For the past quarter-century during the last full weekend of September, the small town of London, Ky., in Laurel County, has commemorated two of its favorite sons with a “finger lickin’ good” downtown festival that draws upwards of a whopping … Continue reading →
Controlling extreme fire behavior is part of the mission of the fire service. Preventing flashover — that moment when the combustible material in an enclosed area reaches its maximum ability to absorb heat energy and ignites nearly all at once … Continue reading →
It takes many hands to raise a village, but even more are needed to raise and maintain a city. Milledgeville, Ga., has a rich history of civic pride, flowing with figures of note and decades of family ancestry. It has … Continue reading →
Whether by land or by sea — and sometimes by air — law enforcement agencies are on the job protecting the public and upholding the laws. Many cities across the U.S. also have coastal boundaries as well, and to patrol … Continue reading →
In a state where peanuts are king, the small municipality of Brooklet stands as a paragon of success in celebrating Georgia’s signature crop. The town’s first festival in 1990 drew more attendees than its population. Brooklet has 1,395 residents, and … Continue reading →
Once upon a time, there was a lonely and neglected body of water running through Porterdale, Ga., that was snubbed by its shore-bound population for many decades. Until, that is, some visionary volunteers decided they wanted their waters to be … Continue reading →
Waynesville, N.C., population 9,739, is an idyllic little burg nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and steeped in warm Southern hospitality. Its tree-lined Main Street is generously dotted with charming shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants and breweries. According to … Continue reading →
It can be a nightmare for any neighborhood: A house or apartment complex in disrepair is ruining the block, and the landlord defies cleanup/renovation orders. Eventually, local government is tasked with taking matters into its own hands. Programs like the … Continue reading →
As budgets get stretched tighter and tighter, everyone is looking for innovative ways to complete civic projects. Civic crowdfunding is an avenue that has met with some success. Crowdfunding is defined as the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas or … Continue reading →
Choosing a career is never easy, and many young people do not get the chance to experience a certain field until college. But in some states youth who are interested in firefighting don’t have to wait until they are older … Continue reading →
Carl Cannon wants to stop kids from getting into trouble before it’s too late. He has a plan that, so far, is working. Cannon is assistant general manager of recreation, with responsibility as supervisor, for Youth Outreach and Intervention with … Continue reading →
