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J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 9 M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M | 10 7 Lights! Camera! Senoia! women and children; home decor and interior design shops; and Mossy Creek Soap, which offers handmade bath products. After you've collected a few shopping bags, stop by the Peach Palette at 907 Carroll St. There, you can paint everything from coffee mugs to platters and plates. Keep in mind, though, it takes a few days for the staff to glaze and fire your creations – a great excuse for a return trip to Perry. You can't leave Perry without stopping by The Swanson, a Perry staple and historic home-turned- restaurant. Built in 1790, it was transformed into a restaurant in 2002 where diners can indulge in Southern classics such as fried chicken, fried green tomatoes and the eatery's famous, melt-in-your-mouth "little biscuits." Fans of Southern style and design should be familiar with Houston County native James Farmer, whose office is located at 936 Carroll Street. The interior designer, speaker and best- selling author began operating his business in downtown Perry more than six years ago. Here, he and his team stay busy working on design projects across the country — from Perry to Sea Island and St. Louis to Connecticut. Despite his frequent travel for work, Farmer is grateful to live where his roots run deep. MOVIE BUFFS should check out Senoia – a little town south of Atlanta that's definitely had its 15 minutes of fame. Just an hour from downtown Macon, more than a dozen movies and television shows have been filmed here, including "Driving Miss Daisy," "Fried Green Tomatoes," "Drop Dead Gorgeous," "Sweet Home Alabama" and "The Fighting Temptations." Productions filmed in Senoia are showcased via plaques that dot the sidewalks downtown. So stop by the Senoia Welcome Center at 68 Main St. for a brochure. "Senoia is a charming town with a rich history," said Kimberly Sullivan, manager of the Welcome Center. "There is something to entertain and delight any visitor." The Welcome Center also offers a self-guided walking/driving tour of historic homes and other structures in the city. "Some of them have been used in your favorite movies and television shows," Sullivan said. Senoia is best known as the backdrop for AMC's "The Walking Dead," where a large cast of characters attempt to survive and rebuild after a zombie apocalypse. Die-hard fans (pun intended) should take The Walking Dead Studio Tour, which leads guests through the Riverwood Studio stages and backlot. According to the tour's website (thewalkingdeadstudiotour.com), Riverwood has hosted "The Walking Dead" for more than 10 years. After the tour, check out the Woodbury Shoppe, where you'll find a variety of zombie-themed merchandise, then descend to the store's basement to take a look at props used on the show. Dying of hunger? Adjacent to the shop is the Walking Dead Café, which serves breakfast, lunch and coffee. PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE AND PAM CARAWAY