by Wesley Bryant | May 11, 2024 | Stories
SUMMER IS coming. And surely your home will sit empty for a week in this heat. The playful cheers of the kids on summer break go missing for a week that was planned for a year. The dishes sit in the cabinets, waiting for their family to come back home. The doormat...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 11, 2024 | Stories
THREE YEARS ago, on Aug. 11, 2021, Angela Averett planted the seeds for a harbor of connectivity in the Franklin County community. Her simple post on the Nextdoor app aimed to connect newcomers, particularly women, seeking friendship and inclusivity. This initiative...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 11, 2024 | Stories
AN ABUNDANCE of conversations ripples across the church parking lot, punctuated by the rattle of car trunks opening. Every third Saturday, Huntland United Methodist Church (UMC) buzzes with anticipation as its monthly food giveaway unfolds. Positive energy fills the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | May 11, 2024 | Stories
THE EARLY morning sun cast long shadows across the still waters of Woods Reservoir in Franklin County. A gentle breeze ruffles the surface, creating soft ripples that shine brightly in the golden sunlight. The atmosphere vibrates with the calls of waking birds. Chirps...
by Guest Writer | May 11, 2024 | Stories
I LOVE THE water. It can be any type — a swimming pool, a beach, or a lake. Birds flying, wildlife drinking, and people enjoying activities bring so much joy to so many. What better way to spend an afternoon lunch or evening dinner? When I go to Drafts &...
by Wesley Bryant | Apr 13, 2024 | Stories
THE ECONOMIC Policy Institute reports that for every dollar spent at a locally owned business, 68 cents of it stays in the local economy. Compare this to 32 cents staying in a local community when spending money at a chain store. The University of Florida conducted an...
