What NOT to Do in Georgia

Hey there fellow travelers! Today we are talking about the do's and don'ts of visiting the state of Georgia in the US! Whether you are visiting a UGA University of Georgia Bulldogs football game, visiting Atlanta and all the great restaurants and museums, or heading to historic Savannah there is so much tourists need to know about Georgia. Tourism Georgia. Georgia tourism. What to know before you go to Georgia.
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[@sallyshort7255]

If someone lets you merge into traffic or gives you space to change lanes, don’t forget the thank you wave

[@WoltersWorldEats]

Oh yes!!! That's something I loathe about living in Illinois now. Not that ppl let you in but once a year.

[@sin102687]

That should be anywhere u go. Here in florida we don't like letting ppl in because 90% don't thank u and act like u had to let them in line because their soooooo important

[@ParliamentaryPal]

I will say as an Georgian, drink A LOT of water in the summer especially if you're outside a good bit. You will get dehydrated if you don't trust me. Also try Vidalia onions if you have the chance, it's nothing like you had before.

[@woltersworld]

good call!

[@scarlett609]

I am a Georgian to and I 100% agree

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

So awesome to be apart of this great video. Congratulations to UGA for the National Championship:). Thanks Mark :).

[@woltersworld]

Thank you Florida Man 😉

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

@@woltersworld Very welcome Sir :).

[@GoDawgs18]

Go Dawgs

[@Libra_Strings]

Let’s go Dawgs!!

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

@@Libra_Strings How bout them Gators :) Hi Gators

[@lynnb2562]

As a resident of a small town outside Atlanta, this list is 100%. I am from the west coast, married into a ancient Georgian family and these are all things I had to learn when I moved here.

[@FirstMilitia434]

Southern hospitality starts in Southern Virginia and ends at the Florida Georgia line

[@michaelvalleau3172]

Facts. I live by Miami FL and when I went to ATL on a visit I noticed how much nicer the people are

[@stfu1751]

On your point about not knowing what to expect, you’re absolutely correct. I live in Atlanta and it’s so so much different from Savannah, Augusta, Macon, etc., but it’s still in the same state.

[@raydaniel2490]

Georgia has a great diversity of culture and nature...no matter whether you are in Savannah, Augusta, Macon or Atlanta.

[@dorothygreen4271]

I moved from Jacksonville , Florida late last March and now I am living in Georgia . And I am now living in Guyton , Georgia . I want to thank you for sharing this video with me as well as everybody else ! I have seen what the people are like in Georgia and they are indeed friendly ! Again , thank you for sharing this video with me and everybody else as well ! Keep up with the good work !

[@tc2904]

I was in Savannah and Charleston over the Christmas holiday. Savannah is so beautiful and we had the best weather! Everything was great (food, people, architecture, learning about the history, ghost tours etc). Everything was awesome…and it was nice to get away from the freezing Chicagoland weather!!!! I would definitely go back ❤️

[@necroslair]

Did Charleston for New Years once. It was a cool place to visit. Nice temps and not too crowded/rowdy. Definitely got to try Savannah in the next year or so.

[@roxannebudd1978]

We went to visit friends just out of Savannah for Christmas and it was great. We spent a couple of days in Savannah while we where there. Thankfully we didn’t have to deal with the bugs.

[@Bc232klm]

Congrats to UGA!

[@marcelrobinson]

I have another don't and that's don't say Roll Tide. I get away with it because I work security at the airport but I wouldn't say it in Georgia.

[@lorijohnston4311]

This Georgian appreciates your vlog. Thanks for the shout out to our wonderful state!

[@necroslair]

One thing to add: expounding about how you do things "up north" or "back home" or whatever will not be well received. We don't care how you do it up north. I would add to what Mark said - June and September can get miserable with the humidity also. And on the coast keep in mind the possibility of hurricanes from August through October.

[@woltersworld]

good call with the hurricanes note!

[@Sonia_178]

So glad you mentioned that all parts of Ga are different! For tourists in Atlanta, I agree the aquarium is great and Coca-Cola world is worth checking out! Nailed that ATL traffic is horrible after 4pm-ish. Also, I'm sooo glad you mentioned Helen, it's a nice city to visit Anna Ruby Falls!! GO DAWGS!!

[@mikewilliams7218]

Go Dawgs! I however will never drink coke again. Creates segregation.

[@dr.kikipsychnp5731]

Don’t forget these Atlanta eye!

[@swaters5127]

The coke museum is the worst museum in Georgia.

