APRIL/MAY 2012
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Food for
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Upgrade your picnic Simple salmon 6 ways Unique peach dishes
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Pool house retreats How her garden grows Living downtown
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High school tennis star Puppies in prison
photography by danny gilleland cover photo of Mike & Joy Dyer’s pool house
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Tattnall Square Park The College Hill centerpiece has come a long way in 100 years.
32 Going for pro Stratford tennis player hopes to go pro.
34 Puppies in prison Guide-dog program is training opportunity for inmates.
38 Grappling with grief Dealing with the loss of a pet.
40 Great pet products From anti-anxiety wraps to LED safety light leashes, these products help you care for your pet.
60 Multimedia violinist Tim Fain brings multimedia show “Portals” to Wesleyan College.
84 Spend the day in Gray The town takes going green to heart with revitalization for more greenspace and outdoor events.
92 Simple salmon 6 ways These quick-fix meals keep dinner interesting – and healthy.
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27 business briefing
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homes & gardens p. 65-83 66 70 76 78
Nectar & Co. Pool houses Rebuilding Macon Living downtown
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Entertaining Throw out your ordinary picnic and try this French twist.
Men who cook Macon man ditches written recipes for simple innovation.
Last bite Dickey Farms offers fresh ideas for unique peach dishes.
downtown 62 64 86
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43 ovations
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91 the love of food
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98 dining guide
Mrs. Griffin’s barbecue sauce is a well-loved Macon staple.
City center For the great outdoors, just step downtown.
Historic Macon update Creative collaboration boosts city revitalization efforts.
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