Generations in Clay: Dwayne Crocker

Hall County - Meet North Georgia potter Dwayne Crocker, whose love for clay began when he was just a child. From digging clay near his family’s home to learning the craft at Wilson Pottery and Craven Pottery, Dwayne has spent decades shaping his own style and keeping the region’s pottery tradition alive.

In this episode of Generations in Clay, Dwayne takes us inside his studio and shows us the art of making a face jug — adding the eyes, mouth, details and personality that make each piece uniquely his.

For Dwayne, pottery isn’t simply a job. It’s a lifelong passion and a tradition worth preserving.

Generations in Clay is produced by Mountains & Main in partnership with the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, celebrating the artists, stories and traditions behind Georgia’s rich folk pottery heritage.

When Kim Smith Sells a Home, She Gives $500 Back to Local Elementary Schools

WHITE COUNTY - What if buying a home could help make a difference in a child’s life?

Local realtor Kim Smith, Associate Broker, Living Down South Realty, has made giving back part of every home sale. For each house she sells, Kim donates $500 to the elementary school in the area where the home is located.

We joined Kim at Mount Yonah Elementary, where she presented a $500 check to Principal Mrs. Dean. The donation will help provide incentives for students as they work toward positive behavior and being their best in the classroom.

It’s a simple idea with a meaningful impact — turning home sales into an opportunity to give back to the communities Kim calls home.

She Started as a Cheerleader. Now She’s Playing Football

BANKS COUNTY - Meet 6-year-old Jersey Wilson of Banks County, Georgia. She started as a sideline cheerleader, but watching her big brother Landon play tackle football inspired her to get in the game herself.

Now Jersey is playing flag football with Banks County Recreation’s 6U team. She admits she gets nervous, but she’s learning to push through those nerves, try something new, and have fun along the way.

Her biggest inspiration? Her brother.

And Jersey has some pretty good advice for anyone who gets nervous:

“If you get nervous, think of football.”

This is a story about courage, family, trying something new, and finding your own place on the field.

The Artist Who First Painted the Iconic Big Red Apple | A Family Connection to Local History

HABERSHAM COUNTY - Cornelia’s Big Red Apple is one of North Georgia’s most iconic landmarks. But did you know my great-grandfather, Clarkesville artist Floyd Knight, painted the very first apple?

I met with my cousin and Knight family historian, Oaky Dover, to uncover the family story behind the original apple, an old canvas with his color samples, and a little piece of local history that’s still in our family.

Business Spotlight: Sautee Inn

WHITE COUNTY - 📍 2178 Hwy 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA

The Sautee Inn is a historic bed and breakfast tucked away on seven peaceful acres in Sautee Nacoochee, just minutes from Alpine Helen.

Think mountain views, cozy rooms, gourmet breakfasts, nightly desserts and beautiful grounds made for relaxing.

A perfect home base for your next North Georgia escape. 🏔️

This video is sponsored by and in partnership with the Sautee Valley Merchant Folks

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