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Announcement of this Invitation for Bid, along with addenda that may be issued, may be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry website at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_custom_index.jsp?agency=61100 and on the Bibb County website at http://www.co.bibb.ga.us/. Bid documents may be examined and obtained at the Bibb County Engineering Department, 780 Third Street, Macon, Georgia 31201, or by calling (478) 621-6660. A Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting will be held Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 10:00 at the jobsite, located at Pamela Court, off of Lower Thomaston Road, Macon, Georgia, 31220. Bid envelopes should be sealed and identified on the outside as “CULVERT REPLACEMENT” and delivered by hand or mailed to:
Bibb County reserves full freedom (in addition to the right to reject any and all bids) in awarding bids to consider all available factors including, but not limited to, price, reputation, financial responsibility, and experience. In addition, the bidder recognizes the right of the Owner to reject a bid if the bidder fails to furnish any required submittals on the date required by the bidding documents, or if the bid is in any way incomplete or irregular. Hence, the County may award bids to other than the lowest bidder if in the judgment of the Board of Commissioners the interest of the County will be best served by award to another.
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MBE/WBE/DBE Participation: Minority, Women Owned, and other Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in the solicitation process. Additionally, respondents are encouraged to use M/W/DBE subcontractors where possible.
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PICK US UP AT THESE FINE LOCATIONS throughout Houston County RAFB (6 locations on base) Macon State WR campus Nola Brantley Library WR Little Theatre Wow Wingery Moe’s Southwest Grill Friends’s II Bar & Grill Fincher’s BBQ Margarita’s Buffalo Wild Wings Crickets Bar & Grill Yesterdaze Bar & Grill Shane’s Rib Shack
Notice is hereby given that the Bibb County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids in the Purchasing Department, Room 405 Courthouse, 601 Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia, until 12:00 o’clock NOON at the time legally prevailing in Macon, Georgia on Thursday, October 4, 2012, for Culvert Replacement. Bids will be publicly opened in the Bibb County Board of Commissioners Administrative Conference Room, on Thursday, October 4, 2012, starting at two o’clock p.m.
In order to be considered, bids in the amount of $5,000 or more shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the Owner in an amount not less than 5% of the BASE BID. This bid security shall become payable to the Owner only if the bidder to whom award is made should fail to execute a contract with the Owner and furnish bonds in accordance with the terms of his bid within ten (10) days after notification of award. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty- (30) days after date of opening. Whereas the contracted price exceeds $5,000.00, the bidder to whom award is made shall submit a Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, both in amount of onehundred-percent (100%) of the contract price.
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WARNER ROBINS:
INVITATION FOR BIDS Bid Number 13-106-WBS
Bibb County Purchasing Department Room 405, Bibb County Courthouse 601 Mulberry Street Macon, Georgia 31201
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Gotwall’s Books Starbucks Friends on the Hill Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe Hooter’s Johnny G’s Allen’s Pizzeria Georgia Bob’s Starship Music Masters Middle GA Tech. College WR Music Store Touch of Magick El Bronco
Kipper’s Sports Bar Bahama Bob’s Jumpin’ Bean Coffee Shop The Hangar Rock Bottom Music Venue U Roll Smokes Watson Spirits & Tobacco Butler Brown Gallery Thai Pepper Oceans Nightclub Dragon Novelties Greek Village Restaurant WR Rec Department and Senior Center
BYRON: Peach Outlets; Music Masters Cow and Calf Gallery Georgia Bob’s Byron Cane River Vineyard Montana’s Capt Jacks Crab Shack BONAIRE: Cavern at Southland Station Bare Bulb Coffee Johnny’s Pizza Ignite Bar & Grill Metropolis
Shenanigan’s Mellow Mushroom
PERRY Rusty’s Bar & Grill Ramada Inn Perry Medical Center Angelos Italian Bistro New Perry Hotel The Tavery
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Gentle Yoga Classes - Learn stretching, relaxing, breathing techniques to improve flexibility and well-being. 9:30am at Lifepoint Church on Walker Road. Class is donation based and ideal for beginners of all ages. Please call Helen for details and times, 478-213-8968. Adult Cooking Class - “ From Home Cooking to Fine Dining” Houston County Career Academy’s Culinary Arts Dept. Culinary Classes. Saturday, September 8 and November 10, 10 to 1p.m. $25 per class. Houston County Career Academy Classes limited to 20 students. To register, please e-mail Sharon.Alday@hcbe.net or call 478-322-3280, ext. 50139.
Photography Workshops - The offer insights and knowledge into that digital camera you just got for Christmas. Instructor Bonnie Gehling will be offering 4 pack classes and photoshop class. Call 478-956-6793 for times. Art Classes at the Cow and Calf Art Gallery, Peach Shops at Byron. Learn something new, get creative and meet others. Every Second Monday, 6-8pm, One Stroke Painting Class, 256-9015. Every Tuesday, 10am-12pm, Oils Class by Allan Carey, 953-2052. And every Friday 10am-2pm, Painting with Penny Sunderman, 825-9514.
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The Warner Robins High School Chorus will perform the Star Spangled Banner at the Atlanta Braves baseball game on Thursday, September 6. They were given this opportunity based on an audition CD that was sent to the Braves organization. The game starts at 12:00 noon, so they will perform early in the day.
Warner Robins “International City Fall Festival” Saturday, September 29
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wesome music! Cool cars! Great fun! What else could I be talking about except the International City Fall Festival? The Warner Robins Downtown Development Authority is once again bringing back the Fall Music and Art Festival to Commercial Circle. Last year, the organization was able to put together a great event and bring back one of Warner Robin’s long lost events after a ten year hiatus. This year, the celebration will start at 9 am on Saturday, September 29, 2012 and the fun will rock on till 6 pm. They will have lots of arts and crafts and food and fun for the whole family! I did mention music! They have over a half dozen groups set to perform that day, from Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Country and of course some Southern
Rock to keep things moving! Downtown Development Authority Chairman Tony Robbins said festival profits will pay for benches, landscaping and downtown improvement projects. With the monies raised from the Festival, they will be able to make the area more appealing to businesses, families and colleges nearby. Confused about Warner Robins “downtown?” Commercial Circle is an original part of our great city that actually predates Warner Robins and goes back to old town Wellston, thus the festival theme, "Remembering Yesterday, Celebrating Tomorrow." To sign up for the Backyard BBQ Competition, email us at internationalcityfestival@gmail.com. For more information about volunteering, or becoming a vendor, call (478) 238-3656.
