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A Whole-Town Family Reunion

In the mountain town of Blairsville, Georgia, an annual Sorghum Festival has celebrated Appalachian culture for over 50 years. And it kicks off again this weekend.

The Mema Poems

From North Georgia come two verses to honor a mountain matriarch, a woman of courage, who does what needs to be done.

Understanding the Codes

Mikala Jones discovers how a bruise on your shoulder can mean very different things in Massachusetts than it does in Georgia.