LOCAL HISTORY
West Georgia Explained
Floods, old towns, gold mines and everyday property questions.
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The Steward& Almanac
A little paper for the place we call home.
A little local reading. A useful start.
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FAMILY & A LITTLE BREATHING ROOM
Make room for an afternoon together.
A place to begin planning a family ride, with route ideas and practical preparation.
Turn to home & familyLOCAL HISTORY · OCT. 13
West Georgia Explained
Floods, old towns, gold mines and everyday property questions.
Selected for Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Confirm plans before going.mossandsonsga.com/steward/community
Around town
02A few things to know. A few reasons to get out of the house.
THE LOCAL DESK
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THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS
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- Nov 1Huntsville, AL
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- Nov 1Douglasville
- Nov 1Peachtree City, GA
Air Dot Show Atlanta
Both days: gates 9 a.m.; flying starts noon. Organizer pages differ on finish: 3:30 p.m. on homepage versus approximately 4 p.m. in FAQ.
Organizer & details - Nov 1Mobile, AL
Greater Gulf State Fair 2026
Central time: Fri 4 PM–midnight; Sat noon–midnight; Sun noon–10 PM; Mon–Thu 4–10 PM. Ticket office closes one hour before the midway.
Organizer & details - Nov 1Calera, AL
Fall Foliage Special — Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Oct. 24 and 31: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Nov. 1: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. All Central Time.
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West Georgia, one neighborhood at a time.02 / AROUND TOWN
Home, land & family
03Practical reading, a little wit, and room for the people who matter.
The Porch Rail
The committee of one drawer
Every household has a committee that never meets. Its members live in the miscellaneous drawer.
Imagine opening a drawer in search of a pencil. There is a key to something nobody remembers, a rubber band with a short temper, and three batteries awaiting a verdict. The pencil has apparently taken a position elsewhere.
Read the full column & join the conversationTHE PRACTICAL SHELF
Good questions before a bigger project.
New to a little acreage?Where to begin with overgrowthProperty guides & DIY lessonsHelp through hard daysLocal classes, library passes and practical help
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A useful page is one you want to return to.03 / HOME & FAMILY
Weather & useful things
04BEFORE YOU GO
A few minutes of planning.
Check the weather, roads and essentials before setting out.
Open the daily guideThe seasonal AlmanacAROUND THE HOUSE
Measure. Think. Then begin.
Free planning tools for the ordinary decisions that come with a home and a little land.
Can I DIY This?All property toolsTHE NOTICEBOARD
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Local jobsCommunity directoryForecasts describe possibilities. Nearby properties may differ.04 / USEFUL THINGS
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