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table of contents

FEATURES

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experience over things

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holiday reads 24 holiday shopping tips

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outdoorsman gift list

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on the cover Describe the cover here in a few short words. cover photo by Ima Photographer

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STORY TEASE ONE • STORY TEASE TWO • STORY TEASE THREE

inside every issue from the editor

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save the date 10

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attractions 12 scene & heard 14 eat & drink 20 health & wellness 32

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photo galleries 50 dining directory 52 worship directory 54

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behind the scene

PUBLISHER

Keith Barlow

EDITOR

Natalie Davis Linder

Layout & design

Brandon Park

circulation

Melissa Miller

editorial

Gina Towner

Gil Pound

Billy W. Hobbs advertising sales Amy Budrys Tiffany Dixon Terri Stewart

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a note from the editor

Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.”

Maya Angelou

2021 is coming to a close, and we’re feeling a bit nostalgic. With everything that has transpired these last 18 months or so, it’s easy to lose sight of all we have to be thankful for. Although the pandemic still has its grip, it has loosened a bit; we have our health and many of us have been fortunate to reunite and gather with loved ones we haven’t seen in a while.

We may be a little worse for wear but that’s OK. As we reflect on all the holiday traditions that were either virtual or absent altogether last year, we have reason to celebrate as they make their long-anticipated return. There’s the Christmas parade, which we missed last year, and The Nutcracker, marking its 25th anniversary this season at Georgia College. Then there are the newer traditions — Lights at Lockerly, the ever-popular Polar Express, pictures with Santa and so much more. Find all the details on these events and many others inside this issue of Milledgeville Scene.

I can’t wait to share these traditions with my son and I hope you enjoy them as well.

If shopping is more your thing, you’ll enjoy our special Shop Local section inside this issue. It’s a friendly reminder to support our local businesses this holiday season and all year long. Be sure to also check out our gift guide for the outdoors lovers in your life, featuring a list of merchandise locally available compiled by our outdoors columnist, James Pressley. There’s also a guide featuring some of the latest titles for the book-lovers in your life to fill their shelves this season. Then, Keep Milledgeville Baldwin Beautiful Executive Director Ashley Bacon shares a few tips that will help us all cut down on the gift boxes and waste all of our gift-giving can potentially add to our carbon footprint and eliminate some of the clutter in our lives.

Of course, this season isn’t all about material things. If the past several months have taught us nothing at all, we’ve no doubt realized that it’s all fleeting and life can change ever so quickly. As we wind down this year, let’s continue reflecting on our priorities and focus on the people who make this life special.

In that vain, writer Gina Towner shares in this issue how her family has come to appreciate experiences together over material gift-giving and the “things” that too often consume our focus. It’s an important lesson to remember and one I’m sure you’ll appreciate reflecting upon as well.

Be sure to email us your story ideas — nlinder@unionrecorder.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more photos and story looks.

Enjoy this issue, and more importantly, take time to enjoy the moment and the people around you.

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Holiday

HIGHLIGHT

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save the date

Annual Exchange Club Christmas Parade.

Downtown Milledgeville. 3 p.m.

DECEMBER 3 GC Holiday Concert. Free.

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DECEMBER 13-14 The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton presents Celtic Angels, time TBA. Get tickets at plazacenter.org.

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A LOOK AT THE ARTS & CULTURE

scene and heard

of Milledgeville and Baldwin County

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A LEC participant and student learn dance steps together. Contributed photo.

Georgia College Music Therapy enriching the lives of adults with disabilities

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s executive director of the Life Enrichment Center (LEC) in Milledgeville, Barbara Coleman has a simple — yet far-reaching — goal.

To change the world one student at a time.

To do this, she created a partnership with Georgia College called Creative Expressions. Every week, this program brings adults with disabilities together with music therapy students.

Bringing adults with disabilities together with students accentuates the center’s motto that “we are more alike than different.” It gives LEC participants a chance to engage musically with the community, share their unique talents and enhance skills.

On campus they become artists, guitarists, singers, dancers. They get to be like college students.

In return, students learn to work with others, accept differences and lead groups in therapy. It’s a relationship like few others, according to LEC Activity Director and Music Therapist Jay Warren, who earned a master’s in music therapy at Georgia College in 2020.

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“It’s rare to find a community that’s willing to engage with adults who have disabilities. We all know, having grown up in the United States in the last 60 years,” Warren said, “There’s stigma attached to people based on their looks, speech patterns, things like that.”

“I’ve lived in a lot of places, and I’ve never seen this anywhere,” he added. “It’s astounding. As a student, it changed my life. I wasn’t planning on working here. I wasn’t planning on staying in this town. It completely changed the direction of where I was going.”

Georgia College is one of two state universities with a music therapy major. It’s the only Georgia school offering a master’s in music therapy. The program started in 1977 and services Baldwin County Schools, in addition to LEC. About 78 students with disabilities are served K-12th grade at the music therapy clinic on campus. Music helps with social skills, sharing, impulse control and attention span.

Georgia College’s Creative Expressions program with LEC began more than 20 years ago. About 55 undergraduates majoring in music therapy get their clinical hours through eight Creative Expressions groups that meet each week on campus. These include Men’s Vocal Percussion, Jungle Royales, Bell Tones, Harmonettes Vocal Choir, Good Vibrations and Music in Motion.

On any given day, vans of adults with disabilities are coming and going––and the bottom floor of the Health and Sciences building is engulfed with the sound of music. Visitors see happy faces, moving bodies. They hear singing, clapping, drumbeating, bellringing, guitar strumming.

“People respond to music at pretty much any point in their lives, so we’re able to tap into that and help them have a better quality of life,” said Katie Whipple, lecturer of music therapy, undergraduate coordinator and clinic coordinator for the music therapy program.

LEC clients have a range of disabilities like Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Williams syndrome and autism. Music therapy is also used with stroke survivors and elderly patients with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Some clients have trouble remembering and expressing their thoughts. They might have an awkward gait or trouble managing muscle movement.

But in Creative Expressions these characteristics fade. Other traits appear. There’s a willingness to try new things. Bonds are formed. Confidence grows.

Senior music therapy major Abigail Hearn of Loganville has been part of the women’s vocal choir, Harmonettes, for seven semesters and now leads the group.

Hearn helps clients memorize song lyrics, learn proper pronunciation and choreograph dance steps. She never tires of watching them interact with students. They radiate so much excitement and delight.

“I get out of it the learning experience, and then the joy of seeing them grow over time and knowing I’ve had an impact on their life. I did that,” she said. “I’ve changed them in some way.”

