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Snow Report
We have maybe a half an inch of snow, but none on the driveway. There will be some slick spots, but – at least in our area – the roads look pretty good. There’s a very brisk wind, and it’s … Continue reading
Snow Shower, Snow In Forecast
We had a brief snow shower at 10:00 AM. The forecast high is 39 and the forecast low tonight is 24. It’s windy and raw outside. The real hazard at the moment is that the porch temperature is right on … Continue reading
Snow Report
We have a little over a half inch snow, and the porch temperature is about 27. The ground is cold, so it stuck on the driveway, and I imagine that there will be some travel difficulties in places, with ice … Continue reading
Early Voting For District 7 Begins Today
The special election for David Ralston’s District 7 Georgia House of Representatives seat begins today. District 7 includes Fannin, Gilmer, and parts of Dawson county. There are five candidates: Johnny Chastain, the President of the United Community Bank in Blue … Continue reading
New Restaurant and Brewery
It’s not open yet, but there’s a new seafood restaurant in the old Dairy Queen location next to the post office in Morganton. There have been several restaurants in there which haven’t made it, including one owned by Tim Richter, … Continue reading
Yearlings and Bucks
The weather was beautiful over the weekend of the 4th, with temperatures barely above 70° and a very nice wind most afternoons. It’s really the first time it’s dried out all summer. I was shocked this morning to see the … Continue reading
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A Few Days Off and Big Changes Upon Return
We did something a real estate agent just isn’t allowed to do, which is to slip away on vacation for a few weeks. We returned to a very different Blue Ridge. The Wal-Mart has been open since June 6, and … Continue reading
Elections and Art Just Days Apart
We’ve turned the corner into summer, at least by my reckoning. The trees are fully in leaf, and the Carolina Silverbell is in bloom. We still have some flame azalea, and the laurel has been beginning to bloom for a … Continue reading
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Dogwoods, Still in Bloom!
The dogwoods are still in bloom for the most part, although if we get the high winds and heavy rain that are predicted, that will probably change. It’s been an interesting spring for the dogwoods. I’ve never seen them with … Continue reading
Summer Flowers Blooming
We snuck away for a few days vacation, as we usually do around Memorial Day, so I can’t report on Arts in the Park. We did make it to the Friends of the Library Booksale, which is always a good … Continue reading