Vol. 52, No. 4 • Winter 2025
Firefighter
The Official Publication for the Georgia State Firefighters Association
4 GSFA Officers
5 GSFA Contact Directory
9 Leadership Messages
21 2025 Georgia Fire Service Conference
43 First Annual Memorial Ride
51 Owning the First 30 Minutes of a Fire
On the Cover
Proper leadership is crucial in the first 30 minutes of a fire call. For more, see page 51.
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2024-2026 GSFA Officers
From left: Director at Large: Calvin Hitchcock; Treasurer: Bruce King; 3rd Vice President: Jason Amerson; 2nd Vice President: Jeff Hardin; 1st Vice President: Craig Dukes; President: Mike Byrd; and Immediate Past President: Gary Clark.
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Mike Byrd President
Craig Dukes 1st Vice President
Jeff Hardin 2nd Vice President
Jason Amerson 3rd Vice President
Gary Clark Past President Homer
Otis Calvin Hitchcock Director at Large
Bruce King Treasurer Bartow County Fire & Emergency Services
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batman777.bk@gmail.com Ronnie Cowart Chaplain
Jason Shivers Parliamentarian
Taylor Moore Business Manager
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As 2025 draws to a close, Georgia’s fire service community reflects on a year marked by celebration, growth, and loss. From the bustling halls of the State of Georgia Capitol to the classroom and drill fields of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, and to every department in Georgia, we spent time in celebration, fellowship, training, and solemn moments honoring fallen heroes.
On February 4, 2025, Georgia paused to honor the firefighters who serve communities across the state with courage, skill, and unwavering dedication. The 53rd Annual Firefighter Recognition Day was more than a ceremonial event; it was a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who risk their lives daily to protect others.
The event drew a powerful show of support from state leaders, including First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker of the House Jon Burns, Senator
Georgia Fire Service 2025: A Time of Reflection President Mike Byrd
John Albers, and Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner John King.
Held at the Georgia State Capitol, the day began with official proclamations from Governor Brian Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, the Georgia Senate, and the Georgia House of Representatives, all reaffirming the state’s deep appreciation for its fire service personnel. These proclamations recognized firefighters for all their dedication in protecting the citizens of Georgia.
We fought, and will continue to fight, for a change in the Georgia Firefighters’ Pension Fund that will allow firefighters to collect benefits while still working. Positive ground was made with the Senate Pension Subcommittee, ordering a study to determine the sustainability of its passage. We are all hopeful that it will pass in 2026.
The association held its first-ever promotional pre -
paredness workshop in Macon. Additionally, we were represented at the National level at the Congressional Fire Service Institute Symposium, which included time with legislators pushing for legislation.
We were also in attendance at the Georgia Municipal Association and Association of County Commissioners of Georgia conferences, advocating for the Georgia Fire Service. Meetings were held with many key Georgia Legislators throughout the year as well.
The 2025 Georgia Fire Service Conference, held from September 30 to October 4, was a cornerstone event that brought together firefighters from across the state for classroom sessions. The conference also provided a robust lineup of Hands-On Training (HOT) classes in which participants engaged in advanced scenarios, such as:
• Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) Operations
• Rural Water Supply Tactics
• Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search (VEIS) for Expanding Firegrounds
• Flashover Dynamics and Water Can Confidence
These sessions emphasized real-world readiness, especially for departments facing low staffing or rural challenges. The conference also featured live fire scenarios, vendor exhibitions, and leadership development workshops, reinforcing Georgia’s reputation as a leader in fire service education.
The Georgia State Firefighters Association's annual Memorial Service was held during the conference, which is a poignant moment of the year. Firefighters who passed away in the line of duty or after years of service were honored in a moving ceremony that reminded attendees of the deep bonds and sacrifices within the fire service family.
We mourned the loss of two Georgia Fire Service legends, Gordon Thomas Henderson, former Executive Director of
Fire Service 2025 (continued)
the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council, and Chief Scott Ard of the Georgia Fire Academy, whose legacies of service and leadership left a lasting impact.
Our Friends at DeKalb County suffered a disastrous Line of Duty Death and will be healing from this in the following year. Other departments lost current members to Cancer and Suicide, which reminds us there is still work in fighting these horrible events. Our hearts and prayers continue to go out to all the families and departments affected.
Looking Ahead in 2026
We will be at the Capitol again fighting for you. It will also be another opportunity to celebrate and be honored by our State Government under the Gold Dome on February 3.
We will also celebrate the award recipients during the legislative dinner in February. We need to be a force of numbers at this event now, more than ever. We need to turn out and be a force that gets legisla -
tors' attention.
The Georgia Fire Service Conference is already in the planning stages. We hope to make it another great educational opportunity.
We wish all firefighters in Georgia a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year!
In today’s fire service, our mission extends far beyond putting out fires. The modern firefighter’s role includes prevention, education, and collaboration — all essential parts of an evolving philosophy known as Community Risk Reduction (CRR).
