FROM HOBBY TO BUSINESS - Norm Becker, above, transformed his hobby of collecting diecast tractors into an enterprise after starting Shiny Thing Toys five years ago. He now has thousands of tractors, accessories and other items for sale or trade. STAFF PHOTOS/NATHANIEL UNDERWOOD FROM HOBBY TO BUSINESS - Norm Becker, above, transformed his hobby of collecting diecast tractors into an enterprise after starting Shiny Thing Toys five years ago. He now has thousands of tractors, accessories and other items for sale or trade. STAFF PHOTOS/NATHANIEL UNDERWOOD
When stepping into the storefront of Shiny Thing Toys, one is greeted by an impressive sight. Shelves upon shelves of model diecast tractors reach up to the high ceiling of the shed, climbing upwards ...
IN THE RING - Athens native Hanna Luther is pictured competing with Metabra, a nine-year-old mare owned by Stella Johnson, in the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) International Circuit Championship (ICC) on April 2 in Texas. PHOTO BY SETH PETIT PHOTOGRAPHY
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