Sue Rodman 
The Gullah Geechee is the name given to the decedents of African slaves from west and central Africa who worked the southern rice and cotton plantations from coastal North Carolina to Florida. Discover St Simons Island black history by learning about the Gullah Geechee who once inhibited this Georgia island.
We frequent St Simons Island, and after 20+ years of visiting the Georgia coast, we’ve eaten at many St. Simons Island restaurants. So we’ve complied a list of our favorites.
For many Atlanta area families, The Cloister at Sea Island has been a muti-generational destination for decades.
There is a reason for the season, and we have a list of Live Nativity Scenes around Georgia.
Kids Bowl Free and Summer Games are two programs that can help beat the summer heat, keep kids active, and promise lots of family fun.
I love the idea of making New Year’s Eve a family friendly holiday so the kids can join in on the fun! If you can’t make it to the Times Square Ball Drop in New York City (or don’t want to!) — Atlanta’s got you covered. Ready to learn about more things to do on New Years Eve with the kids in Atlanta? Here are some great family-friendly activities and events we know you’ll love.
The town of Beech Mountain, NC is home to an amazing ski resort, but there’s plenty of other snowy activities here too! The Beech Mountain sledding hill, snowshoe trails, and a tubing park make this the perfect wintertime destination. Here’s the scoop on Beech Mountain, North Carolina!
One of the best ways to get the holiday season started is with a trip to see the Lake Lanier Lights at the Lake Lanier Islands Resort! Here’s everything you need to know about the amazing Lakeside Lights Spectacular at Lake Lanier in 2022.
The holidays are all about family and friends and spending time together — but that doesn’t mean you have to spend that time…at home. Here are 15+ things to do on Christmas Day after the gifts have been unwrapped.
Can’t make it to Rockefeller Center this holiday season? Don’t worry! The Avalon ice skating rink is a Rockefeller inspired ice skating rink at Avalon in Alpharetta, and it’s tons of fun.
Whether you use your own elf — or prefer an official Elf on the Shelf — these easy (and sometimes mischievous) ideas will help you survive the holiday season! I hope some of these Elf on the Shelf mischievous ideas help you out, like they did me! And remember — it doesn’t have to be hard (or messy!).
North Carolina ski resorts are the perfect place for southerners to experience the fun of snow skiing or snowboarding close to home. Resorts focused on skiing in Western North Carolina utilize snow making machines — so even if there isn’t any of the white stuff at home, there is bound to be skiing in North Carolina. Here are 5+ great ski resorts in North Carolina that you and your crew are guaranteed to love.
Get into the holiday spirit with Callaway Gardens Christmas Festival and Fantasy in Lights drive through display.
Nothing gets you into the holiday spirit like millions of twinkling lights set to holiday music! We’ve got a comprehensive list of places to see beautiful Christmas light displays near Atlanta and around Georgia.
He’s making a list and checking it twice…so now’s your chance to tell Santa if you’ve been naughty or nice. That’s right — it’s time for Santa photos! If you’re looking for the best African American Santa in the Atlanta metro area, we’ve got some great choices. You may find yourself asking, “Where’s a black Santa near me?” We’ve got the answer!