Some participants are so affected by Creative Expressions, it’s the highlight of their life. After moving away, one couple drives two hours to Georgia College every week, so their daughter can continue attending music therapy groups “like a university student.”

Shawn Greene, a 40-year-old man with cerebral palsy and limited motion, is recording his own album — thanks to innovative assistance from Whipple and Warren. Whipple discovered a circuit board used for STEM education that could be adjusted to help Greene play musical notes on an electronical circuit. Warren recently reprogrammed its chip — creating custom touch control that connects to Greene’s computer via Bluetooth. This allows him to play all kinds of musical sounds.

Impacts like this on his clients “have been astounding,” Warren said. The partnership between the university and LEC broadens their experiences and widens their world, giving them a place where they play music among students as equals.

“When you bring people together around music, magic happens. It lifts your spirits when you work in a helping field and see the people you serve succeed,” Warren said. “When I see them meet their goals in life and reach what I call peak experiences, that’s the most fulfilling thing.”

Although it looks like a bunch of people having fun with music — Assistant Professor of Music Therapy and Graduate Coordinator Dr. Laurie Peebles said important non-musical work is being accomplished. Clients are practicing fine- and gross-motor abilities, cultivating academic skills and improving communication.

“What we train our music therapy students to do is create these engaging interventions,” Peebles said, “so these students and clients are practicing skills through the guise of music — sometimes not even realizing they’re doing that.”

“Doing exercises over-and-over again in other therapies seems like work. In music therapy, it’s fun,” she said. “Sometimes our clients don’t even know they’re doing the work. They’re really just enjoying the musical experience.”

Students learn through this process of helping. They assess individual needs of actual clients, track their progress and witness transformation. After graduation, they get jobs in private practices, schools, hospitals and elder care settings.

Hearn’s not sure where she’ll work after graduation. But she’s confident Georgia College has prepared her for the role of therapist. She’s already emotional about leaving campus and saying goodbye to her friends at Creative Expressions.

Senior public health major Donovan Fraser of Jonesboro is grateful for the chance to work with people from LEC. He got involved with Creative Expressions this year to earn clinical service hours. He’s enjoying it so much, he joined four group sessions.

This involvement will help when he gets a job in public health working with children. Making music with LEC participants gives him real-world experience with a vulnerable population.

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EXPERIENCES OVER

things creating new memories by giving unique gifts “Experience over things.” It has become such a mantra in my household that this expression even factors into my Instagram biography line. While my family is not averse to more traditional material gifts, over the years we have come to find that some of the greatest joy in gift giving and receiving is through experience gifts.

With experience gifts, we have not only enjoyed doing things we might not have otherwise done, but we have made countless memories together, sharing time with the people that matter most. As the holiday season approaches, considering experience gifts as an option in addition to or instead of buying “stuff ” may just make for some of your merriest memories yet.

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3 different types of

experience gifts

1.take a trip Over the years, we have used mini vacations as family holiday gifts. We pick a destination, schedule a weekend (ideally within a month or two of the actual holidays so we do not have to wait too long to enjoy the gift) and plan a small itinerary of fun activities. Trips have been as simple as weekend getaways to Atlanta and Savannah to enjoy being tourists in our own state and as big as adventures to Legoland in Florida and Dollywood in Tennessee. With each of these trips, the anticipation of cashing in the gift left us with a sense of holiday excitement up to and throughout the actual trip.

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2.useful items Another angle to take when trying to create experience gifts is to invest in a material gift that will allow you to share time together in a special or unique way.

When we first bought our house in Milledgeville, we surprised our children by buying a canoe for the family for Christmas. That canoe has taken us on numerous adventures together on Lake Sinclair and the Oconee River as well as state parks all over Georgia. Just last year, we got a wood-burning fire table for our patio as a family Christmas gift. Time spent hanging out and talking by the fire on chilly evenings is a gift that keeps on giving.

3.event tickets Events are another fun way to surprise someone with a unique gift. My husband and I have each given each other concert tickets to see some of our favorite bands perform as birthday gifts. Once, my husband got me tickets to see a comedian we both like, giving us a nice evening getaway to Athens for the two of us. Two years ago, we surprised both of our children with event tickets: Atlanta United tickets for my son to enjoy with his dad and Atlanta Ballet tickets for my daughter and me. Not only did this allow each of them to enjoy seeing their activity of choice performed at the highest level, but it also allowed them to have precious one-on-one time with a parent. Other event gifts have included dinner and Broadway show tickets for my in-laws and Cincinnati Reds gift cards for my Ohiobased parents, allowing them to get game tickets and in-the-park concessions whenever they are inspired to go to a game.

3 ways to present

experience gifts While experience gifts provide a great payoff in the long run, they can raise a challenge when it comes to presentation. How can you present an experience gift without sacrificing the fun and anticipation that comes with ripping open a gift in the moment?

1.Use a material gift to present the experience Over the years, we have used mini vacations as family holiday gifts. We pick a destination, schedule a weekend (ideally within a month or two of the actual holidays so we do not have to wait too long to enjoy the gift) and plan a small itinerary of fun activities. Trips have been as simple as weekend getaways to Atlanta and Savannah to enjoy being tourists in our own state and as big as adventures to Legoland in Florida and Dollywood in Tennessee. With each of these trips, the anticipation of cashing in the gift left us with a sense of holiday excitement up to and throughout the actual trip.

2. Scavenger hunt Over the years, we have used mini vacations as family holiday gifts. We pick a destination, schedule a weekend (ideally within a month or two of the actual holidays so we do not have to wait too long to enjoy the gift) and plan a small itinerary of fun activities. Trips have been as simple as weekend getaways to Atlanta and Savannah to enjoy being tourists in our own state and as big as adventures to Legoland in Florida and Dollywood in Tennessee. With each of these trips, the anticipation of cashing in the gift left us with a sense of holiday excitement up to and throughout the actual trip.

3. Wow factor Placing something unconventional under the Christmas tree can start Christmas morning off with a bang. Last year, the newly assembled fire table was waiting in the living room with s’mores supplies on it, allowing our children to be excited for Christmas evening when they had only just gotten out of bed. Also, in what is still a favorite holiday moment in our house, our children will likely never forget the Christmas morning they woke up and found a fourteen-foot canoe with paddles and life jackets sitting in the living room in front of the tree.

