Council & Associates - August 2018

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31 FLAVORS OF HARD WORK 1 KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL WHAT CAUSES TRUCKING ACCIDENTS 2 THE STRANGEST HOLIDAYS IN AUGUST MAKE YOUR RESUME SPARKLE 3 GEORGIA’S FAVORITE FRUIT 4

THE HISTORY OF

Georgia Peaches

Peaches didn’t become the official state fruit of Georgia until April 7, 1995, but the fruit’s connection with our area dates back centuries. Peaches are native to China but were first introduced to Georgia in the 16th century, when they were brought over by Franciscan Monks. Since that time, they’ve been grown regularly, but they didn’t develop their iconic association with our state until after the Civil War. From the 1870s through the 1920s, Georgia produced an increasing number of peaches, leading to the state’s nickname as the Peach State. In fact, we even have a Peach County, which was incorporated in 1924, at the height of the peach boom. Funnily enough, production levels FROM THE 1 6TH CENTURY UNT I L TODAY

have steadily declined since the all-time high of 8 million bushels in 1927, but the relationship between the state and the fruit has only grown stronger. Today, Georgia and peaches go together like Maine and lobsters or New York and bagels. On New Year’s Eve, Atlanta celebrates with a giant peach drop. Every year, Georgia bakers make the world’s largest peach cobbler, which measures 11 by 5 feet. No matter which state grows the most peaches (California, if your curious), there will only ever be one Peach State.

Polaris Lounge uses peaches in their daiquiris, which have become one of Atlanta’s signature cocktails. Farm Burger, an Atlanta burger staple, slathers peach chutney over beef patties during the summer. If these sound wild and crazy to you, you can always head over to Busy Bee Cafe to try their world-famous cobbler. Some consider it the city’s best; others just say it’s as good as it gets. Peach season is in full effect right now, so I hope you have the chance to enjoy them before it’s too late. If you have a favorite peach-based recipe, I’d love to hear it. We may not produce the most peaches anymore, but we still produce the best!

Georgia chefs, bakers, and home cooks have found thousands of creative uses for peaches.

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