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Columnist Rick Hutto is a member of Macon City Council elected City-wide. His book about a scandalous 1960 case in Macon,A Peculiar Tribe of People: Murder and Madness in the Heart of Georgia, will be released nationally by Lyons Press in October.

Columnist Bill Knowles is a lifelong Conservative who has lived in the Macon area for over 20 years. He got his first taste of the political process when at age 9 he proudly handed out buttons for then President Richard Nixon and has been hooked ever since. Bill has held campaign positions for various local, state and national candidates, including President Ronald Reagan, Steve Forbes, Senator Fred Thompson and most recently Senator John McCain. He is currently a member of the Bibb County Republican Party’s Executive Committee and the Georgia GOP’s State Committee. He and his wife Bridget have one son,Teddy.

Columnist DJ Dirt Dogg, co founder of the Black Card Party with Roger Riddle is back online with a new column about Urban Culture in Macon. His day job is as a DJ on one of Macon's oldest and most relavant radio stations, 97.9 WIBB, where hip hop lives.

Jenny Murr is a freelance journalist and co-owner of Jem Publicity, a New Media publicity and writing firm providing online marketing services, social networking, web and SEO content, publicity events and representation. A member of the Macon Writers Group, Jenny is eagerly anticipating the release of her first children’s story, Son Glasses, which will be published in December.Visit her website at www.jempublicityonline.com

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2nd Tuesday Rock 'n Roll Picture Show at the Cox Capitol Theatre will be screening "Punk's Not Dead" on August 10th.

SAVE SECOND BASE: A BENEFIT FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AT CJ’S SPORTS BAR FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 "Save Second Base" is a controversial slogan that's used nationwide as a fundraiser for breast cancer research. While some find it a playful way to bring attention to a cause; others may find it offensive and maybe even a little sexist. Either way, CJ’s Sports Bar will be The original secondhosting their 2nd annual benefit on Friday, base T-shirt appeared in August 4, and we know for a fact both sexes 2005 at a Philadelphia there will be having a good time dancing to breast cancer walk. It was the hits spun by DJs Brad & Julie and designed by Kelly Rooney, a 42enjoying the popular bar food menu and year-old mother of five, who was drink specials. “THROW THE DOG A BONE’ BENEFIT FOR LEGENDARY ALLMAN BROTHERS ROADIE ‘RED DOG’ CAMPBELL SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

Same rules apply: When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Cox Capitol Theatre What: "Punk's Not Dead" $5.00 to get in ($3 with a rock 'n roll t-shirt) with $1 draft and $1 slices of pizza all night!

in the final stage of breast cancer. The T-shirt, and its edgy approach, took off. Rooney has since lost her fight with cancer, but her shirt design can still be bought at

Red Dog Campbell, Macon area resident and legendary Allman Brothers Band roadie who inspired Cameron Crowe's movie “Almost Famous” has been diagnosed with cancer. Friends and family have come together to create a fundraising benefit to offset medical costs entiteld “Throw the Dog a Bone” featuring a concert at Macon's Cox Capitol Theatre on Saturday, August 14th with music by phenomenal young singer-songwriter Davin McCoy opening for Tommy Talton Band and some very special guests. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with silent auction and slide show, followed by introductions, music, and an evening of memorable music and inspiration for a good cause. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.coxcapitoltheatre.com.

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Join fellow artists downtown during Bragg Jam’s Arts @ the Park and compete in a Paint-Out between 10am - 4pm.

Artists of all ages are invited to participate in an art “Paint Out” to be completed on the day of Bragg Jam in downtown Macon along with the already established Arts & Kids Festival in the same location. Artists are asked to come prepared with canvas, brushes and paints in hand and will complete a painting somewhere around Third Street Park between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thoughout the day the artwork will be gathered and displayed. There will be a $100 cash prize awarded for our “Audience Choice.” All day long, the thousands of festival attendees can walk around the festival and watch the artists’ progress and vote early for their favorite. BraggJam.org July 29 - August 11, 2010

