Welcome to October's issue!
I know a lot of you, like myself, love the feeling a climbing into bed with a fresh set of clean, cotton sheets. There is something about the soft, familiar feel of cotton that makes it a staple in our homes and attire.
Our cover story, "Interwoven," on page 12, explores cotton's enduring role in our state's history and economy, including its rise to "King Cotton" and fall due to the boll weevil.
With Halloween approaching, turn to "A spirited stay" on page 20 to discover the ghostly legends still lingering in some of Georgia's historic hotels. In Georgia Gardens on page 16, learn how cemeteries such as Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery combine horticulture and history to create beautiful green spaces amongst the headstones.
October also marks National Cooperative Month. On page 5, learn how eight Snapping Shoals EMC lineworkers traveled to Arizona to help bring electricity to homes in the Navajo Nation, demonstrating the cooperative principle of concern for community.
In this issue, you can also discover the history of Team Trivia on page 18, try award-winning recipes from the fair on page 24 and meet a Resaca man who makes rocking horses for children on page 26.
We hope you enjoy this month's issue and find inspiration to explore more of Georgia this fall.
Happy reading!
Jennifer J. Hewett
Editor
