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               Wildlife

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Nothing says it’s going to be a happy day like waking in the morning to the birds singing…even on a cold winter day! As part of our focus on wildlife, our cover shows a couple of frequent North Georgia visitors, a male and female Northern Cardinal. With Project Feederwatch under way, you can help

               Interior Design

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If you are looking for a way to pick up your spirits and get into the swing of spring, the decorating tips we have included in this month’s issue will bring a breath of fresh air into your home. Don’t worry if you’re pinching pennies. Some of these ideas require more elbow grease than cash, or a fresh eye for old things you

               Appalachian Mountains

The next time you’re down in the dumps, go take a drive down Highway 52 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and meet a talented Appalachian band and some other really nice folk at Waters Mill for a photo shoot! Our cover sports Miss Irene having a great time listening to Greybeard’s rendition of Amazing Grace, framed by one of our favorite signs of spring

               Back to the Basics

How often is it that you actually see a chef in the garden? Through Community Sponsored Agriculture (CSA), Whitestone Farm grows it and 61 Main loads it onto your plate—fresh from Russell and Kristina Cutts’ farm, with loving preparation by chef Jenna Schreiber. 400 Edition applauds their efforts to go back to the basics of fresh, local products provided in an

               Your Local Parks

Getting ready for a the end of school, Andrew Snider is practicing for summer break! Whether you’re in elementary school or spending time at the Senior Center, the local parks in North Georgia can be a place of fun, fitness, and relaxation. Andrew has gone head-over-heels for Lumpkin County’s Yahoola Creek Park, a 500-acre park on the northern border of the

               We the People

We hope this cover inspires you to find yourself humming Seventy-Six Trombones, Lida Rose, and Gary, Indiana, and to order your tickets to the beloved musical The Music Man from the Historic Holly Theatre’s site while they last. The Holly finds herself under new leadership, and the joint team of Michael Arens and David Rothel are set to prove their value to the Holly with

               Fall Festival Guide

Once again Dave Horton, Fairgrounds Manager at the Cumming Fairground, has purchased our front cover. Dave and his staff work long and hard to make all the events at the Fairground well worth attending, but they pull out all the stops for the Cumming Country Fair & Festival. This year the fair starts on October 8 and runs through October 18. See all the schedules in this issue.

               Happy Thanksgiving

Our North Georgia part of the world looks quite different from one month ago. Now the trees are in beautiful shades of red, yellow, orange, and gold. Just driving into town is a beautiful experience in color. I always think about how God just took his paint brush and totally changed the looks of the trees. Also since a month ago, some of the trees have entirely lost their leaves, indicated by the piles of leaves

               Merry Christmas

What a good time we had with this month’s front cover! Beth Snider outdid herself with her camera. It was no easy task to get this many people together, but it finally happened. We want to thank Judith Johnson and White Interiors for all their help and support in having the store decorated for this occasion. A big jolly thank you to Santa for taking time out of his busy schedule to take part in the photo shoot. Don’t you love the twinkle in his eye?

Thanks also to Neva Garrett, who directs these youngsters in Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theater’s A Christmas Carol. She and the mothers made sure they were in costume and ready for their assignment. These delightful kids, and their roles in the play, are (top, left to right): Jack Kern (Intelligent Lad), Glenn Tucker (Young Scrooge), Jordan Garrett (Snowball Kid), and Jesse Scales (Snowball Kid); Santa with Olivia Simmons (Snowball Kid); (bottom, left to right): Wyatt Pielow (Tiny Tim) and Belle Adams (Tiny Tim). The play starts December 3 and runs through December 29; call the Holly at 706-864-3759 for more information, and tickets. White Interiors is a proud supporter of the Holly.

