Food Enthusiasts Get their Fill with a “Taste of Thomasville”

Tourists have various reasons for their chosen destinations, but one of the arguably greatest aspects of traveling to a new place is the opportunity to partake in the customs of that area.  The way of life may be different, and it is the embracing of different cultures and ideas that makes travel so enjoyable. In South Georgia, it is almost an unwritten fact that the … Continue reading Food Enthusiasts Get their Fill with a “Taste of Thomasville”

Cook Senior Refuses to let Disability get in her Way

“I had been talking to a friend of mine a while back and explaining to her that I had always wanted to be a cheerleader but I didn’t think I could do it. I guess they talked to the cheer coach and made it happen. When I received that uniform, it made me feel really good. I was finally being able to be included in … Continue reading Cook Senior Refuses to let Disability get in her Way

Moultrie 11-Year-Old Discovers – and Excels at – the Sport of Triathlon

“Yeah, my friends think I’m crazy. One of my friends calls me ‘weird’ because I exercise so much,” says Moultrie’s Case Gregory, 11, an aspiring triathlete who attends Willie Williams Middle School. Gregory discovered triathlons this year after spending several years swimming competitively and running at a fairly high level. When family friends who are triathletes realized what the youngster was doing, they encouraged his … Continue reading Moultrie 11-Year-Old Discovers – and Excels at – the Sport of Triathlon

Thompson Farms: “From Our Farm to Your Table”

In the 1930s, Raymond Thompson began farming with his father in Brooks County.  Their goal was simple: they wanted to harvest their own produce for their surrounding areas. Andrew Thompson has kept the family practice alive and well, establishing Thompson Farms in order to continue what his father and grandfather started over seven decades ago. At Thompson Farms, the products are all-natural.  Growth hormones, steroids, … Continue reading Thompson Farms: “From Our Farm to Your Table”

Mi-Lady Bakery Comforts Taste Buds with Tradition and Tantalizing Treats

Where there’s a whisk, there’s a way, and in 1959, Frank and Mabel Rhodes created their own legacy that continues to delight our taste buds today. The Rhodes traveled across the Southeast setting up and operating bakeries and finally decided to settle down to raise their family in Tifton, Ga. To make a living, they continued their craft and opened up Mi-Lady Bakery. The bakery … Continue reading Mi-Lady Bakery Comforts Taste Buds with Tradition and Tantalizing Treats