GEORGIA Magazine

07/27/2025

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07/23/2025

Kudzu and English ivy aren’t the only troublemakers in your yard. This month’s Georgia Gardens section highlights what not to plant—and what to use instead. Read more at https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gemc/georgia_202507/index.php #/p/28

07/21/2025

Macon is the place to be this week if you love desserts. Great Macon Baking Week (July 20-27) features bakers, restaurants and pastry chefs competing for sweet honors. Grab your passport, sample your way through town and maybe take home a prize of your own. Link in bio!

07/18/2025

There’s still time to get out and enjoy July in Georgia. Whether it’s art exhibits, plays or concerts, there’s plenty happening across the state. Check out what’s still on deck before July wraps up!

View July events here: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gemc/georgia_202507/index.php #/p/10

07/16/2025

Happy National Hot Dog Day! 🌭 Today is the perfect time to celebrate one of summer’s most iconic bites. Whether you like yours simple or piled high with toppings, hot dogs have a rich history in America’s ballparks, backyards and restaurants. Here are a few places in Georgia that take the humble hot dog to the next level:

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07/14/2025

Inside a library without limits: The Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled brings books, tech and support to people across the state. With smart apps, Braille, audiobooks and support groups, this resource is opening doors for thousands. Read more here: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gemc/georgia_202507/index.php #/p/20

07/12/2025

Rita Harris lost her vision, but she didn’t lose her drive. Through the Living Life Team she founded, she’s helping others regain confidence and independence. Meet our Hometown Hero this month: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gemc/georgia_202507/index.php #/p/34

07/10/2025

Cool down with fresh recipes from the Edible Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Chef Megan McCarthy’s gazpacho, cucumber salad and ratatouille bring summer to the table. Read more in this month’s Georgia Cooks department: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gemc/georgia_202507/index.php #/p/30

07/07/2025

Snakes get a bad rap, but most of Georgia’s 47 species are harmless—and helpful. In time for World Snake Day, our feature explains how to act around snakes and why they matter.

Read more here: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gemc/georgia_202507/index.php #/p/18

07/05/2025

The 2025 Georgia Lineman’s Rodeo brought together the best of the best. This annual competition shows the strength, skill and community spirit of the apprentices and journeyman linemen behind your power. Read more in this month’s Currents department:

https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gemc/georgia_202507/index.php #/p/14

07/04/2025

Ready to rev your engine? With stops including EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville and South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel, this month’s Around Georgia story highlights spots to fulfill your need for speed. Turn to “High-octane fun” to learn more.

https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gemc/georgia_202507/index.php #/p/24

07/01/2025

Georgia Magazine turns 80! We’ve come a long way since our start as RURAL Georgia in 1945. In this month’s issue, we reconnect with past cover stars and reflect on how their lives and the magazine have changed.

Read more:
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gemc/georgia_202507/index.php #/p/16