ATLANTA - We already know a thing or two about heat here in Georgia. But if you really want to know about true, scorching heat — you go see Jim Duffy.

What we know:

Duffy is the owner of Refining Fire Chiles , a chile pepper retail and education business that features some of the hottest — and most unique — little pods on the planet. He became interested in chiles back in 2003, thanks to the homemade salsas and sauces of his coworkers; soon, he was growing dozens of varieties and winning over fans throughout California. In 2021, Duffy relocated to Lindale, Georgia (near Rome, in Floyd County), and says his farm now makes up one of the largest collections of chiles in the state.

Along with growing and selling, Duffy also shares his love of chiles on YouTube through his Refining Fire

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