Among the subdivisions with tiny yards, sits about 17 acres of something unexpected in suburban southwest Forsyth.
What began with a class book about a young girl finding something beautiful, even in the most unlikely places, has evolved into a full-scale community service effort at Centennial Arts Academy.
Antonio Rueda may not be "The Six Million Dollar Man," but his new bionic hand is pretty intriguing.
I have, unfortunately, missed a valuable opportunity in this past year - twice. Earlier this summer, a local Atlanta author was doing a book signing for his new novel at the store where I work, and because I hadn't read the book yet, I passed up the chance to meet and talk to this author. This past weekend, I missed it yet again because I was unable to attend the Dahlonega Book Festival where this ...
At age 20, the Rev. Charles Stillwell was given a small collection of books by his mentor, the Rev. Jack Inman, to begin his own theological library.
The art of cooking has been around since people discovered they needed - and wanted - to eat.
Gerald Griffin knew he wanted to be a writer in the ninth grade. That freshman year of high school was a pivotal one; it was the year Griffin wrote his first novel and the year he obtained his first fans; doing so, of course, after a teacher discovered his talent and encouraged him to read the novel to his class as each chapter became complete. "When I first started writing, I had no label; as ...
If nothing else, the state of the economy has taught us all to do more with less. With that in mind, we here at The Times are gearing up for a semi-home made holiday season. Know any yummy (nonalcoholic) drink recipes that'll please a crowd? What about holiday appetizers that pack a punch, but don't require spending all day in the kitchen? And how about easy holiday decorating and gift ideas? E-mail Brandee Thomas at bthomas@gainesvilletimes.com and tell her all about it.
About 400 children tested their African dance moves Friday during a presentation by professional African dancer Mo Diakite of French Guynee.
Last weekend, 80 breeders and exhibitors of the country's rarest livestock descended upon the International Horse Park in Conyers for the Royal Alpaca Challenge.
The red-brick facade of Central Baptist Church rises majestically from the corner of Main and High streets in Gainesville.
If you don't plan to grow a fall garden, fall is the perfect time to inspect, repair and clean your gardening tools. When spring fever arrives, nothing is more frustrating than pulling out your gardening tools only to find a shovel or rake that is rusty or broken, or a tiller that won't crank.
You may not know plants like Tatsoi and Red Giant now but once you try these mustards in the cool season landscape you will forever be hooked. The cool season landscape can be both extraordinarily beautiful and edible if you plan your combinations carefully. Flowering kale and cabbage have long held the throne as pansy partners but now these new plants are causing quite a stir as their culinary purposes go far beyond the decorative garnish.
Today's poor economy has closed countless businesses and left many with little change in their pockets after bills are paid and mouths are fed.
A local Junior Dragster put the pedal to the metal in her first complete year of racing around the Southeast to win in a close championship.
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