People & Places

Creative Farming a By-Product of Poor Weather

Covington, GA Typically, this time of year, these bushes at Deer Creek Farm would be chalked full of blueberries. However, with a late freeze destroying the majority of their signature item, owners Joe and Merlon Harper had to rely on …

Unconventional Journey of a Pro Rodeo Clown

Arnoldsville, GA While Jake Willcox’s journey as a rodeo clown might seem surprising to some, it was destined to be a part of his life from the very beginning. Born and raised in the Athens area, the rodeo culture runs …

From Downturn to Delicious Success: The Story of Berry Good Farms

Tifton, GA It’s no secret that Georgia is one of the most diverse states when it comes to agriculture, and that is well represented here at Berry Good Farms in Tifton, where everything from asparagus, to persimmons, to strawberries are …

For Dr. Zoe Latimer, Becoming a Vet Was the Only Option

Covington, GA For Zoe Latimer, a large animal veterinarian in Newton County, everyday is a dream come true. Latimer, who provides top of the line vet care for horses at Countryside Vet Services in Covington and the surrounding areas, grew …

Georgia Forester of the Year, Gabe Outlaw Dedicated to Industry

Cochran, GA For Gabe Outlaw, a forester in middle Georgia, there’s no such thing as an ordinary day, as everyday is different. Some days, he’s out burning off someone’s land, and others, like today, he’s working on this landowner’s management …

Business Is Blooming For This Graduate

Adel, GA If you’re looking for a little flower power around the city of Adel, you need look no further than Bailey’s Buds and Blooms, where a recent college graduate has turned her passion into a thriving business. “I started …