CRR is more than a program — it’s a culture shift. It represents a proactive approach to identifying risks within a community and developing strategies to reduce the occurrence and impact of emergencies. This shift transforms departments from being reactionary organizations to becoming proactive leaders in risk management within their jurisdictions.
What is Community Risk Reduction?
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, Community Risk Reduction is a “process to identify and prioritize local risks,
Building Safer Communities: The Power of Community Risk Reduction 3rd Vice President Jason Amerson
followed by the integrated and strategic investment of resources to reduce their occurrence and impact.” In practical terms, CRR means using data, partnerships, and education to make communities safer before the call ever comes in.
A comprehensive CRR plan typically includes five essential steps:
1. Identify risks through data collection and analysis.
2. Prioritize risks based on frequency and severity.
3. Develop strategies to address the highest risks.
4. Implement the plan through targeted programs and partnerships.
5. Evaluate results to measure effectiveness and adapt as needed. These steps can guide a department of any size — from small volunteer agencies to large metropolitan fire departments —
toward a focused, measurable prevention strategy.
From Response to Prevention
Historically, the fire service has been defined by its ability to respond. But response is only one side of the equation. CRR moves us upstream — to prevent emergencies before they occur or mitigate their impact when they do.
For example, a department might notice an increase in cooking-related fires in a certain neighborhood. Instead of simply responding to those calls, a CRR approach would involve analyzing incident data, identifying atrisk demographics, and engaging the community through education campaigns, smoke alarm installations, or cooking safety demonstrations.
In the same way, data might reveal trends in senior citizen fall
injuries, opioid overdoses, or motor vehicle crashes. Each of these risks demands a tailored strategy — often involving partnerships with public health, law enforcement, schools, and civic organizations.
Partnerships Are Key
CRR is not something the fire service can accomplish alone. True risk reduction comes from building partnerships across the community. Schools, hospitals, civic leaders, local businesses, and faith-based organizations all have a role to play.
For instance, a department partnering with a local hospital might identify frequent 911 callers and connect them to healthcare or social services, reducing strain on emergency response systems while improving patient outcomes. Similarly, collaboration with local schools can lead to youth education programs that teach fire safety, CPR, and emergency preparedness.
Measuring Success
One of the biggest challenges in CRR is showing results. Traditional metrics like “number of fires fought” or “response times” don’t capture the impact of prevention. Instead, success may look like fewer calls, lower
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property losses, reduced injuries, and a stronger, more resilient community.
Departments should collect data before and after program implementation, track engagement numbers, and share success stories. This data-driven storytelling not only validates the program’s effectiveness but also helps secure funding and community support.
CRR in Action
Across the country, fire departments are finding innovative ways to make CRR part of their culture:
• Home Safety Visits: Combining smoke alarm installations with fall prevention assessments.
• Mobile Integrated Health (MIH): Partnering with EMS to reduce hospital readmissions.
• Youth Fire Setter Programs: Educating at-risk youth to prevent future incidents.
• Data-Driven Inspections: Targeting code enforcement and outreach efforts in high-risk areas.
These programs demonstrate that CRR is not a one-size-fitsall approach. Each community’s risks are different, and effective CRR programs reflect local needs
and resources.
The Fire Service for Tomorrow As communities grow and change, so too must the fire service. The most effective departments of the future will be those that embrace Community Risk Reduction as a core mission. Firefighters will continue to respond to emergencies — but they’ll also serve as educators, advocates, and problem-solvers who make their communities safer every day.
When we engage in CRR, we honor the fire service’s ultimate purpose: to protect life, property, and the environment — not just through response, but through prevention.
As firefighters we often get asked, "Was that a win?" or "Was that call a success?"
Maybe even, "Was that class a success?"
We spend a lot of time making sure we check all the boxes — the reports, the equipment, the procedures. But what if we started asking a different question? What if we asked, "Did I check on my crew after that call?" Or, "Did I check on my family when I told them I'd miss another birthday because the job called me away?"
Training: A Success or Just a Check Mark?
Over the years, I've taken pride in keeping up with my training. I always try to learn something new. I didn't always
What Do You Consider to Be a Great Success? Director at Large Calvin Hitchcock
"stay in my lane," but I believe growth comes from stepping out of it sometimes.
Was that always the right move? Maybe not every time — but as long as you meet what's required and keep your focus on getting better, go for it. You never know; that next class might teach you something that saves a life one day.
So yes, training can be a success — if we treat it as an opportunity to grow, not just another box to check.
Calls: Are We Learning or Just Moving On?
When we run call after call, shift after shift, it's easy to skip over the conversation of, "Were we successful?"
Did we do our best? Did we
make mistakes? Are we willing to learn from them?
If we make it a habit to have those honest conversations — what went right, what went wrong, and what we can do better — then we'll always be moving toward success, no matter how tough the call was.
Family: The Foundation of Success
Now let's hit the big one: Were you successful with your family?
Did you give them your time — not just what's left over after the job — but real time, just for them? Did you show them the love they deserve? Did you make up for the moments the job pulled you away?