There will always be room for traditional gifts, from clothes to books, video games, toys, electronics and more. If you are looking for something different, however, consider the experience gift option. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that there is not much more important in life than spending time with loved ones. By sharing new experiences together, you create memories that will last well beyond the holiday itself. To borrow from a favorite Dave Matthews Band song (incidentally, one of the bands we have seen in concert as a result of experience gifts), “Turns out not where, but who you’re with that really matters.”

Happy gift hunting and may this holiday season result in some of the best memories yet.

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Holiday

holiday eats recipes

COOK BOOK

ingredients 2 orange slices 1 tablespoon sugar 4 ounces amontillado sherry Berries (in season) for garnishing Maraschino cherries for garnishing 1 lemon wheel for garnishing

directions Muddle orange slices and sugar at the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add sherry and ice and shake. Strain ingredients into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with seasonal berries, maraschino cherries and a lemon wheel.

Serve with a generosity of spirit.

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CHARLES DICKENS’S

sherry cobbler

CANDY CANE

marshmellow dippers No matter the age, everyone will ask for this delicious dessert. It’s your holiday hot chocolate toppings and stirrer all in one.

BAKED HAM

with cherry bourbon glaze Holiday celebrants and fans of “A Christmas Carol” can raise a toast to Charles Dickens by enjoying one of his favorite cocktails, the “Sherry Cobbler,” courtesy of Margaret Kaplan’s “How to Drink Like a Writer: Recipes for the Cocktails and Libations that Inspired 100 Literary Greats” (Apollo Publishing). While Dickens did not mention the Sherry Cobbler in “A Christmas Carol,” the beverage does make an appearance in another of his works, “The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit.”

ingredients 6-8 lb. bone-in spiral cut ham 1 (13-oz.) jar cherry preserves 1/2 c. bourbon 2 tbsp. honey 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. cayenne

directions Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a large roasting pan.

Cover pan with foil. Bake ham until internal temperature reaches 120° to 130°, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, make glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine preserves, bourbon, honey, cloves, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Glaze will thicken as it cools. After ham reaches at least 120°, remove from oven and remove foil. Brush with about half of the glaze, aiming between all the slices. Place back in oven, uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove from oven once more and brush with remaining glaze all over top and between slices again. Place back in oven and continue to cook until ham reaches an internal temperature of 145°, 15 to 20 minutes more. Let ham cool for 10 minutes before carving.

Eat. Drink.

and be merry.

ingredients 10 mini candy canes 10 marshmallows 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips, melted 5 mini candy canes, crushed Hot chocolate, for serving

directions Line a small baking tray with parchment paper. Stick straight side of candy canes into the center of marshmallows.

Dip marshmallows into melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Place on prepared baking sheet and place into refrigerator to harden, about 10 minutes.Serve with hot chocolate.

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give from the heart pay homage to Mother Earth this season

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Christmas season is just around the corner, and although many of you find yourself thinking … now what? we are in the midst of a global pandemic laced with fearIn the post-Christmas period, it’s pretty much too late filled uncertainty, the world around us seems to keep on for a lot of reducing materials before they enter the waste spinning. Despite the media telling us it may not be safe to stream, but you probably have tons of potential around the gather and that there might be a shortage of things to buy, we house to reuse and recycle, the remaining two Rs en route to still remain optimistic and faithful that good things are still a lower impact on the environment. to come. Before I share with you ways to recycle and reuse All those now-used gift boxes, gift bags, wrapping paper, Christmas clutter, I want to share a story. tissue paper and envelopes that survived the gift-opening I’m just going to say it … gift-giving has gotten wildly frenzy of the past few days without too many rips and tears out of control. A wise parent shared this with can be stored for reuse in the same form next me and it changed my entire perspective. As Christmas. parents, we want to shower our children with Direct reuse of Christmas cards may seem a swag from Santa, and some of us go broke bit too tacky, but parts of them can be cut into doing it. Literally. Most of the time, they don’t gift tags and even decorations next year. Parts even open it all for weeks or maybe even of holiday catalogs and promotional mail also months. The sad truth is, Santa isn’t the same might be saved for similar uses. for every kid. While my kids were returning Those that are too far gone can be recycled to school from the holidays several years back, with the rest of your regular paper recycling, they began sharing what Santa had brought except for papers with foil backing and tissue them for Christmas. Santa was then, and still paper, which usually cannot be recycled. is, very real in our household. He had brought Your Christmas tree also can begin a joura PS3 and a four-wheeler that year. He had alney of recycling when you finish with it in the ways been SO generous (while I was slap broke house. First, stop can be as a temporary brush ashley bacon and probably in hock over my head). Some of pile for the birds, rabbits, squirrels and other their classmates may have gotten a new pair of small creatures of your backyard. Lay the tree sneakers and a Lego system. Others may have on its side in the preferred spot in the backyard, gotten a new coat and a coloring book or maybe a new shiny secure it with a rope or wire, and you’ve set up shelter and bike. protection from harsh weather and predators.

Here’s where it stings. While it may remain unspoken, Later, after the needles have dropped from the tree, it will kids have to wonder why Santa was more generous to one continue to serve as a brush pile; it can be used as the base and not the other. Just the thought of that hurt my heart. No of a growing brush pile with the addition of trimmings and child should have to think that they didn’t make the cut on prunings from around the property; it can added to another, Ole St. Nick’s awesome list! It’s up to us as parents to show existing brush pile; or it can be ground into mulch. our kids the beauty in giving, but at the same time, rememMost plasticware - knives, forks, spoons, servers and the bering that Santa is an “equal opportunity” fella. Even the like - may be designed for the convenience of single use folmovies depict Santa as only giving one gift to each good boy lowed by discarding into the trash, but those utensils generand girl. ally can be cleaned and reused many times over. There’s no The moral of my rambling story is, it’s OK to shower sense you can’t put it all up for next year! them with gifts, but let Santa remain the seasonal staple that This Christmas season, let’s remember the beautiful reaspreads joy, just not in the form of an ATV. son we gather, focus on giving from the heart and taking just Now on to the good stuff. After Kris Kringle has come a few extra minutes to pay homage to Mother Earth. May and gone, the gifts have been opened, and the turkey has the peace and joy that comes with Christmas bless you all. been eaten (with plenty of leftovers to spare), I’ll wager that

Ashley Bacon is executive director of Keep Milledgeville Baldwin Beautiful. She can be reached at kmbbdirector@gmail.com

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Holiday Reads books to get you

IN A WINTERY MOOD

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f you are anything like me, then any day is a great day to dive into a good book. There is something extra cozy about reading in the winter. For bibliophiles like me, curling up in a favorite chair with a soft blanket, a mug of hot chocolate or hot tea and a book is the ultimate picture of bliss and relaxation. With colder temperatures and the holidays approaching, let’s take a look at some perfect reads for the season. And while you can certainly opt to purchase these selections from your favorite bookseller, an added bonus to the books on this list is that each one of them can be accessed free of charge with the magic of a library card from our local public libraries here in Baldwin County.

before we get started Before we get started, here is a key telling you how to access each book with your library card: MVML: The book is available to check out from the Mary Vinson Memorial Library.

