Woodall Weekend Workshop
The Woodall Weekend Workshop is made possible through a gift from Henry (ABJ ’75) and Lynda Woodall.
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The Liar’s Table
When Ronnie Fortner opened his Wagon Wheel restaurant in 1976, he might not have necessarily foreseen a group of older men meeting together for breakfast every single morning at his restaurant. But after 43 years of meetings, Fortner himself has joined the Liar’s Club. Every morning at this southern…
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The Gem of Dahlonega
Through the curvy roads of Dahlonega, Georgia, Crisson Gold Mine rests nestled in the trees and is always open for business. Though the mine has been active since 1847, it has been open to the public since 1969 when it was owned by John and Dorothy Crisson. Since 1990,…
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Vintage Music in Downtown Dahlonega
Banjo. Vinyl. Violin. Lessons. These are the words that adorn—and some of the things you’ll find at the top of—the worn staircase of Vintage Music, a combination instrument repair shop, recording studio and music store in downtown Dahlonega, Georgia. At the top of the steps, you’ll find a creaky…
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Bringing Lavender to the Mountains
“It’s about giving back to the community.” For Tina Misko and her fiancé, David Duffey operating the Red Oak Lavender Farm is a way to interact with the community and to stay active post-retirement. Originally from Atlanta, Misko, 60, has always preferred the outdoors and living in the country. Ten…
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The Difference Maker
When Chip Bridges left his first job out of college at Lumpkin County High School, he wasn’t sure when he would come back. He certainly wouldn’t realize the impact he would have on the agriculture program when he did. One year after returning to the high school as Agriculture Director…
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The Hiking Culture of Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County, situated in northeast Georgia, is a destination for outdoor adventures, especially hiking. The northern part of the country is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest and is home to a web of scenic trails, some of which lead to the Appalachian Trail or are a part of the…
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Making Candies and Careers
Paul Thomas Chocolates is a small, local shop located right in the heart of downtown Dahlonega. Locals and tourists alike can be seen flowing in and out of the store to purchase high-quality, homemade treats. High school and college workers come and go, interacting with customers behind the counter.…
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HEMI Blueberry Farm: One Man’s Goal Comes to Fruition
“Blueberries are a very good plant,” said Hector Buitrago, a retired federal government employee from Colombia. “If you treat them good, they treat you good.” Buitrago now lives part-time in Greensboro, Georgia, as a farmer. Farming has been in his family’s roots for years. Buitrago grew up working on his…
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The People of The Farmhouse Inn: A Place to ‘Enjoy Each Other’s Company’
One may not expect that a retired Georgia Tech math professor would have dreamt of owning a bed and breakfast one day on a hundred-acre farm, inspired by the “Hundred Acre Wood” in the Winnie-the-Pooh children’s stories. But that’s exactly what 79-year-old Ellis Johnson did with The Farmhouse Inn. “He…
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Margaret and Elaine: The Faces Behind Greensboro’s Maggie Lane
Maggie Lane is a boutique offering clothing and accessories to the women of Greene County, Georgia, specifically Downtown Greensboro. But the clothing store is known for its outstanding customer service. Margaret Merchant, manager, and Elaine Vickery, assistant manager, connect with nearly every woman that walks through the front doors. Merchant…