Contents DECEMBER 2023 * VOL. 79, NO. 12 38 24 16 21 24 Not forgotten Wreaths Across America volunteers pay tribute to veterans interred in Georgia's cemeteries. By Amber Lanier Nagle Bountiful books Dolly Parton's Imagination Library encourages reading fundamentals, young readers. By Laura Berrios A joyful noise Singing Christmas trees celebrate Christmas, the community. By Rosalyn Dunn On the cover More than 1,000 Chinese lanterns illuminate the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville this season as part of Winter Lantern Festival Atlanta. The walk-through event also features photo opportunities, swings and seesaws, food and art vendors. The festival runs through Dec. 31. (Photo courtesy of the Winter Lantern Festival.) 4 MAILBOX 6 PICTURE THIS? 8 GEORGIANS AT WORK 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 13 TRIVIA CONTEST 14 CURRENTS 28 AROUND GEORGIA Georgia's unique museums off the beaten path 32 GEORGIA GARDENS Gifts for gardeners 34 GEORGIA COOKS Exploring spices 38 HOMETOWN HEROES Meet Lucy Davis www.georgiamagazine.org 3 16 28 COURTESY ABILENE BAPTIST CHURCH CEDARTOWN MUSEUM OF COCA-COLA MEMORABILIA AMBER LANIER NAGLE AMBER LANIER NAGLEhttp://www.georgiamagazine.org