by Donna Harris | Apr 7, 2026 | Features
When most people see a fallen tree, they think of firewood. But for Chris Lantz, he can picture a rustic work of art. Since 2009, the Northeast Georgia resident has wielded a chain saw, a tool used mostly for cutting up trees for firewood, to carve... 
by Hollie Eudy | Apr 7, 2026 | Destinations
Hidden within the undulating mountainscape of Cleveland, Georgia, sprawls more than 120 stunning acres of lush forests, gardens, ponds and breathtaking views. This mecca of natural beauty has been a premier choice as a wedding and reception venue... 
by Taylor Holcombe | Apr 7, 2026 | Food for Thought
Gianni & Mac’s Ristorante Piazza Nostra, located on the picturesque Marietta Square, has been offering wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, signature cocktails, decadent desserts and more since January 2025. With its elevated and classic... 
by Hollie Eudy | Apr 7, 2026 | Features
It is no secret the impact animals make on our lives. The unspoken connection, the unwavering loyalty and the dedicated companionship we share with our pets is one of the most inexplicable joys of life. For local children’s book author and illustrator... 
by Julie Hostetter | Apr 7, 2026 | Destinations
Nestled in the northeast corner of Georgia where the Blue Ridge Mountains reach their most dramatic heights, Clayton serves as the perfect base camp for exploring one of the state’s most scenic regions. This charming mountain town in Rabun County combines small-town... 
by Julie Hostetter | Apr 7, 2026 | Features, Starred
North Georgia’s rugged mountains and dense forests provide the ideal habitat for one of the region’s most iconic wildlife species: the American black bear. Once nearly eliminated from the state due to unregulated hunting and habitat loss, black bears have... 
by Julie Hostetter | Apr 7, 2026 | Vines & Hops, Starred
North Georgia has emerged as one of the Southeast’s premier wine regions, with the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains providing ideal conditions for cultivating premium grapes. Our region’s unique “terroir,” as the French would say, characterized... 
by Julie Hostetter | Apr 7, 2026 | Features, Starred
Spring transforms North Georgia’s mountains into a botanical wonderland. From late March through May, wildflowers carpet the forest floor, cling to rocky outcrops and drape over mountain streams in a succession of blooms that moves up the mountainsides as temperatures...
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