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Living in the Lavender at Red Oaks Lavender Farm

Living in the Lavender at Red Oaks Lavender Farm

UNWIND: Living in the Lavender

News Staff
Friday, December 13, 2019
“It’s about giving back to the community.” For Tina and David Duffey, operating the Red Oak Lavender Farm is a way to interact with the community and to stay active postretirement. Originally from Atlanta, Tina has always preferred the outdoors and living in the country.
These are some of the more than 1,000 shoeboxes packed by Grace Fellowship church as part of Operation Christmas Child.

These are some of the more than 1,000 shoeboxes packed by Grace Fellowship church as part of Operation Christmas Child.

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Grace Fellowship leads 2019 Operation Christmas Child

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
    Grace Fellowship, located on Alewine Drive in Toccoa, led the local church response to the 2019 Operation Christmas Child campaign.     Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse which sends shoeboxes stuffed with gift items to children in more than 130 countries worldwide.
Traveler’s Rest will be decorated for Christmas at the Inn just as it was in the 1850s.

Traveler’s Rest will be decorated for Christmas at the Inn just as it was in the 1850s.

Christmas past at Traveler's Rest

News Staff
Monday, December 9, 2019
    Traveler’s Rest Historic Site will hold the first of two Christmas at the Inn events Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.     Christmas at the Inn will also be held Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Soon-to-be U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler is introduced by Gov. Brian Kemp at a press conference Wednesday announcing her appointment to Congress for one year. Photo courtesy of Gov. Brian Kemp's office.

Soon-to-be U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler is introduced by Gov. Brian Kemp at a press conference Wednesday announcing her appointment to Congress for one year. Photo courtesy of Gov. Brian Kemp's office.

Loeffler tapped over Collins as new Georgia Senator

News Staff
Monday, December 9, 2019
   Gov. Brian Kemp went against President Trump’s recommendation Wednesday when he selected businesswoman Kelly Loeffler over U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Gainesville) to fill the U.S. Senate seat left by the retiring Johnny Isakson.
Chaz Parks jumped into married life alongside his team of groomsmen at Yonah Mountain Vineyards. THE TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHER

Chaz Parks jumped into married life alongside his team of groomsmen at Yonah Mountain Vineyards. THE TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHER

UNWIND: Finding a happily ever after among the vines

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Our local wineries go out of their way to prevent Bridezilla meltdowns. They start with picture-perfect views of rolling hills crosshatched with vines that lend a spirit of symmetrical harmony to the scene, along with a liberal pouring policy with their homegrown libations.
The Christmas season is here.

The Christmas season is here.

The Toccoa Record bids you Happy Holidays!

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
These are some stories in our Thanksgiving, 2019 issue. • Police investigate November check forgeries. • Animal shelter announces Home for the Holidays program. • Salvation Army begins Christmas donation drives.
Matt Aiken/ Tantrum Brewery

Matt Aiken/ Tantrum Brewery

UNWIND: Brew Gurus. Business is hopping at Tantrum

News Staff
Friday, November 22, 2019
Ross Crumpton just couldn’t bring himself to sign on the dotted line. It was 2016 and the White County native was about to start a life in Oklahoma with a longterm career in natural gas power generation.  There was only one problem. “I absolutely hated it,” he said.
Moonrise DIstillery owner Doug Nassaur shows some of the many bourbon-related products offered for sale at the Clayton distillery.

Moonrise DIstillery owner Doug Nassaur shows some of the many bourbon-related products offered for sale at the Clayton distillery.

UNWIND: Man and the moonrise

News Staff
Friday, November 15, 2019
A small, family-operated craft distillery in Rabun County is poised to make a big splash in the world of artisanal whiskey. Moonrise Distillery is not just another company seeking to cash in on the growing craft distillery business in Georgia.
Deer TB Graphic

Deer TB Graphic

Be wary of TB in deer

News Staff
Monday, October 28, 2019
Earlier this month and in the thick of deer season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that deer “can transmit certain strains of tuberculosis to hunters.”  The danger comes during the field-dressing process.