by Shannon Sickmon | Jan 1, 2022 | 2022 | Jan-Feb Issue, 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 | 2021 | Nov-Dec Issue, 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... 
by Shannon Sickmon | Nov 1, 2021 | 2021 | Nov-Dec Issue, Stories
Picture This Author: Shannon Sickmon Great photographs can capture a moment or create a legacy. Most of us have high-quality photography equipment in our pockets—our cell phones—so sally forth and create beautiful images. Two people in Cherokee County have created... 
by Shannon Sickmon | Sep 1, 2021 | 2021 | Sept-Oct Issue, Stories
Farm Fun Returns to Hickory Flat By Shannon Sickmon When you think of fall, do Halloween, pumpkins, and harvest time come to mind? Maybe you think of hayrides and bonfires to ward off the chill of crisp fall nights. If these images constitute your ideal autumn, there... 
by Shannon Sickmon | Mar 1, 2021 | 2021 | Mar-Apr Issue, Stories
Running for Good By Shannon Sickmon, Woodstock Resident Runners have many reasons for taking up the sport. Some want to get in better shape. Some want to enjoy the outdoors. Some like to meet new people. Running fulfills all these things for Dale Morrissey. It also...