Independence Day is celebrated annually on the 4th of July; it is the day that represents the birth of the United States of America, when it became an Independent Nation. July 4th of 1776 is official day of the Declaration of Independence; it marks the day congress approved the final wording. The Declaration was not celebrated for the first two decades. In the 1790s, the … Continue reading Local 4th of July Sites
Ice cream is one of the most appetizing desserts in the country but do people actually know ice cream. Did you know that ice cream is a mixture of cream/milk, sugar, and eggs churned to create a frozen product? Or did you know that ice cream was discovered in the 17th century France? How about July being the National month for the scrumptious dessert? Ice … Continue reading Ice Cream Month
It’s about that time: The weather is near perfection in South Georgia, and Valdosta Main Street is primed to kick off its sixth-annual run of the Valdosta Farm Days event in the local courthouse square. “The market strives to present a diverse balance of fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, dairy, plants, baked goods, and other food-based goods,” said Missy Smith, Program Coordinator for Valdosta Main Street. … Continue reading Valdosta Main Street Returns for Sixth Annual Farm Days
In the summer of 2010, 27-year-old Valdosta native Sierra Fillmore fell ill. The cause of the illness was unknown at the time, but it was severe enough for her to be taken to South Georgia Medical Center. “My mom took me to the emergency room,” Sierra recalled. “They ended up admitting me. I was hospitalized for three weeks.” Still uncertain of the cause of the … Continue reading Sierra’s Story: Stay Encouraged
In 1999, the United States Congress voted in favor of creating National Military Appreciation Month, a celebration every May of the men and women who serve and have served in our country’s armed forces. May was chosen as the designated month due to the number of pre-existing military-related holidays that occur in its 31-day span. The most well-known of those holidays, Memorial Day, wraps up … Continue reading National Military Appreciation Month
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