By Samantha Gilbert A few hours south of Valdosta is Orlando, a town filled with theme parks such as Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World. Over the summer my family spent a few days enjoying the animals and rides at Sea World. We had the opportunity to learn dolphin …
By Julie Drury The coast of Georgia is arguably one of the best-kept secrets in the state. From the old riverfront of Savannah to Cumberland Island, and Driftwood Beach, Georgia’s coastline boasts a variety of tourist destinations. Savannah is one of my favorite cities. It is full of history, yet …
By Jaden Mierzejewski World of Coca-Cola Coca-Cola (Coke) is a huge industry in Georgia and was created in 1886 by Georgia native John Pemberton. The world of Coca-Cola is a museum that showcases the history of the company located in Atlanta, Georgia; Georgia’s capital. There are multiple exhibits and you …
By Halley Schafer The city of Valdosta is located in South Georgia, off of Interstate 75, 20 miles from the Florida state line. Valdosta is a small, but very active town. In this little town, we have shopping, fast food, school systems, farming, paper mills, interstates, back country roads, and last …
Here in Valdosta, you don’t have to travel far to find some fun! We have a local amusement park, Wild Adventures, that caters to hundreds of guests year round. They have everything you need for a fun-filled day including roller coasters, shows, a water park, and seasonal attractions. During October …
By Pate Council Georgia National Fair The Georgia National Fair is an annual event that is held in Perry, Georgia every October for 11 days. First beginning in 1990, the fair first attracted 270,000 people. Since then, an average of over 440,000 visitors every year! At the Georgia National Fair, …
Tyler Gilbert Georgia Life Blog Outdoor Life As citizens in South Georgia, we have a strong connection with the outdoors. Whether for sport or food, Georgia provides a wide array of wildlife that can be hunted or fished by the citizenry. Hunting season begins around the end of September and …
The Peach State Georgia is known as the Peach State. Every summer, a plethora of peaches are grown all over the state. A fun summer activity is to participate in “U-pick” peaches, which is where a person can go out to a designated farm and pick their own bucket of …
The Hahira, Ga Bee Festival is a yearly event held in the city of Hahira at the end of September for one week. The festival this year was held from September 26 to October 1. Hahira is a small town community located just a few miles north of Valdosta. The …
Georgia also has a diverse array of industry throughout the state. The capital city and largest city in Georgia is Atlanta, whose metropolitan area has a population of over 5 million. Georgia has two major ports along the Southeastern coast in Savannah where many goods are shipped and Brunswick where …