[@kands2011]

Thanks for the shout out to the Trolley tours!! We really appreciate it!! It is a great job to have here in Savannah, i personally love showing and teaching everyone what i know about savannah!

[@woltersworld]

Our pleasure!

[@tannab2568]

also as a georgian, i’ve never had shrimp and grits that’s not a usual thing. but sweet tea is a staple drink and unsweet tea is just poison.

[@swaters5127]

Every freaking restaurant serves shrimp and grits. It's annoying. 20 bucks for a dish that any idiot can make.

[@sfs1167]

100 times yes on the manners. There are several meanings of "Bless your heart," depending on tone. If your mom told me that she was sick, "I'd say, 'bless your heart,' in an empathic tone. "Bless your heart" said in a sarcastic tone...you know what that means. Oh, and don't talk about how much better Philly or Chicago are...Delta Airlines is ready when you are. Another....don't assume Atlanta is a southern city. It isn't. There's Atlanta and then there's Georgia. Boiled peanuts are better than you'd think....wife hates them, though.

[@thehouse5024]

When someone says "with all due respect...." be prepared to hear an unpleasant truth haha

[@redpill344]

Someone said... bless you heart means "screw you"

[@sandramulchahey8268]

So many people misunderstand bless your heart it could mean I'm sympathizing with you or I think your not that bright. Also if someone tells you about something stupid someone else did you can just say ohhh bless.

[@jrt2792]

Atlanta ain't Southern...

[@judyhorstmann6332]

I am reminded how much my family LOVED Savannah when we visited in 2012! The Savannah Dan walking tour is the absolute BEST!!!

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

I live here in Georgia and you’re absolutely right you’re pretty much nail it ….And summertime is pretty brutal👍

[@tomMXBN]

Amazing content. I’m going to use your tips this year. Will binge watch your other videos too. Your DC clip got me here. Subbed in a heartbeat. Thank you sir.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

I love this video.... The world is my inspiration. This is such a beautiful suggestion for those seeking to travel the world.

[@Drewsdad98]

Great video. My son is a sophomore at UGA. We all love going to Athens for games. Go Dawgs!

[@chanellecamello6431]

I always watch your videos when I am planning a trip! Love them!

[@761jared]

I moved to the Savannah area in 1996 and lived there for 14+ years. Rock City was always something to do when visiting Chattanooga, so I never knew (or remembered) that it was a Georgia attraction.

[@swaters5127]

Chattanooga is on the border. They claim Rock City but it's actually Georgia.

[@P.L.M.]

Thank you! I love your channel and I just moved to Georgia. We do not even have a home yet and is staying in an Airbn at the moment. I feel much more confident by watching this vid.

[@keepsoundalive9386]

Hey there! I'm from Atlanta and I love sweet tea lol. Thanks for posting these entertaining videos. Very cool seeing different places anyways thanks for posting loving the videos!

[@brandonarnsdorff3202]

I’m from outside of vidalia Georgia and live beside one of the biggest vidalia sweet onion producers and I must say that if you’re in Georgia you can’t forget to try the vidalia onions because we are proud of them especially in our area and there the only onions you can find around here

[@Axel-hw6hk]

As a Georgian (and a HUGE Bulldogs fan), I must say you’ve more or less hit this on the head. Everything in this is right, except for the thing that we don’t use instant grits. Rarely if ever does anyone have the time to make the good, stovetop grits that take FOREVER to make, but they are better. I suppose you usually can get that kind in restaurants though.

[@donalissimore1064]

Great video . Very informative.

[@myleg5350]

Just so happens to post this after Georgia wins a national championship!

[@GoDawgs18]

Go Dawgs

[@woltersworld]

odd how that works... it is like i was holdiing off until the national championship game... like i knew they would win... hmmm.... hmmm.. ;)

[@woltersworld]

Go Dawgs!

[@WoltersWorldEats]

GO DAWGS!!!!

[@holliehightower5013]

Go Dawgs!! ❤️🖤🐶

[@user-ly4ou7pu4i]

can't wait to visit Georgia~

[@viking7445]

Moved from Minnesota about 4 months ago and it's absolutely awesome

[@jonnythunder92]

Manners...MANNERS... love the fact that somewhere in the world still holds those simple polite values...unfortunately a seemingly dying art.

