Rural Georgia Places

April 2024 in Rural Georgia

Make the most of the wonderful weather by taking in one or more of these rural Georgia gems in April!

Rural Georgia Reader: Lake Country Legends

Three of America’s most famous authors have made their homes within a few miles of downtown Eatonton, making the area worthy of a visit.

Small-town Side Trip: Dublin, GA

East- or west-bound Interstate travelers searching for a stop between Savannah and Macon should plan on breaking their trip at Dublin.

Rural Retreat: Warm Springs, Georgia

Our nation’s 32nd president loved spending time in Warm Springs; the tiny town is as inviting now as it was when FDR arrived a century ago.

Small-town Side Trip: St. Marys

From breathtaking water views to walkable, tree-lined streets, St. Marys is a side trip worth slowing down for.

Small-town Side Trip: Madison, Georgia

In addition to being a destination in its own right, Madison is located “on the way” to many of Georgia’s larger destinations.

Rural retreat: Darien and McIntosh County

Located in coastal McIntosh County, Darien boasts an abundance of small-town charm and opportunities to fill a weekend or week-long stay.

2023: Celebrating the “Real” Georgia

Join us throughout 2023 as we celebrate five years of rediscovering the “real” Georgia, rural Georgia.

Exploring Rural Georgia: A Peach of a County

Though The Peach State isn’t actually the country’s largest peach producer, Peach County is the largest producer of peaches in Georgia.

Exploring Rural Georgia: A Hometown Holiday in Woodbury

With a population of just over 1,200, Woodbury’s lively Main St. is home to a host of shopping and dining spots.

Exploring Rural Georgia: Turner County Treasures

I-75 takes you through some of the prettiest parts of Georgia. But if traveling the interstate tires you out, take a break in Turner County!

Exploring Rural Georgia: Sasser and Dawson

If you ever find yourself in need of a pit stop between Columbus and Albany, we've got a few ideas for you in Terrell County.

Exploring rural Georgia: Macon County

By Mary Catherine Gaston It is true that rural Georgia has no shortage of small towns worthy of a day trip. Boasting two beautifully...

Exploring rural Georgia: Dawsonville

By Loren Lindler Mountains, moonshine, and motorsports - what more could you need for a weekend of fun? Encompassing all three of these...

Exploring rural Georgia: Hartwell

By Charley Lollis As the weather is warming up and a hot Georgia summer is soon upon us, we will all be looking for ways to cool off. If...

Shedding a light on rural Georgia: Sapelo Island

By Loren Lindler Georgia’s coastline is rich in many things, including white, sandy beaches, tourist destinations, and some of the finest...

Shedding a light on rural Georgia: Cumberland Island

By Loren Lindler Georgia’s coastline is rich in many things – white, sandy beaches, tourist destinations, and some of the finest seafood...

Blaze a [virtual] trail

Sit back, relax and enjoy this sampling of the spots in rural Georgia that inspired some of the world's best writing.

A Georgia Hiking Bucket List

Guest blogger Adrian M. of @mygeorgiaphotography on Instagram shares some of her favorite getaway spots in rural Georgia.

Washington County: A pleasant patchwork of past and present

A short trip from Macon or Athens, Washington County boasts enough history, shopping and dining to fill any weekend...or empty stomach.