McDuffie County’s roots date back to the 1768 settlement of Wrightsborough, the southernmost point of Quaker migration in North America. Colonial Governor James Wright promised the group from Hillsboro, North Carolina 12,000 acres of land below the Little River. Wright saw the pacifist Quaker comm
By Ashley Crain The eighth annual Athens Wine Weekend at The Classic Center is just around the corner, and this year’s event will be the grandest one to date. Scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Feb. 3-5, Athens Wine Weekend was created eight years ago to benefit The Classic Center Cultural Found
By Spencer Frye So you just got married and now you have to figure out how to fit two households worth of stuff into one home without getting divorced in the process. After all, someone’s gotta give up something, and obviously your family treasures are priceless — not like all that junk your spo
By Kristen Ashley Previously we’ve talked about calligraphy dip-pens and brush markers–tools you can use to write more beautifully. And we’ve talked about how to construct your own personal handwriting style. Now let’s move on to inks and papers: the final material components of what wi
By Ashley Goss From the sprawling lawns of the University of Georgia campus to a world-famous music scene, from historic chapels and plantations to nationally-acclaimed restaurants and coffee roasters alike, it is no wonder why Athens is a destination for brides across Georgia. But an Athens wedding
By Brian P. Hall, DMD Often when wedding plans come about, there is a desire to have everything look great, and often it includes making the bride and groom’s teeth as beautiful as possible. Planning weddings also takes a good amount of time and money, so the thoughts of whitening teeth often come
By Cassy Young, 2016 recipient of the International “Dream Room Award” First Things First Make it easy for you! Consider selecting a room in your home that’s close to your master bedroom. Have Fun With Colors While the most popular colors for nurseries are gentle pastels—mint green, sky blue
By Jessie McClellan A couple of years ago, during a notably large storm, a prodigious water oak fell on my neighbor’s’ house. This beautiful old tree could not support the weight of the branches because the root system had been compromised from years of cars rolling, parking on and compacting t
By Tom Valdes The air is a little warmer. The tea is a little sweeter. Ties to family and heritage are a little stronger. These are just a few of the things that make The Georgia Club the best place to live in America. Home to a genteel golf-club lifestyle with fun-filled, resort-style amenities and
By David Zunker Alot is being written about Dahlonega lately and, although we might seem like we’re showing off, really, we’re quite simply proud and pretty darn grateful. In the last couple of years, Dahlonega has been the recipient of some very significant awards and third party endorsements,
By Tom Valdes With classic homes of Southern charm, The Georgia Club offers a life like no other. There’s plenty to do and lots to see in a place where neighbors are like family, the golf course is always open, and the chef is world-famous. Residents of The Georgia Club enjoy all of this and [&hel
By Rusty Heery The daffodils are blooming, the days are getting longer, and sweet smells fill the air. That could only mean one thing: Spring is near! There is no better time to be out and about in Athens, enjoying the beautiful weather and shopping at Heery’s, Heery’s Too, and IV Seasons! Sprin
How avoiding these simple mental mistakes can open up new opportunities for development. By Paul Farr Let’s say you’re flying around the world to meet someone. At a layover, mechanical problems. You’re going to be late. What do you do? Sir Richard Branson found himself in just this situation
By Farmer Cass Fraunfelder This Winter and Spring has offered us some very warm temperatures. In many ways it has been so comfortable. It was nice to harvest each week wearing a light jacket or just short sleeved shirts and overalls. I have been working the soil with the tractor and reseeding new cr
By Andrée Kosak As most people know, the honeymoon is a traditional vacation taken by a newlywed couple immediately after their wedding celebration. This is the period when the newlywed couple takes a break to recuperate from a fairly stressful and full weekend, share some private and intimate mom
By Dr. Robert R. Byrne First some terms: The urinary tract makes, stores, and then empties urine, a waste product that your body makes all the time. The kidneys make the urine. They are in the upper back, partially protected by the ribs. They drain urine through the ureters, small tubes as big as st
By Athens Area Urology, P.C. MonaLisa Touch, an innovative laser procedure which improves vaginal health has been approved by the FDA. This simple laser procedure is a breakthrough in women’s vaginal health care. Athens Area Urology – Drs. Ellison, Walton, Byrne, and Steele – has added a leadi
By John R. Simpson, M.D., F.A.C.S Reduced hearing acuity is frustrating for people with hearing loss, as well as for those around them. In fact, a 2009 study showed that relationships are failing because of unmanaged hearing loss. The survey of 1,500 hearing-impaired people over 55 revealed that alm
By Bill Kraeling After a mild winter with temperatures reminiscent of a beautiful spring day, we’re not surprised at ETL Construction that many of the conversations we are having with customers are about outdoor living spaces. Whether people are thinking about adding or upgrading a deck or buildin
By Mickey Wakenigg At The Stone Store, not only do we seriously dabble with soil, mulch, and stone, and total yard transformations, we also carry an amazing line of quality grills such as TEC Gas Grills and Twin Eagles premium grills. Take your backyard football party or tailgate to the next level!
By Linda Harris In Decatur, authors are rockstars. And Little Shop of Stories, Decatur’s independent bookstore for children and their adults, rocks literary arts every day. You know you are in a special place when you are greeted just inside the front door by Atticus, the 4-foot tall green metal f
By Ellen Archer Georgia’s mountains really put on a show this time of year, with hues designed to warm the soul. The Appalachian foothills around Cartersville are equally vibrant with autumn festivals, captivating resorts, and award-winning attractions, making this friendly city the ideal landsca
By Hallie Cantlebary – Design & Marketing Chair, North Gwinnett Arts Association Visitors and locals alike can now be welcomed to the City of Suwanee not by a boring desk with pamphlets and maps, but with a beautiful, art-filled space in Suwanee Town Center. In a joint venture, the City of Su
By Elizabeth Vance Cemeteries are a window into our past, a lesson on living just waiting to be learned. These quiet unused spaces contain beautiful art and architecture and inspire a sense of history. Thomson Memorial Cemetery, in Thomson, GA, represents part of the 19th century “Rural Cemetery
By Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Raymond James Financial It goes without saying that economic forecasting is not an exact science. As any statistician can tell you, there are two elements to a forecast: a point estimate, a prediction of where a certain variable, say GDP growth, will be in
By Andrée Kosak There really does seem to be a shift in the way that people are eating. Health seems to have become a concern when it comes to menu and food choices. For the first time in decades Trumps Catering is faced with daily menu adjustments for guests with dietary restrictions. Gluten-free
By Farmer Cass Fraunfielder Farmer Cass enjoys the summer months, but this summer has been a challenge with the extreme heat. The change of the seasons is always welcomed. Many of my colleagues look forward to the warm up in the spring and summer veggies. Everyone can’t wait for that first tomato
By Dr. Petros Nikolinakos Forty-year-old Michael received the news no one wants to hear: He has lung cancer, with a life expectancy of only about six more months. That was 12 years ago. Michael, a father of two, was one of University Cancer & Blood Center’s early patients to receive a targeted
By Tena Daniel, MS RDN CSSD LD CDE If you are thinking about going on a diet for weight loss, I want to let you in on the biggest secret for your success: JUST DON’T DO IT! Consider what you find if you search online under the definition of “diet.” The top result from google […]
By Mark Holloway There’s something about fresh air. I’m clueless about the actual science of fresh air versus stale Air, but my lungs know the difference. Have you ever said, “I need to go outside and get some fresh air?” Maybe it’s all mental. I spend so much time running the trails, moun
