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Coat drive turns into a warm holiday festival

Coat drive turns into a warm holiday festival
By Beth Volpert Johansen

Rachel Finch, of Randy’s Nursery in Lawrenceville spends her days in what she readily describes as a stress-free zone right in the middle of town.

Ragin’ Vapors…no smoke, no fire

Ragin’ Vapors…no smoke, no fire
By Beth Volpert Johansen

Long ago, in downtown Grayson there existed a store where people would congregate, have a soda, smoke a few cigarettes and exchange the news of the day.

Martha Castleberry’s quick response

Martha Castleberry’s quick response

Homeowner, Martha Castleberry, came home to the smell of gas and a hissing sound coming from a vacant house next door.

Meadow Garden Home and Museum

Meadow Garden Home and Museum

George Walton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia.  Meadow Garden was his home in Augusta, Georgia.