Contents The JULY 2023 * VOL. 79, NO. 7 Kids Issue 26 24 34 16 Georgia's amazing kids 20 Meet six inspirational youths who are making a difference in the world. Back on track Youth car-racing teaches kids lessons of a lifetime. By Pamela A. Keene On the cover In April, Hayden Pope helped race his team's electric car in the Diverse Power Grand Prix in LaGrange. The team won second place in the advance modified division and first place in the pit-crew challenge. Pope is the son of Josh and Kacey Sebaugh and the grandson of Ken and Terrie Pope and Lee and Cindy Sebaugh, all of LaGrange. (Photo courtesy of Ken Pope.) 19 4 MAILBOX 6 PICTURE THIS? 8 GEORGIA NEWS 9 TRIVIA CONTEST 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 14 CURRENTS 19 MADE IN GEORGIA Keegan Kontur, crocheted creations 24 GEORGIA GARDENS The family that gardens together 26 AROUND GEORGIA Youth orchestras showcase Georgia's rising stars 30 GEORGIA COOKS Tips for cooking with kids 34 HOMETOWN HEROES Ryan Roy: helping fathers connect with their children www.georgiamagazine.org 3 AMBER LANIER NAGLE TREVOR CHUN COURTESY KEEGAN KONTUR COURTESY GARDENS ON GREENhttp://www.georgiamagazine.org