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Homegrown Hero: Kurt Childers

By Jessica Akins As a lifetime rural Georgian, Kurt Childers, president-elect for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, knows there is...

Carry The Load: Remembering our fallen heroes

Story told by Mitchel Sheffield, recent ABAC graduate Carry The Load is a non-profit organization that provides active ways to connect...

Photo of the week: May 25, 2020

"Early Morning Spraying" Photo By: Arielle Hurst Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end...

Blaze a [virtual] trail

Sit back, relax and enjoy this sampling of the spots in rural Georgia that inspired some of the world's best writing.

Photo of the week: May 18, 2020

"Hummingbird" Photo By: Sidney Cromer Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end up featured...

Assisting the supply chain despite COVID-19

By Loren Lindler It comes at no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about challenging times for Georgians. Between...

Small but mighty: Georgia shrimp making an impact

By Loren Lindler Forrest Gump's "Bubba" Blue said it best. "You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh,...

Photo of the week: May 11, 2020

"Mushroom Village" Photo By: Daphne Kincaid Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end up...

A Georgia Hiking Bucket List

Guest blogger Adrian M. of @mygeorgiaphotography on Instagram shares some of her favorite getaway spots in rural Georgia.

Squeezing into rural Georgia: the state’s citrus industry

By Loren Lindler Citrus has become quite the fresh commodity in the state of Georgia. From fresh oranges to orange juice, the crop has...

Photo of the week: May 4, 2020

"This is My Good Side" Photo By: Michael Young Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end up...

Photo of the week: April 27, 2020

"Georgia Greens" Photo By: Anna Yonchak Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end up...

2020 Census: reaching rural and urban areas

From the 50 states to the U.S. territories, in urban and rural areas, everyone counts. As stated in the U.S. Constitution, Article 1...

A virtual trip around rural Georgia

By Loren Lindler Though many of us are ready to get out of the house, many businesses and tourist destinations across the state are...

Photo of the week: April 20, 2020

"Barrel Racing at ABAC Rodeo Arena" Location: Tifton, Georgia Photo By: Dawne Jensen Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on...

Experience rural Georgia in your next movie night

We understand that you may be spending a lot of time at home lately, but movies allow us to take a field trip in our mind. Though there...

Rural star rises in Athens

When Briana Hayes followed her parents’ advice and agreed to give the University of Georgia a look, it was love at first sight.

Donated devices keep patients connected to loved ones

Americus - Friday, March 27, Dr. Kristin Collier, general surgeon at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, put call out for donations on her...

Homegrown Hero: Wael Zahrouni

Though Wael Zahrouni's life began in one of the world's largest cities, he fits right in in the small town he’s chosen to call home.

Photo of the week: April 13, 2020

"Dawson Mural" Location: Dawson, Georgia Photo By: Michael Rivera Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours...