In this episode, we head to Thomaston, Georgia, to spotlight one of Flint Energies’ Rural Mural projects—and a unique partnership that helped bring it to life. This mural was created in collaboration with the University of Georgia’s Color the World program, blending local pride with student-led creativity to transform a downtown wall into a powerful reflection of community identity. More…
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In this episode, we travel to Buena Vista, Georgia, to highlight one of Flint Energies’ Rural Mural projects and the powerful story it tells about place, pride, and community identity. Buena Vista’s mural is more than public art—it’s a visual celebration of local history that has become a focal point downtown. We discuss how murals like this one help rural…
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In this episode, we spotlight one of Flint Energies’ Rural Murals in Butler, Georgia, located in Taylor County, and explore how public art can spark real, lasting change in rural communities. What began as a mural quickly became a catalyst for downtown revitalization—bringing residents and visitors back to shop, dine, and gather in Butler’s historic downtown. We discuss how art…
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In Buena Vista, a vibrant mural at the corner of North Broad Street and Fifth Avenue catches the eyes of passers-by with its bright blue border. Funded by Flint Energies, the mural tells the story of the longleaf pine forests that once dominated Marion County and the turpentine industry, flora and fauna that the trees supported—from gopher tortoises to bobwhite…
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Flint Energies grant program is awakening rural residents’ community pride. As a child, Marian McLemore dreamed of one day being a professional artist. Instead of pursuing her pastime as a profession, she studied journalism in college and entered the field of public relations—a career compromise she refers to as “creativity with a steady pay check.” As vice president of cooperative…
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The power of public art and beauty is amazing. While I’ve always appreciated beautiful murals and artwork, I never realized how powerful it can truly be until I moved back to my hometown. In today's podcast with Marian McLemore of Flint Energies, we discuss the and how it is helping to revitalize rural Georgia. If you are interested in applying for…
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Flint Energies, headquartered in Reynolds, is hoping to brighten up Middle Georgia one mural at a time. The company’s Rural Mural Program works with rural communities across Flint’s service territory to create murals that have a positive impact, not only by beautifying the area and supporting artists, but by boosting tourism revenue. Flint partially funds projects that highlight positive images…
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