Georgia Magazine - October 2009 - (Page 4)

October 2009 Vol. 65, No. 10 FROM THE EDITOR Every issue we publish what (we hope!) are interesting stories about the great places to visit in Georgia. That’s no easy job—our cup overflows with choices! But this issue, we allowed our readers to cast a vote in our 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards contest for their favorite Georgia historic sites, beaches, barbecue joints and festivals. One reader won a weekend getaway for two in our prize drawing; secondplace winners each won $100. To discover the winning entries, see “Topnotch!” on page 18. In this issue, we also venture out of Georgia to our neighboring state to the north—Tennessee. While it has other things in common with our state—like Lookout Mountain and Tennessee Valley Authority power— Tennessee offers some unique wonders itself. Travel with us to see these “Treasures in Tennessee,” page 24. When you come back home, be sure to try some of the recipes from “Sisters Family Cookbook,” a self-published cookbook produced by seven— yes, seven!—sisters. Their love of cooking turned into a money-making venture that helped finance a kidney transplant for one of the siblings! (See page 36.) Also, we continue our “Special Energy Report” series with “The most significant energy policy debate of our time” (page 16). Since this magazine is made possible by the electric cooperatives of Georgia, electric industry issues are central to our mission. Our intent is to present accurate, factual information and to maintain our focus on enabling our electric cooperatives to continue providing reliable and affordable electricity for all our member-owners. We look forward to hearing from you! Enjoy, DEPARTMENTS 5 VIEWPOINT Improving America every day 6 PICTURE THIS? Identify this Georgia site for a chance to win $25! 7 MAILBOX Our readers respond 8 CALENDAR 9 FESTIVAL GUIDE 14 CURRENTS Replanting Dixon Memorial State Forest; Co-ops deliver gift; Top 4-H’ers compete; Riding, scrambling and volleying for a cure 32 MY GEORGIA A peaceful place in Conyers 34 GEORGIA GARDENS Dig in bulbs for spring blooms 36 GEORGIA COOKS An ounce of invention 38 COOKBOOK OF THE MONTH “A season to savor” 42 SNAPSHOT Spooky faces, spooky places ON THE COVER: GDEcD The Fabulous Fox Theatre Two young boys enjoy the renourished Tybee Island beach—chosen “Favorite Beach Destination” in our 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards. Other top winners pictured include, from top: “Favorite Annual Event”—the MeccaFest Fine Arts Festival in Carrollton; “Favorite Theater/ Performing Arts Venue”—the Fox Theatre in Atlanta; and “Favorite Mountain Destination” plus “Favorite Day Trip”—Helen. See page 18 for more winners. (Cover photo by Christopher Hornaday; The Fox and Helen, courtesy GDEcD; MeccaFest, courtesy Carrollton Cultural Arts Center.) FEATURES 16 Special Energy Report The most significant energy policy debate of our time. 18 Top-notch! 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards: Readers vote for their favorites across the state. 24 Treasures in Tennessee For music, outdoor adventures and history by the buckets full. By Pamela A. Keene CHRISTOPHER HORNADAY Ann Orowski Editor For online access, this month’s password is farms.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - October 2009

Georgia Magazine - October 2009
Contents
Viewpoint
Picture This?
Mailbox
Calendar
Festival Guide
Currents
Special Energy Report
Top-Notch!
Treasures in Tennessee
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Cookbook of the Month
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - October 2009