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: September 2, 2022 —

Have you got Labor Day holiday weekend plans? Do we even have to ask if those plans include fishing? Of course they do – and we have the fresh fishing reports to help you reel’em in and fill that cooler! … Continue reading

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The Disney College Program app for Spring 2023 is Open! —

***** Apply today! August 29, 2022 Hi, there! Happy Monday! Today is a magical day because it’s time to apply for the Disney College Program! There is everything to gain from the Disney College Program. You’ll become part of the magic … Continue reading

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Georgia Fishing Report: August 26, 2022 —

Georgia Wildlife Blog-weekly fishing report Continue reading

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Georgia Fishing Report: August 19, 2022

Who taught you to fish? Do you still fish with him or her? Marshall Stamps, who has earned a Georgia Bass Slam two years in a row, had the honor of … Georgia Fishing Report: August 19, 2022

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Gnann Store & Post Office, Circa 1920, Stillwell — Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown

This is one of my favorite places in Effingham County. It was very typical in the early 20th century to find post offices located inside general stores. Joey Smith writes: The Stillwell Post Office was established in 1892. Cletus Gnann … Continue reading

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Illustrated Community Map-

Effingham County Georgia business and landmark illustration Continue reading

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Georgia Fishing Report: June 10, 2022 —

This weekend wraps up National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), June 4-12, 2022. Were you able to get out on the water during this week or maybe attend a Kids Fishing Event (see listing of events HERE)? There is another … Continue reading

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Georgia Fishing Report: June 3, 2022

90 Years is a Long Time! Yesterday, June 2, 2022 marked 90 years that Georgia has held a world record largemouth bass record. In 1932, George Perry … Georgia Fishing Report: June 3, 2022

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Georgia Fishing Report: May 13, 2022 —

We know the fishing is really good right now, but if you are out camping and fishing this Friday the 13th, and you see a guy wearing a hockey mask lurking around…best bet is to just find another fishin’ hole. … Continue reading

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Community Lake With Walking Trail — The59Club

Community park, walking trail and fishing area Continue reading

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