ou don’t have to think hard to conjure up instances of musical brilliance or architectural genius in Macon. Otis Redding, Neel Reid homes, Robert McDuffie, the mounds at Ocmulgee – it’s everywhere. But on a recent stop at Hay House the two cultural hallmarks of Macon collided and as I stood there momentarily gazing at the ballroom and – flat forehead moment – realized that the Hay House and Sidney Lanier Cottage were the Grant’s Lounge and Hummingbirds of their day. Before bars, there were private parlors and ballrooms in Macon homes – both the grand and the modest. People assembled to hear popular music of the day performed by local and traveling musicians. Imagine Heather Kemp or Floco Torres in your own living room. How different would the experience be – both in terms of the acoustics and visually as you listen to lyrics sung by someone sitting on the hand-me-down dining room chair that once belonged to your grandmother. This thought led me to juxtapose Shane Bridges performing in the parlor at Sidney Lanier Cottage, where Lanier himself regularly performed along with his musician friends for an audience of friends and family. How would his performance be affected by the architecture of place?

We’re fortunate that modern day “chamber music” can be enjoyed in a wide array of “chambers” in Macon. From the ornate Capitol and Douglass Theatres to the brick-walled Hummingbird, SoChi Gallery and Shamrock; and more intimate spaces like Grant’s Lounge or the lawn at the Big House – chamber music is alive and well in Macon. Chamber music in Macon began around 1,000 BC when the Native Americans along the banks of the Ocmulgee first built villages. Imagine the vocal and crude instrumental chamber concerts that must have filled the earthen temple mound. How did the round, fire and sky-lit clay room contribute to (or dampen) the tunes? How did it set the mood? What was the reaction to the sound that came from the first crude wind instrument created from reed, wood or Georgia clay? As you hop among the many splendid venues during Bragg Jam hearing the dazzling array of talent try to take a minute to consider the “chamber” you are in and how (or whether) it plays into the performance – how it affects the musicians and how your surroundings affect your experience. Take yourself (and the musicians) back 100, 200 or 1000 years ago and consider what “chambers” would house a Bragg Jamlike music festival. How would Allgood sound in the ballroom of the Hay House?

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Thur July 29 This day in history: (1958) NASA was established.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7p.m.Thirsty Thursday!

2-4-1 beer and sodas. Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

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Big Screen Movie Night presented by the College Hill Corridor Alliance. Free Screening of “Almost Famous” on large outdoor screen. Bring chairs or blanket to Tattnall Square Park and you’ll have a chance to win Bragg Jam swag! 8p.m.

Fri July 30 This day in history: (1976) Son of Sam terrorizes New York.

Bragg Jam Patron and Sponsor Party Must be a Bragg Jam sponsor or $100

patron (2 VIP Tickets) to attend and tickets can still be purchased at the door. Featuring the music of the Randall Bramblett Band and a unique music and live and silent auction with such items as a Zac Brown signed guitar, B52’s singed Gretsch, weekend get-aways, dinner parties and more. 6-11pm. Armory Ballroom 382 First Street.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7p.m.Fun family, run the

bases after the game! Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Opening Reception for Exhibit: Harriet Tubman: A Moses to Her People at the Tubman African American

Museum. 6-7:30p.m. The exhibit will feature historic photographs, documents and works of art from the Museum's collection to tell the story of the heroic life and career of Harriet Tubman. 340 Walnut Street.

Sat July 31 This day in history: (1975) James Riddle

Hoffa, one of the most influential American labor leaders of the 20th century, disappears in Detroit, Michigan, never to be heard from again..

It’s Bragg Jam y’all! View the entire

music schedule and band bios on pages 10-11. Cram in the jam during Macon's ultimate summer music festival. Over 41 acts will play on 9 awesome stages. It all gets kicking at 5 p.m. and lasts until 2 a.m. $20 armband gets you in. The trolleys will give you free rides to the venues. For more info visit BraggJam.org.

City Market on Poplar Street Green Weekly market offers seasonal fresh

and organic produce from the area, skillfully created arts and crafts, free-style arts, baked goods, plants and herbs, handmade soaps, jewelry and more. 9am - 1pm.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 6p.m.Family fun night

with fireworks after the game. Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Sun Aug 1 This day in history: (1774) Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 2p.m. Autograph session

after the game and a chance to run the bases. $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Wed Aug 4 This day in history: (1944) the Nazi

Gestapo captures 15-year-old Jewish diarist Anne Frank and her family.

