It's the busiest time of year in the German-inspired mountain town of Helen, Georgia—the 55th Oktoberfest celebration. In Germany, the celebration of Bavarian culture and tradition lasts for slightly ...

Helen is modeled after a Bavarian village — with German food, a European-inspired Christmas market, and the longest-running Oktoberfest in the U.S. Northeast Georgia is a region known for its quaint ...

Country stores are a staple of the South. They are nostalgic, warm and have all the essentials: from your favorite soda to a gallon of milk or pet supplies. Some even have fresh baked goods, fruits or ...