The Food Network's reigning queen of butter recently announced she has had type 2 diabetes for three years. The next thing we knew, people were bashing her for hiding it and some even said it was no surprise given the way she loves her fattening fare. Read More

A common question I am asked is: Do pecan trees need fertilizer and, if so, when is the best time to apply it? Fertilizer is one of the most important things needed to produce pecans. Read More

Buying landscape plants can be confusing. Most garden centers offer about any size, color and shape of landscape plants. But which plant is right for your landscape? Read More

There's some primal instinct that kicks in as soon as mothers hear those words: "Mama, I'm not feeling so good..." After placing my hand on my child's forehead to see if it's worthy of breaking out the ear thermometer, I always know what to do. Read More

Miss Rose had been older than Moses when I was a little girl and there were times I fully believed she never missed a church service because she was making sure the preacher was getting the story straight - since she had undoubtedly been there when it happened. So when Granny called my cell a few years ago to tell me the news, I was surprised to hear it, but not for the reason Granny thought. "Are you sitting down, Sug'?" she asked. Read More

Mr. and Mrs. John Byard and Mrs. Lisa Carr of Dawsonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlin Devere Byard to Logan Spencer Timothy Walls, son of the late Mr. William Sanders Walls and Torina Walls and Wyatt Bales of Dawsonville. Kaitlin graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. She presently attends Fordham University in Manhattan, N.Y. and is pursuing her master's degree in special education ... Read More

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dorman of Dawsonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Joy Dorman, to Brandon Robert Loggins. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Loggins of Dahlonega. Read More

Mr. and Mrs. John Everett Davis announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Ann Davis to Justin Harold Picklesimer. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stacey Picklesimer. Read More