The little town of Braselton, Ga is not very noteworthy at first. Of course, it is the home of Chateau Elan Winery plus a whole bunch of distribution centers--including Whole Foods--but that is the usual stuff touted by the local CofC.
Also, actress Kim Bassenger, along with some other investors, bought the town back in 1989 for $20 Million--I'm not sure why except that it is her hometown...
Braselton also has some 'different' bragging points. First of all, a few of the scenes from Clint Eastwood's newest movie ("Trouble with the Curve") were filmed there...(this is not one of them--I went looking but couldn't find the spot).
Also, actress Kim Bassenger, along with some other investors, bought the town back in 1989 for $20 Million--I'm not sure why except that it is her hometown...
But she later sold her share. However none of that is as noteworthy as what Braselton is best known for, its....
SCARECROWS!
Lots and lots of scarecrows....
Everywhere you look.
Whole families of them....
Even a few mixed marriage families thrown in....
I was told, "Just wait until October 1st, that's when they really start appearing."
I found this guy in front of a gun store, and right behind him I saw this....
I was told, "Just wait until October 1st, that's when they really start appearing."
I found this guy in front of a gun store, and right behind him I saw this....
So if you are near Braselton, Ga around Halloween take a little drive.
Great pictures, Toni! By the way, Trouble with the Curve was filmed at Mike's sister's farm! We should have taken you by there and told you that! We were able to be there on the day of filming which was a lot of fun. Wendy
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