Mar-Apr 2022
Vol. 10 – Issue 2
The Sound of Appalachia
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...
Plant a Garden, Grow Community
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,”...
Mastering the Art and Science of Gardening
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...
Little Libraries, Big Impact
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...
Hayden’s Review: Donovan’s Irish Cobbler
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...
Love of Gardening Deep-Rooted
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...
Gardening Locally
Busy B Plant Supply For tropical plants, exotic houseplants, and other unique garden elements, look no further than Busy B Plant Supply in Acworth. Owned and operated by husband and wife duo Brandon and Caitlin Robinson, Busy B is a family-focused gardening...
Coach Conway: How He Keeps Rolling
Dennis Conway, a proud Georgia boy, grew up in Rome but has called Cherokee County “Home Sweet Home” for most of his adult life. Dennis says the county deserves its reputation as a place where folks take care of each other. He credits it for keeping him going when his...