Pine Mountain Valley’s Silver Lining The vast Oak Mountain ridge blanketed in native pine has peered over the Valley of Hope for more than 80 years. Its vibrant landscape witnessed the growth of a community founded on perseverance and the faith to start...
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Pine Mountain Valley’s Silver Lining The vast Oak Mountain ridge blanketed in native pine has peered over the Valley of Hope for more than 80 years. Its vibrant landscape witnessed the growth of a community founded on perseverance and the faith to start over in life and work. Today, a single neon green highway sign marked “Pine Mountain Valley” located two hours southwest of Atlanta indicates the first change in scenery when the tree-lined streets fade into spacious plots of farmland. The tall blades of grass whisper in the cool November wind as the afternoon sun stains an orange glow on the small farmhouses, which locals refer to as the “valley homes.” “Even though it’s spread out, I think there’s a sense of community here,” Pine Mountain Valley resident Faith Birkhead said. “The families that came in the 1940s were all in the same predicament. The fathers were out of work, and they seized upon an opportunity to make a new life. And that new life was enjoyed by the kids.” During the c
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