BAND SCHEDULE 10am- Alex Tolland Band 11am- Far From Over 12pm- The Vineyard 1pm- Southern Persuasion 2pm- Double Barrell 3pm- Colby Dee 4:15pm- BBQ Winners 5pm- Chapter 13
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Warner Robins Artists present the first ever Open Studio Tour and Sale, September 22
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ttention, all Art Lovers, Curiosity Seekers, Kids who enjoy Drawing, and those who dream of being an artist! Warner Robins will have their first Ever Open Studio Tour and Sale! We have five Artists who are opening their Studio for only one day! Put on your calendar September 22 from 10 to 4pm. Get in your car, bring your friends while helping support the arts in Warner Robins. There will be a bit of a treasure hunt involved too! Other artists will be at each studio to show different techniques and demos of their work as well. There will be artwork and other creations available for purchasing. Do some Christmas shopping! Renowned Impressionistic Portrait painter Deanna Griffin-Douglas will be showing off her studio on the beautiful Lake Placid. You will see where she works to make her famous portraits of the people of Georgia. Also, you will see the eclectic abstract, and Impressionistic artwork of the retired high school art teacher Jimmy Maine, his wife, artist Peggy Maine, and Potter George Robson. He has beautiful Gardens, and a different type of
Leslie HoopsWallaces' Studio. End it all at the country landscapes and serine paintings of The artist who's art hangs in the White House, Butler Brown and his son Anthony Brown at their studio Gallery! To help support the arts, and help with the Senior Scholarship there will be a $10 dollar ticket fee ($5 for kids) if Impressionistic Portrait painter Deanna Griffin-Douglas you buy early, Tickets that day will cost $12 setting for their studio. They are full of and $7 Tickets come with the map and color, and excitement! treasure hunt. See if you can find all the Next stop will be the Fantasy art of clues.Tickets will go on sale September 1, Andie Alley, her beautiful gardens, and and will be available at the following creative imagination of the Fantasy world! Her husband, Peter, former history locations: Bare Bulb Coffee Shop in Kathleen, Teachers Nest, Downtown teacher, will show off his realistic miniaPerry, Members of the Fine Art Society, ture soldiers and war settings that he has created for war games as well. From there Marla's Gallery on 96, Butler Brown Gallery on Watson. Call Jacky Raburn for you will see the furry wildlife paintings, more info 478-952-9216 political madness, and aviation shine of
Northside High “Race for the Cure” Fundraiser
$12 – white t-shirt with pictured design.
The NHS Eagles football team, cheerleaders, Junior Optimist Club, and Senior Class are all pulling together to raise funds to help defeat breast cancer and to help people in our community have access to information and free mammograms. To raise money we are selling special t-shirts which are designed to be worn anytime, but especially during the month of October. A game is also designated for Playing for a Cure. For the October 13 game vs. Grovetown, we will “pink out” the stadium. All proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Please make checks payable to Northside High School. To order, please e-mail Kim.Stewart@hcbe.net or call 478-308-2670.
FRIDAY
9.07
MAGNOLIA ARABIAN SUMMER SIZZLER HORSE SHOW At the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Information: 478-955-3030 Expected to attend: 750
THE WARNER ROBINS LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS “MOVE OVER, MRS. MARKHAM” To Sylvie it's the "goose" that she learned from Alistair, but to Philip, Joanna Markham's husband, it's "a variety of geese," and fifteen years of marriage is just about undone along with everything else in this wild zany free for all. Everything from Philip's business deals with Bow Wow Books and Alistair's near escape from Joanna's chiding seduction to the naked G.P.O. girl and the specter of scandal is hilarious. Director: Bill Felton. Play Dates: Sept. 7 (Green Room), 8, 13-15, 16 (mat); 20, 21, 22. $15 general admission $12 military or student with ID, seniors. 502 S. Pleasant Hill Rd.
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NEW HARMONIES EXHIBIT OFFICIALLY OPENS TO THE PUBLIC AT PERRY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 4 – 5:30pm. 1121 Macon Road, Perry. For the full schedule of month long events, see page 13.
WEDNESDAY
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NORTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL’S 2ND ANNUAL “CHRYSLER DRIVE FOR THE KIDS” 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Free – No Obligation During our “Drive for Kids” fundraiser, Chrysler will make a $10 contribution for every driver (18 years or older) who takes a brief drive right at the school. It’s easy! It’s fun! Kick some tires! Have some fun! Help NMS! For more information, please call the school at 478-929-7845.
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New Activity Center & Cafe at Macon State College’s WR Campus
Macon State College opened a new, 3,000-square-foot Activity Center & Café at the Warner Robins Campus this fall, offering students an inviting space for food, relaxation and play between classes. The Warner Robins Campus Fitness Center, which opened last year, is part of the Activity Center & Café. New features
include Xbox 360 and Wii gaming areas; pool and ping pong tables; a café area serving hot foods throughout the day; an indoor lounge area; an outdoor covered porch area; and additional workout equipment for the fitness center. WRACC, funded through student-paid fees, represents the most comprehensive expansion of recreation and wellness activities on the Warner Robins Campus since it opened in 2003. “We want our students to stay on campus longer and have a chance to take a break before or after their classes,” said James Hagler, director of Recreation and Wellness. “The new center will give us a chance to create more opportunities for our Warner Robins Campus students. Throughout the year we’ll be organizing special events, like Wii bowling tournaments and pool and ping pong competitions.” For fall semester, the Warner Robins Campus Activity Center will be open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Café hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For a map and directions to the Warner Robins Campus, visit this website: http://www.maconstate.edu/maps/.
