Travis Dockery

I was born and raised in Dahlonega, GA.

Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I own Dockery’s Grading.

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do (or did if retired)?
I love clearing, grading, and just about anything.

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community and your favorite dishes there?
Longhorn and steak dinners

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community? And if you moved here, where were you from originally?
33 years

Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community and why?
Lieutenant Roach

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Puerto Rico, beautiful place

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Fun smoke Western movies

Q: What advice would you give to people?
Put your mind to something and stick with it. Work hard, follow your dreams, and never give up.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Skydiving

Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Travis Tritt

Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The grading and landscaping business

Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
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Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love our park and rec,  and watching our community grow.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Having five or 10 acres up in the mountains with a log cabin on the ranch.

Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a big heart and I’m loving person.

Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Dahlonega, Georgia

Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December, Christmas holiday

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Give our community a 10 out of 10

Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Jeremy Martin with North Georgia Clearing, and he inspires me and I put all my trust in God.

Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Hickory logs burning in the wood fire

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfortable, stability, and refreshing