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Rural Georgia surprises: Trout fishing

By Loren Lindler The rolling streams in north Georgia are much more than a picturesque spot in the state. They provide ample...

Photo of the week: September 21, 2020

"A padlock from long ago" Photo By: Michael Young Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end...

Rooted in rural Georgia: Walt Pridgen

By Loren Lindler As far back as he can remember, Walt Pridgen would get up every morning that he didn't have school and go to the farm...

Rural Georgia surprises: Wineries and vineyards

By Loren Lindler What's better than a glass of wine after a long, hard day? We'll tell you what's better - a glass of wine from a winery...

Photo of the week: September 14, 2020

"Blackberry Blast" Photo By: Joshua Chumley Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end up...

Rural Georgia surprises: Covered bridges

By Loren Lindler Rural Georgia is full of many surprises and has a rich history that can’t be found just anywhere, especially when it...

Apple Bundt Cake

By Loren Lindler Cooler temperatures are here, and it is officially apple season in Georgia. So we thought we would share a fun recipe to...

Photo of the week: September 7, 2020

"Taking a Walk" Photo By: Jonathan Lacey Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end up...

Homegrown Hero: Battle Lumber Company

By Loren Lindler Whether you're talking about residents, employers, or even timber, rural Georgia is constantly growing and Battle Lumber...

Photo of the week: August 31, 2020

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

Escaping to rural Georgia through literary works

By Loren Lindler Summer may be coming to an end, but why stop the summer reading now? We can all agree a good book is a key to escaping...

Photo of the week: August 24, 2020

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

Shedding a light on rural Georgia: Sapelo Island

By Loren Lindler Georgia’s coastline is rich in many things, including white, sandy beaches, tourist destinations, and some of the finest...

Photo of the week: August 17, 2020

"Shellman, Downtown" Photo By: Leesa Thompson Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end up...

Tips and tricks for getting back to learning in the face of COVID-19

By Loren Lindler We can all agree this school year will be very different compared to years past. Back to school shopping will certainly...

Photo of the week: August 10, 2020

"North Georgia Fog" Photo By: Joshua Chumley Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end up...

Photo of the week: August 3, 2020

"mmm, scratch right there" Photo By: Michael Young Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end...

Homegrown Hero: Laura Maxwell

More than a decade ago, Tifton native Laura Maxwell perceived a clear calling to orphan care.

Making rural Georgia a little sweeter, one honeybee at a time

By Loren Lindler We can all agree rural Georgia is already pretty sweet, but when the Herrington Brothers throw some of their honey into...

Photo of the week: July 27, 2020

"Live Oak Sunset" Photo By: Aubree Plymale Submit your favorite rural Georgia shots with us on Facebook, and yours just might end up...