Recently, I had a layover in Metter, Georgia. So I decided to stay at Grady's again. This time I…read morewas very disappointed with the service I received in their restaurant. The waitress was very short with me, as if I was some kind of inconvenience. I will never stay at this truck stop again instead, I will go to the TA Travel Center at exit 116 and spend my money there.

Traveling between Savannah and Macon on Route 16 is one of those trips that I've always thought…read morehonestly to be a little boring - it seems about seventy-five percent of the traffic along this route is tractor trailer rigs hauling shipping containers to and from the seaport in Savannah. Taking this route will add time to my trip if I'm only look at the mileage, but my agenda is to try and avoid I-75 at all cost, experience has shown using that route negatively impacts the schedule being it's filled with lots traffic and delays caused for a multitude of reasons including construction delays and accidents. The trip between my home and Atlanta is a little over 450 miles and doesn't usually call for a fuel stop if I'm driving one of my daily drivers, but at 7.5 mpg the RV usually requires a stop being I don't like to go much lower than a quarter of a tank when traveling. At just under fifty-five feet with the Fiat in tow finding a fueling island to accommodate the RV without blocking traffic or putting it in a position that complicates exiting can be a little challenging since backing up an RV with a "toad" attached isn't recommended. After sitting in the seat a few hours longer than I wanted too the Grady Truck-stop sign was a welcoming sight - a chance to stretch my legs and an opportunity to fill up this girl gave me just the excuse I was looking for to take a break. A slight drizzle started just as I took the exit and climbed the hill to pull into Grady's, I was happy to see the large canopy covering the fuel islands as well as the well thought out entrance and exit configuration making it perfect so there'd be no need to plan a strategy to get back on the highway. I was a little taken back when I noticed the old school pumps that requires you to fill up before going inside to pay (for those of you that aren't aware, there was a time when there weren't "pay at the pump" options and you had to interact with a real person to do business I think we could use a little more of this). This baby hold more than a hundred gallons so when I latched the nozzle I knew it would take awhile. As the gallons clicked off I noticed an old trucker next to the entrance hitting a blunt, he nodded hello and I acknowledged it will a nod of my own - he proceeded to make small talk as the rain poured from the awning making the conversation a little one sided as the water crashed onto the concrete drowning out much of what came from his mouth. A porter came out with a push broom and guided the standing water away from the entrance just as the familiar sound of the pump shutting down at just over ninety bucks. The interior of the place was simple but ample, staffed and stocked with lots of necessities if you're a truck driver or live right down the road I guess - lots of chrome, cords and electronics on one wall, a few aisles filled with junk food, snacks in the middle and some essentials of course. The bulletin boards are always interesting, this one had a few thank you cards and odd job request and maybe a lost pet or two. The back of the property sets the grille, only a few tables and a kitchen in plain view. The employees were as friendly as family and thanked me for stopping in. It seems a lot of the big brand truck-stops could learn a thing or two from Grady but I doubt improving their staffs lives takes a precedence over profits. I definitely would stop in here again I don't think there's a better option on this stretch of highway...

I am re-posting a review I wrote for Goofle on here, bc i feel it is important that as many people…read moreas possible need to know how truly unprofessional and rude this guy, Jeff, is. He continues to insult my friend for weeks after her wedding for a complaint she had at a wedding that he wasn't even at! He has also threatened that "posting false reviews could be bad for her"...that being said, THIS IS IN NO WAY A FALSE REVIEW. STAY AWAY! I was at a wedding recently that used this DJ and the services were sub-standard. They had MAJOR microphone issues and the Groom's father's speech was completely un-heard...instead of correcting this issue before the father could finish, he waited until everyone was visibly frustrated and got on the mic to say to the guests,"Everyone be quiet so that the speech can be heard"....first, I found this a rude way to address the guests, and second, it was the mic that was the issue, not anyone talking. Also, no music was played during the cocktail hour which made for a little bit of a awkward hour....To top it all off, when my friend, the bride, addressed Jeff about the issues, he told her that she was too busy taking pictures to know if music was played or not and that he had talked about her with other vendors stating that she was difficult to deal with.... I don't know about you, but I don't want to worry on the BIGGEST DAY OF MY LIFE that this guy is going to drop the ball again, call you a liar for it, and talk about you behind your back with other vendors....it truly is shameful the e-mails he has sent to her. Take my advice, pick a different DJ!

Can't say enough about Josh and Jeff at Shockwave. Not only were they able to fit in our wedding at…read morethe last minute when our other plan fell thru, they even threw in a little southern hospitality. They offered to help shuttle guests to the venue when we had few other options. Not that this is a standard service but it does illustrate the kind of guys they are. Jeff was great as MC while Josh kept the music going strong all nite. Had all high quality equipment and were always available for questions and even checked the venue the day before. We were able to pick all our songs online and set up the first dance, father-daughter, and mother-son all beforehand. Guests could make requests online too and of course live so everyone had a blast. Definitely use these guys if you're in the market for good wedding DJs or any type of event.

If you are looking for video content, look no further! Justin, Brandon, Katie were the absolute…read morebest to work with! The team has been so professional, prompt and attentive to detail. They are the best in the business. I am so glad we had the pleasure of working with them for our wedding this passed October!

Kim did a great job at our wedding and the pictures were beautifully done. Highly recommended for…read moreany marriage or engagement pictures. She was great with everyone at the wedding and constantly taking great pictures, both creatively posed and real time. And to make matters better worked around our crazy schedule.

My husband and I had maternity pictures shot by Aaron and we loved it! We had a huge amount of…read morepictures after our shoot. I admit, I'm picky, but there were so many great shots from our session. He is artistic and inspired. We received our pictures digitally within a month (which he said he would do). The only thing I wish he included was more silhouette shots (I mentioned I wanted those types of pictures). Regardless, he did a great job and I would definitely recommend his services.

Aaron Bernard at Liquid Light Images has been my go to photographer for about 4 years now. He is…read morenot only professional but endearing and incredibly fun and easy to work with. I had to do a lot of modeling work in my line of business as an emcee, musician and radio personality and he has since captured me everywhere from being onstage in the middle of a show to 3am photo shoots in Chinatown. No matter where we shoot he comes with he same motive and that's to shoot professionally and skillfully. His images have become my brand and that is something I am ultimately grateful for. There are many photographers to choose from in Hawaii, but not many that take it as seriously as he does and in a way thats fun. I hated shooting till I met him. Liquid Light Images, Aaron Bernard, will always be my favorite photographer. Hand down - he is organically the best.

she was so sweet and so quick getting the photos back. I was nervous to take pictures of myself and…read moreshe made it so comfortable. if you need any pictures I would 100% recommend southern hills

Great park, pleasantly surprised. Lots to do, staff was friendly, clean and not overly crowded.read more

I'll start out with three tips…read more 1. Bring gnat bug spray. If you're sitting around the pool area, they'll start to eat you alive. 2. Buy your tickets online. The line can get pretty long at the front, but the online ticket line takes 30 seconds. 3. Bring sun tan lotion of something to cover you from the sun. If you're staying for longer than 3 hours, I'd highly recommend looking into getting one of those cabanas. My 2 year old had the time of his life in this place. There was a lot of things to do there for kids his age. He enjoyed the wave pool, the little kid slides, the kids squirt area and of course the lazy river. You can easily spend 2-3 hours here with kids. They don't allow outside food or drinks, but they do allow one "water" bottle per person. The food is priced average and it's not too bad. The pizza slices were like $6 or $7 per slice, but on slice was about a quarter of a pie. This seems like it'd be a great place for a little kids party. I wish they had more shaded areas or pools that were shaded. With a newborn it's important to keep them out of the sun, so a small area for them would be nice to play in a pool.