Dedicated to the people of Washington County, Georgia, who helped rescue a pig from a well in 1933.
The Pig Monument in Washington County, Georgia, is one of the state’s most unusual historical markers, commemorating not a famous person, military event, or political achievement, but a pig whose rescue became a symbol of community cooperation during the Great Depression. Located near the small town of Oconee,
Four more losses to reflect on here in 2026.
These individuals were a NASCAR driver and champion as well as a broadcaster; an English composer, arranger and keyboardist known for work with Jethro Tull; a singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist, member of the Sylvers; and a contractor and entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry, treasure hunter, and owner of Blind Frog Ranch.
The label commonly cites 1934 as its origin.
Spiffy Cola occupies an unusual place in the world of American soft drinks, presenting itself as a relic of the 1930s while in reality functioning primarily as a modern “retro” brand shaped by nostalgia. The label commonly cites 1934 as its origin, placing it squarely in the era when cola beverages were still regional novelties and aggressively marketed as refreshing pick-me-ups during the depths of the Great Depression.
