A Day at the River
One of the best hikes in DeSoto State Park offers a close encounter with a 20-foot waterfall and easy access to the West Fork of Little River. Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park Park at the Talmadge Butler Boardwalk » Read More
The Mountain Kitchen: Post-Holiday Reset to Lighter Meals
After saying I wouldn’t do it, I did anyway. I ate sweets for four solid weeks during the holidays. My own sweets, sweets that came our way as gifts (not complaining!), and until mid-January, I was still rolling on a sugar » Read More
Readers Love The Groundhog
Survey reveals strong engagement with the community newspaper and its advertisers In an age when newspapers are going all-digital and print publications are becoming increasingly rare, readers of The Groundhog continue to enjoy their monthly community newspaper and the news and » Read More
Chuck Lawley Retires From Fire Protection Board
Long-time board member Chuck Lawley retired in December from the North Lookout Mountain Fire Protection District. Fire Chief Joseph Lee (right) presented him a plaque for his tremendous contributions to the department and to the community it serves. Thank you, Chuck, for sharing » Read More
Website Launch, Improved Fire Rating, and Holiday Highlights
I am so pleased to share that the Town of Valley Head will soon publish its new website and our brand-new Facebook page. Look for both in the coming weeks. We are thrilled to properly share our news and advertise our » Read More
A Look at the U.S. Space Force Flag
The United States Space Force flag features a black field with platinum fringe and central imagery drawn from the Space Force seal, symbolizing vigilance, innovation, and space defense. It was officially unveiled on May 15, 2020. Here is a breakdown of » Read More
Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to the Arts Center
Watercolor by Lucy Thomas We have two events scheduled for the month of February and much more in the works as we head toward spring. Our two-day acrylics painting class by returning artist/instructor Lucy Thomas is scheduled for Feb. » Read More
Legacy of Art, Community, and Looking Ahead
Sometimes a single conversation opens a door to an entire chapter of shared history. Recently, while receiving a generous donation from the Tillotson Menlo Charitable Foundation, I had the pleasure of visiting with Carol Mitchell, administrative coordinator for the foundation. What » Read More
DAR Presents “The Interactive Constitution” to Moon Lake Library
Members of the Hannah White Arnett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution presented a children’s book, “The Interactive Constitution,” to librarian Anne McLeod at the Moon Lake Library in December. The book presentation was on behalf of the Mentone Ukes, who » Read More
Dr. Lisa Bratton Returns to Speak at Moon Lake Library
On Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m., Dr. Lisa Bratton of the Tuskegee Institute will speak on “The Role of Tuskegee Institute in African American Voting Rights.” One of the library’s most popular programs last year was Bratton’s presentation on “The » Read More