If you can say "yes" or even "I do my best," then you're doing something right. It doesn't take a lot of money or fancy plans — sometimes all they want is you . A few hours of undivided attention can mean more to them than anything else.
Your Crew — Brotherhood and Sisterhood
What about your crew? Are you being the best brother or sister you can be for your team?
Are you checking in when life throws them a curveball? Making sure they have what they need? Going to bat for them when it counts — even if it means taking one for the team?
We can all do better here. We've got to stop worrying about the next title and start putting our people ahead of the patch. Because if we don't look after each other, who will?
The True Measure of Success If we start doing these things
Measuring Success (continued)
— for our families, our crews and ourselves — then we'll become something special. We'll be that crew everyone talks about in a good way — the one others want to join, the one the chiefs notice for all the right reasons. No drama, no division; just a team that's solid, dependable and unbreakable. When that happens, the rest of the station takes notice. Then the department does. Before long, the whole brotherhood and sisterhood grows stronger — because it starts with us . That's what real success looks like.
2025 Georgia Fire Service Conference Recap
September 30 -
October
4, 2025 • Forsyth, Georgia
The 2025 Georgia Fire Service Conference brought together fire service professionals from across the state for five days of learning, leadership development, and camaraderie. Hosted in Forsyth, this year’s event delivered a powerful blend of education, innovation, and fellowship, making it one of the most impactful conferences to date.
A Strong Start to an Inspiring Week
The conference opened with remarks from Forsyth representatives, followed by a keynote address from Chief Joel Baker, who challenged attendees to lead
with purpose and integrity. His message set the tone for a week centered on personal growth, organizational excellence, and strengthening Georgia’s fire service.
Pre-conference sessions kicked off early with the two-day Essentials of Chaplaincy course, preparing new chaplains to better support their departments. By the time registration opened Wednesday, participants were already engaged and energized for what was ahead.
Training that Mattered
Throughout the week, attendees
explored a wide range of topics through dual-track sessions, allowing them to customize their experience based on their goals and responsibilities.
Leadership was one of the strongest themes, highlighted through standout sessions such as:
• “They Don’t Teach This in Officer Class” – Randy Feltner’s candid look at stepping into leadership with humility and self-awareness.
• “New Leadership: Challenges & Transition Strategies” – Ali Mims’ practical guidance for
navigating morale, culture, and change.
• “You Can Read Smoke, But Can You Read Your People?” – Zach Mathews’ deep dive into body language and communication.
Wellness and resilience were equally prominent, with sessions on chaplaincy, supporting fire families, preventing burnout, and health and wellness initiatives within departments.
Technical education remained a cornerstone of the conference, with sessions on NERIS data transition, hazmat leadership, reefer container response, and
improving after-action processes. No matter their rank or specialty, every attendee had opportunities to strengthen their knowledge, skills, and readiness.
Honoring Service and Strengthening Community
One of the most meaningful moments of the week was the Annual Memorial Service on
Thursday. Attendees gathered to honor Georgia’s fallen firefighters — a solemn reminder of the bravery, sacrifice, and commitment that bind our fire service family.
Between business sessions for GSFA and GAFC, members dis-
cussed organizational updates, future initiatives, and the continued advancement of Georgia’s fire service.
The week also offered intentional moments of connection, including the Opening Reception, Ice Cream Social, and the alwayspopular Firefighter Competition & Meal, where departments brought their team spirit and friendly rivalry to the forefront.
Exhibitor Hall: Innovation and Partnerships
The Exhibit Hall was a highlight once again this year. During the Wednesday evening reception and dedicated exhibit hours on
Thursday, attendees connected with companies showcasing apparatus, protective equipment, technology, wellness resources, and training tools.
These partnerships play a vital role in equipping Georgia’s fire service with the tools and innovations needed to serve their communities safely and effectively.
Closing with Purpose
Friday’s keynote, “Safety, Leadership, Resilience: Unleash the Never Give Up Mindset” by Scott Lesnick, was a memorable culmination of the week. His powerful story of perseverance inspired attendees to lead with courage,
maintain resilience, and support one another—values woven throughout the entire conference experience.
The event closed with a joint GSFA/GAFC session, reinforcing unity, collaboration, and shared commitment to advancing Georgia’s fire service.
A Successful 2025 Conference
From impactful training and leadership development to meaningful memorials and strong networking, the 2025 Georgia Fire Service Conference truly embodied the spirit of service and community. We thank all attendees, instruc-
tors, exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers who helped make this year’s event a success.
We look forward to building on this momentum — and seeing everyone again in 2026.
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Georgia Firefighter/Emergency Services Memorial Ride
by Gary J. Clark
I would like to start by saying Thank You to Georgia Public Safety Training Center for hosting the Georgia fire and emergency services memorial service for Georgia’s LODD’s services were located at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center located in Forsyth Georgia.
This year‘s event was well attended; however, it has room for improvement. One of my last action as president of the Georgia State Firefighters Association was to organize a memorial motorcycle ride to benefit this event.
With any new adventures there is always the unknown not knowing what to expect as this was our first annual memorial ride.
