Local couple and business-owners Mark and Donna Dodd have collected crystals for more than 10 years, stating that their appreciation comes from the beauty of each and every mineral they buy. Both raised in Oconee County, the Dodds met in high school, eventually taking over a retail clothing business started by Mark’s father. Since then, the Dodds have worked together for nearly 40 years, owning five stores throughout the Athens area. They decided to retire after many hard years in the clothing business, ultimately using one of their available retail spaces to found Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals in 2019, highlighting their true passion. Click the link in our bio to read the full story.