Why does bad news grab our attention more than good? In this 'Small Town Soapbox,' Darien reflects on the media’s obsession with negativity and how it shapes our mood. Sharing personal anecdotes and heartfelt insights, Darien challenges us to focus on the small acts of kindness that often go unnoticed. From a kid holding a door to a stranger helping on the roadside, this is a call to celebrate the good in our everyday lives.

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Why does bad news grab our attention more than good? In this 'Small Town Soapbox,' Darien reflects on the media&rsquo;s obsession with negativity and how it shapes our mood. Sharing personal anecdotes and heartfelt insights, Darien challenges us to focus on the small acts of kindness that often go unnoticed. From a kid holding a door to a stranger helping on the roadside, this is a call to celebrate the good in our everyday lives.
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Small Town Soapbox | Why Bad News Sells: A Media Reflection

A Valentine’s Day memory gone hilariously wrong sets the tone for this feel‑good episode. Sandra Parrish chats with community favorite Colleen, who shares both her sweetest and funniest Valentine moments before diving into practical winter gardening tips. From starting seedlings on a sunny windowsill to pruning trees, prepping outdoor beds, and planning cold‑weather and warm‑weather crops, Colleen explains how to get a head start on spring planting — even without a greenhouse.

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00:00 Introduction and Banter
00:36 Valentine’s Day Memories and Stories
01:20 Starting Seedlings Indoors
02:00 Cold‑Weather and Warm‑Weather Crops
02:34 Pruning Trees and Outdoor Prep
03:10 Gardening Help and Local Resources
04:20 What Colleen Is Growing Next

A Valentine&rsquo;s Day memory gone hilariously wrong sets the tone for this feel‑good episode. Sandra Parrish chats with community favorite Colleen, who shares both her sweetest and funniest Valentine moments before diving into practical winter gardening tips. From starting seedlings on a sunny windowsill to pruning trees, prepping outdoor beds, and planning cold‑weather and warm‑weather crops, Colleen explains how to get a head start on spring planting &mdash; even without a greenhouse.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:36 Valentine&rsquo;s Day Memories and Stories 01:20 Starting Seedlings Indoors 02:00 Cold‑Weather and Warm‑Weather Crops 02:34 Pruning Trees and Outdoor Prep 03:10 Gardening Help and Local Resources 04:20 What Colleen Is Growing Next

Saturdays with Sandra | How a Gardening Queen Welcomes Spring Early

Downtown Blue Ridge is about to turn electric. Sandra Parrish talks with Troy Shirbroun of the Blue Ridge Business Association about the 15th annual Fire & Ice Chili and Craft Beer Festival — the biggest one yet. From a record 24 chili competitors to 36 ice sculptures, live carving demos, craft beer, live music, and Valentine’s Day fun, Troy shares why this hometown celebration draws thousands every year.

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Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off & Craft Beer Festival

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00:00 Introduction and Banter
00:32 What Makes Fire & Ice Special
01:15 Chili Competition and Tasting Details
01:58 Ice Sculptures and Live Carvings
02:23 Craft Beer, Music, and Vendors
03:40 Valentine’s Day Activities
04:20 Event Schedule and Final Details

Downtown Blue Ridge is about to turn electric. Sandra Parrish talks with Troy Shirbroun of the Blue Ridge Business Association about the 15th annual Fire &amp; Ice Chili and Craft Beer Festival &mdash; the biggest one yet. From a record 24 chili competitors to 36 ice sculptures, live carving demos, craft beer, live music, and Valentine&rsquo;s Day fun, Troy shares why this hometown celebration draws thousands every year.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:32 What Makes Fire &amp; Ice Special 01:15 Chili Competition and Tasting Details 01:58 Ice Sculptures and Live Carvings 02:23 Craft Beer, Music, and Vendors 03:40 Valentine&rsquo;s Day Activities 04:20 Event Schedule and Final Details

Saturday with Sandra | Ice, Fire, and Thousands of Hungry Fans

A new scholarship could quietly change thousands of Georgia students’ futures. Sandra Parrish talks with former Governor and current University System Chancellor Sonny Perdue about the DREAM Scholarship, a needs‑based program designed to keep students from dropping out due to financial strain. Perdue explains how even a few hundred dollars can determine whether a student earns a degree — and why Georgia is finally addressing the gap left by HOPE. They also break down the program’s expansion, eligibility, funding challenges, and why work‑study requirements ensure students stay invested.

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00:00 Introduction and Banter
00:38 What the DREAM Scholarship Is
02:15 Why Students Drop Out Over Small Costs
03:40 Funding, Expansion, and Legislative Hurdles
04:35 Eligibility, FAFSA, and Work Requirements
05:55 Grant Amounts and Institutional Decisions
06:50 Closing Thoughts and Final Remarks

A new scholarship could quietly change thousands of Georgia students&rsquo; futures. Sandra Parrish talks with former Governor and current University System Chancellor Sonny Perdue about the DREAM Scholarship, a needs‑based program designed to keep students from dropping out due to financial strain. Perdue explains how even a few hundred dollars can determine whether a student earns a degree &mdash; and why Georgia is finally addressing the gap left by HOPE. They also break down the program&rsquo;s expansion, eligibility, funding challenges, and why work‑study requirements ensure students stay invested.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:38 What the DREAM Scholarship Is 02:15 Why Students Drop Out Over Small Costs 03:40 Funding, Expansion, and Legislative Hurdles 04:35 Eligibility, FAFSA, and Work Requirements 05:55 Grant Amounts and Institutional Decisions 06:50 Closing Thoughts and Final Remarks

Small Town Soapbox | Why Bad News Sells: A Media Reflection

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