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FACES OF TELLERS

There's a story in us all


There's power in the spoken word. Now in its third year, the Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival (GMSF) celebrates that power and puts a multitude of faces and voices to some of the most common yet...

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Washington-Wilkes ... Hidden Treasure

Spotting the Treasure that is Washington-Wilkes

A visit to Washington in Wilkes County is a step back in time. With its pleasant tree-lined streets, well-kept antebellum homes and the historic town square, this Georgia city in a testament to modern...

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James and the Giant Peach - On Stage Playhouse

Tickets for James and the Giant Peach available NOW online and at Carmichael Drug. All tickets will be 15.00.

Weekend 1
Thursday, July 20 at 8 pm
Friday, July 21 at 8 pm
Saturday, July 22 at 8 pm
Sunday, July 23 at 2 pm
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Weekend 2
Thursday, July 27 at 8...

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Jackson County is the place to be

Moving and Thriving
Jackson County is the place to be

A 50- mile drive north from Atlanta on I-85 puts you in Jackson County. Here, you'll discover a thriving region, urban comforts, and small town appeal. It is a place that is increasingly...

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Delicious sherbert for those hot Summer days

Larry Euton's Picnic Sherbert


We like it because it is simple to make and freezes hard. Most of all, the ice cream tastes like the old push up Popsicle or a Varsity Frosted Orange frozen beverage.


2 - 14 oz cans Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed...

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Linda Foster... named Jackson County's Woman of the Year for 2016

If passion and drive moved earth, Linda Foster would level mountains.  Now, as an advocate for the poor and needy of Jackson County, Foster uncovers miracles through her work at Jackson County Family Connection.  She links businesses, churches and...

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Lessons in living according to Uncle Remus

Long before I could read or write, I remember sitting on the floor at my mother's feet mesmerized by the wonderful stories that she read.  Being a school teacher - born, raised, and educated in the Peach State, Mother was very familiar with the Uncle...

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Everything you need in case of emergency this season

During the summer months, the daylight lasts longer, weekend trips are the norm, and people are outside during every waking moment, plus, the grass if literally greener.  But the summertime does have its faults - hurricanes, heat, sunburns and bee...

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Magnitude 3.2 earthquake reported in Augusta

According to FOX 5, a magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported in Augusta, GA on Tuesday morning.  A number of FOX 5 viewers reported feeling the earthquake.  For the full story, click here.

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Ice Cream Recipes Will Keep You Cool this Summer

3 cups half-and-half
1-14 oz can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1 cup fresh peaches or berries pureed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Blend ingredients into a smooth mixture. Add to churn cylinder. Surround chamber with chunk ice. Pour rock salt...

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