The series "Sweet Magnolias" was filmed in Decatur and Covington, USA.

Filming Locations:

Oakhurst Presbyterian Church

In the Movie

Scene where Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen go to church with their families on Sunday. (Episode 1.1)

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a Presbyterian church located in the eastern part of Atlanta, next to Oakhurst Dog Park.

Henry County Middle School

In the Movie

Scene where Kyle, Annie, and Tyler arrive at their school, Serenity High School. (Episode 1.1)

In Reality

The scene was filmed Henry County Middle School is a public school located in McDonough, Georgia. It serves 724 students in grades 6-8.

Covington Square

In the Movie

Scene where Helen finds Maddie on the square after Maddie storms out of the divorce meeting with Bill. (Episode 1.1)

In Reality

The scene was filmed Historic Covington Square is known as a movie town, where "The Dukes of Hazzard", "In the Heat of the Night", and most famously "The Vampire Diaries", as well as 60 other films and series were shot.

Mystic Grill

In the Movie

Scene where Maddie and Helen come to Dana Sue's restaurant "Sullivans" to have cocktails.

In Reality

The scene was filmed The historic building housing Mystic Grill was built in 1906 by C.S. Thompson as the Bank of Covington. Mystic Grill has a movie and TV costume museum, which may soon feature exhibits from the Netflix series.

1144 College Avenue (House)

In the Movie

Scene where Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen meet at Mrs. Frances's old house, where they want to open a spa. (Episode 1.1)

In Reality

The scene was filmed This beautiful building houses the law office of Uma Thomas Craig. The office provided the exterior for the spa, but its interiors were actually a set for filming.