Welcome to February's issue!
The beautiful peonies on this month’s cover bring a smile to my face! Before we know it, spring will be here along with gardens bursting into bloom.
Every time I see a peony, it reminds me of my neighbor, Marge, who loved to tend her garden year-round. I’m convinced that she was born with a green thumb!
The peonies Marge grew in her yard bloomed bigger than softballs and came in the prettiest coral, cream, soft pink and rose-colored varieties. I’m thankful that her daughter, Kathy, now tends her mom’s garden and keeps these beauties blooming.
For more about these head-turning flowers, see “Pretty peonies for Georgia’s gardens” on page 24.
Have you heard of mahjong? If not, you soon might!
This tile-based game created in the mid- to late 1800s in China is making a comeback and being taught and played in elementary schools, community centers and libraries all over the state.
Mahjong is a social game, and though it takes a little practice to learn how to play, Georgians are embracing the fun and making friendships along the way. Some even are designing and selling custom tile sets and mats in gorgeous colors and fun themes.
Read more in “A mahjong revival” on page 20.
Plenty more articles await in this issue of Georgia Magazine, including one on mosaic artist Julie Mazzoni (page 9), Georgia’s champion trees (page 16) , Springfield Baptist Church’s heritage (page 22) and “big” attractions around the state (page 27).
Happy reading!
Enjoy!
Jennifer J. Hewett
Editor