Dinner & a Classic Movie at Cox Capitol Theatre. “Come Back Little

Sheba" (1952) 6:30 pm. Call or check web-

site for menus & films. $5 or $17.50 with dinner. 478.257.6381 CoxCapitolTheatre.com.

r u o H y Happ 2-4-1 wells 4-8PM! Bragg Jam’s Arts @ the Park is a FREE community festival taking place July 31 from 10am - 6pm. Featuring over 30+ food, drink, art, homemade treats and other diverse vendors along with a community public art project, live music all day and plenty of activities for the kids including an 18’ slide, large obstacle course, strolling magicians, face painters and professional balloon sculptors. Bring the family, grab some lunch and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at Dollar Day at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7pm - $1 Hot Dogs and

$1 Sodas. Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Ocmulgee National Monument Summer Children's Workshop

Children will get to explore the park on a hike. They will learn about the history and culture of the Native Americans who lived here for thousands of years. They get a make crafts and take home with them. Ages 7-12 Reservations Require. Children must bring a lunch and water. 10-2p.m. 1207 Emery Hwy. For more information call 752-8257.

Thur Aug 5 This day in history: (1962) Marilyn Monroe

is found dead, lying nude on her bed, face down, with a telephone in one hand.

Drag Queen Bingo with Deonna Sage at the Hummingbird

Bingo is never a drag, especially when it’s hosted by a drag queen! Macon’s own glamour gal Deonna Sage emcees Drag Queen Bingo, an incredibly fun event hosted by The So Chi Companies. DQB will continue every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 79p.m. Admission is $10 at the door and ladies drink free from 7 to 9 p.m.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, Macon Pinetoppers vs.

Milledgeville Capitols. 7p.m. Thirsty Thursday, 1/2 off beer! Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Fri Aug 6 This day in history: (1945) An American B29 bomber, drops the world's first atom bomb over the city of Hiroshima. Approx. 80,000 people are killed as a direct result.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 7p.m. Run the bases after

the game! Tickets $8 box seats, $7 reserved seats, $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

First Friday, is one day out of the month when downtown Macon truly comes alive. Sip, shop and stroll down First Street, Cotton, Cherry and beyond. Browse shops open late, enjoy drink and dinner specials, live music and art openings. 5-10p.m. downtown Macon.

the park. Events include: All Day - Public Art Project that the kids can participate in, PaintOut, Kids Activities, Food & Fun. Karate & Dance demonstrations. 10:30 - Ocmulgee National Monument Presentation 11- Magic Show on Stage (Strolling magicians, balloon sculptors from 12-3pm) 11:45-5 - GA Music’s School of Rock, five bands will perform! 1:45- Big House Drum Demonstration with Wes Stephens 5 - DubShak

Beer & wine on the street allowed in a plastic cup only. This month’s theme: the Dog Days of Summer!

Jazz Violinist Ken Ford at Douglass On First Friday

Concert starts at 8p.m. Admission $25. For more information call 742-2000.

Art Opening: “Quality of Hurt” By Charvis Harrell at the Douglass Theatre Bold, bright in your face style of

art, that dosen't blend into the background, but rather draws you in an forces you to pay attention. The first uncensored one man show by Charvis Harrell featuring mosaics, paintings and collages.At the Douglass theatre for the entire Month of August.

Sat Aug 7 This day in history: (1945) Concerned with

its reputation about inhumane prison conditions, Georgia changes its constitution to set up a State Board of Corrections. Until 1945, prisoners in Georgia could expect to have heavy steel shackles put on by a blacksmith upon arrival.

Baseball at Historic Luther Williams Field, 6p.m. Last weekend for

Macon baseball. Fireworks after the game! $5 general admission. Pinetoppers.com

Academy of Performing Arts Open House Join APA at the fall kickoff open

house and celebration of the school's 6th year. 10am to 1 pm. See the summer Shakespeare performance and save money by registering early for 2010-2011 classes and productions. For more info call 478-476-1910.

Sun Aug 8 This day in history: (1974) Richard Nixon

becomes first president in American history to resign.

College Hill Second Sunday Gospel Brunch. Join the College Hill Alliance every

second Sunday of the month for free live music concerts in the historic Washington Park. Bring a picnic or buy one on site. FREE, family-friendly outdoor concert and all ages arts & crafts project with Macon Arts Alliance. Featuring music by Dub Shak. Washington Park, 7-9p.m. 478.722.9906. College St. at Magnolia St.CollegeHillMacon.com.

