After 130 years in the wilderness as the state’s minority political party, Georgia Republicans were obviously ready to enjoy being on top as they gained control of state government. But who would have thought they’d enjoy it so much? Consider…
John is a mad for free fast food enlightenment, desperate to “Eat Mor Chikin,” so he places regular phone calls to the executive offices of Chick-fil-A and greets the receptionist not with a “hello,” but a heartfelt “moo.” “Another one…
When Joyce Zoller was diagnosed with breast cancer last winter, her doctor at the Tidwell Cancer Treatment Center in Columbus gave her two treatment options – seven weeks of daily treatment that would involve radiating her entire breast and underlying…
Winding down west Georgia roads at speeds of up to 85 mph, the Seventh Annual Heart and Soul of Georgia Bus Tour was an exhilarating whirl of country charm, progressive ideas and Southern-style civic pride that rambled from Douglasville to…
On the night of May 18, 2004, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 by recording that rare professional baseball accomplishment – the perfect game. There was another bit of history made that night. It won’t make…
The guacamole, made tableside in the traditional Mexican lava stone bowl, is the number one reason to visit this Atlantic Station favorite.
Covington may not exactly be Mayberry, but residents here like to talk about feelings of hometown community and a slower paced life that makes Newton County special. And there are places here that seem to be caught in time. It’s…
Riding the back roads of Effingham County on a pleasant spring afternoon, a motorist notes the burst of color from the wisteria, azaleas and dogwoods that dot the 237,000 forested acres (mostly pines and oaks) in this still largely rural…
About an hour north of Atlanta, I-575 becomes Highway 515 and the mountains begin. Here lies Pickens County, an area that’s looking south as it plans for the growth racing up the interstate. County officials recognize the challenges they face…
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