June/July 2012
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HOT
summer fun
Day trips & local events Small garden: big results Fresh fruit & veggies
Lights, Camera,
Downtown! Filmmakers have an eye on Macon
MADe in the MiDstAte:
international YoYoJam
Special
Women in
Business
Celebrating local women
nO KiDDing:
Young golfer ďŹ nds right balance
cover art by danny gilleland
features 12 More friends in faces Find your friends in our expanded faces section.
24 The world on a string Middle Georgia yo-yo company YoYoJam has huge international presence.
28 Storybook garden Small space yields big results for in-town gardener Evelyn Adams.
32 Therapy on four legs Fun and therapeutic: Horses help enrich the lives of riders with special needs in Gray.
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36 On course 16-year-old golf star Matthew Beringer balances touring and schoolwork.
79 Women in Business Macon Magazine presents its 3rd annual special section celebrating women in business.
celebrate summer 44 Personal style
Simple tips to lighten your bags and keep you looking cool on vacation.
70 Hot fun in the city
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You don’t need to stray far from home for a cool summer.
76 About antiques
Make a weekend trip to discover Savannah’s hidden gems.
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downtown 64 Ovations
macon arts alliance presents ovations365 for the hottest and most up-to-date events listings.
69 City center
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Lights, camera, action... Downtown! macon is ready for its closeup as even more filmmakers come to town.
food & dining 100 Eat your veggies
maximize flavor in your meals – and leftovers! – with summer vegetables.
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104 Entertaining
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celebrating a Southern summer with recipes for your favorite fruits.
Also inside 10 editorial 12 Faces 20 Bits & pieces 98 The day in gray 99 The love of food 106 Dining guide 108 Last Bite
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