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Bragg Jam 5:15 - Al King, Floco Torres and City Council 7:45 - Abby Owens 9:45 - The Dirty Guv’Nahs 11:45 - Tron Jackson WED. AUG 4 Team Trivia with will cowart LADIES NIGHT WITH DJ

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1) My Record Collection- Somewhere between free jazz, electronic, underground hiphop, and noisy punk...seems to be my taste recently. 2) Ella Guru- She's named after my recent obsession with a Captain Beefheart song. 3) Keyboard- Nothing beats the sound of a Rhodes, MKII or Dubstep Bass. 4) Nomenclature t-shirts- you'll see me wearing these 80% of the time...so comfy! 5) My Recording Studio- Somewhere in my genes lies some love for technology and music. Thank Thad Bush. 6) IVP - My earliest memory of pizza 7) ART - The world is beautiful! 8) Golden Bough Bookstore - For live music and the best books in town 9) 11th Hour Award - In support of bringing together music and community.

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16 Bars Hip Hop Orchestra, 8:45 Third Street Park The Sixteen Bars Hip Hop Orchestra is a movement of likeminded emcees and musicians formed in the underground hip-hop scene of Atlanta, GA in 2008. They preserve and relive the classic hip hop we all love. Lead emcees Sub Zero, Apollo XV and RawDub are backed up by talented musicians from some of Atlanta's most popular acts, including Entropy, Collective Efforts and Dubconscious. Whether rocking out Run-DMC or keeping your head up with Dead Prez, by infusing live instruments with classic hip hop swagger, they create an intense and fun experience. Abby Owens, 7:45 The Hummingbird Abby 's first two records, released simultaneously in March of 2010, represent a wide sampling of her creative expression. "Fore the Light Comes," engineered by the legendary David Barbe (Sugar, Drive By Truckers), is a rocking and soulful first effort with full band arrangements. "Indiantown", produced by Jason Isbell is a starker, acoustic representation of her work. Abby's eclectic and energetic live talents have been showcased alongside Justin Townes Earle, Drivin-N-Cryin', Charlie Louvin, Jason Isbell and Unknown Hinson. Acoustic Workshop, 7:45 The Mellow Mushroom Macon's Shane Bridges and Josh Carson reunite with the Americana rock band they founded that launched them onto the Southern touring circuit. This reunion only happens about twice a year, once during Thanksgiving, and once during Bragg Jam so make sure not to miss it. Al K!ng, 5:15 The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom Macon's own Al K!ng is part of the Local 478 supergroup reinventing Macon's hip hop scene. Break-dancer, art freak, rapper and writer, he released "Social Collision" with Local 478's Floco Torres in July 2009. Allgood 8:45 COX Capitol Theatre One of the most anticipated performances will be the reunion of one of the early 1990s original jam bands. Based out of Athens and originally called Allgood Music Company, they released their first full-length album Ride the Bee, containing the hit song "Trilogy," in 1991 and earned a top spot performing at the first Super Jam. After constant touring, including a co-headlining spot on the H.O.R.D.E Festival, Allgood was signed to A&M Records where they released their second album Uncommon Goal. American Aquarium, 7:30 The 567 Café Hailing from Raleigh, NC, American Aquarium's southern musical perspective is a blend of honest songwriting, an unwavering work ethic, and a genuine love of rock & roll. Whether you call it alt-country, Americana, or roots rock, one thing is for certain: Their music is a fresh voice that borrows from many forms of the American songbook. Ashutto Mirra, 6:00 Bottoms Up Ashutto Mirra is an alternative rock group based out of Athens, GA. Ashutto Mirra records and performs original songs that are intelligently written, well arranged, and always rockin'. Ashutto Mirra is currently recording an album at Athens based, Shade Tree Studios. Three members of Ashutto Mirra, (Rainwater, Birmingham, Yoe) are founding members of Revival, an alternative soul group from Macon, GA who has shared the stage with Little Richard, REHAB, Randall Bramblett, Ying Yang Twins, and Demun Jones. Big Mike and the Booty Papas, 9:15 The Shamrock Big Mike, Hal, Cuzz have been playing music for an accumulative total of 100 years! Many different players including Ronnie Hammond (A.R.S.), Mike Causey (Stillwater), Phil Palma, Ken Wynn, Mike Copeland & Elbert Durham helped make their jams Southern-tinged and special. With a mix of bluesy originals and funky covers, Big Mike & the Booty Papas bring the party and turn up the audience.

