Category Archives: Georgia

A coworker and I found a couple hours one day during our conference and made a quick trip to Kennesaw Mountain, northeast of the city. This is the most-visited Civil War battlefield by a large margin, but it’s not because … Continue reading →

The Swainson’s Warbler is a little brown bird that can usually only be seen in southern swamps between April and July. I’ve wandered the swamps of Arkansas and never seen a hint of one. They can occasionally be found in thickets … Continue reading →

It all began two weeks ago when my boss stopped me in the hallway and said, “When you get a chance, I’d like to see you in my office.” He’s not usually that formal, and while I had no fear … Continue reading →

Our admission into the Tybee Museum gained us access to the Tybee Lighthouse across the street. The lighthouse was much more interesting than the museum, but it almost killed us. I recommend that you visit, but do it in the … Continue reading →

The Tybee Museum is located in the Garland Battery, which was part of Fort Screven, a coastal artillery defense site. It was built in 1897 for the Spanish-American War and continued in operation until 1945. There wasn’t a great deal … Continue reading →