by Shannon Sickmon | Sep 1, 2022 | Issue Sept-Oct 2022, Stories
From hometown heroes to the big leagues Georgia has always been a fertile recruiting ground for college coaches, and the state has a history of producing all-star athletes. Georgia boasts football heroes such as linebacker Mo Lewis, wide receiver Calvin Johnson, and... 
by Shannon Sickmon | May 5, 2022 | Issue May-Jun 2022, Stories
One of the most inspiring athletes in the country lives right here in Georgia. Who comes to mind with that claim? Most likely you were thinking about someone on the national championship Georgia Bulldog football team, or maybe one of the athletes on Atlanta’s many... 
by Shannon Sickmon | Feb 25, 2022 | Issue Mar-Apr 2022, Stories
Little Libraries, Big Impact By Shannon Sickmon To boost both kindness and literacy, Tod H. Bol founded the Little Free Library, a nonprofit organization. About a dozen years ago Bol built a birdhouse-like structure with a clear glass window and installed it in front... 
by Shannon Sickmon | Jan 1, 2022 | Issue Jan-Feb 2022, Stories
To the Rescue By Shannon Sickmon According to the American Horse Council, some 90,000 to 140,000 equines are deemed unwanted, and most are sent to slaughterhouses. Canton resident Casey Montana and her family ensure some of those horses have a home where they can live... 
by Shannon Sickmon | Nov 1, 2021 | Issue Nov-Dec 2021, Stories
Enjoy a New-Fashioned Holiday at Lake Lanier Islands Author Shannon Sickmon If you need some diversion after a hectic year or want a new way to celebrate the Christmas season or New Year’s Eve, Lake Lanier Islands is a great option. The fun begins in late November and...