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BONAIRE BOYS CLUB ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT & COOKOUT Proceeds to benefit 3-year old Logan Varnadoe, a local boy who has already undergone 14 surgeries in his short life. Waterford Golf Club in Bonaire. 4-man scramble, cost is $300 per team. Lunch and check-in at 12pm. 1pm Shotgun start. Beer and drinks will be provided during the tournament. Dinner provided afterward for all players and their spouses at The Cavern on Hwy 96 in Bonaire. Prizes will be awarded at The Cavern. For more information, or to register, call Dusty Martin 501-8107.
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HOUSTON COUNTY HIGH 5TH ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE AND SILENT AUCTION 1:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, $60 per player Landings Golf Club. Pick your own team for a 4-member team scramble. Entry fee covers green fees, cart, range balls and prizes. www.hocobaseball.org 11thHourOnline.com 5
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“FREE BIRDS AND NIGHT OWLS” MUSICAL WALKING TOUR The new tour by Rock Candy takes an hour and covers downtown landmarks like the Downtown Grill, the Dempsey Hotel, the Douglass Theatre, the Tic Toc Room, Capricorn Studio, Grant's Lounge and several more places that hold stories of Macon music history. This tour is a different, shorter route and cheaper than our regular "Rock n' Roll Stroll" that takes place every Saturday (and will continue to do so!). The tour will start just outside the Rookery on Cherry Street (look for the Rock Candy Tours sign!) and end at Grant's Lounge on Poplar. The "Free Birds and Night Owls" walking tour will be offered every Friday night through the summer. Cost is $10 per person. 9 p.m. on Fridays, For reservations call 478.955.5997
SIDNEY’S SALON WITH CAROL PORTER Presented by Historic Macon Foundation at Sidney Lanier Cottage. Series featuring southern food and gardening. Carol cooks and writes about it all on her blog and in the newspaper. Transitioning from the world of business (General Manager of nine newspapers) and politics (nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia) to life in the country, Carol, with an empty nest, a barn full of cookbooks, a history in journalism, and a life of culinary experiences, is starting a new chapter in her life and wants to take you along for the ride. Free for Historic Macon members, $5 nonmembers, Reception at 5:30 p.m., program at 6:00 p.m. Phone: (478) 742-5084, 935 High Street
FIRST FRIDAY FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES AT THE GEORGIA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Continuing to inspire children through hands on, interactive activities, the Georgia Children's Museum host family-friendly events every first Friday in downtown Macon. Parents, join your children as they enjoy an evening of learning. Free, 5:30pm-8:00pm. 382 Cherry Street
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THE 567 CENTER PRESENTS “STORIES AND SONGS” a monthly songwriter series, Stories & Songs isn't your typical concert--it feels more like sitting in a living room with your friends and a few of your favorite songwriters. Featured songwriters tell the stories behind the songs they play and talk about the art of music. Artists featured in September are Lauren Lapointe, Timothy Walker (of Threadbare, Brother), and SaVana Cameron (of Lanterns). Tickets are $7 at the door, $5 for students. Doors open at 7:30, music starts at 8. 533 Cherry St.
13TH ANNUAL RHYTHM & JAZZ ON THE DOCK 7pm A great opportunity to hear som eof Georgia’s best jazz bands, “sitting on the dock” overlooking the Ocmulgee River. Harold Thomas & Danger Zone. Presented by NewTown Macon at Gateway Park. Free concert featuring some of the best jazz artists from around the southeast. For more information call 478-227-8131. Gateway Park is located at 200 Martin Luther King Dr., just look for the Otis Redding statue!
OCMULGEE INDIAN CELEBRATION Ocmulgee National Monument will host the Annual Ocmulgee Indian Celebration September 15 and 16. This cultural experience provides an opportunity to interact with people from all of the Southeastern Native cultures plus representatives of other tribes from throughout the nation. Over 300 Native People, artist, dancers, storytellers, musicians and historic lifestyle demonstrators, will share their culture with the visiting public. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for both children 6 to 12 and active duty military, children under 6 are free. 10am-6pm. 1207 Emery Highway
BIBLE BELT BURLESQUE AT SHADOWS DINNER THEATRE 438 Second Street, Advance tickets $10 ($15 at the door) Doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9pm.
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SECOND SUNDAY BRUNCH 1-3pm featuring live music with The Vespers. Join College Hill for an afternoon of free, live music in the beautiful outdoors of the Corridor. Bring your friends, blankets and lawn chairs. Pack a picnic or purchase food and drinks on site. Please refrain from bringing tents or grills. Washington Park Between College St. and Magnolia St.
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9.10 BIRDIES FOR THE BIG HOUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT Come and play one of Middle Georgia's most challenging golf courses and enjoy a day of good, clean fun! Proceeds of the event will benefit The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House. This will be a four man scramble format with prizes for the top gross and top net scores. Sponsorship opportunities are available which include team entries. Team registration fee is $500 and this includes lunch and carts. The Brickyard at Riverside, 6000 Wesleyan Dr North, Macon. Phone: (478) 741-5551
GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 25! Internet Only! 9:00 a.m. for Kellie Pickler and Joe Nichols (Show date of October 6th), 9:30 a.m. for Hot Chelle Rae and Allstar Weekend (Show date of October 13th). All seats reserved $25. Advance purchase tickets include Fair admission! Tickets purchased day of concert do not include Fair admission.
TUESDAY
9.18 THE ROYAL DRUMMERS & DANCERS OF BURUNDI Presented by The Grand Opera House. One of the greatest percussion ensembles in the world, the Royal Drummers of Burundi have performed in the same way for centuries, passing down traditions and techniques from father to son. Their live performances are the ultimate African drum experience. 7:30pm. $8 for Students; $18 for Adults, 651 Mulberry Street. For tickets, Phone: 478-301-5470
Gov’t Mule Roars Back to the Cox Capitol Theatre on October 19th
his show will sell out, better get your tickets today! Gov't Mule -- wildly creative and fearsomely talented rock band once lauded by Rolling Stone for "successfully bringing the classic power-trio sound of Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience into the 21st century" -- will be returning to Macon on October 19, 2012 at 7:00PM. Now a quartet, lead by lead guitarist and frontman Warren Haynes, joined by drummer Matt Abts, keyboardist Danny Louis and new bassist Jorgen Carlsson, the band is planning a full-scale summer of activity, with nearly 40 dates in the U.S. alone, to be followed by additional touring plans in the fall. "This record feels like we're moving between the future and the past," says Haynes. "At heart, it feels like we're breaking new ground without forgetting our roots. Ticket information: $32.50 general admission available at www.coxcapitoltheatre.com Box seating packages are available including heavy hors d' oeuvres, bottle service, table service, and the best seats in the house. Contact Ruth Ashmore to reserve yours today at (478) 257-6391.
