Volunteering for a better Georgia

“Everybody can be great… because anybody can serve.” Martin Luther King, Jr. shared this thought about community service from the pulpit of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta in February 1964. More than 60 years later, during National Volunteer Month, many Georgia organizations are hoping citizens will be inspired by these words because their help is […]
Be safe, not sorry
Georgia’s sunny, warm spring days are just right for those gardening and outdoor improvement projects you thought about during the cold winter. If grabbing a shovel for some quality digging is in your weekend plans, don’t forget to contact 811 first. The reliability of your utility services, including natural gas, could depend on it. 811 […]
March 2026 Newsletter

Articles in this Issue: Spring into Georgia-style fun As the cookie crumbles Understanding your natural gas service Download Full February 2026 Issue Here
Understanding Your Natural Gas Service

Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) owns and maintains the meters and pipes that deliver natural gas to homes and businesses across Georgia. Walton Gas serves natural gas users by managing their rate plan, billing and support. Working together, Walton Gas and AGL ensure you get natural gas safely with service you can trust.
From blooms to booms…
Spring into Georgia-style fun

Spring arrives this month, bringing with it mild weather and perfect opportunities for outdoor exploring and experiences here in Georgia. Start making your plans to stroll gardens or hike park trails where nature is showing off with rainbows of blooming flowers. Pencil in a day to explore a local festival celebrating music, art or food. […]
As the cookie crumbles

Trivia and recipes for those sweet treats Girl Scouts have been selling for over a century Just as National Girl Scout Week takes off this month, Georgia’s 30,000 scouts will wind up their 2026 cookie sales season, forcing those who didn’t stock up to wait until next January for their next taste of Thin Mints […]
February 2026 Newsletter

Articles in this Issue: Soup’s On! Rockin’ with the Lobsters Download Full February 2026 Issue Here
Rockin’ with the Lobsters

Bulldog football has long reigned as king of the sports world in Athens. But there’s a new team in town now, and they’re quickly winning over the hearts of local fans. The Athens Rock Lobsters, a professional minor league ice hockey team, are skating through their second season in the Classic City. A loyal fan […]
Soup’s on!

When it comes to soup, Georgians love traditional favorites but are also favoring options that reflect the state’s increasingly global tastes. Whatever the preference, one thing that’s a constant is that low and slow wins the soup-making game. Super soups Southern comfort classic Brunswick Stew— a thick, hearty soup — is a local pleaser. That’s […]
Savor A Cup Of Hot Chocolate

There are few things that make winter feel cozier than a warm mug of hot chocolate, and the best part is how easy it is to make it your own with creative toppings. You can start with the classics—marshmallows, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of cocoa powder—but don’t be afraid to mix things up. Crushed […]