The Stables at Georgetown opens first sober living place in town

  • From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
    From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

    Among the gently sloping hills of Walburg lies The Stables at Georgetown, where men experiencing addiction can transition from rehab and outpatient care to sober living as part of their journey to recovery. 

    For several years, Vanessa Johnson and her husband, Luke, rented out the 23-bedroom converted horse stables to large groups on short-term rental websites. However, last week, the property …