Discoveries-America Georgia - DVD

Exploration of Georgia starts in Savannah, one of the South�s most gracious & hospitable communities. Highlights include parks, River Street, city market and fourth largest port facility in U.S. President Jimmy Carter grew up in Georgia, his boyhood community is a national historic district where visiting students learn how a small town farm boy grew up to become President. Once stocked as a game bird, wild Burmese chickens have taken a liking to downtown Fitzgerald. Loved & hated by residents, the exotic, beautiful birds are now a part of the community. In Hawkinsville, a horse training facility has been a boon to local community - harness racers now use the facilities. Sights from Atlanta include Centennial Park, Stone Mountain & the Cyclorama - the world�s largest oil painting features �Battle of Atlanta� from the Civil War. The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, performs segments from �Mighty Bug� & �Rumplestiltskin� and meet the puppeteers that bring the characters to life. In the foothills of Appalachian Mountains, community of Dahlonega is where America�s first gold rush occurred in 1829. Old mills still operate today and tours of the Consolidated Mine are popular. History of Cabbage Patch Kids is revealed in a visit to Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia. The community of Colquitt, has prospered & strengthened through its storytelling & local musical performances of Georgia�s folk life play, �Swamp Gravy�.

Filmed in 2005 by directors Jim and Kelly Watt.