by Michael Mullet | Feb 25, 2022 | Issue Mar-Apr 2022, Stories
The Sound of Appalachia By Mike Mullet Although its upbeat reverberations may be recognized as distinctly American, bluegrass is actually an amalgamation of musical traditions, song styles, and instruments brought to the Americas from Europe and Africa. The joyful... 
by Meghan Lindstrom | Feb 25, 2022 | Issue Mar-Apr 2022, Stories
Plant a Garden, Grow Community By Meghan Lindstrom Gardening is a popular pastime, but what happens when you don’t have the space to create the garden of your dreams? Community gardens is the answer. “Anyone in an apartment or townhome who doesn’t have a large enough... 
by Rebecca Johnston | Feb 25, 2022 | Issue Mar-Apr 2022, Stories
Mastering the Art and Science of Gardening By Rebecca Johnston Planting seeds of knowledge that cultivate a love for gardening comes naturally to Cherokee County’s Master Gardeners. Whether you are looking to find the perfect flowers for your garden spot, identify... 
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 Kathryn Wheeler | Feb 25, 2022 | Issue Mar-Apr 2022, Stories
Hayden’s Review By Katie Wheeler Irish pubs are known for their dive-bar environment, stout beers, and traditional bar food. Donovan’s Irish Cobbler in the heart of Towne Lake follows that tradition; however, the owners have gone many steps further and crafted a... 
by Rebecca Johnston | Feb 25, 2022 | Issue Mar-Apr 2022, Stories
Love of Gardening Deep-Rooted By Rebecca Johnston The creator of Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground believes some people are born with gardening genes and that those genes grow and flourish when planted in the right environment. How deep the love of gardening runs in Jim...