Janice Mcdonald: 12 books

When Hardy Ivy built his small cabin on a ridge in the North Georgia wilderness in 1833, no one could have imagined his property would grow to become the internationally recognized city Atlanta is today. Ivy is just one of those whose impact on Atlanta has earned him the right to be called a legendary...

Insiders' Guide to Atlanta is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to the Georgia's largest city. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Atlanta and its surrounding environs.

It seems unlikely that a place as far off the beaten track as Aiken, South Carolina, would become the preferred wintering location for the denizens of New York society. But from the late 1800s, the most recognized names in America�the Vanderbilts, the Whitneys, and even the Roosevelts�began coming...

Insiders' Guide to Atlanta is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to the Georgia's largest city. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Atlanta and its surrounding environs.

The essential source of information about the sights and sites travelers and locals want to see and experience--if only they knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, these guides take the reader down the road less traveled.

For almost a century, the heart of Myrtle Beach was defined by a place simply called �the Pavilion.� From the original structure built in 1908, the Pavilion was the center of the resort town�s growing tourism industry. It was a destination point for anyone coming to the Grand Strand. Here you could...

• A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike• Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations• How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation• Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities

Need a day away to relax, refresh, renew? Just get in your car and go! This first edition of Day Trips from Atlanta is your guide to hundreds of exciting things to do, see, and discover in your own backyard. With full trip-planning information and tips on where to eat, shop, and stop along the way,...

East Lake Golf Club was heralded as "one of the finest in the United States" when its first holes were completed in 1907. Bobby Jones called East Lake his home course, as did Alexa Stirling, Watts Gunn, and Charlie Yates. It flourished in the early 1900s as the Atlanta Athletic Club's country club....

Ollie the Lighthouse, is a whimsical and amusing account of a (real) lighthouse going out into the world seeking his purpose in life; only to discover that his true purpose was already inside of him.

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Atlanta. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of the Atlanta metro area.