Over the past year it was advertised by Georgia State Firefighters Association, Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs, and multiple unification partners. During this events preparation we reached out to the City of Forsyth police department to assist in traffic control and also reached out to Monroe Counties Sheriff’s department to escort the ride through the county.
I would like to say thank you to both of these agencies
for their assistance. This event was organized to assist the memorial committee with funds to maintain the memorial and to continue adding the names of our fallen members on the memorial wall.
This year a anonymous donor donated $250 to cover the cost of 10 riders in the ride and Georgia State Firefighters Association and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs each donated $500 to be given to the memorial fund at Georgia Public Safety Training Center.
This year we had 10 riders signed up to participate in our memorial ride. I am truly
grateful for these 10 riders, and this is a great start and very well appreciated, however, it would be great to have that number double or triple next year and the years to follow and make this a memorable event for our LODD members family and friends.
My hopes are that you mark your calendar for this annual event. Georgia State firefighters Association and other unification partners will be announcing the dates for next year‘s ride. Please prepare
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yourselves and your motorcycles to attend. This well-deserved event honoring our line of duty death, public safety servants. This event honors those that made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their state and communities.
I consider it an honor to recognize the sacrifices not only for the members, but their families as well. Please help me make this a bigger event next year.
In the meantime, keep those bikes and jeeps polished up
and keep your eyes open for the announcement of the dates of next year’s ride. Be safe out there, I hope you had a blessed holiday season.
Upcoming Event
Come join us at the 54th annual firefighters recognition day February 3, 2026 at the state capitol. See y’all then!!!!
Own the First 30 Minutes:
The fireground doesn't wait, and neither should you
originally published by firerescue1.com by
Justin Champion
The first 30 minutes of a working fire define everything: success, failure, life, death, control, chaos. What happens in that window doesn’t just influence the outcome, it is the outcome.
Fire doesn’t wait. It doesn’t care about your excuses, your certifications or what kind of day you’re having. The fireground rewards preparation, aggression and clarity while punishing hesitation, confu -
sion and delay. If you want to win, you’ve got to show up ready to take command from the jump. Because the fire isn’t going to wait for you to figure it out.
The Tone is Set When the Air Brakes Pop
The second those air brakes hiss and you step off the rig, all eyes are on you. Your crew is watching. Bystanders are watching. And the fire? It’s already working against you. This isn’t the time to second-guess. Leadership on the fireground isn’t about being
loud; it’s about being clear. It’s not about having every answer; it’s about making the first move with purpose. That first radio transmission, that first hand signal, that first command — they all shape how the rest of the incident unfolds.
You don’t need to be perfect, you just need to be present. Your crew needs to hear your voice, feel your confidence and know exactly what comes next. Chaos breeds chaos, but command breeds calm.
You
Can’t
Win the Fight
if You Don’t Know the Ring Fireground command starts long before the tones drop. If you don’t know your first-due like the back of your hand — every cul-de-sac, hydrant, access point and structure type — then you’re already behind. Because the fire isn’t going to give you time to learn on the fly.
The strongest officers are students of their streets. They drive them, walk them and study them because they know that the fastest way to gain control of a fire is to remove unknowns. And knowing your area removes a lot of them. Remember, you’re not just responding to an address. You’re arriving at a battlefield you’ve studied a hundred times. That familiarity gives you options. And options win fires.
Speed Without Purpose is Just Noise
Don’t confuse motion with progress. The first 30 minutes aren’t about racing around in every direction. They’re about moving with intention — fire attack, search, water supply, exposure protection. Those are your foundations. Start strong, assign clearly, monitor conditions and adapt fast. When plans fall apart — and they will — the calmest voice and clearest vision bring order back to the chaos. Your crew doesn’t need a hero. They need a compass.
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Build the Culture You Want in That First 30
The way you lead in the heat of battle becomes the culture your company carries into the next one. If you’re composed, clear and committed to the mission, your crew learns to operate that way. But if your leadership wavers, so does theirs.
So ask yourself: Are you building a crew that waits to be told what to do? Or are you building a crew that steps off the rig ready to solve problems with you?
The fireground is where values are proven. It’s where you find out if all that talk in the firehouse holds up when things get real. If it doesn’t, fix it during the fire, not after it. Because culture doesn’t happen at the kitchen table; it’s forged in the heat.
When in Doubt, Push In
A fire doesn’t go out by itself. When in doubt, move forward. Aggressive doesn’t mean reckless; it means calculated courage. It means knowing when to take the fight to the seat of the fire, when to commit to a search and when to anchor the line and make a stand. Stop overthinking it. The fire doesn’t care how you feel; it only responds to what you do.
You Only Get One Shot to Set the Standard
Fireground performance isn’t just about the current call; it’s
about the next one and the one after that. The habits you set, the standards you enforce and the tone you establish in that first 30 minutes create a ripple effect. It carries into the next shift, the next response and the next generation.
Someone is always watching: a new firefighter, a neighbor, a child whose house is burning down. They’re watching how you respond and how you lead. They’re learning what this job really means. Give them something worth believing in.
