By Mentone Resident Thomas Hayes Everyone has a story. Sometimes few people, even those close to you, know the story. That was the case with Andrew Wilfred Abram, Sr. (my Uncle Andy). Born in 1920 in Pittsburgh, he was a humble, » Read More
Art is not a regularly offered class throughout DeKalb County — it’s a rarity. For over 30 years, MERF has worked to change that, providing arts education through the support of donations, grants, and community involvement. MERF is proud to have » Read More
Join the fun at Henagar Park on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May on the Mountain Bluegrass Festival, hosted by the Henagar Park Board, will be a finger-lickin’ and guitar-pickin’ good time. Come hear local musical favorites, » Read More
When Lee Farrar Bailey talks about why he moved to Mentone, he doesn’t begin with logistics or strategy. He begins with a story of instinct and faith. He and his wife, Sarah, and their four children were living in San Antonio, » Read More
Bee on the Brow Celebrates America250 On Friday afternoons, something special is happening at Bee on the Brow bed and breakfast. Guests gather, forks in hand, for what has quickly become a beloved ritual: Friday Pie Day. But this is no » Read More
As May unfolds, we find ourselves drawn a little closer to nature, taking easy walks through the parks or spending time with our hands in the dirt as we tend our gardens. The air feels softer, the days stretch longer, and » Read More
Laughter, music, and joyful conversation are once again wafting from the windows of the MERF House. With renovations complete, the property has entered a new chapter that honors its nearly 30-year legacy while reimagining how it serves the community today. Since » Read More
The natural world is not something to merely observe. It calls to us for participation, for belonging, for finding ways to interact and engage. This could take the form of hiking, fishing, planting — or perhaps, on some days, snake wrangling. » Read More
Telehealth includes certain services that you can receive from a healthcare provider outside of an in-person office visit. A telehealth service is a full visit with a provider using telephone or video technology that allows for both audio and video communication. » Read More
While many towns depend on grants to pursue large projects, the process is often time-consuming and marked by challenges. This has certainly been the case with our planned improvements at Moon Lake Campus. The Town of Mentone has been working for » Read More