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New Documentary Aims to Save Waterways

Filmmaker David Weintraub explores the deep relationships between water and human in his latest documentary, “Guardians of Our Troubled Waters: River Heroes of the South.”

Helen, GA Turns 50 (Sort Of)

The North Georgia town is older, but took on its Alpine identity in ‘69.

Walton Reunion; John & Olivia’s B & B Opens

Several cast members of the show “The Waltons” are scheduled to appear at the October 25-26, Forever Friends of the Waltons Reunion

Asheville, NC Lit Tour

The city is touting its significant bounty of authors.

Our Blue Ridge Towns: The Beautiful Balance of Blairsville

The remote, tiny city of Blairsville, Georgia has found middle ground in the mountains. Yes, it’s a tourist mecca…but it’s also drawing new residents and businesses.

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Director David Weintraub interviews Jere Brittain, chair of the Upper French Broad Defense Association that fought the TVA’s plan to dam tributaries of the French Broad in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

New Documentary Aims to Save Waterways

Filmmaker David Weintraub explores the deep relationships between water and human in his latest documentary, “Guardians of Our Troubled Waters: River Heroes of the South.”
It’s been a half-century since plans developed to turn Helen into a village with a Bavarian look in the mountains of Georgia.

Helen, GA Turns 50 (Sort Of)

The North Georgia town is older, but took on its Alpine identity in ‘69.
The Walton Hamner House will be a focal point of the October reunion.

Walton Reunion; John & Olivia’s B & B Opens

Several cast members of the show “The Waltons” are scheduled to appear at the October 25-26, Forever Friends of the Waltons Reunion
Jimmy MacKenzie, left, and Sarah Giavedoni are the guides for the Asheville Lit Tour, which touts the legendary authors of western North Carolina.

Asheville, NC Lit Tour

The city is touting its significant bounty of authors.
View of the Blue Ridge Mountains during fall season from Brasstown Bald, the highest elevation in the state of Georgia.

Our Blue Ridge Towns: The Beautiful Balance of Blairsville

The remote, tiny city of Blairsville, Georgia has found middle ground in the mountains. Yes, it’s a tourist mecca…but it’s also drawing new residents and businesses.
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Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
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Critters Crossing! 

States across the Blue Ridge are investing in wildlife crossings to protect animals and improve roadway safety.

September 1, 2026

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