GEORGIA Magazine

26/10/2024

Happy National Pumpkin Day! 🎃🙌🎃🙌🎃

Fall is here, and so are Georgia Grown pumpkins! Check out producers, pumpkin patches, and grocery stores to grab your perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating, or baking. Support local farmers and enjoy the season! https://bit.ly/gg-pumpkin

15/10/2024

Stop by the Georgia EMCs' tent at Sunbelt Ag Expo this week to say hello, grab a popcorn and water and learn about electric safety. Georgia's electric co-ops proudly support Georgia's No. 1 industry: agriculture.

27/09/2024

Tucker, GA, 9/28/24 at 5AM – This morning, Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) report approximately 330,000 customers without power. Making landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane nearly 500 miles wide, Helene is one of the largest hurricanes to ever hit the state, and impacts are being seen across Georgia. The majority of the outages are currently in south, southeast, east and central Georgia. Outages in the northern half of the state are increasing as the storm continues to barrel through.

In addition to damage to EMC power distributions lines, Georgia Transmission Corp. reports that high-voltage transmission lines and substations have been affected. As soon as it is safe to do so, efforts will be underway to safely access downed electric transmission lines and properly assess the damage.

When it is safe for workers, EMC crews will descend upon hardest hit areas to begin damage assessments and initial restoration work, and outage numbers could increase as damage assessment is completed. Due to high winds and heavy rains, this storm caused widespread damage to trees, power lines and power poles. In many cases, trees will need to be cleared from roadways before line workers can access outages.

EMCs began hurricane season preparation in June, with preparations for Hurricane Helene beginning nearly a week ago. EMCs have participated in daily discussions with co-ops from across the country to arrange for extra crews, trucks and equipment. Thanks to mutual aid agreements, crews have arrived and will continue arriving today from Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa and Ohio. Extra help will arrive from the neighboring Carolinas and Alabama as soon as they are released from their restoration efforts.

Outage Information:
A map showing current outages by region, updated every 15 minutes, can be found at http://www.georgiaemc.com/outages. To report power outages and gain more detailed outage and restoration updates, customers should contact their local EMC provider.

26/09/2024

Please do everything you can to be prepared for Hurricane Helene's arrival in Georgia. Ready offers these tips for actions to take ahead of potential power outages. And remember never to touch a downed power line! Learn more about National Preparedness Month and ways to keep yourself and your family ready for Georgia's changeable weather in "Navigating the elements" on page 24 of this month's issue or online at https://bit.ly/gm0924prepared.

Prepare for potential power outages may bring.

Charge your devices and portable chargers, have flashlights for every household member, make a plan for medical devices powered by electricity and refrigerated medicines.

🔦 ready.gov/power-outages

25/09/2024

Our Georgians at Work feature spotlights interesting careers and the people in them. This month we introduce you to Jon Burns, speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Read more about him, including his farming roots in Effingham County, in https://bit.ly/gaworkspeaker0924.

24/09/2024

Don't miss this month's cover story about "The Keeper": U.S. Army veteran George Eshleman of Calhoun. A new, award-winning movie chronicles his trek on the Appalachian Trail while carrying the uniform name tapes of 363 veterans who died by su***de. Read about his journey and his ongoing work to increase awareness about mental health among service members and veterans at https://bit.ly/thekeeper0924.

19/09/2024

Tomorrow, Sept. 20, is a community food-distribution event at Peace Baptist Church in Decatur -- the latest event hosted by the Atlanta Braves Home Plate Project and Chick-fil-A. The Home Plate Project, which fights food insecurity, has provided more than 93,000 pounds of food to metro Atlanta communities so far this year. To learn more about the Home Plate Project, read "A plentiful plate" in our April issue at https://bit.ly/homeplate0424.

31/08/2024

It's an exciting weekend around the state for sports, concerts, arts festivals, outdoor activities and more -- including Dragon Con in Atlanta! This multigenre convention attracts visitors from all over the world to celebrate 38 fandoms in science fiction, comics, fantasy, gaming, literature, art, puppetry, music, science, robotics and film. Learn more about Georgia's pop-culture conventions in our August cover feature story: https://bit.ly/drcon0824. Share with us, too: How are you spending your holiday weekend?

29/08/2024

Have you seen the September issue of Georgia Magazine yet? Be sure to check out our story about carnivorous plants at https://bit.ly/gm0924gardens. Then, if you decide you want to try growing some of these rare gems yourself, head to Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell for its annual sale on Saturday!

25/08/2024

As dove hunting season approaches, it's important to remember the impact of shooting near power lines and fiber-optic cables.

Power and fiber lines often serve as roosting spots for doves, making them easy targets. However, firing at these lines poses significant risks and costs. Here's why:

Costly Damage: Shooting at power lines and fiber lines can cause extensive damage, costing thousands in repairs, leading to higher utility bills or a large fine for the hunter.

Safety Hazards: Power lines damaged from a gunshot can ignite fires and pose electrocution risks to people nearby.

Internet Disruption: Fiber-optic cables, crucial for internet service, are vulnerable to gunfire and take several hours to replace.

Legal Consequences: Damaging electrical equipment is against the law and could result in criminal charges or financial liability for repair costs.

To ensure a safe and successful dove-hunting season, we ask hunters to stay aware of these dangers.

