Emerald’s Gem Box: It was party time!

Two weeks ago, on Thursday, Aug. 5, we held our 1st birthday party, to celebrate the milestone of starting the Riverbend News and becoming a part of this community. What a fun ride the last 12 months have been by being a part of these three wonderful counties (Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette)! Not only have I reconnected with so many "old" friends from my younger years, but I have made so many new friends that will last me my lifetime.  Although it was a rainy afternoon and evening, we had so many local citizens come gather with us to eat and fellowship. We had friends that we have known for years come to celebrate with us and we had brand-new friends stop by to meet us and to intro