Articles

  • 3 weeks ago | vinepair.com | Colleen McNally Arnett

    With a legacy dating back to 1772, Maison Veuve Clicquot is known for its iconic yellow label and the inspiring true story of Madame Clicquot — an audacious widow who dared to follow her dream and pioneered a career path no woman had done before. In turn, her name has been synonymous with prestigious Champagne for centuries. At the pinnacle of the house are its La Grande Dame vintages.

  • 3 weeks ago | mensjournal.com | Colleen McNally Arnett

    Known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown's 15-mile radius is home to nearly a dozen distilleries and counting. Discerning whiskey drinkers from around the globe travel here for tours and tastings, soaking up the uniquely American spirit along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. And yet, the closest luxury accommodations were miles away in Louisville or Lexington—until now. The lobby features a copper still that stretches from floor to ceiling.

  • 3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Colleen McNally Arnett

    3 hours ago7 stories that explore bourbon’s evolving landscape in Kentucky in 2025Kentucky bourbon fuels economic growth through production, tourism and brand expansion.

  • 3 weeks ago | ajc.com | Bill Dawers |Colleen McNally Arnett

    This installment of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s monthly coastal dining roundup covers a reimagined rooftop bar in Savannah, a new weekly farmers market, a collaboration between two Georgia craft distillers and more. Tybee Island eateries tied to new Emily Henry novelA surprising literary tie is boosting Tybee Island businesses. Readers of Emily Henry’s new bestseller, “Great Big Beautiful Life,” are recognizing familiar locales in the story, set on a fictional island off the Georgia coast.

  • 1 month ago | modernsouth.co | Colleen McNally Arnett

    As someone who has spent most of my life split between Georgia’s capital city and the coast, Macon is usually the halfway point on my road trips. An easy exit from Interstate 75, the Macon outpost of Fresh Air Bar-B-Que has long been one of my family’s favorite pit stops (pun intended) for a quick bite when driving between Savannah and Atlanta. We would stretch our legs while filling up on chopped pork sandwiches, ice-cold Coca-Colas, cups of Brunswick Stew, and slices of pie.

Journalists covering the same region

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Adam Van Brimmer

Reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Adam Van Brimmer primarily covers news in Savannah, Georgia, United States and surrounding areas including Tybee Island and Pooler.

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Lindsey Stenger

Multimedia Journalist at WTOC-TV (Savannah, GA)

Lindsey Stenger primarily covers news in the coastal region of Georgia, United States, including areas around Savannah and surrounding counties.

Benjamin Payne

Savannah Reporter at Georgia Public Broadcasting

Benjamin Payne primarily covers news in the Coastal Georgia region, including Savannah and surrounding areas in Georgia, United States.

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Shawn Watkins

Generative AI Analyst at Tech Mahindra

Shawn Watkins primarily covers news in Savannah, Georgia, United States and surrounding areas.

Mackenzie Baker

Multimedia Journalist at WTOC-TV (Savannah, GA)

Mackenzie Baker primarily covers news in Savannah, Georgia, United States and surrounding areas including Richmond Hill and Pooler.