by Michael Mullet | Jul 1, 2021 | 2021 | Jul-Aug Issue, Stories
Sunday Suppers with the Mayor By Mike Mullet, Ball Ground Resident Canton Mayor Bill Grant knows there’s plenty cooking in Canton, with hot new dining spots opening all the time. Bill himself, though, prepares some of the city’s best meals, as he carries on the proud... 
by Michael Mullet | May 3, 2021 | 2021 | May-Jun Issue, Stories
Four couples, one dream, and a hobby have combined to turn into a business. Despite the pandemic, RockSolid Brewing finds success with good beer, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a welcoming community. It’s Thursday night, and owner Jim Gillum is looking at the... 
by Michael Mullet | May 3, 2021 | 2021 | May-Jun Issue, Stories
How do you make tequila—a liquor with a rowdy reputation—appeal to southerners who prefer bourbon and beer? Make a tequila unlike any other and introduce it in Cherokee County. What is it about tequila that makes people stereotype it? Any type of liquor can cause... 
by Michael Mullet | Mar 1, 2021 | 2021 | Mar-Apr Issue, Stories
If you’ve ever needed a plumber, you probably learned two things. First, when you need a plumber, you usually need a plumber right away. Second, plumbers can be expensive, but you have no choice. You can’t fix the problem, and you can’t leave it un-fixed. Plumbers... 
by Michael Mullet | Mar 1, 2021 | 2021 | Mar-Apr Issue, Stories
Bringing Back the Chestnut Tree By Mike Mullet, Ball Ground Resident American chestnut trees were once a dominant native. Its nuts fed wildlife, provided a cash crop, figured prominently in tales of the first Thanksgiving, and became a feature in a favorite Christmas...