While Massee Lane Gardens is known for the one of the world's finest collections of camellias (and I highly recommend you go during camellia season in February and March), there are other treasures in the gardens you can enjoy year-round.

In this episode you'll lean about the national headquarters for the American Camellia Society. Learn more about the gardens, become a member, and plan your visit by going to their website.

Also enjoy pictures from the gardens on our blog here and here!

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

Americus, Georgia, is a town rich in history and full of life, thanks to the Americus Visitor’s Center and the Downtown Americus Main Street Program. Together, they bring an array of exciting events and activities to the area, drawing visitors from near and far to experience Sumter County.

For more information on these events and others, be sure to follow Visit Americus and Downtown Americus on social media.

Plan your visit and discover all the excitement Americus has to offer this season!

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

In this podcast episode of Front Porch Chats, you'll learn about all the exciting events and activities happening in Perry!

There are many people working hard to create a vibrant community in Perry, Georgia. The city offers a variety of things to do for residents and tourists alike.

Make sure to follow Visit Perry on Facebook, Visit Perry on Instagram, and sign up for information so you don't miss a thing on Visit Perry's website.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Flint Energies on Facebook⁠⁠⁠ to get the latest details on our podcast, important updates from Flint Energies, and details on our grants, scholarships and community programs.

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

In this podcast episode of Front Porch Chats, you'll learn about the restaurants and shops in downtown Buena Vista, in addition to upcoming events and activities.

There are many people working hard to create a vibrant community in Buena Vista, Georgia, and it shows. Learn more about their events, restaurants and shops on the Marion County Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Enjoy an article on our Front Porch Chats blog featuring this conversation. ⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Flint Energies on Facebook⁠⁠ to get the latest details on our podcast, important updates from Flint Energies, and details on our grants, scholarships and community programs.

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

In this podcast episode of Front Porch Chats, you'll learn about events, activities, and shops in Plains, Georgia, the home of President Jimmy Carter.

Friends of Jimmy Carter works hard to maintain a vibrant community in Plains. Learn more about their events, programs, and the latest information on their website or join their Facebook group.

Read the article, "Fireworks with a President" in this month's issue of Georgia Magazine.

⁠Follow Flint Energies on Facebook⁠ to get the latest details on our podcast, important updates from Flint Energies, and details on our grants, scholarships and community programs.

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

In this podcast episode of Front Porch Chats, you'll learn about Flint Energies' Bright Ideas Grant for Teachers. It's now live, and you can get all the details, tips, and deadlines on today's podcast interview.

Apply for the Bright Ideas Grant on our website.

Follow us on Facebook to get reminders on deadlines.

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

Learn all about the details and history of the Georgia JugFest coming up on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

To stay up to date on all the details, follow the Georgia JugFest Facebook page, Roberta-Crawford Chamber of Commerce and Crawford County Historical Society.

In the ⁠May issue of Georgia Magazine, you'll also find an article on the festival!

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

We just finished up our inaugural year of the EMPOWER Youth Leadership Program, and what a year it has been! 

In this bonus podcast episode, I interview Flint Energies' CEO and President, Jeremy Nelms, and we talk about the importance of leadership development for these students and our communities.

If you'd like to hear what our EMPOWER kids have to say about the program, make sure to go to our blog to see a video featuring some of our students!

In the May issue of Georgia Magazine, you'll also find an article on this program and the impact it's had on our communities.

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)

It's that time of the year again. It's strawberry season and thousands eagerly anticipate the annual Georgia Strawberry Festival.

The festival transforms the town of Reynolds into a strawberry wonderland, paying homage to the sweet harvest and the values that define this close-knit community.

Each year, the festival is on the fourth Saturday in April in Reynolds. This year, the Georgia Strawberry Festival will be on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Georgia's longest yard sale is coming up quickly from Barnesville to Brunswick. Peaches to the Beaches is not only a fun weekend event, but it's also making a huge impact on our communities.

In today's podcast, learn more about Peaches to the Beaches, what is it, and where it's located. For additional information or to be a vendor, go to the Peaches to the Beaches official website or to their Facebook page.

Read our Front Porch Chats and learn more about festivals, events and places to see in Central and Southwest Georgia.

Credits:

Intro and outro song "Runnin' On Sunshine"

Performed by: Reveille

Written by: Brendan St. Gelais (BMI 100%)

Published by: Boss Soundstripe Productions (BMI 100%)