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In The Spirit of Christmas
People Helping People, that’s the mission of the Highlands Emergency Council, a non-profit founded in 1985 to serve low income people in the Highlands area. In addition to their ongoing food assistance program in which they distribute weekly food boxes to qualifying individuals and families, in each November they ensure that every family additionally receives a Thanksgiving box. These boxes, …
A World of Change
My friend, Blanche, and I were driving home from Zumba, chatting away, chewing and eschewing the virtues of the vegetarian, the Vegan, and the Raptor diets. Unfamiliar with the Raptor Diet? That’s when you eat anything that moves, tartare’d or char-char’d. It’s the Paleo Diet with a Chinese twist. You probably heard about the Chinese vlogger who tried to eat …
Your Party at the Green
Plan your next birthday party, family reunion, corporate event, neighborhood gathering, wedding or other private function in The Village Green. The beauty of the 13+-acre park and its distinct venues create a memorable setting for your special occasion. The Village Green is flexible for all kinds of themes and setups. The Village Green has three venues that offer unique …
Slow Down a Bit
Born in Rabun County, Georgia, and raised in Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina, Leroy Carpenter, like so many of us, appreciated the beauty and wonder of God’s creation from an early age. Unlike many of us, he has a uniquely poetic turn and would often jot down his thoughts on life, a sunset, a snowflake, or wildlife. With a …
A New Year’s Eve Wedding
There is no glitzier a holiday than New Year’s Eve, and to incorporate your wedding celebration into this festive day is a surefire way to guarantee your fête is nothing short of glamorous. Amiee and Guy did just that as they tied the knot at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn. In a stunning Grace Mariée custom black gown, …
Histamines-Seasonal Allergies
Sneezing a lot? Change of season making you have a runny nose and itchy eyes? You may be dealing with a histamine intolerance, and this is not fun! Histamines are small chemical molecules that are in your bloodstream as well as in the gut and they have several roles in human function. They are released by special immune cells …
Vision 20|20 Retreat at The Mountain
With rhythm under your feet, a bonfire with friends, and fresh crystalline air in your lungs, you can welcome in the New Year 2020 feeling aligned and connected to your inner vision. Resolutions at New Year’s are on everyone’s mind. Who will you be in 2020? Writing something down on paper may do your goal justice, but there’s another …
Not in the Mood for Winter?
Some people see the changing of the colors of leaves in the fall as a reason to spend more time outdoors and to start getting excited about the holidays ahead. There are some who react to this time of year with drained energy and feelings of depression. The clinical name for this is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you …
A Norton Christmas Dinner
The people of the Norton Community of Hamburg were busy having festive dinner parties to celebrate Christmas in 1912 according to the news posted in the social gossip column ran in the January 3, 1913, issue of the Jackson County Journal. Norton had about 220 people living on the western higher mountains above the village of Glenville when the village …
That Rings A Bell
My aunt lived in Social Circle, Georgia. It used to be way, far-away from Atlanta. Now it’s practically a suburb. There was a drug store, a couple of churches (one of which survived Sherman’s march), a freezer locker (remember those?), and something that resembled a service station. If you wanted to call someone, you’d speak to the operator who, for …
A Step Back in Time
December, the month when Mother Nature provides us with the quiet and welcoming embrace of near silence, offering a chance to step into her welcoming arms and escape the hustle and bustle of the season. When you’re ready for a break from the clamor of the holiday season, the Cashiers Historical Society invites you to visit the Zachary-Tolbert House grounds …
Clear Creek Christmas Memories
Last month, the Plateau lost one of its Good Guys. Eugene Talley was something of a living legend. He was gruff, quick to challenge those who thought they might have an edge on him, just as quick to laugh at himself. And that rough-as-a-cob exterior couldn’t quite hide a generous spirit that knew no boundaries. The stories about that sweet …
