Top 8 places in Georgia you can't visit

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Top 8 places in Georgia you can't visit

The abandoned hot cell building at the former Georgia Nuclear Aircraft Laboratory near Dawsonville, Ga. Wikimedia Commons

Burns Club of Atlanta, a club started in the late 1800s to honor the Scottish poet Robert Burns. In 1907, an exact replica of Burns' cottage was built in what is now Ormewood Park, where the meetings are held. Phil Skinner pskinner@ajc.com

A worn sign sits in front of the Robert Burns Cottage. Phil Skinner pskinner@ajc.com

Many of Atlanta's great leaders have signed the visitors book in the Robert Burns Cottage. Phil Skinner pskinner@ajc.com

Burns Club of Atlanta historian and former president Victor S. Greg talks about the history of the Robert Burns Cottage while in the main hall. Phil Skinner pskinner@ajc.com

Burns Club of Atlanta historian and former president Victor S. Greg looks over a second edition in the library of the Robert Burns Cottage. Phil Skinner pskinner@ajc.com

A cooking fireplace and wood furnaces sit in the board room of the Robert Burns Cottage. Phil Skinner pskinner@ajc.com

A marker sits on one wall of the Robert Burns Cottage. Phil Skinner pskinner@ajc.com

Burns Club of Atlanta historian and former president Victor S. Greg talks about the history of the Robert Burns Cottage while in the board room. Phil Skinner pskinner@ajc.com

Photo of the Burns Club of Atlanta, a club started in the late 1800s to honor the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Phil Skinner pskinner@ajc.com

The original Burns Cottage, built by William Burnes, at Alloway, Scotland.

Owners of Bunker 13 in southwest Georgia say you can forget about hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, burglars and even the occasional zombie infestation.

The area in red is the underground facility at Bunker 13. The area in black is the original 5.5 acre site which is fenced in. (Martin McDermott)

This 20 x 40 feet home theater inside Bunker 13 enjoys a large HD screen and Bose surround sound audio system. Subdued lighting and Movie artifacts make this a must see area. (Martin McDermott)

These are the original blast doors in Bunker 13. They were fully renovated and restored to full working order. When closed, these doors will withstand a 20Kton nuclear blast above the premises. They are normally left open during the day. (Martin McDermott)

Despite being 50 feet underground, the design of Bunker 13’s interior hallways give an open and airy impression. Emergency lighting is fitted throughout the building. (Martin McDermott)

The master bedroom of Apartment 3 in Bunker 13 is located away from the living area to ensure quietness and comfort. (Martin McDermott)

This double bedroom in Apartment 1 of Bunker 13 hosts a king size hotel standard bed and luxury carpet. It also contains a walk-in closet and direct access to the double bathroom en-suite. (Martin McDermott)

Another hallway inside Bunker 13. (Martin McDermott)

This basic plan outlines the second level apartment area of Bunker 13. The area covers 3,000 sq. feet. (Martin McDermott)

This is a basic plan of the lower level rooms and layout of Bunker 13. Notice the staff quarters are separate from the client areas. (Martin McDermott)

On the surface is a 1500 sq. foot reception office and garage area. The building also includes an incinerator. This may be converted into an additional apartment and is fully Air conditioned. (Martin McDermott)

This Thursday, June 6, 2013 file photo shows the National Security Administration (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

This is a view of marshland off the coast of Savannah near Saint Catherines and Ossabaw Island as seen from the air on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. (CURTIS COMPTON / AJC staff)

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The abandoned hot cell building at the former Georgia Nuclear Aircraft Laboratory near Dawsonville, Ga. Wikimedia Commons

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