The Bottom Line
You don’t rise to the occasion. You fall to your level of training, preparation and leadership. The first 30 minutes will always tell the truth about whether you were ready or not, so lead with strength, speak with clarity and act with purpose.
Because that opening window isn’t just a time slot, it’s a test. And on the fireground, there are no retakes Own the first 30 every time.
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2922 W MAIN STREET
706-245-4770…ROYSTON
DYKES PHARMACY
134 N 2ND STREET
478-934-6344…COCHRAN
EL CHEAPO
6495 NEW JESUP HWY 912-261-2026…BRUNSWICK
EASY CORNER
240 GLAUSIER STREET
229-294-4650…PELHAM
ELBERTON PHARMACY
556 ELBERT STREET 706-283-3161…ELBERTON
ESTIMATING SERVICE TECHNICIANS LLC
1070 COLONY CIRCLE 404-862-4441…MARIETTA
EVANS GROCERY 1 6277 GA HWY 3 912-384-8439…DOUGLAS
EVERETT’S FLORIS & GIFTS
1035 WEST SPRING STREET 770-267-5433…MONROE
EXPRESS MART
GA 129
229-924-0006…AMERICUS
EXPRESS MART
780 CONYERS ROAD 770-554-7965…LOGANVILLE
EXTRA MILE
3688 HWY 81 281-236-4246…LOGANVILLE
EXTRA MILE FOOD MART 1865 HWY 138 470-991-1983…MONROE
FAIRBURN EXPRESS
425 SENOIA ROAD 470-342-3169…FAIRBURN
FAIRBURN PACKAGE STORE
42 NW BROAD STREET
770-969-7420…FAIRBURN
FAIRMOUNT FOOD MART 11884 FAIRMOUNT HWY SE 706-337-2104…FAIRMOUNT
FELICIA’S
1104 S. MADISON AVENUE
678-260-8035…MONROE
FITZGERALD EXPRESS LUBE
102 OCILLA HWY
229-424-9348…FITZGERALD
GM TIRES
3044 HWY 78
770-369-7934…LOGANVILLE
GEORGE’S LIQUOR STORE
2401 ½ PLANT AVENUE
912-283-1124…WAYCROSS
GEORGIA AUTO REPAIR
3885 HARRISON ROAD
770-554-0920…LOGANVILLE
GUACAMOLES BAR & GRILL
165 OUTLET CENTER DRIVE SE, STE 5 706-659-7264…CALHOUN
GREAT WALL
2800 OLD DAWSON 229-888-3360…ALBANY
GREEN PANTRY
502 E 16TH STREET
229-273-3443…CORDELE
H&L FINEST AUTO SALES
486 OLD CASSVILLE WHITE ROAD
678-899-9205…CARTERSVILLE
HARMONY TRIP 1532 S BROAD STREET
678-635-7306…MONROE
HERITAGE INN 2474 N. COLUMBIA STREET
478-453-9491…MILLEDGEVILLE
HIBACHI BUFFET
246 OCILLA HWY
229-423-3118…FITZGERALD
HIBACHI BUFFET
7045 JIMMY CARTER BLVD
770-798-9388…NORCROSS
HONG KONG BUFFET
118 W MAIN
229-758-2736…COLQUITT
HONG KONG GARDEN
157 S CHEROKEE ROAD
770-464-9886…SOCIAL CIRCLE
HOOCH BEVERAGE
2870 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 678-957-0595…DULUTH
HUNGRY HUNTER
91 N 4TH STREET
478-232-2291…TENNILLE
JH MARTIN MECHANICAL 2511 LEONE AVENUE
770-696-5947…LOGANVILLE0
J&B FOOD MART
449 BROAD STREET
678-301-8061…MONROE
J & J WELDING & FAB
503 TOMMY LEE COOK ROAD 678-201-5544…PALMETTO
JACK PETERS GROCERY 800 E. CHURCH STREET 770-266-8033…MONROE
JACKSON PANTRY 636 W JACKSON 229-300-9451…THOMASVILLE
JOHNNY’S PIZZA 7886-A ROSWELL ROAD 770-804-3322…SANDY SPRINGS
KAS M&K FOOD MART
1000 MADISON HWY 229-259-9922…VALDOSTA
KELLY’S BBQ 2451 LEONE AVENUE SW 770-786-0585…COVINGTON
KOOL’S CLEANUP 300 N WALL STREET 706-263-0160…CALHOUN
LA CONFINAZ
865 INDIAN TRAIL LILBURN ROAD 770-695-0679…LILBURN
LA GRAN GUATE-MEX III 1600 E. FORSYTH 2290928-8282…AMERICUS
LA GRAN GUATE-MEX 424 1ST AVENUE NE 229-378-8808…CAIRO
