Positively Proud Georgia

08/26/2026

A wonderful message from Dolly's family. In a way, she was family to all of us, especially those of us from the South. She was a positive role model and an inspiration to millions. Georgia is Positively Proud of Dolly Parton. 😢

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

08/10/2026

"Keep it between the ditches and the rubber side down."
Thanks for the life lesson, Cooter!
Rest in Peace.

Ben Jones, who played Cooter on Dukes of Hazzard has passed away at the age of 84

07/21/2026

We felt the need to post this video because it calls attention to something truly greedy. Georgia Power is using eminent domain to take land in Coweta and Fayette counties for massive new transmission lines — over 300 properties in the path, with 20-30 homes set to be demolished. Georgia Power itself estimates that 70-80% of the power from these lines will go to data centers.

Meanwhile, SpaceX and Meta are leasing out spare data center capacity to other companies rather than build more themselves. If there's compute to spare, why are Georgia families losing their homes to build even more of it?-

Some homeowners in Georgia say they have been given an ultimatum: s...

07/05/2026

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07/04/2026

07/04/2026

Happy 250th from the Positively Proud 13th Colony!

07/04/2026

Thank you for preserving these wonderful areas.

02/20/2026

We have discovered Billy Preston! It turns out that this amazing keyboardist played on just about every good song that came out in the '70s and early '80s. He played with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and many others. He's one of those artists that created many songs you know and enjoy, but never knew who performed them. Thanks to LISTENER FUNDED WABE (Atlanta's NPR station) and NPR for sharing his story.

John Lennon called keyboardist Billy Preston "the fifth Beatle." But his talents couldn't help him outrun his demons, as told in a new documentary, "Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It."

02/18/2026

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As a young, fiery pastor in a crater town in Kentucky, Abe Partridge thought he had finally found the rock to build his life on. Then his faith collapsed, an...