The red glow in the sky at night has been just across I-75 from Buc-ees for several years now, and you might have noticed it only shows up during the fall and winter.
The riddle is over! It comes from the high-tech Pure Flavor greenhouse built in 2017. The greenhouse is located in Peach County, not far across the county line on Hwy 96.
So what exactly causes the glow? They use powerful high-pressure sodium grow lights when there are fewer daylight hours in order to produce veggies year-round.
While it’s an innovative solution, for some residents living near the greenhouse, it’s been a nuisance. Others have come to see the glow as a familiar and even beautiful part of their evening view. Either way, it’s a Houston County thing – and now you know!