Sam Vise

Magazine Writer
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Kelly Davis doesn’t wait for the perfect moment to write; she creates it. While many might imagine a novelist’s life as one of seclusion and l…

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If walking past a neighbors’ porch on a quiet afternoon or dropping into a local café, you’ve likely heard it – the crisp, rhythmic clack-clac…

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For generations, the rhythm of Lake Martin followed a cherished, timeless beat. There was a soulful consistency to the seasons: Memorial Day s…

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Building a home on the shores of Lake Martin is often the culmination of a lifelong dream – a process usually centered on floor plans, kitchen…

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Driving down the stretch of County Road 34 in Dadeville, one’s eyes are immediately drawn to a burst of color. It’s hard to miss the iconic My…

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On a quiet Saturday afternoon near the shores of Lake Martin, Jimmy K. Lanier, founder of the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association, was doi…

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In a second-grade classroom, the air is usually filled with a buzz of restless energy, but when Kim Ly Patten stands at the front of the room,…

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