[@karenmchugh5511]

Bless your heart (nice version), coming from a Massachusetts snowbird who lives in Savannah for half the year, you are AGAIN pretty spot on. My comments as a Snowbird (who lives about 2 miles from Davy's Fruit and Veggie Stand) are as follows: some of us don't like the wet peanuts, the pollen is CONSTANT (called the Savannah Crut here) so buy alot of Benedryl, we've been coming for three years and luckily have yet to see a flying cockroach but recently found the giant Herculum (?) beetles who luckily are harmless, bug spray is needed ALL THE TIME as the knats love warmish weather, and thanks for the lovely shots of our beloved Savannah. Our gorgeous city is well worth visiting and your great shots show that. Thanks again. And yes, the islands of Simon, Jekyll and Dufuskie are wonderful!

[@raydaniel2490]

Macon is a Georgia treasure, culturally and naturally.

[@bubba4072]

Another great video! Go Dawgs!!!

[@woltersworld]

you make me blush bubba

[@theinsaneone911]

Moved here from Chicago 2 years ago..absolutely love it. So many mountain hikes and waterfalls to swim in up north in Blue Ridge and near Helen, and great culture and southern vibes in the southern part of the state. We go to Savannah a few times a year already and also visit the marsh.

[@lombardfortsoniii8124]

I have lived in Augusta, Ga since…. 9 months before I was born. 4th generation. Love your video. Thank You Sir !!!!

[@madisonglover867]

Born and raised in Georgia and I live it so many fun things to do, and the snow and ice thing is so true we just had snow last week and the state was shut down, and Georgia people get so excited to see the snow because it normally doesn’t snow

[@debs1717]

Great video….we just got back from Savannah last night. We were there for a concert, we always love visiting there. We live an hour south of Atlanta. Our daughter lives in Atlanta so we are use to the traffic. But it is terrible. I do love that Ga. is such a friendly state. I’m the one that talks to you while standing in line at the grocery store. Can’t wait to watch some more of your videos.

[@brettany_renee_blatchley]

Fresh Savannah crab 🦀 is to die for -- there are plenty of good places to get it. Don't forget the Riverwalk, Carriage & Ghost tours, and there is an awesome Railroad museum downtown also! We always drop into the Pirate's ☠ House when we visit family in Savanna. (Yeah, don't touch the Spanish moss!)

[@woltersworld]

fun times. Fun fact, jocelyn and her sister both worked at the pirates house

[@kylecook122]

I'm from brunswick georgia, and you were spot on!!

[@JustinThomas7]

Long time viewer and I’m actually in Savannah when you released this! I just came from Atlanta and heading to Charleston tomorrow.

[@DeeAnnieFL]

Glad Helen got a shout-out!! My husband and I honeymooned there in December 2016. It was so cute and Christmasy, and you can't beat the mount views

[@woltersworld]

Such a cute town

[@sandramulchahey8268]

Spot on as usual

[@woltersworld]

Thank you Sandra!

[@d.brockthompson2545]

I’m from Georgia… thank you for the kind, but true… words, Sir.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Harriet and I had a wonderful time in Savannah about four months ago on a recommendation from Jocelyn. We had never been. We would go again. Thank You for the great tips guys.👍👍👍. Sending you guys LOL. 💖💖 Jim and Harriet

[@tinhornproductions4769]

If you are in Savannah in the fall from September to October. Go to a Georgia Southern football game! It’s a 40 minute drive from Savannah to Statesboro. The tailgates are awesome! Fun Atmosphere and friendly people stop by Gnats landing or El sombrero and eat some good food too!

[@Alex-tx2dh]

15:02 brings a tear to my eye

[@leannclark2781]

great video! Go Dawgs!!!

[@Scarywoody]

New Yorker living in Atlanta the last 18 years. You are very correct in your video. The only thing that throws me is "need a buggy", which is a shopping cart.

[@chriscavazos186]

I'm from Texas and I always say "Don't be ugly." I never realized it was a southern saying. Om another note I love your videos! Your my go-to travel guru for the dos and don't when I'm visiting another state! Thanks for always giving great advice!

[@wordawakeningny]

"Most importantly about the food" Dr. Wolters haha love it!

[@DELTA_N9NE]

Im flying over from Texas in June and will be living in Northern Georgia for a few months, i am exited to get to visit such a beautiful state and hope to get some time spent outside in the mountains hiking and fishing.

[@Rob2000steeler99]

Great video....I visited Atlanta 2 years ago and loved it so much I set my first novel there. Great food in Midtown, great open spaces and friendly people. Mark's comment about taking advice is very true....two separate uber drivers recommended the same tea room for fried chicken (which was excellent!).

