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African American Civil War Museum settles into new home

The African-American Civil Rights Museum has finally found a new home. During the past 12 years, the museum has moved three times, but organizers are hopeful that its new location in the annex of the Grimke Building (formerly a school) at 1925 Vermon...

Jewish communities in DeKalb adapt to suburban life

Rabbi Ariel Asa stands on a hill to inspect the eruv, which creates a symbolic circle using utility poles, bits of string, fences, walls and in some cases the bank of a creek. Photos by Daniel Beauregard
It took Rabbi Ariel Asa several months to get the hang of it: driving while carefully checking each utility pole he passed to make sure that none were damaged. At first glance, one might mistake Asa—in his small orange reflective vest—for a Georg...

Yellow River Game Ranch—animal encounters of the fun kind

  When my daughter the animal lover told me that she wanted me to join her and a few friends on her birthday trip to Yellow River Game Ranch, I was less than excited. I anticipated spending a hot late spring day in the company of smelly animals. We ...

Road trip to Cartersville: The Barnsley experience

Manor house ruins overlook the garden at Barnsley Gardens Resort Photo by Donna Turner
The sun beamed brightly through the aged, weathered brick wall that once held a roof. Ivy clung to the sides, invading the space, enforcing nature’s eminent domain. This is an old and previously neglected structure–its walls hold history and beau...

Roadtrip to Cartersville

Main hall at the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, GA. Photos by Travis Hudgons
The average price of gas in Georgia is $3.47 per gallon. A road trip from Atlanta to Orlando, Fla., is more than 430 miles—that’s an estimated $73 gas cost one-way. Those families wanting to cut back on vacation expenses (but not the fun) should ...

Strike up the band, light the fireworks

The rockets’ red glare and fireworks bursting in air will proclaim America’s 235th birthday all across the country. And the Atlanta area, including DeKalb County, will have its share of celebrations, including parades, picnics and fireworks. Here...

Collectors live on theCoke side of life

The Dunwoody home in which John and Karleen Buchholz have lived for 37 years is a treasure trove of memories of their life together. It’s also something of a collector’s paradise – that is, if Coca-Cola memorabilia is the object of one’s affe...

Arts alive and thrive in Lancaster, Pa.

A young musician performs for tips near the Central Market. Photo by Gale Horton Gay
Lancaster, Pa., is widely known for its idyllic rolling countryside dotted with farms, covered bridges and Amish buggies, but make no mistake that art and culture thrive here. In fact, on the first Friday of each month the sidewalks of downtown Lanca...

10 places to visit in DeKalb County before the summer’s over

Seasoned travelers have put together “bucket lists” of places one should see before dying. It’s not really necessary to contemplate one’s last breath to think of not-to-be-missed adventures. There are many right here in DeKalb County. Rather ...

A tale of two cities…And two stay-worthy, art-themed hotels

Indigo Hotel
What do Lancaster, Pa., and Asheville, N.C., have in common? More than one might think. In addition to thriving arts scenes, each has a hip and trendy boutique hotel that is an artistic expression in its own right and a great place stay. Lancaster, P...

Natural wonder: Becoming one with the environment in Jacksonville

A lone brown pelican leaves its perch atop a tree on the Fort George River in Jacksonville and glides above our group of kayakers. The soft whistles of egrets and herons fill the air. Fish occasionally leap out of the blue-green water to be momentari...

The Bird has landed in downtown Decatur

Atlanta’s underground, hippy-culture newspaper on display at DeKalb History Center. Photo by John Hewitt
Atlanta’s underground, hippy-culture newspaper on display at DeKalb History Center Many who grew up in or around the Atlanta area during the ‘60s and ‘70s probably remember the iconic weekly counter-culture newspaper The Great Speckled Bird. F...

Revelry and remembrance—area Memorial Day events abound

Memorial Day is a time for both revelry and remembrance. Many families enjoy greeting summer on this first three-day weekend of the season with such outdoor activities as picnics, ball games and festivals. Of course, its true purpose is to pay tribut...

Religious and cultural history abound at San Antonio’s missions

Mission Conception. Photo by Travis Hudgons
In the heart of San Antonio’s cosmopolitan downtown area sits one of the most famous images of American history—the mission Alamo. Within a few miles of downtown San Antonio and the Alamo are four additional missions, all of which at one point we...

Actress with local roots performing in Shrek The Musical

Sandra DeNise
Sandra DeNise wants those considering seeing Shrek The Musical to know it’s a love story that delivers a powerful message. DeNise should know. She plays the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy as well as a myriad of other ensemble parts. She’s also the ...

East Lake Farmers Market grows in more ways than one

Around 10 farmers displayed their goods at the East Lake Farmers Market for their “Farm to Garden” event. Photo by Daniel Beauregard
The rain didn’t seem to stop anyone from venturing out to the corner of Hosea Williams Drive and 2nd Avenue on March 26, to attend the East Lake Farmers Market’s “Farm to Garden” event. The market opened a little earlier than usual this year ...

Minor League Baseball: Get closer to the action

Fans are close to the action when players slide home. The Gwinnett Braves is one of more than 160 Minor League Baseball teams. Photo provided
Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don’t care if I never get back, Let me root, root, root for the home team, If they don’t win it’s a shame. For it’s one, two, three strikes, you...

Confessions of a prom limo driver

Andrew Doyle owner of Above All Executive Transportation and Limousine Service. Photo by Travis Hudgons
by Gale Horton Gay   Under the watchful eyes of their bursting-with-pride parents, the young men and women come across almost as princes and princesses with finery and manners to match. Cameras capture the moments as corsages are pinned and poses st...

Picture-perfect Poconos

I didn’t expect to see a Norman Rockwell painting come to life in Pike County, Pa., but that’s exactly what I encountered. The town of Milford, in particular, blanketed with a heavy and fresh coating of snow in January is beyond idyllic–brimmin...

D.C.’s pink splash celebration of spring

WASHINGTON – The nation’s capital is about to roll out its pink carpet and celebrate spring in a big way: the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Held March 26 – April 10 (16 days over three weekends), the festival promotes traditional and contem...

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