Sweet Magnolias was filmed in Covington and Decatur in the United States.
Oakhurst Presbyterian Church
In movie
Scene where Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen go to church with their families on Sunday.
(Episode 1.1)
Real
Henry County Middle School
In movie
Scene where Kyle, Annie and Tyler arrive at their school, the Serenity's high school.
(Episode 1.1)
Real
Scene was shot Henry County Middle School is a public school located in McDonough, GA. It has 724 students in grades 6-8.
McDonough
Covington Square
In movie
Scene where Helen finds Maddie in the square after Maddie storms out of the divorce meeting with Bill.
(Episode 1.1)
Real
Scene was shot Historic downtown Covington is known as a film town, home to locations from 'The Dukes of Hazzard,' 'In the Heat of the Night' and, most famously, 'The Vampire Diaries,' along with 60 other films and series.
Covington
Mystic Grill
In movie
Scene where Maddie and Helen arrive at Dana Sue's restaurant 'Sullivans' for cocktails.
Real
Scene was shot The historic building that houses Mystic Grill was built in 1906 by C.S. Thompson, as the Bank of Covington.
The Mystic Grill has a museum of film and TV costumes which could soon feature pieces from the Netflix show.
Covington
1144 College Avenue (house)
In movie
Scene where Maddie, Dana Sue and Maddie meet at the old house of Mrs. Franses where they want to open a spa.
(Episode 1.1)
Real
Scene was shot The Law Offices of Wm. Thomas Craig are located in this beautiful building.
The office provided the exteriors for the spa, but its interiors were actually a soundstage.
Covington