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9.22 MACON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS “TRIPLE DELIGHT” Featuring MSO's new Music Director and Conductor Ward Stare, along with Amy Moretti, violin, Elizabeth Pridgen, piano, and Julie Albers, cello. 7:30pm. $38.50 for adults, $18.50 for students, and $13.50 for children age 12 & under. 478-301-5300, The Grand Opera House is located at 651 Mulberry St. FALL FEST IN MERCER VILLAGE Join the Mercer Village merchants for Fall Fest! The event will feature local business vendors, inflatables, community Family Feud, and an outdoor screening of The Hunger Games at 9pm. There will also be a costume contest for those dressed as characters from The Hunger Games. The street running through Mercer Village will be closed to make the event more pedestrian-friendly. Free and open to the public. Times: 6 - 11 p.m.
FRIDAY
9.28 COMEDIAN JAMES GREGORY AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE Comedian James Gregory brings his trademark storytelling and wit to The Grand Opera House on Friday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. For
over two decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch. Tickets: $27.50 to $37.50. Phone: 478-301-5470
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9.29 HAY DAY AT THE HISTORIC HAY HOUSE Hay Days are FREE Family Days held on Saturdays twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Designed for adults, teens and children of all ages, Hay Hays provide thematic educational programming and fun for everyone. Activities include carriage rides, special exhibits, tours, living history characters, scavenger hunts, door prizes, refreshments, music and dance performances, demonstrations, and games. 934 Georgia Ave. 11thHourOnline.com 7
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Jami Purser wants to drive her vision of glamour into the future. When Tranquility Spa and Salon of Warner Robins, located in the Galleria shopping center across from the Galleria Mall Theaters, closed its doors last year, Jami took the initiative. She bought up the property and went to work making her dream a reality. I spoke to Jami about her new venture, Glamour Salon and Spa, and what she hopes to offer the Houston County area.
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It’s a given that a salon will offer haircut and styling services but you find that a lot of places offer a lot of different services. What are some of the services unique to Glamour? Jami: Glamour carries Aquage products, which have a price point comparable to Aveda but I feel that they are more effective. So many clients go to the wash bowl and walk away after their style running their fingers through their hair. I get a lot of “My hair hasn’t felt like this in years! The stress of coloring and styling does damage that often gives hair a straw-like texture after a while and with consistent use of Aquage products, you eliminate that. I use the Sea Extend Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner myself. We also offer facials from our on staff aesthetician, we have a nail tech on the premises, eyelash extensions and airbrush makeup. Where did you train? I trained at Aveda in Atlanta. It was a great experience and I was exposed to a lot of current techniques, learned
a lot, but I just find that for me personally, the products are lacking, particularly in the color care category. The Black Malva and Rosemary Mint don’t seem to preserve the integrity of color as much as I like. That is why, when I opened my own salon, I chose Aquage as my preferred brand. My customers seem to support that choice! Continuing education is really important to me and I have a mandatory policy in my salon that my stylists attend one show a year in Orlando, the Premiere. I myself attend two. It’s important for stylists to stay current and I want to make sure all of my stylists are. The education fund from our retail sales pays for each of them to learn more about their craft every year. We also have in store educators that contribute throughout the year. Have you noticed any trends in the area in the past or currently? There is a technique right now in color that is huge at the moment. “Ombre” is a color fading style that we have been doing a lot of. You see some really bad work done in ombre because it can come off looking like roots if it isn’t layered just so. We do a great job with it. Last year, it was stacked bobs all the way. Some years it’s cut, some years it’s color. This year is definitely a color year. What would you say your mission statement is? I want to give the women our area ease of access to the kind of high end salon experience that you can find in metropolitan centers. It’s our aim at Glamour to offer a singular beauty experience to our customers and have them leave feeling glamorous and gorgeous! Glamour Salon is located at 115 Margie Drive in Warner Robins, next door to the Lamb’s Well. Call for an appointment (478)333-2000
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Georgia Bob’s Barbecue
Whether you choose to pop in the modest sight off of Russell Parkway in Warner Robins, or to take in the experience au gourmand at the Byron location, you’ll be drooling over the Southern fare
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hen I was several months pregnant with my second child, for the first time in my life, I craved ribs. I didn’t want just any. Only one place would do under the circumstances. I sought out Georgia Bob’s, not once, but many many times over the course of those long months. I can say now, that though there are many very good places for barbeque in the middle Georgia area, Georgia Bob’s was made my very own that year. My gold standard craving was and still is the St. Louis style pork ribs, slow smoked over a charcoal pit (the way God intended) and drizzled with one of their many sauces. I inevitably choose spicy. The tender meat falls off of the bone in strips of succulent smokiness. They can be served in a half pound serving without any sides and be superb, but not so perfect as when they are coupled with Georgia Bob’s signature Carolina style Brunswick stew, or the crisp fries. My husband, who is not what one would call a connoisseur of barbeque is what I would call over-fond of their beef brisket sandwiches, and could easily put away two or three of these already generously stacked buns in one sitting. Don’t dare ask him to share. Many a customer can’t say enough about the chicken salad, and in fact more than one reviewer has commented that it is “the best chicken salad I have ever eaten”. It comes as little surprise as it is made with care and from scratch. All of the meats and salads are offered in bulk portions for parties or catering and are priced very competitively. The fried fare served at Georgia Bob’s is cooked carefully in oil that is certified zero trans fat and though this isn’t health food, the company endeavors to ensure that your indulgence is as healthy as they can make it, without sacrificing the bite you come to expect from such an established tradition. Georgia Bob’s is as southern as a southern company can be whose namesake is a lifetime resident of Peach county. The company was born and raised in the agricultural seat of our state, surrounded by pecan groves and pastures. While attending the historic Peach Festival in the 1920’s, Georgia Bob’s put itself on the culinary