Released December 14, 2007

Starting a New Business, Hometown Heroes

Cover photo: Beth Snider, 400 Edition 

No matter what type of business you would like to start, the articles found within our pages this month will be of tremendous benefit. We owe special thanks to the folks at the Small Business Development Center in Gainesville for their

Released January 14, 2008

All About Pets

Cover photo: iStockPhoto

As Bob Merritt’s column on page 48 so aptly reflects, God loved us so much that He gave us animals. Throughout history, animals have sustained human life—by providing food, clothing, and labor for humans. Along the way, certain animals have also

             5th Annual HomeBuyer's Guide / Home Innovations

Cover photo: Bryan Wetzel/OneFourTwo Productions

Still wondering, “What is the big deal about Big Canoe ®?" If so, the Vann Custom home on the cover should give you at least one answer to that question. Like most North Georgia communities, Big Canoe® has grown in the last decade, but in such a way that the charm,

               Interior Design / North Georgia Vineyards

Cover photo: Beth Snider, 400 Edition, Inc.

When I think of wrought iron, my mind conjures up images of Bourbon Street lined in ancient homes with trellises and fretwork of green, black, and white swirls and curls. There is a timelessness to this material—both support and ornament.

Our cover features Iron Accents,

               Travel & Leisure / Relationships

Cover photo: unknown - provided by Dobbin Buck

 There are some who believe that those of us in North Georgia will have a festival for any reason. In fact, I first heard that comment in association with Bear on the Square, a festival that came about after a bear really was spotted on the historic Dahlonega square.

               Hobbies / History

Cover photo: Beth Snider, 400 Edition

This is the third season we’ve had the honor of photographing this talented group for the cover of 400 Edition. As PlayRight Productions’ Smoke On The Mountain players prepare to pose for us, we always get a little preview of the stage performance as we try

               Entertainment & Arts / Party Ideas

Cover photo: Beth Snider, 400 Edition

Our cover this month celebrates the upcoming Holly Theatre production Big River. Although this musical is generally light-hearted and comical, the tale of Huckleberry Finn examines social issues from which we can still draw insight. It’s a great opportunity for family

               Georgia Wildlife / Volunteering

Cover photo: New River Casual Furniture

Can you hear the birds singing, and the ripple of the water as the ducks swim by? This beautiful scene depicts one of the best ways you can view wildlife in Georgia—sitting in your favorite chair, with ample space for friends and neighbors.

               North Georgia Festivals Guide / Education

Cover photo: Beth Snider, 400 Edition

For Pickens County residents, about the time they start shopping for school supplies for their children, they also start preparing for the Georgia Marble Festival. Where on the Earth but Jasper, Georgia, would you find a jail made of marble? The historic Pickens County Jail—now a haven for visitors rather than a

               North Georgia Festivals Guide

Cover photo: Allison Reeves

Hooray! Fall is on the way! The days are cooler, football has kicked off, and the festivals are here for another issue. It’s one of the reasons this is our favorite season at 400 Edition. Along with more palatable weather, we get to enjoy the fun of festivals in virtually every North Georgia community.

               Health Care/Quaint Downtowns

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Fa-la-la-la-la…It’s not too late to get into a festive mood for Christmas. If you need a little help getting there, you can still enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays in one of our featured Quaint Downtowns—Dahlonega. Picture-perfect for the holidays, Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas is in full swing in Lumpkin County. You

               Christmas/Holiday Recipes

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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” We’ve been humming that tune for several months, thanks to a zealous music director at church who believes it is never too early to start practicing for the Cantata and the fact that the “most wonderful time” is fast approaching. The staff at 400 Edition is on that list of folks railing against the

               Family Values/Senior Care

Are you ready for the leaves to change into a brilliant palette of yellow, gold, orange, and red? North Georgia is in the process of being transformed into a warm glow that makes the already breathtaking views raise goose pimples on your arms.

Our feature, Family Values, comes at important times—Thanksgiving and the

Released December 15 

New Beginnings, Bringing Home Baby 

With the turn of another New Year, it's traditional to reflect on how our lives were spent in the past and look to the future...new goals and new beginnings. For some, that includes planning for retirement. Our cover story provides insight on one potential Great Escape to the North Georgia mountains and River Knoll in Dahlonega.

