You Know You're in Georgia When...: 101 Quintessential Places, People, Events, Customs, Lingo, and Eats of the Peach State (You Know You're in Series) - Softcover

Schemmel, William

 
9780762741311: You Know You're in Georgia When...: 101 Quintessential Places, People, Events, Customs, Lingo, and Eats of the Peach State (You Know You're in Series)

Synopsis

A celebration for residents and a field guide for the uninitiated, this delightful book celebrates 101 things that make Georgia special―from Tobacco Road to Ty Cobb, moon pies to mutant peanuts. Humorous entries will have readers of all ages laughing out loud as they learn the Peach State’s most fascinating facts. You know you're in Georgia when...*sweet tea is your chardonnay*there’s a Bulldog on every corner*you’re driving the Watermelon 500*around lunchtime, someone asks, "Jeet?"*And more!

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About the Author

William Schemmel is a full-time freelance writer and photographer whose work appears regularly in newspapers, magazines, and guidebooks. This nice guy is also the author of Georgia Off the Beaten Path and Georgia Curiosities.

From the Back Cover

. . . you're at the beginning (or is it the end?) of the Appalachian Trail. . . you're Shootin' the 'Hooch. . . sweet tea is your chardonnay Georgia has its own view of the world. Look through that lens and learn 101 quintessential people, places, events, eats, and traditions that help form the personality of the Peach State. You'll find out when to stop in at the Big Pig Jig, the state's barbecuing championship; how to translate phrases like so good you'll slap your granny; and where to see an American version of Stonehenge. Whether you're a frist-time visitor or a born-and-bred native, this book will make you smile as you discover what it really means to be in Georgia.

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