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Comments from our readers * Compiled by Jennifer J. Hewett

Highlighting Georgia tourism
On behalf of our tourism partners in the Presidential Pathways Travel Association,
I thank you and your publication for highlighting tourism in our state in such a remarkable and consistent manner. Your publication does exactly what your tagline says:
"Celebrating the Georgia lifestyle."
For those of us who advertise with you, we know for certain that we get a super
turnout for our attractions and events from your readers. Keep it up!
Tourism is economic development, and your magazine understands that. Plus,
what an amazing state we have to explore!
-Laura Jennings, executive director, LaGrange Art Museum, LaGrange

Come hear our storytellers
I enjoyed the article on storytelling festivals in the October issue. [See "Weaving a
tale," page 28; bit.ly/wvat1019.]
I am the co-producer and director of Red Clay Festival, a storytelling festival in
Fayetteville. We were disappointed that our festival wasn't featured. Our third festival is
scheduled for May 2, 2020, and features storytellers Bill Harley and Tracy Sue Walker.
Info can be found at redclaystory.com.
-Anthony Vinson, Fayetteville

Delighted to share recipe

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First let me just say I was so delighted to know my little recipe for Chicken Lake
Sinclair was selected and used in your December 2019 Georgia Cooks section. [See
"Favorite potluck recipes from readers," page 38; bit.ly/potluck1219.] My husband really likes this casserole, and there's one in the oven right now for our dinner. It is easy
to put together and a go-to recipe I have made many times. Thank you for allowing me
to share it in Georgia Magazine.
I'm excited to show my grandson, Chandler Pennington, who is an employee at
Tri-County Electric Membership Corp. in Gray.
A parting thought to help us go through a tough spot: If God places a Goliath in
front of us, surely he knows there's a David within us.
-Vivian Andrews, Milledgeville

Each June, high school students
from all over the state spend a week in
our nation's capital as part of the Washington Youth Tour (WYT). The students
are sponsored by electric membership
cooperatives (EMCs) as part of their
commitment to educating Georgia's
young people about our system of
government and the role EMCs play in
developing strong communities.
During the tour, delegates explore
historic landmarks, meet their legislators and gain a better understanding
of the political process. Turn to your
co-op's newsletter pages for more
information about the WYT delegates
from your area.
The WYT may be the EMCs'
longest-standing youth outreach
program, but it's by no means the only
one. The REACH (Reaching Educational
Achievement Can Happen) Georgia
program is also supported by many of
Georgia's EMCs. REACH Georgia funds
need-based scholarships for students
who might not otherwise be able to
attend college.
See "REACH for success," starting
on page 24, to find out how this program
is breaking down the barriers to college and helping underserved Georgia
scholars achieve their dreams.
On page 16, we follow up on a
story that was very much in the news in
October 2018. That's when Hurricane
Michael struck Southwest Georgia. With
wind gusts of up to 115 mph, Michael
was the first Category 3 hurricane to hit
the state in more than a century.
The storm devastated timber,
poultry and cattle operations, pecan
groves and row crops, leaving more than
$2 billion in agricultural damage in its
wake. More than a year later, farmers
are still grappling with the aftermath
and struggling to recover financially.
Read "Hurricane Michael tests
farmers" to learn how the state's ag
producers are rising to the challenge
and rebuilding their way of life.
Happy New Year!

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From THE EDITOR

Georgia Magazine

January 2020

Laurel George
Editor

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