The article discusses the value of human connection and community, drawing parallels to stories from literature and film. It highlights the success of the Southeastern Geographer journal, which receives exceptional contributions from scholars studying topics relevant to the American South. The journal's success is attributed to organizational support, positive experiences, and a nurturing editorial approach. The article also provides summaries of papers on topics such as office space developments following the COVID-19 pandemic, socioeconomic inequality among immigrant populations, the distribution of cooling centers in the Southeastern United States, and the relationship between gentrification and police-involved fatalities in Florida. Additionally, it discusses the strengths and roles of regional geography organizations, with the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers (SEDAAG) being described as the most robust. [Extracted from the article]