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he last Saturday of July is Macon, Georgia's ultimate summer music festival where, rain or shine, over 40 bands take on multiple stages and put on unforgettable shows after another in one jampacked, rock, blues and soul-infused night. But the Bragg Jam Festival isn't just for livemusic lovin' night owls. During the day, Bragg Jam's Arts @ the Park hosts a free daytime event where families are invited to create, perform and play in the heart of the city. The event features art, food and beverage vendors, live music and community performances and nature-oriented activities. As the sun goes down, Bragg Jam's signature Concert Crawl is already geared up, featuring 40+ live music performances at a variety of Macon hotspots, with free trolley service throughout the night. In addition to bars, there are all-ages performance venues that are smoke-free and family friendly. Admission armbands for the Concert Crawl are available for $20 at each venue. Open containers are allowed outside the official venues. The rules are the same for Macon's First Friday - official cups, legal drinkers and mad respect for the law who is lifting the rules for a special occasion. Inspired by late musicians and brothers Brax & Tate Bragg and operated as a 501(c)3 under a volunteer board of directors, the festival has contributed over $110,00 of its net proceeds to charitable organizations. In 2008, NewTown Macon awarded Bragg Jam with the Partners in Progress Award for "Creating a Sense of Place," which declared, "Bragg Jam helps NewTown's goal of creating a vibrant, youthful downtown community. Macon and music are synonymous, and NewTown's focus through branding and events is to highlight this connection. No downtown event has done this more successfully than Bragg Jam." The Bragg Jam Festival's signature events are the Patron Party & Music Auction on Friday, July 30; Art @ the Park during the day of Saturday, July 31; and the Concert Crawl during the evening of Saturday, July 31. The Patrons' Party is reserved for sponsors who donate $100 or more to Bragg Jam. Arts @ the Park is a free community event. The Concert Crawl is $20. Admission is the official Bragg Jam armband, sold the evening of the event at any of Bragg Jam's official venues.

Brian Lee and the Family, 7:30 Third Street Park Brian Lee is a native of Macon, Ga. and was the founding member of Macon's original indie band "U.F.O's Over Denmark." Now residing in Athens, Ga Brian Lee is bringing his unique style of songwriting and performance to the 3rd St. Park Stage. Citizen Insane, 8:00 Bottoms Up Rooted in the post-punk movement, you'd be more likely to see them play alongside bands such as Sonic Youth and Fugazi than you would with Animal Collective or any other Pitchfork endorsed band. With a new E.P. on the horizon, Citizen Insane are transforming their previously stripped down sound into a conflation of textures, abrasive noise, and inviting rhythms. City Council, 5:15 The Hummingbird Stage Dwayne "Jubee"? Webb, Perry Valentyne and the infamous City Council Street Band make up the hit duo known as City Council. Part of the Local 478 supergroup and based out of Macon, they have rapidly transformed the Georgia hip-hop landscape since their 2007 debut. Now, City Council has come into fruition as one of the most recognized and top favorites of the Macon music scene.

