Locally linked
Watkinsville’s Chops & Hops keeps community at its center As its name suggests, food and drink are the main event at Chops & Hops, a member of the dining scene along Watkinsville’s South Main Street since 2010. But it’s the generous helping of Southern hospitality served on the side that truly sets this neighborhood restaurant […]
SMART MOVE: Making life easier with home technology
Smart home features like thermostats, lighting, locks and outlets make everyday life more convenient and efficient. As a result, investment in Georgia home tech upgrades is surging. “A smart home is safer and more efficient,” says Natalie Stanley, brand manager for EMC Security. The Georgia-based company, known for its traditional home security systems and cameras, […]
May 2026 Newsletter
Articles in this Issue: Don’t forget to pack a book ‘Backyarding’ trends feature natural gas-fueled amenities Download Full May 2026 Issue Here
Georgia home trends feature
natural gas-fueled amenities
Whether you’re building a new home or upgrading the one you have, don’t forget the natural gas for your Georgia home. Homeowner requests are driving home design trends that feature gas amenities which add long-term value, boost energy efficiency and contribute to smarter, more functional living spaces. Natural gas home amenities can add long-term value, […]
Don’t forget to pack a book
Whether your idea of relaxation is lounging under an umbrella on the beach, kicking back in an Adirondack chair at a mountain cabin or simply hitting the hammock in your backyard, vacation time is an opportunity to crack open a good book. From classics to current bestsellers, humor to intrigue, romantic fiction to ripped-from-the headlines […]
April 2026 Newsletter
Articles in this Issue: Volunteering for a better Georgia Be safe, not sorry Celebrate Earth Month Download Full April 2026 Issue Here
Celebrate Earth Month
April is Earth Month, a great reminder that even small changes at home can make a big difference. While big changes can feel overwhelming, small everyday habits often add up in powerful ways. Simple actions, like being mindful of energy use, cooking meals at home and reducing household waste, can all add up over time. […]
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 March 2026 Issue Here