Wherever your interests lie, there's a can't-miss travel destination in the Southeast. Rich in history, culture amd adventurous things to do, the eight states in our region are home to a treasure trove of great places. You're probably familiar with more than a few, but some of them are quirky in ways that may surprise you.

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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones — pictured at an August rally in Peachtree City that also featured Vice President JD Vance — appears to have scored another legal victory over gubernatorial rival Attorney General Chris Carr in their battle over campaign finance issues. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2025)

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