[@jhansen4661]

The Sweet tea there at Mary Mac's is phenominal. I wish I didn't run out of room when I ate there, because I would love to try their banana pudding

[@WoltersWorldEats]

Rob, what is your book titled?!

[@Rob2000steeler99]

@@WoltersWorldEats Hi Jocelyn, it's called Six Idiots Witness a Murder and is a comedy murder mystery set mainly in Atlanta but also in the UK.

[@marcupopescu8302]

Georgia won the National Championship Game 2022

[@woltersworld]

Yes they did!

[@pinevalleyfarm4941]

Lived here my whole life (Emanuel county) and this video is spot on!

[@tobiojo9454]

Awesome video

[@woltersworld]

Thanks T.O!

[@ericmason349]

That picture of yours of the grits and shrimp looks delicious.

[@Jrhynie]

I love Georgia, especially Athens as the people are so nice. Sadly never manged to see a football game but hopefully I will visit there again.

[@theresabigwideworld2632]

The travel information is great but I'm also learning A LOT about American football teams!

[@woltersworld]

i'm glad i can help :)

[@RLKDragon]

Funny you mention the Georgia / Green Bay ''G"s. When I was a little kid, the first time I saw a college football game on TV it had Georgia playing, and I said "Why are the Packers in red?"

[@woltersworld]

exactly

[@gacaptain]

Green Bay Packers first season. 1919. Georgia Bulldogs first season. 1892.

[@dr.kikipsychnp5731]

Mary Macs off Ponce is the bomb! Go to the Fox as well. And yes, our traffic is horrendous…great tip about 285. 🤨

[@dr.kikipsychnp5731]

I’m from Atlanta! Awesome video, especially the “bless your heart “ part. True story! And do not say Hotlanta to us! We don’t call it that! ❤️

[@D.dot.]

Piedmont Park in Atlanta is a nice place to walk, bike, or just chill out and have a picnic.

[@dallasguy3306]

Here's a Southern expression that I haven't used in a while: prit'near = pretty near As in, "Don't you eat out all the time? "Prit'near."

[@woltersworld]

:)

[@CeeCeeCrafts]

I live around Atlanta. Transplant from CT. It’s not as humid here as it is in southern GA. It’s less humid than CT.

[@GoDawgs18]

Go Dawgs Mark great vid!

[@woltersworld]

thanks!

[@WoltersWorldEats]

Woof! The boys and I were there last night. Unreal, it feels good!!!

[@GoDawgs18]

@@WoltersWorldEatsthat’s so nice you got to see it with your family, hopefully we can do it again!

[@TomGuideKrakowPoland]

PPS. THANKS FOR MENSION GENERAL PUŁASKI IN SAVANNAH

[@woltersworld]

got to represent my favorite polish general! i used to get one day off a year at school because of him in illinois. Dude earned some respect :)

[@catherinekaminski112]

I'm a native Georgian with tree pollen allergies. It is TERRIBLE! I am dying every single March! But everything in this video was spot on. Especially the part about the southern hospitality. Everyone here is so friendly I find myself smiling and waving at people I don't even know.

[@jhansen4661]

I visited Atlanta over the summer last year and I'd certainly say it's a gem that people often overlook. It was definitley a nice time, and the Sweet tea at Mary Mac's was definitley the Best Sweet tea I've had besides Ross's Old Austin Cafe in Austin TX. Like it's a little too close to call which sweet tea was the best lol. If you're going to visit I'd recommend, staying at the Motel 6 Downtown. I was able to get from there to the Aquarium as well as Olympic Centininneal park just by walking, and I also got to Mary Mac's Tea room and the original JR Crickets by foot from there.

[@woltersworld]

Sounds like yo had a fun time!

[@Athenstrainman]

As a GA native this is very accurate.

[@annlevi226]

Manners everywhere, not just GA

[@woltersworld]

they should be everywhere... they should be

[@WoltersWorldEats]

They should be but really, they aren't. Or not at the same level at least. I'm always shocked for the first few days back in Illinois after a visit home to Savannah.

[@deborahlingenfelter2001]

Mane, im from Baton Rouge, LA. Waitin on somebody to tell me Well Bless Your Heart

[@catherinekaminski112]

About driving in Atlanta you are absolutely right. Not only is it crowded but people drive really aggressive on the connector (75/85). But i would also recommend taking advantage of the Marta especially if you want to get outside of Atlanta because it will take you pretty far and you can take it right from the airport. Just don't take it at night.