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map with the Brunswick stew and they have continued to create and innovate their menu over the years, while never sacrificing their dedication to the traditional Southern style of cooking. In fact, they make it a point to mention that, as it has been done for more than 150 years, so it is done today. You can find Georgia Bob’s restaurant at one of four locations in the Central Georgia area. Milledgeville, Macon, Byron and Warner Robins are all host to one but at the Byron location you can find their real attachment to the land. There, the company has laid its roots and established the Cane River Vineyard with a selection of wines, cheeses, sausages, gifts, jams and jellies, all with a uniquely Southern flair. Opened in 2010, it quickly became an appreciated destination spot for foodies look-
ing for something a little different. Their best selling vine is the Peach Valley Peach Muscadine Wine. Chilled, it is an excellent pairing with some of those spicy ribs and a side of cole slaw on warm Southern nights, if you are looking for something that packs a little more punch than a Mason jar of sweet tea. The Robin’s Red is a good option for those looking for a familiar dry style similar to a merlot, a good pairing with meat on any occasion in my opinion. The vineyard is also available to host and cater special events, accommodating 60 seated or 100 at the “mingling” package. Whether you choose to pop in at the modest sight off of Russell Parkway in Warner Robins, or to take in the experience au gourmand at the Byron site, go take a bite at Georgia Bob’s, and join the rest of us die-hard fans. Whether it’s love at first bite, as it was in my case, or exploring menu options looking for “just right”, you’re bound to find something to love and a little Southern something extra. Georgia Bob’s and Cane River Vineyards can be found online at georgiabobs.com or call their home office for more information at 877-GABOBS1. RACHEL HELIE
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New Harmonies Smithsonian Exhibit calendar of events for Perry Information subject to change. For up to date information visit www.perrygacalendar.com or facebook. www.facebook.com/newharmoniesperry For questions, tickets, reservations contact the Perry Welcome Center at 478-988-8000 or info@perryga.com (All programs are free unless otherwise noted) PAC = Perry Arts Center located at 1121 Macon Road, Perry.
September 8th is a joyous day to begin what will give birth to this six week long celebration of the music that makes us who we are in Middle Georgia, and gives a spotlight to the people whose talent uniquely defines our communities. This is what makes each stop on the New Harmonies tour so singular. Not only does it celebrate national history, it incorporates the local present and hopes to encourage the future of the communities it visits. Above: World-reknowned violinist Robert McDuffie
NEW HARMONIES, DEEP ROOTS THE SMITHSONIAN BRINGS THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSIC TO PERRY, AND PERRY BRINGS A MONTH FULL OF FANTASTIC MUSIC-RELATED EVENTS (MOST OF WHICH ARE FREE) TO YOU! The sound was small at first, a little melody lingering in the hot nights of summer, a twang of a guitar or a soothing note like a lullaby you half remember. I first noticed it over ten years ago. In the calm luxury of my bohemian college days while socializing with friends, in the days before everyone everywhere had a smart phone, we would gather on the front porch of a taciturn old house, shared by many an artist and musician, and we would play. Guitars and drums would come out, banjo or ukulele here and there. There was an exploration happening during those long nights that we only halfrealized as we tinkered with new slants to old sounds. It was the first time I had heard these personal perspectives applied to traditions in bluegrass and jazz, country and Tejana. Since then, there is a revival happening, an undercurrent that has now manifested itself in popular forms not just in the U.S. but all over the world. Even popular music in America seems to be looking to its roots, finding instruction in its history and informing a whole new sound with the passions of our collective past. The Smithsonian touring exhibition New Harmonies, began moving across the country last year, traveling the United States and bringing with it the sound of America. America, they point out in their online content, “is the birthplace of more music than any place on earth”. Two years ago in Perry, a dedicated core of interested volunteers began the application process through the Georgia Humanities to become a host community, one of twelve that will be participating in the state of Georgia. That has culminated into something truly special for the middle Georgia community, something that integrates talent from all over the midstate. New Harmonies is part of an initiative organized through the Smithsonian Institute that seeks to bring the majesty and grandeur of the nation’s history, music, art, and science to small towns across the country. America has long been a place of endless innovation, no less in art and music as it has
been in industry and commerce. From the riotous luxury of river jazz and the field harmonies that cried out to God in the form of spirituals, to the tempestuous rebellion of country music, the history is rich and diverse, both complex and simple. The influence and force of the music forms a picture of America and in fact each community at their best and at their worst; it gleans beauty in the midst of great difficulty and challenge. It begs us to love life in spite of itself. Through the Museum on Main Street project, tiny hamlets with rich culture and history can contribute to the larger picture of the New Harmonies exhibit. The Perry Art Center stepped up their game and stepped forward to host and they have organized an impressive calendar of events that will span the entire month of September, well into October as the fourth stop on the exhibits national tour. This strategic scheduling integrates the lively fall festival atmosphere of autumn in Perry with the world of music that the Smithsonian exhibit offers. The rhythm of life is in our blood, in the soil and water that we drink. The music of the middle Georgia area is rich and it is a story of our multicultural backgrounds. The roots of American music are as tangled as those of the people who make up our tapestry, our “melting pot”, and the New Harmonies exhibit highlights just what that means, not just to the nation, but to our community. From exhibitions of antique instruments contributed by the Georgia National Fairgrounds to performances by talents heard from church choirs to great sound stages, it is a feast for the eyes, ears, and the heart of our area. Sheila Jones, one of the core organizers said of the exhibition, “Most of the events are free with the exception of two ticketed events at very modest pricing. We have scheduled master classes with performers like Joey Stuckey who will be teaching four separate classes and several Lunch and Learns at $7 each with the meal included.
