The shoes are always the last thing to pick up. He knows just right where they are and what condition they are in, usually there is some kind of dried mud and hardened grass plastered to the sides and bottoms of them. He stores them in the garage, away from the inside of his parents’ neatly organized home.
Read MoreAmongst the pines where most people retreat for refuge, quickly became a sanctuary for malice and evil intent for James Louis Jordan, 30, also known as “Sovereign” as he began his journey as a thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail.
Read MoreWithin the varying depths of the selected areas, old growth trees range from over 100 years to even some exceeding 200 years old. In the Southeastern United States, only one-half of one percent of the forest is considered old growth.
The projected area is located at the headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River and spans out over 317 acres, according to a non-profit group called the Chattooga Conservancy. The Conservancy along with many others in the public have followed this project since its original start date, in February of 2017, and have strongly bonded together in opposition of the intensity of this project. Two years later, February 2019 the U.S. Forest Service gave the final approval for this project.
Read MoreTwo days crept by as if this reality was someone else’s. Carissa visited Hope in the NICU at different times, only to be able to stare at her baby girl through a tiny glass box.
Read MoreThe convoluted designs on the spines of his banjos were hidden at first glance while the instruments sat on there stand, but even in the dark attic room that was converted into his sanctuary years ago, the pieces came to life as he picked up his wooded craft and played a lick.
Read MoreHELEN, GEORGIA - From the window view in your kitchen to hiking along the Appalachian Trail it is common to witness black bears wandering through the North Georgia wilderness, because it is the most populated area for that species in the entire state it is important to learn how to safely coexist with them.
Read MoreI always find it very interesting to ask others, “where have you been and where are you going...?”
This breathtaking mother-to-be is Twory. She is a beautiful lady with a heart full of gold!!! This story is one for everyone. Twory’s life is colorful and full of bliss, her laughter and kindness spreads far! I want to share some of her culture, as it is apart of who she is and where she has came from. This world is so diverse and that’s where the true beauty lies.
Read More“Hey look it’s yardsale!!” hikers would yell.
This is what you would hear if you were hiking up the Appalachian Trail with Ashley Manning, 26, otherwise known as, Yardsale. She made herself known in the outdoor community by having influenced others who might have felt that they did not belong for some reason or another.
Read MoreYou guys may want to get a tissue box for this one.
In late July, I had the opportunity to photograph my brothers wedding ceremony. Everything about that day was so surreal and warm. Seth and Brittany chose to get married down by the Chattahoochee River at my grandparents house. It's a place that holds so much meaning to not only Seth, but Brittany too. My grandpa had a blueberry farm that backed right up to the river. Brittany is originally from Maine and as some of you may know, Maine is known for its' blueberries! I don't know about you, but that was a pretty cool coincidence to me. Sidney Roland's Blueberry Farm and the Chattahoochee River sure made for a perfect venue for these two!
Read MoreThis is the story of us. A story about my family; written by me. My whole heart poured out into tiny words.
Roland's on the River will always be my favorite place.
Read MoreWell folks, here it is... my heart poured out over these typed words from my computer to yours. Bringing things to light is how you grow. In light, there is always growth. We as the human race should strive to be whole, to be transparent with one another. Transparency means to be honest within your own heart. We live in a place of darkness, where we can so easily hide from our flaws and make it seem as though we are actually happy in this dark place. How devastating is that. Though to your surprise, you are not fooling anyone. Simply because everyone is doing the same thing. We all know the tricks and sly acts that are forced within humanity but this is where we can stop it.
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