PINES: The book is available to reserve from another PINES library in Georgia and pick up at any of the three Twin Lakes Library branches in Baldwin County.

Hoopla: The book is available electronically through the Hoopla app, accessible with your library card.

Libby: The book is available electronically through the Libby app, accessible with your library card. *For questions about accessing any of the books, Hoopla or Libby, call or stop by any of the three Twin Lakes Library branches.

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if you like

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

“The Matzah Ball”

by Jean Meltzer Available: Hoopla (Audiobook), Libby (Audiobook) Rachel is a Jewish girl who secretly loves the magical quality of Christmas and makes a living as an author of Christmas romance stories.

When her publisher assigns her the task of writing a Hanukkah romance, Rachel is forced to seek inspiration at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music festival held on the last night of Hanukkah. An old childhood nemesis turns up to teach Rachel how to embrace the holiday of her heritage and more.

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“Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweet Shop”

by Jenny Colgan Available: MVML, PINES, Hoopla (eBook & Audiobook) The titular Rosie is looking forward to a cozy holiday in her small town in England selling treats at her sweet shop and celebrating with her boyfriend Stephen and visiting family members.

When a tragedy hits Rosie’s small town, though, she and the other villagers will have to come together to turn this Christmas into something special.

“Blue Christmas”

by Mary Kay Andrews Available: MVML, PINES, Hoopla (eBook & Audiobook) Fans may know Georgia writer Andrews for her many popular beach reads, but in this story, she captures the spirit of Christmas in Savannah. Weezie Foley owns an antique shop and is trying to win the historic district’s decorating contest and keep her hopes up for a proposal from her boyfriend. Weezie’s misadventures with her eccentric family, her penchant for Elvis-themed Christmas décor and her discovery of some mysterious thefts in her store combine to make this story a fun holiday romp through a historic Georgia city.

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CONTEMPORARY FICTION “Seven Days of Us”

by Francesca Hornak Available: MVML, PINES, Libby (eBook) The Birch family is coming together for Christmas for the first time in years. Since daughter Olivia, a doctor, has just returned from treating an epidemic overseas, the entire family is instructed to quarantine together for one week.

With this much time together, the Birches will uncover family secrets that will make this holiday one to remember.

“A Redbird Christmas”

by Fannie Flagg Available: MVML, PINES Facing a difficult medical diagnosis, Oswald T. Campbell escapes the cold Chicago winter to spend Christmas in a tiny town in Alabama. There, he will encounter a series of interesting townspeople who each leave an impression on him. Throw in a little bit of holiday magic, and you have a sweet Christmas read by the author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café.

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A GOOD LAUGH

“Holidays on Ice”

by David Sedaris Available: PINES, Hoopla (Audiobook), Libby (eBook & Audiobook) Fans of Sedaris are sure to enjoy this collection of essays that feature the writer’s offbeat sense of humor through tales of growing up in a large Greek family, his experiences working as a Santa’s helper at Macy’s, explaining American holiday traditions to a group of foreigners all trying to communicate in a non-native language and much, much more. While sometimes irreverent and often crazy, Sedaris’s essays never fail to bring the funny.

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by Jean Shepherd Available: MVML, PINES “A Christmas Story” has become one of the most iconic holiday movies in American film history. Some may not know that the tales of Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB gun were born in this novel by Jean Shepherd, the man who narrates the adult Ralphie voice in the film adaptation.

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

“Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker”

by Gregory McGuire Available: MVML, PINES, Hoopla (eBook & Audiobook), Libby (eBook) Fans of The Nutcracker will revel in this tale of Godfather Drosselmeier, the eccentric creator of the famous Nutcracker doll. A mythical setting provides the backdrop for this story that includes themes of death and the afterlife and creating magic to share with others.

“The Snow Child”

by Ewoyn Ivey Available: MVML, PINES, Libby (eBook) Set in the Alaskan wilderness in the 1920s and based on a Russian fairy tale, this Pulitzer Prize finalist novel follows the story of homesteaders Jack and Mabel and how a little, blond girl who appears in the woods has a profound impact on their lives.

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SUSPENSE & MYSTERIES “Hercule Poirot’s Christmas”

by Agatha Christie Available: MVML, PINES, Hoopla (eBook & Audiobook), Libby (Audiobook) The Lee family Christmas is quickly interrupted when patriarch Simeon Lee is found dead upstairs. Christie’s iconic investigator Hercule Poirot is sent in to handle the case and quickly learns that the greatest suspects are within the Lee family itself.

“Murder for Christmas”

by Francis Duncan Available: MVML, PINES, Hoopla (eBook & Audiobook), Libby (eBook) “A Christmas Story” has become one of the most iconic holiday movies in American film history. Some may not know that the tales of Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB gun were born in this novel by Jean Shepherd, the man who narrates the adult Ralphie voice in the film adaptation.

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cold weather skin care tips don’t let the change in weather change your health As summer transitions to fall, many changes take place. In addition to changing landscapes, men and women may need to adapt their health and wellness habits to ensure that they stay healthy and happy. Part of that daily regimen includes how to care for skin as the seasons change.

Just as skin requires certain protection from the sun and heat in the summer, skin has special needs in the fall and winter. Fall and winter are often characterized by cold, dry weather, which can make these times of year particularly challenging for people with dry or sensitive skin. These tips can help people maintain their skin’s appearance and health.

• Don’t skip the sunscreen. Sunscreen is not a summer-only requirement.

UV rays can damage the skin any time of year, even if the rays are not as strong as during the summer. UV radiation accelerates and increases the risk of skin cancer. It also can lead to premature aging. Utilize a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every day.

• Invest in a humidifier. Dry, cold temperatures can rob the skin of essential moisture, even indoors. Dermatologists

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suggest using a humidifier at home to boost the amount of moisture in the air. This can make skin more comfortable and can have other health benefits as well.

