Canton is a booming city in northcentral Georgia.  It is the fastest growing city in Georgia and by some accounts, the 5th fastest growing in the U.S.  The city has a tremendous plan for development and its execution appears to be excellent.Many exciting projects are underway in the city to revitalize the community, using  millions it has received for park…...

Lexington is a town in central South Carolina with a 2017 population just over 21,000. Located west of Columbia, it is the county seat. The town has a vision plan for the future, which is an encouraging sign. The median household income at just under $70,000 is higher than the SC average. The population grew 66% between 2000 and 2009.…...

Santa Cruz is the capital of the Costa Rican canton of the same name in Guanacaste Province. The population of the entire canton is 43,000. This typical Costa Rican rural town consist mostly of farmers, fishermen, workers, or tourist workers.The town is known within Costa Rica for its cultural heritage and many historical traditions. These traditions include the Fiesta de…...

As the hub of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region area, Bridgton, Maine, is located about 35 miles west of Portland. The resort town has close to 5,000 year-round residents but the population swells in the summer as it offers town beaches, boat launches, and many festivities. Bridgton is also a popular place for childrens' summer camps. Picture of Benejamin Cleaves…...