Blairsville Connect Podcast

Renowned local artisan, Al Garnto, chats with Sammy & Ben this week about his life and work including an exciting new project underway called, The Appalachian Sculpture Project. Stop in and listen!

Members of the High Country Artisans join us this week to discuss how they came into being and the important role they play both in the annual Butternut Creek Festival as well as in the local community.

The multi-talented & smart JoAnne Leone of Pathway Communications chats with us about the value of networking and helps us better understand the concept of 'connecting the dots'.

Paula and Lucy from Curves for Women share some practical insights on how to achieve good physical and mental health through a daily exercise routine.

Andrew Francis chats with us about his own journey towards approaching life and work from an environmentally sustainable perspective and it's importance.

Glenna Rose joins us in this episode to talk about the importance in discovering your passion in life.

Ava Vester joins us this week to talk about all things consignment and how she got into the business.

Mickey Cummings shares with us some of the history and current function of the Union County Farmers Market and gives us a glimpse as to what to expect at the 2013 Green Bean Festival to be held there.

Dr. Liz Culler who directs Blood Assurance provides us with some good, need to know information regarding blood donation.

Ann Sullivan, Director of the Union County Food Bank, provides us an in depth look at the role the food bank serves in the community.

Cindy Campbell sits down with us this week for a rather 'relaxing & therapeutic' discussion on the practice of reflexology.

Keith Pertschi, owner of Twisted Pear Systems, offers some sound advice and tips on how to make your home/work PC run more efficiently. Listen in!

Randy Denniston of Blairsville Bikes and Hikes provides us with some great information & resources on biking and hiking here in the Blairsville/Union County Georgia area.

Jack Lance of the Patton & Lance Law Firm discusses with us the topic of bankruptcy and the law.

Connie Bristol, owner of Beautiful Things, chats with us in this episode about the new and varied ways silks can be used in today's floral arrangements. She also gives us some insight into what things, in the way of containers, to possibly look for in your home that would make for a great looking arrangement.

Phyllis Matthews, owner of The Ugly Mug Cafe, shares with us this week some of her journey towards opening up her business and also gives us an education on the different types of coffees available.

Dr. Cindy LIbert of Life Wellness Center sits down with us to discuss some very practical health tips everyone can employ as well as her journey from practicing traditional medicine to that of a more holistic approach.

James Wood, owner of The Aviator Cafe, sits down with us to discuss life as a restauranteur and the importance of branding.

Chad Lariscy speaks about the current housing market in North Georgia and why he loves living in Blairsville-Union County.