by Michael Mullet | Feb 25, 2022 | 2022 | Mar-Apr Issue, 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 | 2022 | Mar-Apr Issue, Stories
Gardening is a popular pastime, but what happens when you don’t have the space to create the garden of your dreams? Community gardens are the answer. “Anyone in an apartment or townhome who doesn’t have a large enough spot to garden now has the opportunity to do so,”... 
by Rebecca Johnston | Feb 25, 2022 | 2022 | Mar-Apr Issue, Stories
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 weeds and get rid of them, or attract birds, bees, and... 
by Shannon Sickmon | Feb 25, 2022 | 2022 | Mar-Apr Issue, Stories
To boost both kindness and literacy, Todd 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 of his home with the simple direction: “Take a... 
by Staff Writer | Feb 25, 2022 | 2022 | Mar-Apr Issue, Hayden's Review, Stories
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 neighborhood pub with a delectable... 
by Rebecca Johnston | Feb 25, 2022 | 2022 | Mar-Apr Issue, Stories
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 Gibbs is evident to the thousands of visitors each...