The Whistle Stop Cafe in Juliette on the banks of the Ocmulgee River. Once a bustling agricultural community, Juliette was on the verge of disappearing, then along came Jon Avnet and “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.” See this Google map for  an overview of Juliette and the specific tour points below. ++ the map and click on “Satellite.” for best views.

Whistle stops and mill towns along Georgia rivers were a vital part of the agricultural economy. Surrounded by farms and plantations, they were the place where the local farmers brought their cotton and grains for processing and shipping, bought their supplies, and caught up on county events. (more…)