People & Places

Farming for this Family is Truly a Family Affair

Macon County, GA It’s a warm, sunny day in Macon County, and the sounds of a busy farm fill the air. From high above, rows of lush crops stretch as far as the eye can see, while in these buildings, …

Glenville Hosts Sweet Onion Festival

Glennville, GA There was no shortage of food, fun and floats in the small city of Glennville, as they recently celebrated another successful harvest with their 47th annual Sweet Onion Festival. And the thousands in attendance were treated to not …

Damaged Ashburn Landmark Being Restored

Ashburn, GA In the heart of Ashburn, Georgia, there once stood a monument. A monument that paid homage to Georgia’s Peanut Industry, and the people who grow them. A beloved landmark for locals, and for thousand’s who drove past it …

Barlow Foods Named 2023 Flavor of Georgia Winner

Decatur, GA It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And you’ll get no argument from Tiffani Neal, founder of Barlow Foods and the 2023 Flavor of Georgia grand prize winner. It’s an honor that …

Great Southland Stampede Rodeo Continues to be Successful

Athens, GA “Back in 1970, some members of the UGA Block and Bridle Club were on the livestock judging team and needed money to travel across the country to compete. So, they had the idea of starting a rodeo as …

Georgia 4-H & FFA Student Leads by Example

Athens, GA This is just a small sample of the awards that grace the trophy case of Lexi Pritchard, whose career in both 4-H and FFA has been nothing short of remarkable. Growing up on a ninety-acre family farm right …