by JMO Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Georgia Pines
The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry has long been a major destination in Middle Georgia, hosting large events like livestock shows, rodeos, and of course the annual Georgia National Fair. One thing the fairgrounds were missing, though was an...
by JMO Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | Georgia Pines
Last week Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, joined by other city and local leaders, attended the groundbreaking for the city’s first bike park at Shirley C. Franklin Park, formerly Westside Park. The community-driven project got a boost from a generous $8 million...
by JMO Staff | Jan 21, 2026 | Georgia Pines
Georgia’s largest and southern-most barrier island is Cumberland Island, in Camden County. It is best known for its pristine nature and wildlife, including wild horses. Overseen by the National Park Service, only one 300-person ferry a day travels to the...
by JMO Staff | Jan 13, 2026 | Georgia Pines
Every spring, onion lovers from across the country gather in Vidalia, Georgia during the harvest of the state’s official vegetable – the Vidalia onion – for the aptly named Vidalia Onion Festival. This year’s edition, scheduled for April...
by JMO Staff | Jan 6, 2026 | Georgia Pines
The town of Chatsworth, in Murray County, about an hour and a half north of Atlanta and six hours from the closest ocean, isn’t exactly where you’d expect to find a port. But it is home to the Appalachian Regional Port, a bustling rail hub that connects...
by JMO Staff | Dec 30, 2025 | Georgia Pines
Cities and towns across Georgia have their own New Year’s Eve traditions, but perhaps none are as unique as Perry’s – the Buzzard Drop. Hosted in Historic Downtown Perry, the annual event draws some 2,000 visitors, nearly 10% of the city’s...
