Welcome to April's issue!
April showers bring May flowers—and what beautiful flowers we’re featuring this month!
Did you know that Georgia’s state flower is the Cherokee rose, designated in 1916?
Come along this month as we visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden, plus Georgia’s Rose City—Thomasville—and other notable gardens around the state to take in the sights and sweet smells of roses.
Several rose-themed events take place this spring, so mark your calendar now to take advantage of the blooming season. Learn more in “Everything’s coming up roses,” beginning on page 16.
Along with the rain showers that help our gardens grow, sometimes severe weather comes this time of year, potentially leading to power outages.
Rain or shine, though, Georgia’s lineworkers are here for us 24/7, helping to keep the power on for our everyday needs. Join us as we honor these hardworking individuals on Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 14.
Read more in “The power behind your power” on page 28, and send a shoutout this month on social media using #ThankALineworker.
I hope you’ll find some other inspirational and informative articles in our pages this month.
Happy reading!
Jennifer J. Hewett
Editor
