All posts by Cynthia Jennings

Crypts at Hillcrest Cemetery-Villa Rica, Georgia

Carroll and Douglas Counties

These are some of the oldest crypts I’ve photographed in the state of Georgia. Located in Hillcrest Cemetery, I suspect these were made close to the time the cemetery was founded in 1826. There are no visible names on the crypts.

Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden-Summerville, Georgia

Chattooga County

Folk artist Howard Finster built Paradise Garden in Pennville, Georgia to share the work of other creators and his own. He is often considered one of the most prolific artists having made over 46,000 different pieces of art. If you’re even in north Georgia, it’s worth a visit. Since my visit in 2014, there has been significant restoration work. They’ve also added places on AirBnb for people to reserve. It was