Complaining about nature’s quirks, and the disasters that come with them, is a popular pastime. But in spite of some of the troubles North Georgia has experienced in the past, it’s realistic to say that we live in a very sheltered part of the world. Our region is located near the center of a tectonic plate.
Earth Sense: North Georgia shines as a quiet and safe place, geographically speaking
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