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Family Fun & Games
Does cold weather have your family stuck inside? It doesn’t mean you have to be bored. Instead, use the opportunity to create some family fun and memories without leaving your Georgia home. The Walton Gas team shares these 10 easy and inexpensive ideas for activities everyone can enjoy. Create family fun and memories without leaving […]
M is for Mahjong
Can you hear it? That distinct clacking of game tiles being shuffled is the sound of a trend shift in game nights. The ancient Chinese tile game mahjong is taking Georgia by storm with games and lessons popping up in libraries, clubs and homes all over. Mahjong enthusiasts say the game is a great way […]
Keep the holiday fun going
There’s plenty to see and do in Georgia after Christmas Winter Wonderlights at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens is open until Dec. 30. Wondering how you’ll entertain house guests and kids once the hustle and bustle of Dec. 25 has passed? Don’t let the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day be […]
Sharing the Warmth in 2025
Shop small on November 29
‘Tis the season to shop small, especially on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Small Business Saturday — the annual event that encourages holiday shoppers to patronize local entrepreneurs — falls on Nov. 29. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend locally at your favorite shops, restaurants and makers. By keeping your dollars at home, you’ll be supporting […]
Leaf peepers’ paradise
In October and November, a blanket of red, yellow and orange covers the mountains and foothills of North Georgia. The promise of stunning scenes nudge us out of our homes and into the woods to take in the best the season has to offer. There are plenty of ways to get a glimpse of Mother […]
Offering comfort and hope to families
Walton Gas adds Atlanta Ronald McDonald House to Champions for Charity lineup Riley Scruggs of Statham is a happy, healthy child after receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant as a baby. The Scruggs family spent months living at an Atlanta Ronald McDonald House to remain close to the hospitalized child. Having a child with […]
Pickleball Paradise
Georgia is the place to play Whether you’re already a devotee or still thinking about giving it a whirl, Georgia is the place to play pickleball. The racquet sport with the whimsical name has taken the Peach State by storm and shows no signs of slowing down. Pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in the […]
Georgia is sweet spot for watermelons
While Georgia has long been associated with peaches, the sweet fruit is not the state’s top crop. The title for #1 produce crop goes to watermelons, reports the Georgia Department of Agriculture. With some 40,000 acres in production, Georgia ranks among the top four watermelon- producing states in the U.S. Texas, California and Florida round […]
Take me out to the ballgame
Looking for an affordable summertime outing fit for your Georgia family? A minor league baseball game is a homerun choice. Played at a real ballpark, complete with real baseball players, ballpark food and ample family-friendly entertainment options, a minor league game offers much of the same fun found at a major league game — […]