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This Georgia ice cream shop makes Southern Living’s top 10 iconic list. See who made it
When was ice cream invented? It’s more complicated than you think.
The origins of ice cream are surprisingly mysterious. Here’s what to know about the dessert’s history.
Southern Living released its list of top 10 iconic ice cream shops in the south and one of Georgia’s ice cream spots has been dubbed on of the region’s most ‘iconic’.
Proving that it’s not just desserts served but tradition being served, find out which of Georgia’s shops earned the coveted iconic title from Southern Living.
Leopold’s Ice Cream
Those who live or have visited Savannah may not be surprised to hear someone call Leopold’s Ice Cream iconic. Here’s what Southern Living had to say about the local favorite:
“Greek brothers George, Peter, and Basil Leopold immigrated to America, where they learned the art of candy and dessert making from their uncle. In 1919, they opened Leopold’s Ice Cream at the intersection of two street cars on the corner of Gwinnett and Habersham streets. Over the next century, the shop became a Savannah institution and remained a family-run business. Its current flagship location on Broughton Street in historic downtown Savannah includes several relics from the original store like the black marble soda fountain, wooden back bar, and telephone booth. The ice cream is still made using the Leopold brothers’ top-secret recipes and techniques, and several original flavors remain top sellers. For a true blast from the past, order the Tutti Frutti, rum ice cream with candied fruit and fresh roasted Georgia pecans, which has been a staple flavor since opening. “
What are the most iconic ice cream shops in the south
Here are the other nine ice cream shops that made Southern Living’s list:
- La King’s Confectionary and Ice Cream Parlor in Galveston, TX
- Trowbridge’s in Florence, AL
- Doumar’s BBQ in Norfolk, VA
- Barroom’s Drug Store and Soda Fountain in Corinth, MS
- Angelo Brocato in New Orleans
- Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlour & Restaurant in Dania Beach, FL
- Toomer’s Drugs in Auburn, AL
- Tony’s Ice Cream Company in Gastonia, NC
- Ted Drewes in St. Louis
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
ATLANTA – The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a stipulated agreement on Thursday to lower utility rates for Georgia Power customers starting June 1.
The regulatory body voted to pass the deal without changes, establishing how the utility can bill for fuel costs and storm damage restoration expenses.
State regulators approve rate cuts
What we know:
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted 3-2 to reject several utility cost amendments before ultimately passing the overall deal. Under the approved agreement, a typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month will see monthly bills decrease by roughly $4.03 to $4.04. Total annual savings across all 2.8 million Georgia Power customers are projected to reach approximately $285 million.
The deal reduces how much money the utility can recover from its customer base for storm expenses by nearly 60%, dropping the revenue requirement from $270 million down to $109 million. The agreement also extends the amortization of storm recovery costs, largely tied to Hurricane Helene in 2024, to 67 months, caps natural gas advance purchases at 20% over a 36-month window, and cuts $13 million from the company’s original fuel recovery estimates.
Accountability questions remain unresolved
What we don’t know:
While the PSC agreed to launch a separate investigation into how fuel costs are allocated, officials have not yet confirmed how much large industrial operations will be forced to pay in future rate cases. Consumer advocacy groups argue that massive data center companies are driving up fuel costs for everyday ratepayers without paying for the infrastructure upgrades they require. Critics note that it remains unclear if a future utility asset structure will successfully shift financial burdens away from residential homes.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from official press releases issued by the Georgia Public Service Commission and Georgia Power, as well as previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting.
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St Louis CITY2 Goalkeeper Lucas McPartlin Called Up to U.S. U-19 MNT Domestic Training Camp in Fayetteville, Georgia | St. Louis SC
St Louis CITY2 goalkeeper Lucas McPartlin has been called up to the U.S. U-19 Men’s National Team for their upcoming domestic training camp in Fayetteville, Georgia from June 1-10, led by head coach Gonzalo Segares. McPartlin will be representing the U.S. for the first time in his youth national team career. McPartlin is the first CITY SC goalkeeper in club’s history to get a national team call up.
The U.S. U-19’s will face Argentina in back-to-back matches on June 5 and 7, then close out their final match against Japan on June 9.
McPartlin has been a member of St Louis CITY2 since 2025 and made his professional debut against Sporting KC II in August 2025, earning his first professional clean sheet in a 3-0 win. The Missouri Native has made seven starts and appearances for CITY2 this season, earning three clean sheets and making 24 total saves, with a 3-1-3 record. McPartlin spent time with CITY SC in both preseason camps this year and has been a regular in first team training this year.
Kirby Smart wants CFP selection committee to ‘double that weight’ of schedule strength metric.
Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks said the CFP Selection Committee should take immediate note of the league moving to a nine-game schedule, with the SEC’s difficulty reflected in the rankings. (Mike Griffith/AJC)
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. — Josh Brooks wants to see immediate results from the SEC adding a ninth conference game in the College Football Playoff Committee rankings this season.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey stated clearly on Wednesday that the league adding a ninth conference game this season should carry more weight, saying, “We are by far the most competitive, the strongest in football,” in his Wednesday presentation at the SEC Spring Meetings
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Mike covers Sports Business for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and has 32 years of journalism experience, the past 10 for AJC.com and DawgNation. Mike is a Heisman Trophy voter & former Football Writers President named National FWAA National Beat Writer of the Year in 2018 and inducted into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2024
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