Many places have contributed to making this event come together for the betterment of our community. The support and interest has been truly amazing!” There are twenty local exhibits included in the tour that consist of the efforts of many people who live or have lived in the middle Georgia area. Local musicians and talents have been invited to participate in the festivities of this unique show. The exhibit is scheduled to open to the public on September 8th at 4-5pm. That day Perry will also host Grammy nominated performer Robert McDuffie whose McDuffie String Ensemble will perform the timeless Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Those tickets will be sold at the Welcome Center and the Perry area Historical Museum at $10 advance and $15 at the door. The next day will be packed with acts scheduled to start at 2pm at the Perry Arts Center. It’s a joyous day to begin what will give birth to this six week long celebration of the music that makes us who we are in Middle Georgia, and gives a spotlight to the people whose talent uniquely defines our communities. This is what makes each stop on the New Harmonies tour so singular. Not only does it celebrate national history, it incorporates the local present and hopes to encourage the future of the communities it visits. Music is an ever evolving art that is inspired by its people. It belongs to all of us. The exhibition gives members of our community a chance to reinvigorate and participate in the sounds of our collective history and to introduce rich traditions to a new generation who, in the grand American spirit, will no doubt go on to make new traditions of their own. For more information and the complete schedule of events visit www.perrygacalendar.com or find NewHarmoniesPerry on Facebook for daily reminders of events. All programs are free unless otherwise listed. The Perry Arts Center (PAC) is located at 1121 Macon Road, in Perry. RACHEL HELIE
SEPTEMBER 8 6pm / Perry High Auditorium (Tickets for sale: $10 advance / $15 at the door) Grammy nominated artist, Robert McDuffie performs Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the McDuffie Center String Ensemble. Tickets sold at Welcome Center and Perry Area Historical Museum. SEPTEMBER 9 4pm at PAC - Mark Mitchell of Mitchell’s Academy of Music will provide a jazz piano performance. SEPTEMBER 11 12noon at PAC. Roots Music Film Series “When I Rise” – Bring your own lunch and enjoy the movie! An inspirational journey toward finding forgiveness within oneself. SEPTEMBER 12 12noon at PAC. Roots Music Film Series “Rhythm of my Soul” – Bring your own lunch and enjoy the movie! The Rhythm of My Soul is a performance documentary that tells the story of country, gospel, mountain and bluegrass - Kentucky roots music. With rare and historic film clips of Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn and Ricky Skaggs, featured picking mandolin at eight years old, the film documents the music by featuring the people who live it. SEPTEMBER 14 7:30pm at Georgia National Fairgrounds, Annual Mennonite Acapella Hymn Sing and Peach Cobbler Mennonite Relief Auction. 7pm -10pm / PAC ($5.00 admission at the door) “Remember When…The Byron Pop Festival” (Mature audiences only) This three-day music festival featured performances by Jimi Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad, B.B. King, the Allman Brothers Band, and others, changed the life and perspectives of many teenagers in the summer of 1970. Doors will open at 7pm. Details pg 15. SEPTEMBER 15 4pm at PAC - Performance by local gospel music legend, Essie Mae Brooks. Essie Mae Brooks was born in Houston County, Georgia in 1930. Her father was a great drummer in the nearly forgotten African-American tradition called “Drumbeat.” Her grandfather was a harmonica player and Essie started singing to accompany him.
SEPTEMBER 20 6:30pm at Perry Area Historical Museum. Old-fashioned Campfire Singa-long. Gather around the campfire, enjoy some S’mores and reminisce with old favorite songs.
SEPTEMBER 21 5pm/PAC) Ruby Rose & the Southern Nights Band (country/gospel/bluegrass)
SEPTEMBER 27 7pm at PAC “Remember When…An evening of reminiscing about the life and times of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown as told by his “Money Man” Fred Daviss” Wine and Cheese Reception included.
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One of the largest rock festivals of the 1960s era, the Second Atlanta International Pop Festival, which took place in Byron, GA, from July 3-5, 1970, will be commemorated in a series of upcoming events. The festival, organized by Atlanta rock promoter Alex Cooley, featured over thirty musical acts including Jimi Hendrix performing to the largest American audience of his career, and Macon’s Allman Brothers Band on their launching pad to national fame. An official Georgia Historical Society marker (see artist’s rendition below) will be unveiled on the festival site in Byron on September 15, and a ‘rough cut’ of the much-anticipated feature-length documentary film of the festival (see promo image below) will finally be given its first screenings by the director in both Macon and Atlanta on September 15 and 17 respectively. A commemorative symposium will also take place in Perry on the 14th. As the years have passed, both the festival, which was estimated by officials to have drawn several hundred
thousand young people to Byron, and its musical performances have taken on legendary status. This has been enhanced by long-running rumors that hours upon hours of remarkable, high-quality film existed of the three-day festival, which fans have anxiously dreamed of seeing. Many had given up hope. Steve Rash, director of the film, says, “This was the last great pop festival of the Sixties era. It was the moment of the end of American innocence, and it produced some of the best music of the century.” According to Rash, the 110-minute film is still a work-in-progress, but he adds, “It’s time to put the rumors to rest and show people some film.” The screenings will be private, by invitation only, with a limited number of additional seats available through local radio stations. They will be followed by a Q&A session with the director, who wants audience feedback to help him finish the editing, which began with a hundred hours of original film. The historical marker is sponsored by the Georgia Historical Society, the Byron Area Historical Society, the Georgia Allman Brothers Band Association, The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House, and Hittin’ the Note. It will be unveiled at a special ceremony, open to the public at no charge, at the former festival site near the Middle Georgia Raceway, 4015 US Highway 41 North, in Byron, at 3 PM, Saturday, September 15. The Perry event, “Remember When - The Byron Pop Festival”, featuring music, memorabilia, the festival light show, and special guest speakers, will be held at the Perry Arts Center, 1121 Macon Rd., 7-10 PM, Friday, September 14 - admission $5. There were scores of rock festivals held in America during their original Sixties heyday, but surprisingly only three were professionally filmed and transformed into feature documentaries to convey what such festivals were like: “Monterey Pop”, “Woodstock”, and “Gimme Shelter”. Now there will be four, and the Byron film promises to reveal what the others couldn’t: the emergence of the hippie counterculture in the rural deep South. Director Steve Rash pioneered music-television in the 1970s with WATL-TV’s “The Now Explosion” and “The Music Connection” in Atlanta. He then moved into feature films, garnering three Academy Award nominations and one Oscar for “The Buddy Holly Story”, followed by three decades of helming films including “Can’t Buy Me Love”, “Queens Logic”, “Son-in-Law”, and sequels to “Bring It On”, “American Pie” and “Road Trip”.
