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General William T. Sherman didn't include any account in his official reports to Washington, nor did he include any mention of it in his published memoirs. Unless you're a history or Civil War buff, it's likely you may not know about the battle at Pickett's Mill, near present-day Dallas, GA. But the story of how ancestors of Union and Southern soldiers alike joined forces more than a century later to create the Georgia State Historical Site is worthy of note.

Here's a few of the many things you can do at James H. Sloppy Floyd State Park!

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Several years ago, I went to Recovery Bartow’s 5k Run for Recovery. The race was to raise funds and bring awareness to the resources for addiction in the community. People suffering from addiction often feel alone, so a resource like Recovery Bartow is an important part of the community. Let me tell you what they offer.

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A new locally-owned "from-scratch" Southern-style restaurant recently opened in Georgia. Read on to learn more. On Saturday, January 14, 2023, the Country Gold Cafe celebrated its grand opening in Taylorsville, according to an event post on the restaurant's Facebook page.

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In this episode, Tommy and I visit what was once the capitol of the Southeastern Band of Cherokee. Established in 1821, this bustling metropolis would become a ghost town less than 15 years later. Oh, and one of its buildings was also the scene of an unsolved murder.

Baby cow being born at Berry College!

Welcome to the Rock Garden!