LA PASADITA SUPERMARKT 1880 HWY 29 N 706-548-2000…ATHENS
LA REYNA 524 3RD AVENUE 229-890-7341…MOULTRIE
LADY FANNIE MAE’S ULTIMATE FISH FRY 22 SW BROAD STREET 470-853-5849…FAIRBURN
LAKELAND PACKAGE STORE 172 S VALDOSTA ROAD 229-482-1056…LAKELAND
LAS PALMAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3760- SIXES ROAD 770-479-4409…CANTON
LCG INSURANCE 178 NORTHWOOD DRIVE 678-600-2889…ATLANTA
LEE’S COLLISION CENTER 620 ATHENS HWY 770-554-5874…LOGANVILLE
LOS 3 AMIGOS 776 W SPRING STREET 770-207-9999…MONROE
LOS MARIACHIS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 7794 ELLA LANE, STE A 770-703-8376…FAIRBURN
LOS PAISANOS NEW & USED TIRES 305 ATLANTA HWY SE 678-509-4280…WINDER
LUXY NAILS 7513 ROSWELL ROAD 770-671-8103…ATLANTA
LUXURY DOMINICAN BARBER SHOP 4325 ATLANTA HWY, STE 12 470-448-1067…LOGANVILLE
MANI 1516 1516 CRAWFORD STREET 201-736-1395…AMERICUS
MARATHON
195 GWINNETT DRIVE 678-506-8330…LAWRENCEVILLE
MARATHON PETRO 3900 BRUNSWICK HWY 912-283-8604…WAYCROSS
MARUTI CONVENIENCE STORE 1410 CRAWFORD STREET 229-928-5090…AMERICUS
MEL’S PLACE 4698 ATLANTA HWY 678-212-9094…WALNUT GROVE
MIKE’S TIRE DEPOT 1741 HWY 138 678-726-2016…ATHENS
MIKE’S TIRE DEPOT 429 HWY 11 678-635-5191…MONROE
MILLER FOOD MART 108 N 1ST STREET 229-758-3949…COLQUITT
MIMI BEAUTY 1219 SPRING STREET 678-863-8634…MONROE
MOBIL FOOD MART 5345 ROSW3ELL ROAD 404-252-6781…ATLANTA
MOBY DICK RESAURANT 642 HWY 27 N 229-758-8141…COLQUITT
MODERN CLEANERS & ALTERATIONS 2120 E SPRING STREET 770-267-0303…MONROE
MONEY MARKET 8725 ROSWELL ROAD, STE 5 770-992-6103…ATLANTA
MONROE OPTICAL 705 BREEDLOVE DRIVE 770-267-7824…MONROE
MONTEZUMA WELDING 236 SPALDING ROAD 478-472-8186…MONTEZUMA
MR T’S 1400 BOWERS MILL ROAD 912-384-3173…DOUGLAS
NEW GENERATION BODY SHOP 136 E. MIDLAND 404-458-1454…WINDER
NEW KING BUFFET 117 VIRGINIA AVENUE 229-382-5555…TIFTON
NEW NAILS 6 N TALLAHASSEE STREET 912-375-2735…HAZELHURST
NICEST NAILS 7794 ELLA LANE, STE F 770-892-2099…FAIRBURN
NITA’S FOOD 1520 CENTRAL AVENUE 229-382-9972…TIFTON
NOIRE NAIL BAR 5840 ROSWELL ROAD 404-330-8674…SANDY SPRINGS
NORTHRIDGE BOTTLE SHOP 8333 ROSWELL ROAD 470-545-5656…SANDY SPRINGS
OAX MEX TAQUERIA 1700 BOLD SPRINGS DRIVE 678-635-3691…MONROE
OILMASTERS 116 W. 7TH STREET 229-382-5858…TIFTON
OK CORRAL 2734 HWY 411 706-337-2796…FAIRMOUNT
ONE CONVENIENT STORE #2
1413 HWY 93 S 229-378-8989…CAIRO
ORIENTAL GARDEN
4132 ATLANTA HWY
770-913-8000…LOGANVILLE
OXFORD FOOD MART
5211 HWY 138 770-285-5534…OXFORD
P&D FOOD MART
700 GRIFFIN AVENUE
229-244-6425…VALDOSTA
PALETERIA LAS DELICIAS BAKERY
196 W. MAY STREET
470-429-3918…WINDER
PENG’S PAVILLION CHINESE RESTAURANT
1120 S WALLS TREET
706-629-1453…CALHOUN
PEPO’S FOOD MART
504 PERRY PKWY
478-988-4796…PERRY
PETERS & FOSTER
PO BOX 470 770-267-7546…MONROE
PIGGLY WIGGLY
32 S TALLAHASSEE STREET
912-375-5823…HAZELHURST
PIGGLY WIGGLY
48 E OAK STREET
229-868-2656…MCCRAE
PILEO THERAPY
195 CLIFTWOOD DRIVE
404-255-7377…SANDY SPRINGS
PIT STOP
204 FAYETTEVILLE ROAD, STE B 678-522-1327…PALMETTO
PIZZA & BAR
8420 SENOIA ROAD 770-306-7484…FAIRBURN
PORFO BRASIL RESTAURANT 7887 ROSWELL ROAD, STE D 678-580-1904…ATLANTA
