SOCIAL CIRCLE (Sept. 15, 2021) – The role of fire in Georgia forests as it impacts air quality, climate change and wildlife and natural resource sustainability will be among the topics explored at the 2021 meeting of the Georgia Prescribed Fire Council. The annual gathering brings together partner organizations that advocate the use of prescribed […]
Read More »How to Advance Your Career on a Budget
It doesn’t matter if you’re already in your chosen career path or working a temporary job that serves as a stepping stone to get to your career, there are always ways that you can advance your career, even when it’s on a budget! Whatever you do, remember, time is money. Therefore, spending your time wisely […]
Read More »How to Prepare for the Holidays on a Budget
School just started and we’ve barely begun digesting all the pumpkin spice, so how are we to honestly begin thinking about the holidays already? Well, the largest part of budgeting is preparedness. So, while it does seem a little early, preparing for the holidays on a budget requires plenty of advance strategy and painstaking planning. […]
Read More »The Best Free or Cheap Budgeting Tools
Sometimes, it’s simply too easy to lose track of what we can and cannot spend money on. Actually, it’s more like what we should and should not spend money on – just because you can, does not mean you should. Of course, that venti late tastes worth every single penny, but perhaps your bank account […]
Read More »Top Free Things To Do In Ellijay
Pet the animals at Mountain Valley Farms Mountain Valley Farms doesn’t just want you to buy their grass fed beef or free range pork, they want you and your family to learn where food comes from and learn why you should “eat food, not products”. There is no charge to visit with the animals, and the farm […]
Read More »Poor Man’s Potato Soup
INGREDIENTS 6 cups chicken broth (affiliate) 6 green onions 30 oz frozen shredded hash browns 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated cheddar cheese **Extra green onions and grated cheddar cheese for topping INSTRUCTIONS Pour chicken broth into the pressure cooker, then add green onions, hash browns, […]
Read More »Extreme Budgeting: How to Eat for $5 a Week
No, that’s not a typo. We are actually going to show you how to eat for $5 a week. Now, it’s important we preface this article with a few disclaimers. This is created for one person. So, please consider that costs will vary when you’re counting your family. This is also created for emergency situations, […]
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The Best Scenic Fall Day Trips
Black Rock Mountain Where: 3085 Black Rock Mountain Parkway Mountain City, GA 30562 Rabun County Georgia’s highest state park encompasses some of the most outstanding scenery in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Roadside overlooks provide spectacular 80-mile vistas, and four hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Visitors enjoy the summit […]
Read More »The Best Local Blogs to Follow
Sure, social media is a great place to get information on the local happenings. But for different perspectives, shopping, and ideas from locals, we’ve checked out some of the best, local blogs for you to follow. Downtown Ellijay Check out Downtown Ellijay’s blog for all the latest on local spots and businesses. The South GA. […]
Read More »Pumpkin Spice Everything: The Best Pumpkin Spice Products
Pumpkin is the spice of life, right? At least it’s the official spice of fall. If you haven’t already gotten on the bandwagon, or you don’t enjoy lattes, here’s a list of more pumpkin spice products you can enjoy this fall. Pumpkin Spice Candles Soft Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies Pumpkin Spice Flavored Greek Yogurt Pumpkin […]
Read More »9 Upcoming Fall 2021 Events
Who: Stone Mountain Park What: Yellow Daisy Festival When: SEP 9 AT 9 AM EDT – SEP 12 AT 5 PM EDT Where: Stone Mountain Park 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd Stone Mountain, GA 30083 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Who: Chattahoochee Mountain Fair What: Chattahoochee Mountain Fair – 9 Day Event When: SEP 10 AT 5 PM EDT […]
Read More »The Best Fall Cobbler
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups cold water, divided 6 large tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup golden raisins 1 cup dried apricots, halved 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch TOPPING: 2 cups biscuit/baking mix 3/4 cup 2% milk 1 tablespoon […]
Read More »All the Buzz on the Third Annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census
Thousands of Georgians came together on August 20 and 21 to count pollinator insects in their local gardens for the third annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census. Coordinated by University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, the Great Georgia Pollinator Census (GGPC) is designed to track the overall health of Georgia’s pollinators. Georgia citizens of all ages and […]
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Be Bearwise: Get Smart About Garbage
While it might not be your first choice as a snack, human-generated garbage is irresistible to a black bear. The presence of unsecured household garbage (or other bear attractants) encourages bears to change their normal behavior and movement patterns and “hang out” in residential areas, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources […]
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