StoryCorps Atlanta’s Kiplyn Primus spoke with Kimberly Wynn White about her relationship with her Aunt Prince, and how the two discovered their mutual love of hats.
Delve into the vibrant world of urban agriculture. In this episode, David Zelski shines a spotlight on Gratitude Botanical Farm, an unconventional oasis nestled in the heart of Atlanta. Founded by childhood friends, this two-acre micro-farm is defying expectations and nourishing the community in more ways than one.
Explore the challenges and triumphs of urban farming. Combating food deserts and preserving cultural heritage, Gratitude Botanical Farm is sowing the seeds of change in Atlanta's urban landscape.
In this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin discuss the exciting world of high school football coaching transitions. They catch up with head coaches Maurice Freeman, Jeff Littleton, and Kurt Williams as they embark on new journeys and face new challenges.
In this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: to celebrate National Poetry Month, Chuck explores the poetic works of black women, specifically those of Dr. Jacqueline Allen Trimble. Dr. Trimble, along with her friends and colleagues Ashley M. Jones and Honoree Fanonne Jeffers, offer valuable insight into the unique power of poetry to not only inspire, but to educate.
Celebrate Earth Month with GPB Education! Teachers can utilize this collection of Earth Month resources to help students better understand the world around them and the importance in preserving the natural world for current and future generations.
Thousands will flock once again this weekend to the tiny town of Warwick, Georgia for the annual National Grits Festival. They will celebrate the importance of a food that has nourished millions of Southerners. Cooks will compete for the best dish—savory or sweet—made with grits. But that won’t be the only competition. Salvation South editor Chuck Reece has the story in this week’s commentary.
Embark on a journey to the heart of Tifton, Georgia, where the sprawling expanse of Lewis Taylor Farms beckons with its promise of abundance and hard-earned success. Delve into the rich history and thriving present of one of the nation's largest privately owned farms.
Lewis Taylor Farms is a testament to the enduring spirit of family farming and relentless determination. Discover the intricate dance between tradition and innovation as Lewis Taylor Farms harnesses cutting-edge technology and time-tested farming practices to cultivate a diverse array of crops. From bell peppers to cucumbers, squash to watermelons, each harvest represents not only a bounty of fresh produce but also a testament to the unwavering commitment of those who toil tirelessly to feed their communities and beyond.
When a massive asteroid hurtles toward Earth, humanity braces for annihilation—but the end doesn’t come. In fact, it isn’t an asteroid but a three-mile-tall alien that drops down, seemingly dead, outside Little Springs, Nebraska. Dubbed “the giant,” its arrival transforms the red-state farm town into a top-secret government research site and major metropolitan area, flooded with soldiers, scientists, bureaucrats, spies, criminals, conspiracy theorists—and a murderer.
Bobby Jones' footprints can be found all over his native Atlanta, Druid Hills, East Lake, Emory University, Georgia Tech and Buckhead.
Stories of the co-founder of Augusta National and the Masters' remarkable life in Georgia are the stuff of legend. All of us who love our state, Atlanta, golf and history know chapters. But here is a story I'll bet you’ve never heard.
Monday night will mark the golden anniversary of Atlanta Braves legend Henry Aaron breaking the Major League Baseball record for career home runs. And on Tuesday, the Atlanta History Center will open an exhibition called “More Than Brave,” which commemorates that night and the enormous impact Aaron had on Georgia and the nation. Salvation South editor Chuck Reece has a remembrance of the momentous achievement and the life of the legendary man.
Sweet Grass Dairy is the home of Georgia's cheesemaking pioneers. Meet Jessica and Jeremy Little, the dynamic duo behind the farm-to-table cheese revolution in Thomasville. From pasture to plate, discover the art and science of crafting award-winning cheeses rooted in sustainable farming practices and innovative recipes. In this episode, you can savor the flavors of Sweet Grass Dairy's artisanal cheeses while gaining insight into their commitment to quality, sustainability, and community.
A total solar eclipse is cutting across the United States, from southwest Texas to Maine. While Georgia is not in the path of totality, parts of north Georgia will reach more than 80 percent totality.
Use this curated list of resources to get your students excited about the total solar eclipse--the next one spanning coast to coast won't happen again until 2045!
The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) and the Governor’s School Leadership Academy (GSLA) are accepting applications for the 2024-2025 GSLA Teacher Academy programming for all program strands.
StoryCorps Atlanta's Kiplyn Primus sits down with labor lawyer Brent Wilson to recount his childhood in New Orleans and what he thought of Atlanta during his time at Morehouse College.