Canada geese are big water birds. You find them a lot around here on golf courses and lakes. People sometimes find them annoying, but they are pretty incredible. They are migratory birds and can fly 1,500 miles in 24 hours. They migrate in the spring and fall and return to the place they were born for nesting and mating. Federal laws protect Canada geese. It is illegal in … [Read more...]

Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue exists to rewrite the future of abused and abandoned dogs and cats. Volunteers work closely with animal control officers and other rescue organizations to reduce the number of animals being euthanized at local shelters. Last year, more than 800 animals were adopted. “One of my favorite stories came recently from a fostered dog who ended up getting … [Read more...]

With National Women’s Month in March and National Welding Month in April, I thought May would be the perfect time to profile one of our industry’s fastest-rising stars. I met Rachel Lee through the Atlanta chapter of the American Welding Society. Like so many others, she began her journey after attending a suburban high school that pushed a narrow college prep … [Read more...]

These animals are waiting for homes at Cobb County Animal Services. This dog’s name is Franklin. He is still at the shelter from when I wrote about him two months ago. He is a 3-year-old, medium-sized brown and white Feist. He is really energetic, in a good way, and would be a good running companion with some leash training. He also would be a good family dog who would love … [Read more...]

April marks the beginning of spring and is associated with renewal, regrowth and rejuvenation. Hope springs eternal on Opening Day of Major League Baseball, even for teams that have been in the cellar for years. Each year in April, Georgia proudly hosts the Masters golf tournament. There also are two great festivals this month: the Acworth Arts Festival and the Big Shanty … [Read more...]