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Cotton pickin’ fun at The Cotton Pickin’ Fair
GAY — Judging by the lines at the barbecue, fried chicken and apple dumpling stands, food was the star of the day. Maybe that's just one quasi-wannabe foodie's take on the 73rd edition of The Cotton Pickin' Fair. The fair is held twice a year — in May and October. Set among structures dating from 1891-1920 on the picturesque Gay Family Farmstead in Meriwether County, the fair is also highlighted by arts and crafts, a
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It’s just a ‘Cotton Pickin’ Fair’
It’s just a “Cotton Pickin’ Fair.” The 73rd edition of The Cotton Pickin’ Fair is scheduled for this weekend. The festival takes place on the Gay Family Farmstead in Meriwether County. The lineup for the family -friendly event includes shopping, dining and entertainment. The fair features antiques, art, photography, pottery, clothing and skilled artisans. In addition, the fair’s promoters have promised an array of delectable southern foods – and everything is cooked on location– whether
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Celebrate the apple during festival
In the early 20th century, cotton was king in Gilmer County – just as it was in so many parts of the state. But, thanks to the boll weevil, the area is today known as the “Apple Capital of Georgia.” The county, which is located about 80 miles north of Atlanta and home to 18 apple orchards, produces 600,000 bushels of apples every year. In celebration of its heritage, the area holds the Georgia Apple
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Resolution disapproving of union rule change fails in Senate
The U.S. Senate last week voted down a resolution opposing the National Mediation Board’s decision to change a rule that makes it easier for airline and railroad employees to unionize. The measure failed by a 56-43 vote. “The recognition of a union under the Railway Labor Act is essentially permanent and irrevocable, and now a minority can organize the entire bargaining unit,” U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., said in a statement. “This administration simply refuses
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Deal disagrees with Ga. 400 toll decision
ATLANTA – GOP gubernatorial hopeful Nathan Deal said he disagrees with last week’s decision to extend tolls on Ga. Highway 400 for another decade. “Ga. 400 commuters are also taxpayers like all other drivers in our state, and I don’t think it’s fair to continue to single them out for this daily fee,” Deal, a Republican, said in a statement. “It’s certainly true that this corridor has undergone explosive growth in the past 20 years,