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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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney — pictured during a hearing Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 — has cleared the way for Georgia's State Election Board to obtain Fulton ballots and other documents from the 2020 election. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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