PRESSTINE CLEANERS
4455 ROSWELL ROAD 404-255-4312…ATLANTA
PRO PACK SOLUTIONS
2421B LANCE COURT 770-554-1187…LOGANVILLE
PUJA FOOD MART 816 E. CDNTRAL AVENUE 229-424-0563…FITZGERALD
Q NAILS
2421 HWY 80 W 478-272-4770…DUBLIN
QUICK STOP #2
6131 NEW JESUP HWY 912-289-9192…BRUNSWICK
RACEWAY 917
237 HWY 49 478-654-2542…BYRON
RAYON SUPERMARKET 1301 FIRST AVENUE 229-891-2014…MOULTRIE
REDBUD ROAD LIQUOR STORE
1115 REDBUD ROAD
706-629-1458…CALHOUN
ROD’S STOP & SHOP
338 ALLEN MEMORIAL DRIVE
478-453-1081…MILLEDGEVILLE
ROMERO’S AUOT TOPS
1217 NATHAN BLVD, STE A 678-242-8570…LOGANVILLE
S&T FOOD MART
1356 S HARRIS STREET
478-552-8555…SANDERSVILLE
SKJ PERFORMANCE
115 HUBERT STREET 770-601-6000…MONROE
SS SPEED STOP 140 OLD RIVERS ROAD
478-295-6727…MILLEDGEVILLE
SSE GAS
277 WALNUT AVENUE 478-741-8788…MACON
SAM FOOD MART
533 W BROAD STREET
770-267-4435…MONROE
SAM’S BOTTLE SHOP
8725 ROSWELL ROAD
770-652-2257…SANDY SPRINGS
SAM’S FOOD MART
183 ATHENS STREET
678-900-1561…WINDER
SANDERS FOOD MART
705 E MCCARTY 478-552-0611…SANDERSVILLE
SHAHRZAD
6435 ROSWELL ROAD, STE A 404-257-9045…SANDY SPRINGS
SHELL (HIGHWAY HAVEN FOOD STORE)
14950 GA HWY 96 E 478-822-0046…FORT VALLEY
SHELL
2103 SMITH AVENUE
888-997-3876…THOMASVILL
SHELL
507 S CITY BLVD 912-37-0325…WAYCROSSE
SHELL FOOD MART 3245 CYPRESS MILL ROAD 912-265-5341…BRUNSWICK
SHELL FOOD MART 2324 CLAUDE BREWER ROAD 770-544-3670…LOGANVILLE
SHELL STORE 1790 COMMERCE ROAD 575-599-5904…ATHENS
SHORT STOP
203 E SPRING STREET 770-725-0688…MONROE
SHORT STOP MINI MART 816 E SULTANA ROAD 229-409-9900…FITZGERALD
SIGNATURE NAILS & SPA 1962 W SPRING STREET 770-267-0037…MONROE
SPARKWELL VARIETY & VAPE SHOP 1651 WALNUT AVENUE, UNIT 2 678-404-2573…WALNUT GROVE
SPICE WING 4743 ATHANS HWY 678-389-4884…LOGANVILLE
STOP N SAVE #22 2034 HWY 84 912-449-4136…BLACKSHEAR
STOP N SHOP 3107 LANES BRIDGE ROAD 912-588-9150…JESUP
SUBWAY 14 BROAD STREET 678-889-5809…FAIRBURN
SUBWAY 8420 SENOIA ROAD 770-306-1629…FAIRBURN
SUBWAY 1025 W SPRING STREET 770-570-6572…MONROE
SUNMART CITGO 902 CENTRAL AVENUE 229-472-1556…TIFTON
SUNNY CLEANERS 4502 ROSWELL ROAD 404-843-1133…ATLANTA
SUPER B EXPRESS
300 E 3RD STREET 229-524-6073…DONALSONVILLE
SUPER CARNICERIA JALISCO 1175 INDIAN TRAIL ROAD 770-807-3021…LILBURN
SUPER CARNICERIA JALISCO #6 733 PLEASANT HILL ROAD 470-395-1439…NORCROSS
SUPERMERCADO LA CASITA 256 GWINNETT DRIVE 470-282-1041…LAWRENCEVILLE
SUPER STOP 1898 MARION STREET 478-272-8659…DUBLIN
TERIYAKI CHEF 474 REDBUD ROAD NE 706-506-6324…CALHOUN
THE E-Z STOP 144 HWY 81 770-466-0438…LOGANVILLE
THE STATION 1 277 OCILLA HWY 229-423-7411…FITZGERALD
TIENDA Y CARNICERIA MI PUEBLO 180 RIVERSTONE PKWY 770-720-1270…CANTON
TIRE DEPOT 109 E SPRING STREET 770-207-9164…MONROE
TIRE DOCK 4364 ATLANTA HWY 770-466-4712…LOGANVILLE
TIRE STATION 165 S CHEROKEE ROAD 770-978-3103…SOCIAL CIRCLE
TOBACCO PALACE 1342 AUBURN ROAD 770-277-5800…DACULA
TORTILLERIA LA QUETZALTECA 625 W. BELMONT DRIVE 770-324-8486…CALHOUN
TOUCH DOWN WINGS
8030 SENOIS ROAD 678-846-5178…FAIRBURN
