest and most visited national military park. In 1863, the Union and Confederate armies lost 34,000 men.
Did You Know…
The four Union generals given credit for bringing an end to the Civil War (Generals Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, George H. Thomas, and Philip Sheridan) were all […]

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April 16th, 2007

Cypress Swamp with Reflections, George Smith State Park, Georgia, USA

Tags: cypress, George-Smith-State-Park, southern-byways, Swamps

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March 14th, 2007

72nd Annual Tour of Homes March 22 - 25, 2007

“For more thean 70 years, Savannahians have opened their doors to share the beauty of their homes and gardens in a unique non-profit charity event to provide funds for community outreach and preservation programs. During each day of the tour a different neighborhood is featured. Guests are offered the opportunity to visit approximately […]

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August 24th, 2006

Tybee Lighthouse, Savannah, Georgia

“Ordered by General James Oglethorpe, Governor of the 13th colony, in 1732, the Tybee Island Light Station has been guiding mariners safe entrance into the Savannah River for over 270 years.”
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Tags: savannah-georgia, Tybee-Lighthouse

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May 25th, 2006

Magnolia Springs State Park

Magnolia Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear springs flowing 7 million gallons of water per day and the beautiful boardwalk which spans the cool water. During warmer months, visitors may watch for alligators, turtles and other wildlife near the springs. A free, freshwater aquarium features native species, and a 28-acre lake with […]

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May 24th, 2006

World of Coca Cola

If you are in the Atlanta, Georgia area while exploring the “byways” you might want to check out what Coke has for you…

Welcome to World of Coca-Cola®! Browse the world’s largest collection of memorabilia that celebrates the refreshing beverage that was created here in Atlanta in 1886. While Coca-Cola was first served at a small […]

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May 23rd, 2006

Map of Georgia

I’m going to be sending you on a Ghost Walk in the coming days, so you are going to need to know where Savannah is located!!

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May 18th, 2006

Snow in Georgia

Now this looks more like where I live, but even I have to admit, it does look awfully pretty. Apparently this is what Georgia looked like in 2001!
Tags: georgia, snow

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