“I am blessed to have received football scholarship offers from 3 SEC colleges, 2 ACC colleges, and 1 Ivey League college. If I accepted any one of them over Georgia Tech, my grandfather would have been…
LILY MAE WEBSTER
Question: How many years have you been in this community? Answer: “My whole life.” (97 years old) Q: Favorite place to eat out locally? A: Longstreet Cafe Q: Who’s the most interesting person you’ve…
DR. JILL ABERNATHY
Meet Professor, Dr. Jill Abernathy. Jill has lived in the community for 13 years and says “I learned in a short time that it’s one of the most embracing communities in which I have ever lived….
BRADFORD COCHRAN
“I met my wife on a blind date, and because I was unfamiliar with the area, we decided to meet at The Varsity. We have joked for years that we met at the Varsity. I couldn’t…
CHARLIE DYER
“Joining the Marines at 18 years of age changed my life in so many great ways. It was incredibly difficult, but looking back, it was one of the two most important decisions I ever made. Micki…
LISA PORTER
Lisa Porter may not live in our community, but we can all find comfort because she works here to protect our community and our way of life. Lisa commutes to work here five days a week…
DR. SADIE HARGROVE
Meet Professor, Dr. Sadie Hargrove. She is a Professor of Electrical Engineering. Hargrove has lived in our community for 3 years and says “I have learned in this short time that it’s one of the most…
DAVE ROLAND
Toast Chef Dave Roland says he tries to “chase passion.” Which has worked out quite nicely for his restaurant, Toast, downtown. Roland said the minute he walked into the building that is now his restaurant, he…
JUDGE KATHY WILLIS
Meet Superior Court Judge and Florida Gator, Kathy Willis. Originally from Florida, Judge Willis has been in this community since 1996 after the Summer Olympics came to town. She has been involved with the justice system…
TODD SUMMERS
“Believe it or not, I was a suit and tie, 9-5 guy for a very long time. I was paid a salary and had benefits. I brewed my own beer in our garage in my spare…