September 14th @ 7pm -10pm / PAC ($5 at the door) “Remember When…The Byron Pop Festival” (Mature audiences only) This three-day music festival featured performances by Jimi Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad, B.B. King, the Allman Brothers Band, US Kids, and others, changed the life and perspectives of many teenagers in the summer of 1970. Doors will open at 7pm. Live music, by the original members of the US Kids, will begin at 7:30pm. Performance will be followed by a screening of original film footage and light show display. Evening will conclude with a panel discussion/Q&A/stories from people that actually worked the event including the local police chief. Audience is encouraged to bring their Pop Festival memorabilia for show and tell. Wine & light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
THE WOODSTOCK OF THE SOUTH Officials and civil authorities in the county were admirably hospitable to this cultural invasion - hosing down the crowd when it got too hot, and tolerating the traffic. Until the 1996 Olympics this event is thought to be the largest gathering in Georgia history.
September 15th @ 3pm / Middle Ga. Raceway/4015 US Hwy 41 North, Byron, 2nd Atlanta International Pop Festival historical marker dedication. The Georgia Historical Society has awarded a Georgia Historical Marker for the 2nd Annual Atlanta International Pop Festival , held July 3-5, 1970 at the Middle Ga. Raceway in Byron,Ga. The dedication ceremony/unveiling begins at 3pm . The lead sponsor for the marker is Byron Area Historical Society.
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Macon Tunes Authority Presents; Scott Harris, Wet Paint, Squirrelly and Vorheez Roasted Cafe & Lounge
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The Outlet Friends on the Hill
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Dirty Guv’nahs Cox Capitol Theatre
Will Stevens Bearfoot Tavern, 9-12 on patio Matt Moncrief Mellow Mushroom
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Pillage & Plunder w/ Saction the Radio Roasted Cafe & Lounge
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Robert Lee Coleman Mellow Mushroom
Big Daddy & Co. Wild Wing Cafe
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How long have you guys been at work together as Xavii and how did you find each other? Xavii: About four years now. Me (Steven), Zack, and Dustin met at Midsummer Macon Arts and Music Camp at Wesleyan as long as 6 years ago. Clark Bush joined the band about a year and a half ago.
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You operate with a lot of highly conceptual abrupt tempo beats. Who or what inspired the progression of your sound? The rhythm and music in general isn't really lead by concepts so much as intuition and feeling. Maybe its that we enjoy taking ourselves places we've never been and tripping ourselves out, and a sudden change like that is an effective way to do it. But mostly we're just going with a feeling. Imagine music like this, no one really wants to work a desk job and do paper work their whole life, it gets boring, everyone needs a change from their everyday routine, so Xavii music for us, is that change that we may feel we have to make in order to keep sanity.
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KARAOKE
Tuesday & Wed at The Cavern
Thursdays at Friends on the Hill Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 with Jayson, Kippers Sports Bar
Friday nights at Hud’s Clubhouse on Hwy 247 Wednesday & Sunday 8pm-until at AP’s Hidden Hideaway Fridays at Friends II, WR
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What are some shows that you have played that really stood out to you? Bragg Jam in Macon has been great for us the past couple years and always gets us our largest Macon audience. Playing in Red Dog tribute for ABB fans and family was great. Also we have got to share stages with some amazing bands in the past year including Faun and a Pan Flute (atl), Manray (athens) Trioscapes (NC), Jealousy Mountain Duo (germany), and ASIWYFA (ireland).
LOCAL EXPERIMENTAL NOISE MACHINE, XAVII, RELEASES NEW ALBUM “Our Recent Futures”, the new album release from Xavii also brings what may be the future of sound to Macon live music fans. Don’t call it a jam, but these boys have it. To coin a phrase, Xavii rocks certain “math jazz” that leans toward highly conceptual, progressive sound that reminds this music enthusiast of the band American Football. Oftentimes in art rock and prog subgenres you find abrupt tempos and undercurrents that operate as lyrical themes throughout the composition of the work. I got with Xavii to talk about what inspires the melodies and the origins of the music. BY RACHEL HELIE
Walk me through a typical rehearsal? Usually the writing process varies. We don't have a certain set way that we put together our songs, but generally one or two of the members will have some basic song structure and some ideas and concepts. Then when we all get together for practice we will adjust the transitions and the ambiance and overall feeling and emotion. It takes a great deal of time for us to be satisfied with our product. We'll run through the material we know a few times and then usually go on to writing. That process always varies, and can be quite extensive. It usually entails a lot of yelling and smoke breaks. Where would you ideally be in the next five years. Give me your ultimate venue. Touring with some of the bands we really love or living in the studio. 40 Watt is an ideal stage for us. Maybe thats cliche or something but its a place where we have seen and fell in love with so much music and we can't think of a better place. All of us have a desire to travel outside of Georgia more and experience new and better venues.
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Every Tuesday night, come play with friends, great prizes! 7-9pm 20’s Pub Tuesdays 7pm Billy’s Clubhouse
Wednesdays 7pm Hud’s Clubhouse Thursdays, Stone-Baked Bingo 7:30pm Mellow Mushroom, Macon
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Thursdays at 8pm, Wow Wingery Tuesday Night Trivia (8pm) with Outspoken Entertainment., Wild Wing Cafe
Every Tuseday at 7pm Friends on the Hill Trivia with T-Bag at Loco’s every Wednesday, 8:30pm!
