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Urban Farming in Copenhagen Grows Relationships in the City
Copenhagen
August 21, 2023
Urban Farming in Copenhagen Grows Relationships in the City
If it’s a sunny day, expect to find the greater population of Copenhagen outside, trading phones and laptops for conversations over coffee and soaking in the warm weather. On days like this, green spaces like local farms become oases for the Danes to escape from the bustle of life in…
A Cattle Calling: Working Toward a Farm Dream
Environment
August 18, 2023
A Cattle Calling: Working Toward a Farm Dream
Gaven Edge, 27, is a cattle farmer from Mansfield, Georgia, and he has herds in both Newton and Jasper counties. Edge bales and rolls hay, which he sells to barns, farms and individuals across multiple counties in Georgia, to supplement income for his cattle farms in terms of feed and…
Happy Homes in Denmark: A Look into Scandinavian Design
Copenhagen
August 16, 2023
Happy Homes in Denmark: A Look into Scandinavian Design
Copenhagen-based interior designer Niels Rejnhold holds a chair dating back to the 1830s that belonged to his great great grandmother and points to its new velvet cushion. “I’ve made it my own, but I haven’t damaged the concept behind it,” Rejnhold says. Similarly, Trine Meincke positioned her grandmother’s chair in…
The Bicycle Benefit: How Cycling Keeps Copenhagen Happy
Copenhagen
August 14, 2023
The Bicycle Benefit: How Cycling Keeps Copenhagen Happy
Approximately 62% of inhabitants in Copenhagen, Denmark, commute to work or school by bike, but only 11% of Americans do the same. Eveliina Peltokoski and Sarah Michel are two of Denmark’s cyclists in “the world’s most bicycle-friendly city,” according to Copenhagenize Index in 2019. “Our nation wasn’t built on the…
Champion Taxidermist Looks for Change of Pace in Rural Life
In-Depth
August 11, 2023
Champion Taxidermist Looks for Change of Pace in Rural Life
Bill Yox is a world-champion taxidermist, hailing from Rochester, New York. Yox moved to Monticello, Georgia, two to three years ago in pursuit of a change of pace for his life. He said he enjoys the mix of people in Jasper County and prefers the more rural way of living.…
Hygge in the Harbor: Copenhagen’s Success Creating Sustainable, Livable Waterways
Copenhagen
August 9, 2023
Hygge in the Harbor: Copenhagen’s Success Creating Sustainable, Livable Waterways
Copenhagen’s waterways are nothing short of bustling. I biked by in late spring, which in my native-Georgia opinion, is far too chilly to go swimming. Despite this, locals and tourists alike fill the harbor. They dive in and swim, dip their toes in, sit by and watch the water in…
Holger Danske: How Folklore Connects to Danish History and Culture
Copenhagen
August 7, 2023
Holger Danske: How Folklore Connects to Danish History and Culture
The sleeping viking under Kronborg Castle has been known throughout Danish history. Holger Danske is a story told in every Danish household and taught in every Danish upbringing. Today, the statue has become a popular site for tourists and natives alike. To some, exploring historical Denmark is a brand…
Wearing Many Hats: Clegg Finds Balance Among Her Roles
Education
August 4, 2023
Wearing Many Hats: Clegg Finds Balance Among Her Roles
Ashley Clegg wears many hats: Jasper County Middle School teacher, middle school boys soccer coach, high school junior varsity boys soccer coach, varsity boys soccer coach and cross country coach. During the spring soccer season, Clegg balances coaching three soccer teams with parenting her two kids — Carson Clark,…
Where Sustainability Meets Community: Copenhagen’s Green Flea Market
Copenhagen
August 2, 2023
Where Sustainability Meets Community: Copenhagen’s Green Flea Market
On a warm Sunday afternoon, I wasn’t the only one drawn outside looking for something to do: I was joined by the people milling around Det Grønne Loppemarked, one of the many flea markets in Copenhagen, Denmark. Located in the trendy neighborhood of Nørrebro, Det Grønne Loppemarked, or The Green…
Restaurant Kronborg’s Take On Smørrebrød: A Danish Delicacy
Copenhagen
July 31, 2023
Restaurant Kronborg’s Take On Smørrebrød: A Danish Delicacy
Smørrebrød is a timeless Scandinavian delicacy, encapsulating the laid-back dining scene in Denmark. Smørrebrød roughly translates to “butter bread:” it’s an open-faced sandwich (typically on buttered rye bread) traditionally topped with any combination of herring, shrimp, salmon or pork, along with remoulade and greens. The History Danish smørrebrød originated in…