Released January 15, 2007

Motorcycle Routes, 3rd Annual Bridal Guide 

If you enjoy the wind on your face and the open road before you, motorcycling through the North Georgia mountains just can't be beat! Whether you like the challenge of the winding roads or like to see the view in full panorama, this month's issue gives you ideas on where to go and how to get there safely.

Released February 15, 2007

Homebuyer's Guide, County Information

North Georgia has proven to be the land of opportunity for Lloyd and Nancy Snyder and the owners of the houses they build. Both Lloyd and Nancy grew up in the business, with homebuilding fathers, so it was inevitable that they would carry he torch themselves. Like many in the area, Lloyd and Nancy escaped the hot, flat lands of Florida

Released March 15, 2007

Healthcare in North Georgia 

In past years, making the move to North Georgia required the conscious decision to be forty-five minutes to an hour away from high-quality healthcare options. Local hospitals were little more than x-ray shops and stitch factories—fine for some minor things, but any major treatment or procedure meant an early drive into Atlanta to beat the traffic. 

Released April 15, 2007

In the Garden, Men & Women's Guide

It’s hard to beat digging in the Georgia red clay around your new home to beautify things with your favorite flowers. Over the coming year, it’s pure joy to plan for blooms throughout the season as well as to arrange shrubs and borders that create just the right height around the features of your house. Decorating the outside is just as fun as decorating the inside! We’ve got lots of tips for gardeners this month, whether you’re planting for beauty or

Released May 15, 2007

North Georgia Vacations, Collecting

You might recognize some of the faces on this month’s cover—because Smoke on the Mountain is back in town! Join the Sanders Family for a first-time appearance at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for an old-fashioned Saturday Night Sing. Right before your eyes, the cast members of the show turn into some of the characters

Released June 15, 2007

Good Eating, North Georgia Bicycling

“Look at her, a prisoner of the gutters. Condemned by every syllable she utters.” The tirades of Henry Higgins (Rich Grimshaw) interrupted tea at Dahlonega’s Picnic Cafe and Dessertery. Eliza Doolittle (Rebeka Williams) took it in stride as they prepared for My Fair Lady rehearsals at the Historic Holly Theatre. We shared a fabulous time—entertained to the hilt even though this stage was lit by sunshine and the audience was minimal. My Fair Lady opens on June 28 and will be showing through July 15.

Released July 15, 2007

North Georgia History, School Days

Nothing says history like the shower of a waterfall—twisting and turning, carving everything in its path. God’s low-pressure plumbing system has been delivering pure spring water to the lower regions of Georgia for longer than our history has been recorded. Spending time looking at something this ancient tends to refresh

North Georgia Fall Festivals, Where You Live

Even those of us who are not avid riders can find beauty and delight in the cover. Like all of our cover models in the past, these magnificent horses definitely showed personality during our photo shoot. Of course, most of our models don’t respond as nicely to carrots as these beasts did. Linda Magness and Rich Vigue, the human beings in the picture,

Released September 15, 2007

North Georgia Fall Festivals, The Great Outdoors

The Cumming Country Fair & Festival has been around for thirteen years, so they knowhow to entertain and do it well. This event broke all attendance records in 2006 and they are ready for another show stopper. There are so many things to see and do

Released October 15, 2007

Fun and Games, Serving Your Country

There is nothing sweeter than family and friends gathered together to share a meal.This is exactly what you see on our cover this month. Dwayne Snead, members of his family, and some friends created the stage for a typical Thanksgiving dinner. Ask 

Released November 15, 2007

Beautiful Christmas, Senior Care

Cover photo: The Frog Hollow Company

Babies and Father Christmas…can’t get more festive than that for the holidays! We could just hear Father Christmas reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to these young ones. If your family is looking for