Category Archives: Happenings

Top 5 Things to Do Outdoors in Georgia —

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Don’t let the summer slip away – it’s time to put your finger on the map and pick a location (or two), and make a few day trips to public land. Or, for the more adventurous, make it an overnight … Continue reading →

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Epcot’s Living with the Land —

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Alice DeForest

**** One of our favorite places at Epcot is ‘The Land’ pavilion. The Land covers six acres, making it Epcot’s largest pavilion. It includes a cool futuristic glass greenhouse. The 2.5 million square foot facility is dedicated to human interaction … Continue reading →

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Georgia Fishing Report: July 17, 2020 —

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Are you using the outdoors to benefit your mental health? Maybe you should. According to a Psychology Today article, “The most common positive benefits were significant reductions in stress and anxiety after time spent in nature, as well as increased … Continue reading →

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Fewer Hummingbirds This Year? Don’t Worry Just Yet. —

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Alice DeForest

By Terry W. Johnson, writer of the Backyard Wildlife Connection blog. Featured image: Hummingbirds at feeder. Photo credit: Terry W. Johnson As far as many Georgia hummingbird fanciers are concerned, 2020 has been a disappointment. It seems that throughout the … Continue reading →

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Mason Jar Ice Cream —

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Easy way to make a favorite treat Continue reading →

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Disney World’s Cinderella Castle is Being Repainted —

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Alice DeForest

How many bricks did it take to build the castle? Continue reading →

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The Magic Kingdom Reopened Today! —

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Alice DeForest

****** ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ is back in business. After being shut down since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney World reopened the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, Saturday July 11th. There’s a ton of … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 2, 2020 by Alice DeForest

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Georgia Fishing Report: July 2, 2020 —

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Alice DeForest

Surprise! Here we are – getting you all that need-to-know fishing info a day early so you can use it during the upcoming holiday weekend! News to Know: Be Safe and Be Smart on the Water: Operation Dry Water is … Continue reading →

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New Amex Offer to Support Shopping at Small Businesses —

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Alice DeForest

American Express has added a new Offer to support shopping at small businesses. If you have one of their cards and want to take advantage of this offer, log into your account on their website to add it to your … Continue reading →

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