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The Simplicity of Cycling

The Simplicity of Cycling

Sometimes what we initially resist, can unexpectedly transform into something we will cherish the rest of our lives. Such is the case with my recent trip to Japan where my son suggested as a destination to celebrate his upcoming high school graduation. “Just roll with it,” I told myself. Upon the completion of the trip,...

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Acorn Land Labs: Much More than a Garden

Acorn Land Labs: Much More than a Garden

Just a stone’s throw away from the heart of McDonough’s town square, nestled in a quaint neighborhood, lies a special place, Acorn Land Labs – a garden that embodies the essence of home, transcending the confines of mere four walls. A vision built by the team of Kemble Hildreth, Joe Hildreth, and Ben Morse.  Home...

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Ready, Set, Grow! Symposium

Ready, Set, Grow! Symposium

Henry County Master Gardeners are busy planning their annual county symposium. Since 2017, with the exception of 2020, Henry County Master Gardeners have held the event in the extension office on Lake Dow Road. The symposiums are hosted to educate the public on horticultural matters and establish community relationships. This year’s theme is “Ready, Set,...

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Disc Golf, Anyone?

Disc Golf, Anyone?

People from near and far are interrupting their travels on I-75 and stopping in Henry County for a new sporting adventure. What started as an ordinary recreational offering for local residents is rapidly growing into something much bigger. J.P. Moseley Park has become a destination of choice for many aficionados of disc golf, one of...

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Panola Mountain’s Hidden Face

Panola Mountain’s Hidden Face

The gates to Panola Mountain State Park are nestled under tall grey pines in the northern parts of Henry County. The park is situated just off Highway 155. If you’re not on the lookout for the park, you’ll miss it in the blink of an eye. I’ve visited the park a number of times for...

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Cloudland Canyon Hike

Cloudland Canyon Hike

Stepping outside at the beginning of September, there is a faint chill in the air.  Summer is gathering her green belongings while Fall’s cool breezes drift through seasons door.  Today we are day tripping to northwest Georgia to visit Cloudland Canyon State Park.  This park is one of Georgia’s gateways to the Appalachian mountains.  I have been...

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The Thrill of Barrel Racing

The Thrill of Barrel Racing

Most of us have experienced the thrill of riding a roller coaster. We begin by anxiously waiting in line anticipating the excitement of the park attraction. When it’s our turn, we slide into the cockpit-like seat and get locked in with a padded lap bar, implicitly warning us of the impending danger. Finally, the car...

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Soaring With Eagles

Soaring With Eagles

As parents, we understand there is much more to life than just what is taught within the four walls of a classroom. It is the practical application of what we learn that allows the educational process to become so much more than just a degree. Things like teamwork, readiness, organization and leadership often never get...