Long before American soldiers landed on the beaches of Normandy or fought across the islands of the Pacific, many of them first learned their military skills in Georgia. During World War II, Georgia became one of the nation’s most important training grounds. Its... Some road trips are about the destination. Others are about the journey. The Georgia World War II Heritage Trail offers both. Stretching from the mountains of North Georgia to the Atlantic coast, the Trail connects museums, historic military installations, memorials,... Opportunities to fly in restored WWII aircraft will be offered at seven Georgia airports August through November when Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia launches its 2026 Georgia Barnstorming Tour. Several aircraft in the Airbase Georgia fleet will travel... When President Franklin D. Roosevelt called on Americans to transform the nation’s industrial capacity into the “Arsenal of Democracy,” Georgia answered in remarkable ways. During World War II, Georgia evolved from a largely agricultural state into a... What comes to mind when you think of Georgia’s World War II history? Perhaps you picture a military museum, a restored aircraft, or a historic fort. While each tells an important part of the story, no single location captures the full impact that World War II... Families looking for affordable ways to explore Georgia have another reason to discover the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail. Explore Georgia recently released its “50 Budget-Friendly Georgia Travel Ideas for Families,” reminding travelers that “It... 