23/08/2024

Today's the day! This year's Great Southeast Pollinator Census is taking place today and tomorrow (Aug. 23-24). Learn how you can participate at the link below, and check out our story about this important annual event for "citizen scientists" in our September 2021 issue at https://bit.ly/gm0921pollinators.

As summer draws to a close, nature enthusiasts, gardeners and residents across the Southeast are gearing up for an exciting citizen science project – the 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Scheduled for Aug. 23-24, this annual event invites participants from Georgia, North Carolina, South Car...

18/07/2024

Georgia Magazine staff members were saddened by news of the death last month of Donna Shearer, founder of Save Georgia’s Hemlocks, who was featured in our April 2016 story about efforts to save three endangered tree species in our state. (Read more at http://bit.ly/gm0416trees.) We appreciate her tireless work to save these beautiful trees and express our condolences to her friends and family members.

10/05/2024

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds in the newest issue of Georgia Magazine!

Dive into the history of some iconic hot dog stands, plus join us on a mouthwatering journey through Thomasville, Helen and Savannah as we explore their food tours. And don't forget to grab some fresh ideas for your next picnic with our "Salads for all seasons" recipes!

Experience our interactive, profoundly engaging digital publication!

04/04/2024

Today’s the day! Show up for your county by making a donation to the Georgia 4-H Foundation today!

Welcome to $4 for 4-H! This annual online giving day on the fourth day of the fourth month directly supports county 4-H programming and your gift of $4 (or more!) helps make an impact for youth all over Georgia. Visit georgia4h.org/four and select a county or 4-H center to support. Four gifts will turn a county green, and fourteen gifts will add a four-leaf clover to the map! 🍀

16/05/2023

Congratulations to Douglasville native Megan Danielle, who advanced to the Top 3 in the "American Idol" finals on Sunday! Douglas County is celebrating with a parade, pep rally and free concert today!

Douglas County Government and the City of Douglasville, in partnership with the Douglas County School System, are collaborating on a day full of celebratory events on Tuesday, May 16, in recognition of Danielle’s achievements on the national stage.

15/05/2023

Happy Mother's Day! We hope your day has been a great one. 💐

11/04/2023

Today is Lineman Appreciation Day! We are proud to recognize our state's line crews and all utility lineworkers across the U.S.
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31/12/2022

Are you gearing up for a New Year’s brunch? Need some recipe inspiration? Read how Chef Hans Rueffert embraced brunch with the help of his daughter, Ella, and check out some of his and his friends’ favorite brunch recipes for Kaiserschmarrn (the pancake pictured here), an easy overnight casserole, a tasty frittata and a roasted pear Bellini—starting on page 38 of our December issue:
https://bit.ly/hansbrunch. Happy New Year! 🍳🥞🍽🥂🎉 -- with Hans Rueffert, Chef Nathan Lyon, Nathalie Dupree and But I Digest Podcast

01/12/2022

Tiny microcars, sleek race cars and American muscle cars are among the rolling works of art on display at the Savoy Automobile Museum! Read more about this world-class attraction in Cartersville, plus shop for Georgia-made gifts, meet military-funeral buglers, plan an outing to a public garden light display and try out recipes from chef-instructors and high schoolers in Georgia's culinary arts programs -- all in this month's Georgia Magazine. https://bit.ly/gmg1122 (📷Cover photo by Louis Tonsmeire.)

26/11/2022

Planning a little holiday shopping this weekend? Check out our November 2022 gift guide (pages 16-19) for great art, jewelry, ornaments, food and more made by small businesses in Georgia: https://bit.ly/gaprod1122.

31/10/2022

Our October issue isn’t too spooky, but in it you can learn about Georgia’s beneficial bats 🦇, meet a paranormal investigator 🔎👻 and go underground to explore some of Georgia’s caves!🔦⛏ Also be sure to check out stories about plein-air artists, nature schools and the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program, then swing by Georgia’s boardinghouses for a great meal. (See this month’s recipes!) https://bit.ly/gmg1022 (📷Cover photo by Robert Coakley.)

30/09/2022

Let's celebrate pets! This month's issue features articles on Dawgs Raising Dogs at the University of Georgia, Nat Geo Wild
Critter Fixer vets, specialty animal rescues, cat shows, Georgia's mule festivals, koi ponds and more: https://bit.ly/gmg0922. (📷Photo courtesy of Andrea Beltran / Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind) 🐱🐶🐭🐹🐰🐷🐴🐢🐍

20/09/2022

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31/08/2022

Who's ready for fun at the fair? Check out this month's cover feature story at http://bit.ly/gmg0822 for a sneak peek of upcoming fairs around the state. Other stories highlight the Dahlonega Butterfly Farm, the 9/11 memorial trail in Athens, A Mother's Rest respite for caregivers, multigenerational homes, Georgia honey recipes and more. (📷Photo courtesy of the Georgia National Fair.)

21/07/2022

This month we're celebrating sports! Read how Atlanta United FC's Academy is developing homegrown talent in our July 2022 digital edition at http://bit.ly/gmg0722. Other features highlight ninja-warrior training, arm-wrestling, the Atlanta Rhinos, Atlanta Hustle, Georgia Swarm, roller derby, a Nellya Fencers coach, recipes from Cam Newton's Fellaship ATL restaurant & more! ⚽️🏉🤺🥏(📷Photo courtesy of Atlanta United FC.)