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The Wright Brothers, a Mother’s Concern, and a Need For Eyeglasses
When I was in school, the Ohio-born Wright brothers were credited with inventing, engineering, and flying the first motorized aircraft in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, a relatively small city on the shores of the Outer Banks. Years ago, we took our sons to visit the Wright brother’s museum and see the area. The Wright brothers…
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The Iconic Brand Coke, and Its Roots in a Civil War Battle Injury
Coca-Cola is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Marketed in over 200 countries and territories, the company’s…
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The Southern Elegance of Spanish Moss
You’ve seen it in scenes from movies like The Notebook and Forest Gump, and it immediately lets you know that…
The Dog Days of Summer
In the days before air conditioning was affordable or even available to most homes, summer days were spent in the…
A Love of Cemeteries
I know it sounds odd to some, but cemeteries have always been an important piece of my life. These acres…
The Atlanta Rhythm Section
A few days ago, the tragic news came out that the world had lost Barry Bailey after a long fight…
A Six Year Old Hero For The Ages
Merriam-Webster defines a hero as a person admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities. To be first at…
The Kidnapping and Murder of Mala Still
Dacula resident Mala Still worked as a teller at Gwinnett Commercial Bank, located at Clayton Street and Scenic Highway in…
A Tragedy Beyond Description
It goes against the natural order of things. Mothers are not supposed to bury their sons. Fifty years ago, as…
The History of Duke’s Mayonnaise and the Firebrand Entrepreneur Behind It
Few things will identify someone as Southern as clearly as a love for tomato sandwiches. If you want to get…
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Andy MacDowell and the Impact of Her New Series Maid
Gaffney, South Carolina native Andie MacDowell is known for her roles in such hits as Four Weddings and a Funeral,…
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