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Guess Where this 100 Foot High Clock Tower Stands in Georgia?

by Linda Aksomitis | Mar 14, 2016

Clock towers have been around since at least 50 BC, when the Tower of the Winds was built by Andronicus of Cyrrhus in Athens. While necessary in times gone by to keep town residents aware of the time, clock towers have mostly disappeared. Question About this...

9 Things You Must See in Albany, Georgia

by Linda Aksomitis | Dec 10, 2013

At a population of around just 75,000, Albany, Georgia, is a small city—however, there’s a lot more to Albany than meets the Eye! Ray Charles Plaza Legendary Blues singer, Ray Charles, was born there, so it’s no surprise that the city has honored him during...

Explore the Scenic Flint River That Runs Through Albany, Georgia

by Linda Aksomitis | Sep 23, 2013

Not every downtown has a river flowing through it—especially one as scenic as the Flint River in Albany, Georgia. The nearly 350 mile long river (actual distance is 212 miles, but the river twists and turns) rises in central Georgia as groundwater seepage, flows under...

Favorite Cities–the Seven Hills of Rome–Rome, Georgia

by Linda Aksomitis | Jul 9, 2013

Some cities are pretty. Some are historic. Some are eco-friendly. Rome–Rome, Georgia that is–is all three. The city of Rome is nestled, as is its namesake in Italy, between seven hills. The best view of them, I soon discovered, is from the top of...

Travel Georgia–Stay at the Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club

by Linda Aksomitis | Jun 24, 2013

Lake Blackshear may be man made, but it’s about as pretty a spot in Georgia as anyone could expect Mother Nature to provide. Created by a dam on the Flint River, this 8500 acre lake has been providing locals and visitors with recreational access since the 1920s. I...

Marinas in Georgia–LaPrade’s Marina on Lake Burton

by Linda Aksomitis | Jun 4, 2013

The shores of Lake Burton, Georgia, are rich in flora and fauna—over 4200 plant species to be exact. But there’s a richer tale to be told about the bottom of the lake. There, you’ll find storefronts and homes, hitching rails and sidewalks, chimneys and woodpiles, all...