• Skip hot showers. It can be tempting to sit under a hot stream of water to warm up. However, hot water dries out the skin by depleting its stores of natural oils, says Glacier Med Spa. Take warm showers instead and don’t stay in for longer than 15 minutes.

• Limit exfoliation. While exfoliation can remove dead skin, overdoing it can make already sensitive skin more raw.

Increase the time between exfoliation treatments. Consult with a dermatologist for more advice about dealing with flaky skin.

• Don’t forget your lips. Using a thicker moisturizer on the body and face can help add and retain moisture. But pay attention to your lips and eyes as well.

Something as simple as petroleum jelly on the lips can help prevent chapping. Invest in a quality eye cream to help the delicate skin around the eyes as well.

Modifications must be made to skincare routines in anticipation of seasonal weather changes.

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The past 18 months have been a bumpy ride for many retailers, particularly small businesses.

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hey’ve had to shift to virtual events, online orders and curbside delivery, and for many small stores, that presented a bit of a learning curve. As we finish out the year, the second amid the ongoing pandemic, inflation and supply chain shortages have caused a shift yet again.

That’s where we come in. All of us. As you’re doing your last-minute gift-buying (because you got practically all of your shopping done weeks ago, right?), don’t forget to make shopping local a priority.

Here are a few reasons why: Shopping local increases our tax base.

Local businesses support community groups.

Shopping locally creates jobs.

Shopping locally boosts the local economy because more of the money you spend in your local independent business stays in the community than if you shopped at a big-box store.

Most importantly, these are people you know. Folks who attend church with us, support our kid’s T-ball teams, are involved in civic groups and give back to this community.

These businesses have been through the thick of it throughout this pandemic. These are our people and these businesses matter.

While it may be more convenient to click on an app and order from your phone, you don’t get the firsthand knowledge and expertise that comes with speaking directly from a seller you know and trust.

The following pages include advertisements from several local businesses. Keep them in mind this holiday shopping season and throughout 2022.

Show them your support.

Shop local. Shop often.

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mall businesses long have been the heart and soul of local communities. There is something to be said about being on a first-name basis with a local restaurateur or another small business owner, as such familiarity often translates into exemplary service.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses account for 99.9 percent of companies in the country, due in large part to the broad definition of small businesses (those with fewer than 500 employees). However, the vast majority of businesses in the United States have a staff that’s smaller than 20 workers, according to the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council.

These firms employ nearly 60 million workers, says the SBA. Despite the prevalence of small businesses, fewer than 80 percent of entrepreneurial small business ventures make it beyond their first year, and only around half make it beyond five years.

Consumers who want to help their favorite small businesses survive can use the holiday season and beyond to set the course for success. Consumers can make a concerted effort to fuel this important cog in their local economic engines.

Shop local. The concept is simple but effective. Opting to shop in local stores over larger conglomerates and franchises can help small businesses take root. Before making holiday shopping lists, visit local stores and base gift ideas on items they have in stock. Chances

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are those gifts will be one-of-a-kind.

Purchase gift cards/certificates. All businesses have slow periods, and post-holidays is often a time when sales stagnate. Gift cards may bring new customers into local businesses who might otherwise not have patronized them, potentially creating new repeat customers.

Cater holiday meals and gatherings. The holiday season is chockfull of entertainment opportunities. Individuals can rely on nearby restaurants and other food and beverage businesses to cater holiday parties. Some businesses also may be willing to discount or donate food for nonprofit group activities, such as church holiday bazaars, school holiday concerts or fundraising fairs.

Mention small businesses on social media. The holiday season breeds excitement. Therefore, when shoppers are in local stores, they can snap pictures of products and overflowing shopping bags and post them online while praising local businesses.

Think about subscription gifts. Enrollment in a health club or a massage therapy service are gifts that keep on giving for the recipient, but also help ensure consistent incoming cash for the business providing the service.

When shopping this holiday season, consumers can look to the small, local businesses in their communities that help make towns and cities unique.

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ome people begin their holiday countdowns the day after the festivities have come and gone. With 365 days until the next celebration, it may seem like one has all the time in the world to complete holiday tasks. But before long, holiday crunch time arrives and some people find themselves rushing around to buy gifts and other essentials.

A 2020 Gallup poll found the average holiday shopper planned to spend $942 on gifts in 2019. The personal finance site Mint.com from Intuit reported roughly $729 billion was spent during the holidays in 2019 — making it the biggest holiday season to date.

Though the pandemic changed the holiday shopping landscape in 2020, a return to normalcy appears to be on the horizon for the 2021 holiday shopping season. In fact, the adage of “the early bird catches the worm” could help shoppers scoop up gifts and bargains before the holiday shopping rush begins. Individuals who start their holiday shopping early this year may discover there are many benefits to such an approach.

3 benefits to early holiday shopping

Spread out spending

Those who begin shopping well before the holiday season arrives can spread their spending over several months rather than a short period of time. This can make shopping more affordable for those who may have limited financial leeway. It may be easier to swallow spending an extra $100 per month throughout the year as opposed to having a $1,000 bill at year’s end.

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A Coresight Research survey found that more than 25 percent of shoppers expected to start holiday shopping earlier than usual in 2020, when retailers offered their promotions earlier than normal to compensate for a decline in brickand-mortar shopping. While it remains to be seen what retailers will do this year, shopping early means people are not beholden only to holiday sales promotions; they can take advantage of major sales throughout the year, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, back to school season, tax-free weekends (often offered in August), and even retailer-specific sales like Prime Day.

AVOID DELAYs

Continued pressure on shipping companies as online shopping has become so prevalent inadvertently leads to delays. Couple this with supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic, and certain items may be out of stock or on back order.

“With potential product shortages continuing, if you see something you know you want, go ahead and buy it,” said Karl Haller, retail industry expert at IBM Global Business Services. Shopping early also assists thosewho have to ship gifts domestically or internationally. Shopping early ensures those presents get to their recipients on time.

Getting a head start on holiday shopping is advantageous to shoppers who want to budget, save and ensure items are available.

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shoppers in their establishments longer, hoping you’ll make impulse buys. These tricks include scenting the air with inviting aromas, putting necessities at the rear of the store, failing to display the time, and putting discounted items by the registers or door to attract shoppers. Set an alarm on your watch or phone for each store so you get what you need and get out on time.

Subdivide bulk gifts. Think about purchasing bulk gifts like gift baskets from wholesale clubs and then breaking them down into individual gifts. This way you can gift several people on one purchase and save time in the process.