Every Wednesday at The Rookery, compete for $5,000 grand prize! 8pm
Every Wednesday at The Bird, 7pm.
POKER
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Plethra @ Friends on the Hill
SATURDAY, 9/8
Session Road @ Kipper’s Lee Peebles on lead vocals and Chad Keadle on vocals and acoustic guitar, along with John Meyer lead guitar, "Griff" on bass, and Sammy Deep on drums make up the sound that is known as Session Road. Lee and Chad have sung together, recorded together and seen many stages together over the years. Now they strive to introduce themselves back to country music as the powerful male duo and band they have come to be known as.
FRIDAY, 9/14
The Outlet @ Friends on the Hill
Nightly Poker 7:30p, Friends Bar
Classic rock hits from a band that really knows how to rock. Bring your dancing shoes!
Tues,Wed and Thur:Texas Hold ‘Em 7pm at AP’s Hidden Hideaway
The Dirty Guv’nahs @ Cox Capitol Theatre in Macon
Nightly Poker 8p, BJ Billiards
Tennessee six-piece act, The Dirty Guv'nahs, are making a stop in Macon
Session Road @ Kippers and the band is certainly worth your time. Besides having a catchy name (who doesn't like to say Guv'nah?), the rootsy rock outfit makes catchy music.The Dirty Guv'nahs have released two albums, a self-titled and 'Youth in in Our Blood,' whose bluesy southern rock channels an amalgamation of bands, like Ryan Adams rockier sounds to The Steve Miller Band.
SATURDAY, 9/15
Homeless Hill @ The Hummingbird Born in the blazing heat of a Deep South summer in 2009, the award winning band Homeless Hill quickly developed a local following that outstripped their expectations. While performing to live audiences with hook-driven originals and innovative covers that off-set their tight rock riffs, the guys, front man and songwriter Darin Curtis, drummer Danny Savage, and bassist Adam Crump collaborated to create “Set It On Fire”, their first full-length album, which has now reached the ears of thousands and innumerable people
Dirty Guv’nahs @ Cox Capitol Theatre through airplay, iTunes, and live shows at venues and festivals throughout the Southeastern U.S. "Set It On Fire" has been described by newspapers as "11 tracks of gut-check rock n roll!"
Chapter 13 @ The Cavern Chapter 13’s original sound “goes for broke” as they say on their website. They’ve been developing a following throughout the middle GA area for a year now and this is a show you can’t miss!
FRIDAY, 9/28
Plethra @ Friends on the Hill Plethra is an abundance of rock released by its 5 members and assures satisfaction to the ears of a wide range of music lovers and patrons alike. Hailed as Macon’s favorite grunge/metal band, these guys bring the heat. Trust fall anyone?
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BUSTED
IN MY HEAD
Ripped from a journal of suspected murderer found hiding out in Macon
The recently arrested in Houston County
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KYLE PATAT
JOHN JACKSON
JACOB TUCKER
LITTLE, KENDRANIKA
Battery, criminal trespass, public drunkeness, obstruction
Possession of marijuana
kidnapping, theft by taking, terroristic threats or acts
criminal trespass, cruelty to children (3rd degree)
PROCTOR, EMILY
HOLLOWAY, JEANIE
TIDWELL, CHRIS
RUSSELL, CLIFF
theft by deception, forgery
Poss. schedule I-II
RUMPH, SAMUEL
BLOUNT, DORIAN
Tint violation, DUI of alcohol, seat belt law, endangering a minor
Obstruction, Poss. of Schedule III,IV narcotics, driving with suspended license
SMITH, SHEDRICK
JACKSON, ATURA
forgery, tampering with evidence, Poss schedule I-II
Poss schedule I-II, drug related object
DODSON, NATHANIEL obstruction, disrupting/loitering public school, driving with suspended license
TAYLOR, AMBRUSIO Riot in penal institution, terroristic threats, criminal trespass, participating in gang activity
HAGEN, NIJEE
GLISSON, KARLA theft by shoplifting
SANDIFER, DEVAREA loitering or prowling, criminal trespass
SPANN, CHRISTINA ROBINSON, MICHAEL theft by shoplifting, viola- Burglary 2nd degree, tion of probation theft by deception, financial identity fraud
18 SEPTEMBER 2012
Battery, terroristic Burglary - 1st degree, violation probation, poss. threats of firearm
Poss schedule I-II, Poss of marijunana
HOPKINS, HAKEEM Forgery 2nd degree, 4 counts, giving false name, poss. of marijuana, suspended license
n the months before their deaths, relatives say Mildred and Jewel Cleveland had struggled living in the same house with Mildred's grown son, Jason Howard. Jobless and socially withdrawn, Howard was a disturbed man who had been committed to a mental institution for schizophrenia following his arrest for robbing a bank. Although his mother thought that Howard could be rehabilitated and insisted that he live with them, relatives say her husband, Jewel, wasn't so sure. Police think that after killing and burying the Clevelands, Jason Howard continued to live in the house. He paid bills, cared for the family pets, and even took a trip to the family's vacation home. With the aid of cadaver dogs, Liberty County police found JASON HOWARD Arrested 4/13/2009 the bodies of Jewel and Mildred Cleveland wrapped in tarps and buried in a 4 Cts Felony Murder barn on June 15, 2004. An autopsy later confirmed that both had been shot in the head and that Mildred had been beaten first. In his own words from a November 1994 note, Howard explained: “Let it be known that I, Jason M. Howard, can be extremely paranoid, therefore as a fugitive I will not only be carrying firearms but explosives as well...I'm not dangerous until I am crossed or cornered, so stay away. Keep away and don't blame me for a dead tactical team.” For the next several years, Howard would live in the woods in Macon, in a camp he constructed out of camouflage tarps and tents and everything else he could find. He was featured on America’s Most Wanted during those years, though he would elude arrest until 2009, when Macon Police found him breaking into a rental car. Some months later, a friend of the 11th Hour, and a cross country runner, came across Howard’s camp in the woods. In it three journals were found. What follows is a page of one of these journals, the first in a series of pages that look inside the head of a suspected killer.
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