Andrew Byrd
Andrew Byrd is the founder and primary storyteller behind Small Town Routes, documenting the roads, places, and local stories that are easy to pass by.
Riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Into the Toccoa River Valley
Blue Ridge, Georgia
A measured look at the route, the river towns, and what makes this North Georgia railway worth planning a day around.
Dahlonega Beyond the Square: Five Roads Worth Following
Dahlonega, Georgia
The courthouse square gets the attention, but the roads leaving town reveal the landscape and history that make Dahlonega memorable.
The Apple Road Through Ellijay
Ellijay, Georgia
Orchards, farm stands, and mountain weather turn a short North Georgia drive into a route that changes with every season.