Choose one-size-fits-all gifts. Think about a gift that can be purchased for multiple people so you can save time shopping for individualized gifts for everyone. For example, print a personalized photo calendar for several members of your family.

You also can purchase multiple subscriptions or memberships to zoos or magazines for people on your list. Streamlining gifting in this way may save money as well as time.

Choose in-store pickup. Rather than scouring various aisles, you can shop a retailer’s website and then pick up items in the store. You’ll save on potential shipping fees but still benefit by avoiding crowds.

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ome people thrive by doing all of their tasks early. Others seem to do their best work when faced with a time crunch. The methods individuals use to manage their time at work and play may extend to the ways they approach holiday shopping as well.

There’s no right or wrong way to handle holiday shopping tasks, though Christmas Eve crowds at malls and throughout shopping districts suggest that there’s more late comers than there are early birds. The following tips can help those who typically wait until the last minute to check names off their lists.

Utilize free shipping services. Shoppers who shop for gifts online at the last minute run the risk of gifts not arriving on time. Many online retailers charge a premium for expedited shipping. Try to stick to shopping at online retailers that offer free shipping even in the eleventh hour.

Create a budget. When rushing around from store to store, it may be easy to spend more than you want to. Make a list of how much you want to spend on each person, and stick to that limit for each person. Move on to the next store if you didn’t find what you need in your price range.

Establish a time limit. Stores have strategies in place to keep

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OUTDOORS James K. Pressley

hristmas list for the C a OUTDOORSMAN It’s almost that time of year again!

Honestly it seems to get quicker and quicker every year. If your significant other is like me at all they might be hard to buy for. I mean we have it all.

Or, that’s what you tell us anyway.

With the spirit of the holidays, here’s a list of gifts your outdoorsman or woman might just enjoy.

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A store new in 2020 but just hitting its stride. Stop by and see Magnolia and tell her I sent you.

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Magnolia the Boykin will greet you and make sure you rub her ears good.

Heybo Cabin ¼ Zip $75.00 Because no one has enough ¼ zips in my opinion. Whether you are on the lake or at Sanford Stadium these are just awesome sweaters. I wear ¼ zips religiously and have a closet full. I came home with this one.

Olukai Moloa men’s slipper $130 Really? Your feet ain’t cold? Be honest… If you are over 40, I know your feet are cold! These would be awesome watching the Dawgs on TV or catching an early lunch with the wife or girlfriend at The Brick.

Go by and see Bo Whitworth over there and tell him I said hello.

They are good people that are very helpful.

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The 2022 Ranger RT188C (Crappie edition but it is available in the P as well which is the bass version) going to hit somewhere around $33,500 with basic electronics and a basic trolling motor.

However… Why go this far and not finish strong? Add in the 80# thrust Ultrex by MinnKota, a Garmin Panopitcs system on a 126sv up front, a Humminbird 12” Solix on the console and a TH Marine Hotfoot. You might be under $45,000 by then but not by much.

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DryShod Shredder all terrain boot $109.99

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There is no outdoorsman alive that couldn’t use another pair of mud boots, and these are light and tough. I wear mud boots from the time of the first frost until the water temps get to where I can swim. A comfortable pair is a must for me whether it’s sitting in a stand or standing behind the console of my boat.

let’s face it that late season dove hunt in our area is likely to hit 75 degrees and if not, there’s always opening day next year. These shirts are comfortable for about 10 months of the year around here.

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This one is big enough to cook for a National Championship crowd and still manage Wednesday night wings for the family. Trust me — wings on these grills make it worth the price of admission.

Grilling sauces and spices My wife found these a while back and they are in the rotation at our house. Pic up any of the sauces or the spices. I recommend them all. The chicken rub and honey lips sriracha are excellent on wings. Can you tell I am a wing fan?

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and that as you go about your shopping think local, shop local, and support those companies that are here supporting us all year long. Remember to tell your Mamma and them I said hello.

James Pressley is the outdoors columnist for The Union-Recorder and The Lake Oconee Breeze.

He can be reached at pressleyoutdoors@gmail.com.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS

Christmas on the Cove Right off Sinclair Dam around 6 p.m. or later, for three weeks in December, visitors will can view a spectacular light display from the lake. The festive lights are courtesy of neighborhood families Dewey and Kay Forrester, Clint and Tina Hall and Ted and Joni Smith. They feature a 30-foot tall Santa as well as a music and light display for all to enjoy.

Hanging of the Greens Student Government Association, in collaboration with Student Life and The Office of the President, hosts Hanging of the Greens on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Front Campus at Georgia College.

Holiday activities will take place from 5 to 6:15 p.m.. At 6:15 p.m., the lighting ceremony will begin. There will be refreshments, a photo booth with Santa, cookie decorating, a gingerbread house competition as well as a toy drive.

Christmas Candlelight Tours at the Mansion On the first three Saturdays of December (4th, 11th, and 18th) visit the Candlelight Tours at Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion!

Tours will be offered at 6 and 7 pm. Live music will be performed in the Rotunda, and candles will be lit throughout the museum for an authentic 19th century Christmas tour of the Mansion.

Group sizes will be limited and reservations are required. C478-445-4545 or email haley. stodart@gmail.com to reserve tickets.

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Photo Night with Santa at Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion From 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, come get your picture taken with Santa in front of the Mansion Christmas tree!

Tickets are $40/family, and include five minutes with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a photo taken with Santa, a walking tour of the Main Level of the Mansion, and hot chocolate, cookies, and a 19th century ornament craft in our Education Building. Photos will be available for purchase after the event through Lifescapes Photography.

This event is reservation only, and spots are limited. To purchase your tickets and reserve your spot, please call 478-445-4545 or email haley.stodart@gcsu.edu!a gingerbread house competition as well as a toy drive.

GC Holiday Concert On Friday, Dec. 3, there will be a bevy of beautiful holiday favorites to get you in the spirit of the season at Georgia College’s 15th Annual Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. This event will also be live-streamed on facebook.com/GCMusicDepartment. The entire music department gets together for this uplifting holiday tradition - featuring the Max Noah Singers, Women’s Ensemble, Jazz Band, Wind Symphony, Orchestra, University Chorus, the Men’s Quartet, the Jazz Combo and Saxophone Quartet.

Tickets are required. A $15 donation is encouraged. All proceeds benefit music scholarships or the GC Department of Music through the GCSU Foundation, Inc. For complimentary tickets, use this link: https:// www.bigtickets.com/e/gcsu-department-of-music/holidayconcert/ If questions, please call 478-445-8289.

