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A Priceless Gem Named Ruby
At the Forever Farm, a big part of our mission is care of senior pets. It might be the thing Friends For Life is best known for. However, another important part of what we do is take care of special needs pets. Young cats and dogs who end up at the farm are usually here due to special medical needs. …
The House of Many Homes
Let’s explore what the Peggy Crosby Center is and why it’s one of Highlands’ most valuable assets. The PCC, located at 348 South Fifth Street, offers well-maintained and comfortable office space to nonprofit entities and small startup businesses that are vital to our community. Since its creation in the mid ‘90s the PCC Board of Directors has worked tirelessly to …
An Artistic Confluence
The Bascom Shop recently hosted a very special studio event with local artist Diane McPhail, attended by patrons interested in visiting Diane’s private studio and watching the artist paint in her creative haven. The evening began as attendees followed a candle-lit path down the wooden stairs of Diane’s studio, which resembles an enchanted tree house located across a wooden bridge …
The $30 Fix
To be sure, a litter of puppies or kittens can be incredibly cute. But not so cute when they arrive unwanted or unexpected and are then dumped at the nearest animal shelter, or worse, abandoned on the side of the road or deep in the woods. Each year, countless litters are brought to the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, and most of …
American Museum of the Housecat
An Egyptian cat that was killed and mummified to be a vessel for transporting a person’s spirit to the afterlife. A petrified feline that, in medieval times, perhaps unwisely hid in a chimney to escape death by fire as part of Pope Gregory IX’s persecution of cats. A large collection of wind-up cats dating back to the 1890’s, for the …
It Starts with One Small Step
There’s no question that when you’re a candy maker you’re a pretty popular guy and you’re really busy. In Jerry Moore’s case, you’re extremely busy because you also have a very involved-in-the-community-wife, four children, and you’re President of the Rotary Club of Highlands. How could you possibly have any time left over to “Be the Inspiration?!” That’s Rotary International’s 2018 …
In Memory of Martha
The richness of life is not determined by your bottom line, your checkbook, your car or your home. The richness of life, your personal wealth on this journey, in my opinion is directly proportional to the depth of the relationships you share in life. For me and Carpe Diem Farms, it’s been rich beyond measure because of a 35-year relationship …
Compassion to Action
The Village Green in Cashiers, under the direction of Ann Self, is unquestionably the center of the activity in Cashiers Village. You’ll find music festivals, art shows, children’s events, and much more. It’s a lot to organize, but Rose Mary Achey helps by staffing the varied activities with local volunteers. Achey is Volunteer Coordinator for The Village Green. Having come …
Private Waterfall Home
Whether you’re a looking for your first mountain retreat or are downsizing from a larger home to something more manageable, you will want to check out this beautiful home. It is conveniently located on the Atlanta side of Highlands near golf, hiking and zipline. Enjoy a leisurely drive to Highlands or Clayton for shopping, fine dining and the arts. Feel …
Labor Day You Can Work to become a Better Investor
Here we are at Labor Day, a holiday to honor all the hard-working people in this country. As one of them, keep in mind that your efforts can have positive results. Famed film producer Samuel Goldwyn once said, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” And this same philosophy can apply to your investing, too – because you can …
Presidential Firsts
Donald Trump was the first to use tweeting as a running presidential commentary. But what are some other firsts performed by residents of the Oval Office? Uncle John’s Fourth Bathroom Reader, one of my favorite reference books (what does that tell ya?), lists other presidential instigations. Teddy Roosevelt was the first to create a slogan while in office. While visiting …
Wade Hampton Club Home
Enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains from your elegant home overlooking the 10th fairway of the award-winning Wade Hampton Golf Club. Few homes today embody the quiet elegance of this golf course estate. With its intimate sense of scale and timeless floor plan this home is perfectly suited for your carefree living whether you are home alone or …
