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 A production of Flint Energies, your local Touchstone Energy Cooperative, Front Porch Chats brings you along while we share interesting events, places to go, important programs and hidden gems located in Central and Southwest Georgia. Grab a glass of iced tea while we chat for a spell.Flint Energies Essais et carnets de voyage Sciences sociales
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  • Leadership in the Making- Crawford County Empower Graduates Share Their Experience

    Leadership in the Making- Crawford County Empower Graduates Share Their Experience
    Mar 9 2026

    In this episode of Front Porch Chats, we sit down with recent graduates from Crawford County High School who just completed the Empower Youth Leadership Program. These students share how the program helped them build confidence, develop leadership skills, and discover how they can make a difference in their communities.

    From learning how local organizations work to gaining real-world leadership experience, the students reflect on the moments that challenged them, inspired them, and prepared them for life after high school.

    Tune in to hear how Empower Youth is helping shape the next generation of leaders right here in rural Georgia—and why investing in young people today creates stronger communities tomorrow.
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    27 min
  • Spring Festivals Across Central Georgia 2026

    Spring Festivals Across Central Georgia 2026
    Mar 2 2026
    In this episode, we cover the festivals and events listed below. We have linked websites and Facebook pages to make it a little easier for you to plan ahead. 🛍️ 🛍️ Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale — March 13–14, 2026🌼 ⁠Facebook page⁠: official social page for dates, updates, and community info about Georgia’s longest yard sale tradition. 🌸 International Cherry Blossom Festival — March 20–29, 2026Official website— the hub for schedules, parade info, hot air balloon rides, concerts, and events across Macon during this 10-day celebration of blossoms. Daily updates may be found on Facebook.🌼 Perry Dogwood Festival — April 11–12, 2026Official website — official festival site with vendor info, event schedule, photos, and more. Facebook page— social page for updates and community posts. 🎨Thomaston Art & Soul Fest — April 16–18, 2026Event info— host page with full event breakdown including live music, competitions, art vendors, food trucks, and kids’ activities in Thomaston. Check Thomaston Main Street Facebook page for updates closer to the date.🍓 Strawberry Festival at Dickey Farms — April 18, 2026Official event page— Dickey Farms announces dates and festival details including vendors, fresh fruit, live music, kids’ zone, and more. Dickey Farms on Facebook.🍓 🍓 Georgia Strawberry Festival — April 25, 2026Official festival site— the official home for Reynolds’ annual Strawberry Festival with parade info, vendor lists, show schedule, and celebration details.Check the Georgia Strawberry Festival Facebook page for daily updates and community posts.🏺 🏺 Georgia JugFest / Old Knoxville Days — May 16–17, 2026Official website— festival site for Georgia JugFest in Crawford County with history, event info, pottery sales, 5K run and heritage demonstrations. Note: Details finalize each year in spring, so check this site closer to the date for the 2026 event lineup and schedule.Also, check the Georgia JugFest Facebook page for updates. 📍 Helpful Notes for Listeners✔️ Visit each festival’s official site or Facebook page for the most current dates, schedules, and vendor info, since events may update their programming as the date approaches.✔️ Some local events list additional activities on their social pages before they post official websites, especially community yard sales and small town festivals.Do you have an event coming up this summer or fall in Central or Southwest Georgia in our service territory? Email me and let me know so we can include it on the podcast. nbradley@flintemc.com
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    12 min
  • Investing in Literacy: How the Flint Foundation Is Opening Books—and Doors in Rural Georgia

    Investing in Literacy: How the Flint Foundation Is Opening Books—and Doors in Rural Georgia
    Feb 23 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with Alton Ford of Taylor County, Georgia, to talk about grassroots literacy efforts making a real impact—and how those efforts connect to the Georgia Strawberry Festival.

    We also spotlight Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and how the Flint Foundation proudly sponsors free book access for children ages newborn to five in Macon, Marion, Talbot, and Taylor Counties—helping build strong readers from the very start.

    🎧 Topics include rural literacy, early childhood education, community partnerships, volunteering, and the power of books in small-town Georgia.

    Get Involved

    • Sign up your child (ages 0–5) for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library online:

      https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/

    • Interested in literacy work in Taylor County or volunteering for the Georgia Strawberry Festival 5K?

    📧 Contact Alton Ford: altonford42@gmail.com
    📞 Cell: 478-837-5973
    🏫 Taylor County Schools: 478-862-9524

    Keywords: rural literacy, Taylor County Georgia, Flint Foundation, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, early childhood education, Georgia literacy programs, community volunteering, Strawberry Festival Georgia
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    25 min
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