Welcome to Heart of the Mountains, where we share the inspiring people, heartfelt stories, and acts of kindness that make North Georgia special. From local heroes and community leaders to everyday people making a difference, these stories celebrate the compassion, generosity, and community spirit found throughout our region. Join Mountains and Main as we shine a light on the people who make our communities stronger and remind us of the good happening all around us.
This series is a proud winner of the Telly Awards!
We Fostered a Kitten…Then Adopted Her | Why Fostering Matters (Habersham County)
The Artist Who First Painted the Iconic Big Red Apple | A Family Connection to Local History (Habersham County)
She Started as a Cheerleader. Now She’s Playing Football (Banks County)
When Kim Smith Sells a Home, She Donates $500 to a Local Elementary School
Taylor Cheek is Having a September to Remember (Banks County)
Horace Leachman’s Art Box (Rabun County)
The Prayer Room (White County)
She’s Given Away 4500 Meals and Counting…No Questions Asked (Banks County)
Finding Hope on the Formula Aisle (Banks County)
From Struggle to Success: Inspiring Story from Local Entrepreneur Amanda Browning (White County)
Saving Lives at Work, Feeding Hope at Home (Banks County)
How One Maysville Woman is Feeding her Community (Banks County)
A Mural Honoring the Soul of a Historic Neighborhood is Taking Shape in Cornelia, Thanks to a Local Artist and Community Advocate
The Mr. Biscuit’s Cafe Community Christmas Tree
A Simple Act of Kindness is Making a Real Difference for Pets and the Families who Love Them (Rabun County)
Veterans Honor Veteran with Special Tribute (Banks County)
No Questions Asked: Local Businesses Feed Families in Need (Habersham and White Counties)
How One Woman Plans to Honor Her Childhood Neighborhood Through Art
Beloved Tiny Town Burns Down, Community Steps Up (Banks County)
40 Years of Impacting Lives at Kandy Kane (Habersham County)
Teen Creates Blessing Box with Pageant Award Money (Habersham County)
The Killmon Gallery: Honoring a Hero Through Art and Giving (White County)
How a Mother, a Daughter, and a Small Food Cabinet is Spreading Hope (Banks County)
Honoring the Fallen in Homer (Banks County)
The Prom that Love Built (Jackson County)
The Toccoa Woman Who’s Changing Lives – One Foster Child at a Time (Stephens County)
Aunt Sandy’s Quilts for Foster Kids, Toccoa, GA (Stephens County)
The Waitress Who Stole 26 Million Hearts, Blairsville, Georgia (Union County)
Presented by the Blairsville Downtown Development Authority