[@pubgfm8921]

From brunswick georgia I moved from there to kansas. and was watching this video because I was becoming nostalgic of the the state. Every thing he's saying is true 🤣 From the humidity to the sweet tea

[@raydaniel2490]

Wolter, the next time ur in GA please visit and explore Macon.

[@sidrafoodvilog]

Waooooo amazing 🤩🤩

[@gwenlaw4644]

Welcome to my home state!

[@timbatchelor1907]

Suprised you mentioned helen ga thats the town I grew up in as a kid still live here just outside and its slowy but surely growing more and more every year.

[@thomasekeatjr.1953]

Don’t forget beautiful Gainesville Georgia!

[@anchoredlotustarot3039]

Georgia girl here!!! It's a beautiful state!! Make sure to visit the Chattahoochee river y'all, where country singer Alan Jackson grew up 💋☺️ Boiled peanuts are amazing , peaches are over played here , the Vidalia onions are awesome. Beautiful beaches and scenery. But it gets hot here and I mean HOT!!!! If you come in the summer stay hydrated and wear sunblock. You'll love it otherwise!! Have fun.

[@ginaheadrick8369]

How Bout them Dawgs! As a lifelong Georgian.. thanks for this video. Love the shots of Athens as well ❤️.

[@rohan95dalal]

Let’s go dawgssss

[@christianoliver3572]

HOTlanta is a great city to visit!!

[@woltersworld]

I love Atlanta!

[@timmmahhhh]

Don't pass up the opportunity to check out some Lewis Grizzard videos on KZbin. He did hilarious routines on the south and was a fantastic columnist for the AJC. Thanks to Dr. Demento for playing some of his material.

[@necroslair]

And Larry Munson calling a UGA game. "LINDSAY SCOTT!!! LINDSAY SCOTT!!! LINDSAY SCOTT!!!"

[@woltersworld]

i will check it out

[@NinjaBooKitty]

I don't know about GA but McDonald's in NC has very good sweet tea.

[@paulcunningham2859]

Where's my switch..was one of my favorites

[@nicoleshuff97]

Where the peaches grow 😍☺️

[@woltersworld]

bingo

[@antistiolabeo8950]

"There has been a murdah in Savannah, I do declare!" (cit.)

[@suzyivey2138]

I’m from Augusta Georgia and you are not kidding about the humidity. We call it the air that you wear .

[@spiciest-pepper]

Georgia native and UGA student here! Go dawgs! And great video as always. Hope you spent some time in downtown Athens! What game were y’all at?

[@spiciest-pepper]

If that’s the Missouri game I was there! Shame I didn’t catch y’all

[@shibalord4018]

As a Georgian myself you hit this on the nose. I love myself some good sweet tea like mmmmmmm its some good stuff. My mom who is well from north doesnt like it and it makes me sad. Cause i looovvvvveeeee myself some good sweet tea. Also the humidity and temperature is horrible and the mosquitoes

[@thehouse5024]

Wet peanuts! 🥜 hahaha! I've never heard someone refer to boiled peanuts as wet nuts 😄

[@woltersworld]

we are all learnign today :)

[@sunandsage]

Back when I was an o t r driver, I always felt cheated if I had to go to the South and did not get any boiled peanuts. The good news is that they are not too hard to make. Start off with unshelled raw peanuts. Then you just boil them for couple 3 hours. You can put whatever seasonings you want in the water.

[@sunandsage]

I've never heard them called wet nuts either.

[@betonblack5334]

coming back home soon I'm in minnesota freezing my ass off!

[@Scully331]

Go Dawgs!

[@MeansToTravel]

Haha I just booked a trip to Georgia in early April and then watched this video 😅

[@woltersworld]

there you go :)

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

Let us know when you are here, that would be great. :).

[@wahbyfar3725]

Second most Lynchy state, southern hospitality!

[@gwendolyncrutcher7236]

Mobile Alabama, is known for boil peanuts too.

[@ghw1331]

I remember, once in a video you said: "Savannah, Georgia might even be Jocelyns favorite city of all in the US"

[@WoltersWorldEats]

Not might. IS. I only left because Mark was finishing his phd in Lisbon. It's still home to me.

[@BillGreenAZ]

@@WoltersWorldEats Future retirement home?

[@WoltersWorldEats]

@@BillGreenAZ retirement or just a new home. So long as I get to live there again 😁

[@mariebrandon91]

I’m Sav native. Don’t criticize or try to change us, it’s worked, we’re ok, you will be too.

[@fracturedkoi1]

Roll tide!