July/August: The Garden Issue

Meandering through Mexico
Ancient sites and authentic Mexican food are just two of the reasons to plan a trip to Mexico outside the usual tourist destinations.

Heart of Europe tour
Byrdie Geter planned to travel even more after she retired from teaching, and a recent trip took her to the heart of Europe.

Travel with a heart
Instead of buying each other Christmas gifts, one Coweta family decided to take a short term mission trip to Kenya instead.

Barnsley Gardens: A getaway close to home
The ruins of an Italianate villa, an heirloom rose garden and a world class spa are just a few highlights of historic Barnsley Gardens Resort in Adairsville.

An anniversary trip to Alaska
Photographer Bob Fraley loves to travel, and to celebrate his 20th wedding anniversary he and wife Peg enjoyed a wonderful cruise to Alaska.

Creating golf vacations around the world
Golf vacations are a hit with travelers around the world, and some of those popular golf courses were designed by Coweta's Rocky Roquemore.

Senoia readies for visitors
Senoia has been busy rolling out the red carpet for the opening of the Southern Living Idea House, which is expected to bring thousands of visitors to town.

Local Heritage
For a trip with a little history, visit the Indian Spring Hotel, where the Treaty of Indian Springs was signed in 1825.

The Thoughtful Gardener

If you're looking for a plant whose range and diversity are enormous, consider the dahlia.

Tina's Tips
By reader request, we bring you an update on the Neely playhouse featured in our pages a year ago -- and the sweet little princesses who enjoy it.



Sawyer Glacier is just one of the spectacular scenes on an Alaskan cruise like the one enjoyed by photographer Bob Fraley and his wife Peg for their 20th wedding anniversary .
-- Photo by Bob Fraley

The Baby Files
If you're a teen who likes to make fun of mothers with small kids at the pool, be careful. That could be you one day!

I am Coweta

Meet Nicholas Anderson, a Northgate High School drama fan who has appeared on many local stages.