Celebrating Georgia’s legends, landmarks and unsung heroes

Home Grown: Zac Brown’s slow, steady steps to stardom

Home Grown:  Zac Brown’s slow, steady steps to stardom

By Bret Love The north Georgia mountain town of Dahlonega, at the foothills of the Appalachian range, is primarily known for three things: Gold, as it was the site of the very first gold rush in the United States (which began in 1829 and lasted until the California gold rush began in 1848); wine, with five popular vineyards and wineries in Lumpkin County alone;...

Soul Sistahs

Soul Sistahs

Think Atlanta’s rap scene is incredible? Wait ‘til you hear from the ladies cooing its R&B scene to the top. By DeMarco Williams Some say it was when three hometown cuties named T-Boz, Left Eye and Chili began prancing around in colorful overalls in 1991. Others swear it was the day two Southwest Atlanta kids called Kris Kross started wearing their...