Author Archives: Alice DeForest

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About Alice DeForest

Sending a smile to brighten your day. Since retiring from a successful real estate career, I am out and about exploring. I live on the SE Coast of the United States, and love the marshes, swamps and beaches of Georgia and South Carolina. Historical sites are also some of my favorite places, and I love sharing them with all of you. I'll do my best not to keep things interesting and bring you along on all my travels.

Georgia Fishing Report: January 19, 2018 —

Well, that white stuff always throws us Georgians for a loop, doesn’t it? But, what a nice energy burner for all the little ones in our households! Hoping for a “little bit” warmer weather to help us all get out … Continue reading →

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US Southeast Coast and shell rings

This will really get you thinking about how modern a society we are.  This is a replica of a shell ring that is found in coastal Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. To read more about these mysterious little villages: http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/coastal-shell-rings

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Georgia Fishing Report: January 12, 2018 —

How are those resolutions going? Still sticking to them? Hopefully, one of those was getting out to go fish more often! Some fun ways to talk about fish, without venturing out into the cold listed below: Jan 20 : Rabun … Continue reading →

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6 Things to Do in Atlanta — Voyages Of Mine

Atlanta may not be the first place that you think of when it comes to a tourist destination; however, there are plenty of things to do and see in this lovely city! 6 Things to Do in Atlanta Centennial Olympic … Continue reading →

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Georgia Fishing Report: December 29, 2017 —

Well, this is it. The last fishing report for 2017. Are you sad or excited to see 2017 leave and 2018 arrive? Good news! If you were NOT one of the 13 anglers that achieved a Georgia Bass Slam in … Continue reading →

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If You’re Traveling the Backroads & Byways of Georgia, Let Dave Jenkins Be Your Guide — Vanishing South Georgia Photographs by Brian Brown

In early 2016, I got a message from Dave Jenkins thanking me for my work documenting Georgia: Your Vanishing Georgia sites are rich sources of information, and I am very grateful to have discovered them. He noted that he was … Continue reading →

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Effingham YMCA tackles school bullying — WSAV-TV

RINCON, GA- Effingham County hosted its first “Defend Against School Bullying” event on Friday evening. The YMCA partnered with Pooler Karate, Rincon Police Department and Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Department to help prevent and raise awareness of bullying. The event was … Continue reading →

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Don’t Veer For Deer – 5 Safe Road Travel Tips + Giveaway Chance! —

*Giveaway opportunity at bottom of page!* Thousands of Georgians will take to the roads this holiday season, but the increase of traffic shouldn’t be the only travel concern. In 2016, there was a 1 in 126 chance of hitting a … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Badges raises money for local nonprofit — WSAV-TV

BLOOMINGDALE, GA – Hundreds of community members and first responders came together on Saturday for a fun challenge to help children in need. Employees from Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, Effingham Fire and Rescue, Effingham County EMS, Rincon Fire and Rincon … Continue reading →

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