Loud, explosive, and energetic music fills up the room. The dancer double spins before landing purposely and softly on her left toes barely making a sound. Simultaneously, she kicks her right foot back like a horse defending her space. Her fingers drive her hands explosively into the air. Her neck elongates and her eyes shoot a penetrating stare to the sky.

It is no surprise that a creative, innovative, and daring mind is the one responsible for opening a gallery and arts center in the Northeast Georgia mountains.

25 años viviendo en los Estados Unidos, Augusto Pascual Martínez hace de Habersham County su hogar.

En Huehuetenango, Guatemala, Martínez no lograba darle a su familia la vida que el quería. “aya en el pueblo no hay dinero. No podía juntar para una casa o para ropa,” cuenta Martínez. “Apenas podía alcanzar para comer y nada mas.”

No es sorpresa que una mente creativa, innovadora y desafiante sea la encargada de abrir una galería y centro de arte en las montañas del Noreste de Georgia.

The streets of Downtown Clayton flooded with the holiday spirit the Friday after Thanksgiving. More than just a typical Black Friday full of shopping, Clayton Downtown Christmas was a true small-town holiday evening filled with family fun and a strong sense of community.

It was cold, it was windy, but it wasn’t going to stop anyone from running for a good cause. On Thanksgiving morning, a group of regular and casual runners kicked off their holiday at the Turkey…

On a sunny Saturday morning, you can make your way to the Clayton Farmers Market at the Northeast Georgia Food Bank, and find an array of local farmers offering the best of their harvest. It’s a bustling market teeming with freshly-cut flowers, honey, meats, and, of course, a variety of vegetables.