Lockerly in Lights Come enjoy a holiday lights display at Lockerly in a safe and socially distanced environment! Drive our 1 mile loop and enjoy lit trees and holiday displays.

Admission is $10 per car, cash or check only.

Ten-passenger vehicles and under. 1534 Irwinton Rd, Milledgeville. Every Saturday through Dec. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Milledgeville Polar Express Trolley Ride A relatively new local holiday tradition, the Milledgeville Polar Express Trolley Ride will set off Dec. 5-9. The ride will depart from the Milledgeville Main Street Train Station on East Hancock Street on time.

Each golden ticket rider will receive the first gift of Christmas, hot chocolate/milk, and cookies. Feel free to take pictures with Santa and the amazing decorations. 30th-anniversary addition Polar Express books will be available to purchase for $15 each (cash or card only). Santa will be signing books free of charge. Pajamas are encouraged for everyone.

The Nutcracker Friday through Sunday, Dec. 10-12 Georgia College’s Theatre and Dance annual extravaganza “The Nutcracker” celebrates its 25th year. Let this holiday production, featuring community and student dancers of all ages, be a part of your festive tradition. Shows are at 7 p.m. Dec. 10-11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12. The production is directed by Amelia Pelton. Tickets are available online at gcsutickets.com. Cost is $15 for general admission; $10 for seniors; GC faculty, staff and nonGC students; and $5 for GC students. For more information, please call 478-445-8290.

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DINING DIRECTORY AJ’s Hotwings & More 2601 N. Columbia St. Ste 4, Milledgeville (478) 804-0101

Burger King 2478 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-3706

Dukes Dawghouse 162 Sinclair Marina Rd. Milledgeville (478) 453-8440

IHOP 2598 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-0332

Amici Italian Cafe 101 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 452-5003

Captain D’s Seafood 2590 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-3542

El Amigo Mexican Restaurant 2465 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-0027

James Fish and Chicken 905 S. Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 453-8696

Applebee’s 106 NW Roberson Mill Rd. Milledgeville (478) 453-8355

Chick-Fil-A 1730 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 451-4830

Arby’s 2500 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-1707

Chick-Fil-A W. Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 452-0585

Aubri Lane’s 3700 Sinclair Dam Rd NE Milledgeville (478) 454-4181

Chili’s Bar & Grill 2596 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-1900

Barberito’s Restaurant 148 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 451-4717

China Garden 1948 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 454-3449

BiBa’s Italian Restaurant 2803 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 414-1773

China Wings 3 1071 S. Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 453-3655

Great Wall 1304 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville

Lieu’s Peking Restaurant 2485 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 804-0083

Blackbird Coffee 114 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 454-2473

Cookout 1893 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 454-3257

Haynes Snack Bar 113 SW Davis Dr. Milledgeville (478) 453-4155

Little Caesars Pizza 1905 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 295-2212

Bojangles 1858 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 295-2320

Country Buffet 1465 SE Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 453-0434

Hibachi Express 2515 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-3842

Little Tokyo Steakhouse 2601 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-8886

The Brick 136 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 452-0089

Dairy Queen 1105 S. Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 452-9620

Hong Kong Express 2400 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 451-3177

Local Yolkal Cafe 117 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 295-0098

Buffalo Wild Wings 2472 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville

Domino’s Pizza 1909-B N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-9455

Huddle House 300 E. Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 452-2680

Down South Seafood 972 Sparta Hwy Milledgeville (478) 452-2100

Huddle House 206 NW Roberson Mill Rd., Milledgeville

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El Tequila 168 Garrett Way, NW Milledgeville (478) 414-1702 Firehouse Subs 1909 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-3473 Georgia Bob’s 116 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 295-0696 Goodie Gallery 812 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-8080

Kai Thai 2600 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville 478-454-1237 KFC 2337 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville 478-453-2456 Kirk’s Jerk Chicken 128 N. Wayne St. Milledgeville 478-454-0094 Kuroshima Japan 140 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 451-0245

LongHorn Steakhouse 2470 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 414-7700

Los Magueyes 3052 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-0271 Marco’s Pizza 2910 Heritage Pl. Milledgeville (478) 295-3570 The Market Basket, LLC 370 Allen Memorial Dr. Milledgeville (478) 452-5914 McAlister’s Deli 114 Roberson Mill Rd. Milledgeville (706) 623-8700 McDonald’s 2490 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-1312 McDonald’s 611 S. Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 452-9611 McDonald’s Wal-Mart, Milledgeville (478) 453-9499 Metropolis Cafe 138 N. Wayne St. Milledgeville 478-452-0247 Ms. Stella’s 960 N. Wilkinson St. Milledgeville 478-453-7311 Octagon Cafe 2400 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-0588 Old Clinton Barbecue 2645 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 454--0080 Old Tyme Dogs 451 W. Montgomery St. Milledgeville

Original Crockett’s Family Cafeteria and Catering 1850 N. Columbia St., Ste 10 Milledgeville (478)804-0009 Papa John’s Pizza 1306 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-8686 Panda Express 2407 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 295-2116 Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub 1892 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-1960 Popeye’s 2401 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 387-2630 Puebla’s Mexican Restaurant 2400 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-9547 Real Deal Grill & More 185 W. Andrews St. Milledgeville (478) 804-0144 Ruby Tuesday 2440 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-5050 Shark’s Fish & Chicken 196 Roberson Mill Rd. Milledgeville (478) 295-3306 Shrimp Boat 911 S Elbert St. Milledgeville (478) 452-0559 Smoothie King 119 N Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 295-1234

Sonic Drive In 1651 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 451-0374

Waffle House-Milledgeville 3059 N Columbia St. (478) 451-2914 Wendy’s 2341 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-9216

Soul Master’s Barbecue 451 N Glynn St. Milledgeville (478) 453-2790

Zaxby’s 1700 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-1027

Soul To Go (478) 456-5153 Stacked Sandwiches & More 1827 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 414-4348 Subway 1692 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-2604 Subway 1829A N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-2604 Subway 650 South Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 451-0102 Super China Buffet 1811 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 451-2888 Surcheros Fresh Mex 108 Roberson Mill Rd. Milledgeville (478) 215- 4542 Taco Bell 2495 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-2405 Velvet Elvis 118 W Hancock St. Milledgeville (478) 453-8226 Waffle House-Milledgeville 1683 N Columbia St. (478) 452-9507

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worship DIRECTORY Antioch Primitive Baptist Church 512 NW Monticello Rd. 478-968-0011

