Pine Mountain, Then and Now

There’s more to the Trains Mural than meets the eye. It’s filled with clever easter eggs and personal touches hidden in plain sight. In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at its secrets, the artists behind it...

In this episode of Pine Mountain, Then and Now , I talk with Cindy Bowden and Whitney Ligon about an exciting new initiative—the Georgia Black History Trail. Their goal is to unite all 159 counties in Georgia through a...

This week, I’m sharing a heartfelt story called “Santa Lives at Western Auto,” written by longtime Pine Mountain Valley resident Charlotte Smith Winsness . Back in the 1940s and 50s, Christmas magic didn’t come from...

Episode 30 is here, and this one’s a little different. I’m sharing a bit about myself and a whole lot about why I love Pine Mountain—the people, the stories, and the sense of home you can’t quite put into words. I hope...

This episode is full of heart! I talked with Mary Ruth Mullins about the DARlings , the singing group from our local DAR chapter, and what their music means to our community. And yes — you’ll get to hear them sing. I...

This week on Pine Mountain, Then and Now, we travel back to 1895 — when Pine Mountain was still called Chipley — and a moonless summer night turned sinister. What began as a small-town dispute over firecrackers exploded...

Today I’m sharing my interview with Amy Skinner — many of you know her as the creative force behind the Pine Mountain Art Alliance (PMAA)! In this episode, Amy talks about the PMAA, plus two exciting events coming up...

In this episode, Polly Waters shares the story of The Silver Bells , a circle of widowed women in Pine Mountain, GA who gather each week to share lunch, laughter, and community. Their bond is a beautiful reminder that...

Season 3 of Pine Mountain, Then and Now kicks off with the story of the Man O’ War Trail —once a busy railway line, now a 13.4-mile path connecting our community. I’m joined by Dawn Hiers of Chipley Cycle , who shares...

I’m on a short summer break and will be back on August 26rd!

Most folks know Dowdell’s Knob as one of FDR’s favorite picnic spots—but not everyone knows about the B-25 bomber crash that happened there on a foggy October night in 1953. In this solo episode, I share the powerful...

This week, I’m joined by author Chris Skates to talk about his historical novel, Moonshine Over Georgia — inspired by true stories from his grandfather, who served as a revenue agent during Prohibition right here in...

Once upon a time, you could buy a brand-new Ford right here in downtown Pine Mountain. In this episode, we trace the story of Wisdom Motors , the town’s longtime car dealership — from its start in 1917 to its final days...

In this episode, I’m sharing two special stories from Pine Mountain’s rich past. You’ll hear how President Franklin D. Roosevelt thought he pulled off a brilliant deal when he bought a mule from the legendary Uncle...

Today’s episode isn’t your typical history lesson. This amusing and wildly creative tall tale about the origin of Chipley is steeped in Southern charm, touched with a little moonlight magic, and — let’s be real —...