Contents NOVEMBER 2024 * VOL. 80, NO. 11 20 House of Heroes 24 14 Organization repairs, spruces up homes for veterans. By Borden Black Safe space Woodstock club provides social outlet for young people with autism. By Rosalyn Dunn 26 26 Holiday cheer Georgia-based businesses offer gifts for the season. By Jane F. Garvey 20 32 On the cover The Porsche Experience Center Atlanta offers visitors an up-close look at a variety of Porsche cars, plus test-track driving opportunities and tours to learn about the legendary brand. (Photo by Jim Kelly.) 4 MAILBOX 6 PICTURE THIS? 8 GEORGIA NEWS 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 14 CURRENTS 30 COOPERATIVE CONCERNS Preserving Georgia's competitive advantage 32 GEORGIA GARDENS Georgia Master Gardeners celebrate 45 years www.georgiamagazine.org 3 34 AROUND GEORGIA Porsche Experience Center Atlanta 38 GEORGIA COOKS Make-ahead recipes 41 TRIVIA CONTEST 42 HOMETOWN HEROES Brandi Benson inspires hope ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY EXTENSION COURTESY LITTLE OCMULGEE EMC O R BORDEN BLACK C O U R T E S Y M A Y A J O Y I N T H E W L Dhttp://www.georgiamagazine.org