Countyline Baptist Church 1012 Hwy 49W 478-932-8105

Flipper Chapel AME 136 Wolverine St. 478-453-7777

Hope Lutheran Church 214 W Hwy 49 478-452-3696

Alpha & Omega COGIC 512 NW Monticello Rd. 478-968-0011

Countyline Primitive Baptist Church 120 NW Neriah Rd. 478-986-7333

Freedom Church, Inc. 500 Underwood Rd. 478-452-7694

Baldwin Church of Christ 57 Marshall Rd. 478-452-5440

Covenant Baptist Church 264 Ivey Dr. SW 478-452-0567

Freewill Fellowship Worship Center 115 Cook St. 478-414-2063

Hopewell United Methodist Church 188 Hopewell Church Rd. 478-453-9047

Bible Rivival Church 101 Deerwood Dr. 478-452-4347

Covenant Presbyterian Church 440 N. Columbia St. 478-453-9628

Friendship Baptist Church 685 E Hwy 24 478-452-0507

Black Springs Baptist Church 673 Sparta Hwy NE 478-453-9431

Discipleship Christian Center Church 113 SE Thomas St. 478-452-7755

Friendship Baptist Chapel 635 Twin Bridges Rd. 478-968-7201

Body of Christ Deliverance Church 140 SW Effingham Rd. 478-453-4459

Elbethel Baptist Church 251 N. Irwin St. 478-452-8003

Grace Baptist Church 112 Alexander Dr. 478-453-9713

Central Church of Christ 359 NE Sparta Hwy 478-451-0322

Emmanuel Baptist Church 384 Gordon Hwy 478-453-4225

Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church 171 Harrisburg Rd. 478-452-9115

Church of God 385 Log Cabin Rd. 478-452-2052

Faith Point Church of Nazarene 700 Dunlap Rd. 478-451-5365

Green Pasture Baptist Church 150 N. Warren St. 478-453-8713

Church of Jesus Christ 1700 N Jefferson St. 478-452-9588

First Baptist Church 330 S. Liberty St. 478-452-0502

Gumhill Baptist Church 1125 Hwy 24 478-452-3052

Community Life Baptist Church 1340 Orchard Hill Rd. 478-414-1650 Community Baptist Church 143 NE Log Cabin Rd. 478-453-2380

First Presbyterian Church 210 S. Wayne St. 478-452-9394

Heartland Independant Baptist Church 107 Collins Circle Milledgeville, GA

Cooperville Baptist Church 100 Coopers Church Rd. 478-447-0729

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First United Methodist Church 366 Log Cabin Rd. 478-452-4597

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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 2701 Irwinton Rd. 478-452-7854 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 110 NW O’Conner Dr. 478-452-8887 Lakeshore Community Church 882 Twin Bridges Rd. 478-986-7331 Lee’s Chapel C.M.E. Church 940 West Thomas St. 478-452-4217 Life and Peace Christian Center 116 SW Frank Bone Rd. 478-453-3607 Living Word Church of God 151 W. Charlton St. 478-452-7151 Milledgeville Christian Center The Sheep Shed 120 Ivey Dr. 478-453-7710 Miracle Healing Temple 133 Central Ave. 478-452-1369 Missionaries of Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints 141 Frank Bone Rd. 478-452-5775

Mount Nebo Baptist Church 338 Prosser Rd. 478-452-4288 Mount Pleasant Baptist Church 265 SW Mt Pleasant Church Rd. 478-452-7978 Milledgeville Study Group 140 Chase Ct. 478-414-1517 New Beginning Church of Christ 325 Hwy 49 New Beginning Worship Center 200 Southside SE 478-696-9104 New City Church at the Mill 224 E. Walton St. Milledgeville New Covenant Community Outreach Ministries 321 E. Hancock St. 478-453-3709 New Hope Baptist Church 345 E. Camden St. 478-452-0431 New Life Fellowship Church 123 Ennis Rd. 478-414-7654 New Life Foursquare Church 112 Jacqueline Terrace NW 478-452-1721

Salvation Army Corps Community Center 478-452-6940

Tabernacle of Praise 304 Hwy 49 W. 478-451-0906

Salem Baptist Church 125 Salem Church Road 47456-4285

Torrance Chapel Baptist Church 274 Pancras Rd. 478-453-8542

Northridge Christian Church 321 Log Cabin Rd. 478-452-1125

Second Macedonia Baptist Church 2914 SE Vinson Hwy 478-452-3733

Northside Baptist Church 1001 N. Jefferson St. 478-452-6648

Seventh Day Adventist 509 N. Liberty St. 478-453-3839

Trinity Christian Methodist Church 321 N. Wilkinon St. 478-457-0091

Oak Grove Baptist Church No. 1 508 Hwy 49 478-453-3326

Seventh Day Adventist Church of Milledgeville 156 Pettigrew Rd. 478-453-8016

New Vision Church of God in Christ 941 NE Dunlap Rd. 478-414-1123

Oak Grove Independent Methodist Church 121 Lingold Dr. 478-453-9564

Union Missionary Baptist Church 135 Prosser Rd. 478-453-3517

Shiloh Baptist Church 204 Harrisburg Rd. 478-453-2157

Old Bethel Holiness Church 866 SE Stembridge Rd. 478-451-2845

Sinclair Baptist Church 102 Airport Rd. 478-452-4242

Pathfinder Christian Church 120 N. Earnest Byner St. 478-387-0047

Spring Hill Baptist Church 396 Lake Laurel Rd. 478-453-7090

Vaughn Chapel Baptist Church 1980 N. Jefferson St. 478-452-9140 Victory Baptist Church 640 Meriweather Road 478-452-2285 Wesley Chapel AME Church 1462 SE Elbert St 478-452-5083

Pine Ridge Baptist Church 657 Old Monticello Rd. 478-986-5055

Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church 994 Sparta Hwy 478-451-5429

Rock of Ages Baptist Church 601 W. Montgomery St 478-453-8693

Saint Mary Baptist Church Hwy 212 478-986-5228

Rock Mill Baptist Church 2770 N. Columbia St. 478-451-5084

Saint Paul Baptist Church 485 Meriweather Rd. 478-986-5855

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 110 N. Jefferson St. 478-452-2421

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church 220 S. Wayne St. 478-452-2710

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Wesley Chapel Foundation House 211 S Clark St. 478-452-9112 Westview Baptist Church 273 W Hwy 49 478-452-9140 Zion Church of God in Christ 271 E. Camden 478-453-7144

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