UNION CITY PAWN & JEWELRY 4791 JONESBORO ROAD 770-969-6578…UNION CITY
UNITED AUTO SERVICE INC 1123 NORTH WALL STREET 706-629-9541…CALHOUN
VALERO FOOD MART 914 N BROAD STREET 770-267-9300…MONROE
VANISH CORNER 310 OLD JESUP ROAD 912-265-2034…BRUNSWICK
VIBE NAIL BAR
7895 SENOIA ROAD 678-604-6218…FAIRBURN
WALNUT GROVE DONUTS 2470 LEONE AVENUE 770-788-7559…LOGANVILLE
WANDA BUS COACH 3486 SATELLITE BLVD 770-822-5010…DULUTH
WATKINS AUTOMOTIVE 806 LOGANVILLE HWY 770-307-1675…WINDER
WINDER FOOD MART 64 E MAY STREET 470-821-9005…WINDER
WINDER OUTDOOR POWER 17 N. WILLIAMS STREET 470-209-7250…WINDER
WINDER PACKAGE STORE 178 N. BROAD STREET 470-429-3153…WINDER
XELA PAN
7131 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 678-205-3473…NORCROSS
YOGINA MINI MART 5365 GA HWY 20 470-282-5175…LOGANVILLE
YOUR PIE SMYRNA 2440 ATLANTA ROAD SE 678-426-8475…SMYRNA
YUMMY JAPAN 4132 ATLANTA HWY 770-559-1160…LOGANVILLE
Z FOOD MART 25 N. HENDRY STREET 912-452-7074…BLACKSHEAR
Z MART
1201 TELFAIR STREET 478-272-7272…DUBLIN
Business Directory
In addition to the advertisers who have display and directory space in this issue, these merchants and firms are cooperating to make this magazine a successful and valuable publication.
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A-NAILS
ABC PACKAGE
ART CLEANERS
BP FOOD MART
BETWEEN STORE
BRADLEY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
CB PARNERS INC.
CARNICERIA JALISCO
CHEVRON FOOD MARTATLANTA
CHEVRON FOOD MART
CHEVRON FOO MARTLOGANVILLE
CHEVRON FOOD MARTMONROE
CHEVRON FOOD MART-UNION CITY
CHEVRON FOOD MART-WINDER
COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND
CORNER GROCERY
CRAZY EDDIE’S CRAFT & FLEA MARKET
DX AUTO REPAIR
DASHARATHBHAIV PATEL
DISCOUNT TOBACCO
DIVINA DOMINICAN HAIR SALON
ESQUIRE CLEANERS
ECONOMY INN
EURO SALON
FANCY AFRICAN BRAIDING
GOLDEN KRUST
GRACE NIALS & SPA
GRAND CHINA
HAVEN INN & SUITES
HEMP WORLD
HENRY’S BBQ
HIGHLIFE VAPE & SMOKE
HIS PROMISE AFRICAN
SUPERMARKET
HONEST STAR
HONG KONG CITY
HONG KONG KITCHEN
IDEAL BEAUTY SUPPLY
JERSEY FOOD MART
KIM’S CLEANERS
KING BUFFET
KING KWIK
LA CANASTA
LA GUERRERENSE TIENDA
MEXICANA
LA LUNA BAKERY & DELI
LAVISH NAIL BAR FAIRBURN
LIQUOR LOFT
LUCKY PEACH SPIN BEAUTY & GIFTS
LUCKY LOTTO
LUSH NAIL BAR
MADISON FOOD MART
MONROE
MARATHON FOOD MART
MARATHON STOP N BUY
MASSAGE RELAX SPA
MICHOACANA GOURMET
MICHOACANA GOURMETWINDER
MIKE & MICHELL KNIGHT
MONROE FOOD MART
MONROE MOTEL INN
MR QUICKS
NEW YORK NAILS
PEKING CHINESE RESTAURANT
PELICAN’S SNOBALLS
PROFESSIONAL CLELANERS
QUICK PICK
QUICK PICK FOOD MART
QUICK STOP BP
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY
CHURCH
SHELL FOOD MART-ATLANTA
SHELL FOOD MART-WINDER
SISTERS FAMILY RESTAURANT
SMOKE VILLA STOP N SAVE
SUNOCO-WARNER ROBINS
SUNOCO FOOD MART-
FAIRBURN
SUPER LAUNDRY
SUPERMERCADO SANTA FE
SUPREME FISH & WINGS
TIENDA TIKAL
TAQUERIA & WINGS
TEXACO-ATHENS
TOBACCO DEPOT
TOP SHELF WINE & SPIRITS
UNITED AUTO SALES
VICTORIA NAILS
VILLAGE SHOE REPAIR
WALNUT GROVE BP
WHIDDON SALES COMPANY
WINDER COIN LAUNDRY
WINGS & SEAFOOD
WONDER WOK
WORLD CLEANERS
YOGI FOOD MART