Experience Georgia
This holiday, give the gift of memories The holidays are here and the mad dash for gifts has begun. Before you start loading up the shopping cart with “stuff” for Christmas, consider a new tactic. This year, give an experience to create memories that will last a lifetime. You won’t have to look far for […]
Ringing the Bell … for Good!
If you’ve ever attended a football game at Sanford Stadium on the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Athens campus, you know the sound. It’s the familiar clang, clang, clang that accompanies a Bulldog victory. As far back as the 1890’s, students, alumni and fans have lined up to ring the bell at the Chapel on the […]
HEAT: Giving Mildred peace of mind
Have you ever met someone whose generosity is as natural as breathing? Mildred Scott, at age 76, embodies this spirit. Throughout her 20-year career as a local radio news anchor, Mildred seized every opportunity to connect those in need with resources to alleviate their problems. Many would say her dedication to giving back has been […]
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Ingredients 3 sticks salted butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 cups granulated sugar 6 eggs 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring 1-2 cups blueberries Directions Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease and flour cake pan. Beat butter with mixer until creamy, add cream cheese, […]
In Case of Emergency
The 2024 hurricane season is in full swing, bringing the potential for damaging winds and flooding to Georgia — in both coastal and noncoastal areas. September and October are peak months for storm activity. “Experience has shown us hurricanes are not just a coastal problem in Georgia. High wind, flooding and even tornadoes can happen […]
Going the Distance
Walton’s Jeff Paul readies for his 15th AthHalf Half Marathon The countdown is on. In a matter of weeks, 60-year-old Jeff Paul will lace up his running shoes and head to the starting line in downtown Athens to compete in the AthHalf Half Marathon. The race marks the 15th consecutive year he has completed the […]
September 2024 Newsletter
Articles in this Issue: Going the Distance In Case of Emergency Gas Up the Stove with Blueberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake Download Full September 2024 Issue Here
It’s Football Time in Georgia
It’s finally here. Granted, you’ll have to wait until the very last day of the month, but it’s finally football time in Georgia again. Hallelujah! On Aug. 31, the Bulldog loyal will pack the interstates early to arrive at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the 11 a.m. kickoff of the season’s first gridiron throwdown. A week […]
Coconut Delight
Ingredients ½ cup margarine, melted 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 ¼ cup flaked coconut ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 cup slivered almonds 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 package instant coconut pudding mix 2-2/3 cups cold milk 2 cups whipped topping strawberries to garnish, optional Directions In a mixing bowl combine the margarine, […]
A ‘Place of Plenty’
Food insecurity is serious business in Georgia. More than 1 million Peach State residents — nearly a third of them children — have little to no certainty regarding their food. Fortunately, a hunger hero has strengthened its superpowers to come to the rescue. The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, a Walton Gas customer, recently moved into […]