‘Ut Prosim’ is a Big Event at VT

Virginia Tech’s motto is “Ut Prosim,” which is Latin for “that I may serve.” Hokie Nation lives up to this every day of every year. My favorite examples of Ut Prosim in action are our annual day of service, The Big Event, and Relay for Life. The Big Event originated at Texas A&M in 1982 and spread to VT twenty years...

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Where to Buy on Sunday in Atlanta

Dec 04, 11 Where to Buy on Sunday in Atlanta

Posted by Lauren in Featured, News

Thank the Lord! We Georgians are finally able to buy beer on Sunday! After years of politicking and deliberation, the State recently approved Sunday alcohol sales thanks to special votes in all the precincts. Some places have not started selling on Sunday just yet; however, we at Pretty Southern know where to send you to buy booze...

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The South’s Tallest Baby!

Jul 23, 11 The South’s Tallest Baby!

Posted by Lauren in Featured, News

Zoo Atlanta welcomed a new addition on July 21: a 6-foot-tall baby giraffe! She’s about the cutest thing to grace the South this summer! When she was born, this baby girl was already between 100 to 150 pounds and will grow to be about 600 pounds like her mama! Born to proud parents Mona and Abu, this little girl already has a...

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Southern Risk of Lyme Disease

Jun 28, 11 Southern Risk of Lyme Disease

Posted by Lauren in News, Variety

It’s summer time and we’re playing outside. Guess who else is out and about? This nasty little bugger the deer tick. Ticks are known to transmit diseases, just like fleas and other insects which like to grab onto your pets. Deer ticks are the worst of all since they’re known to carry Lyme disease. Lyme disease is...

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