Corey Crowder, 7:30 Rivalry’s Corey launched his first serious music project in the fall of 2001, and began recording demos and playing shows under the name A Farewell to Arms. In August 2005 Corey released an 11-track acoustic full-length album that included some re-recorded songs from "Certain Starlights" as well as some brand new material. The album was called "Learning to Let Go - Home Recordings" and was the most successful release to date thanks to MTV airing various songs from the album on their reality show The Real World. DJ Dirt Dogg, 5:45 Third Street Park Dj Dirt Dogg has been on 97.9 WIBB for almost 10 years. A versatile deejay with a hip hop heart, he has been dejaying all his life. He has his own afternoon show, Monday thru Friday, 3-7 p.m. on 97.9 WIBB and an entertainment talk show on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. on 1280 WIBB AM. Deep Blue Sun, The Cox Capitol Theatre 5:00 Deep Blue Sun churns out a hypnotic blend of deep funk, melodic rock, southern-fried soul and west coast psychedelia Versatile, well-crafted songwring, blazing lead guitar, driving keys, harmonies and a hot rhythm section meld together into a distinctive, dancable sound that will take you for a ride. Demun Jones and Lamar Williams, 9:00 the 567 Demun Jones is from Jones county and began his music career through dancing, as a former member of the Middle Georgia dance group, PSD. During a talent show in the Macon City Auditorium, Jones would cross paths with Lamar Williams, Jr. A friendship was formed and several years later the two began creating music together -- soulful, modern, meaningful music with a twist of everything good. When they are off the road with REHAB, they all get together for as many shows as they can squeeze in. REHAB has performed on stages nationwide with the likes of LINKIN PARK, KOTTON MOUTH KINGS, KID ROCK, UNCLE KRACKER, OPM and more. Dubshack Featuring Dean Brown, 6:15 3rd Street Park Dubshak & Dean Brown are quickly associated with the original Gum Swamp, Georgia-Grown, incredible high energy organic roots reggae sound that he calls 'Dub Shak.' Dean Brown is a multi-instrumentalist and a dynamic performer who has performed around the country & with some of the biggest names in Reggae including The Congos & Ky-Mani Marley this past April. Floco Torres, 5:15 The Humminbird Stage At the age of 22, Floco has created his own Hollywood called "Psycadelphia", won two indie awards for that said Hollywood and his music movement in general, created a fan base from his hometown Willingboro New Jersey all the way down to Macon Georgia, and continues to make his mark as one of the next influential entertainers/entrepreneurs/inspirations in the industry. Friends of Brax, 7:00 The Rookery This always ends up being the most interesting part of Bragg Jam to us. All of Brax and Tate’s friends drop by and the stage is a rotating cast of characters from all over the United States paying tribute to the talents that became the namesake of Bragg Jam. This is where it all began. Good Country People, 7:15 The Shamrock Good Country People is roots-music band which revels in creative interpretations of traditional songs, from 19th Century barroom tunes to sailing shanties to bluegrass gospel to old-timed-up 1980s new wave. The good people of Good Country People are a collaborative group of eclectic folk collectors and performers. Hank Vegas, 11:00 The Rookery Georgia Music Magazine's Candice Dyer wrote, "Hank Vegas now signifies one of indie rock's most compelling new bands, known for literate, wistful-as-woodsmoke lyrics and vocals that are polychromatic to the point of iridescence."? Georgia Public Broadcasting "2007 Year in Georgia Music" said, "Listeners describe this band as 'REM with a steel guitar.'"?

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Lingo, 9:30 Rivarlys Lingo has been turning heads in the southeast for over two years. With their infectious blend of songwriting and jam, they continue to blossom into one of the premier live acts in the region. With their debut album released in January 2009, recorded by Athens producer, John Keane (Widespread Panic, R.E.M, B-52's, Indigo Girls...Etc), with a guest appearance by Randall Bramblett, Lingo will continue to rapidly grow into a funky force to be reckoned with. Little Country Giants, 5:30 The Rookery Little Country Giants are Russell and Cameron Cook, a songwriting duo who have been writing songs and playing music together since 1998. Russell plays guitar and mandolin, and Cameron plays upright bass. The southern flavor in the songs is rich with the sounds of Georgia's roots and America's musical seeds. Loose Change, 6:45 The Cox Capitol Theatre They came back together for the first time in decades last year. This year Chris Hicks (Marshall Tucker and the Outlaws) and Mark Johnson (The Wall) reunite with some of the players along their way who were there through a journey of Southern Rock revival that burned up the small stage across the Southeast in the late 80s. Expect favorites

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"Love is on the Line," "Do it in a Heartbeat" and more that got places like Flaming Sally's and Rick's Bar and Grill in a fury Mississippi John Doude, 5:45 The Shamrock Mississippi John Doude is blues, rock, folk and country all rolled into one. With a sound that's as swampy as snake oil, and as gritty as the cloud of dust on a dry dirt road, MJD's sweaty blues riffs pull you in like quicksand, while his driving beats hypnotize like tribal war drums, creating a juke joint trance that's infectiously nasty. From barn-burning country bluegrass to delta blues, MJD's stripped down roots music takes you back. Molly Stevens, 5:45 Mellow Mushroom Her music is a mix of soul, blues with a little twang and a hint of the gospel feel.... Music influences are Janis Joplin, Dolly Parton, Indigo Girls, Aretha Franklin, Susan Tedeschi and Otis Redding. She has an album out produced by Shane Bridges titled "Long Time Coming,"? and she opened for the Indigo Girls when they played in Macon. Nick Malloy Band, 9:30 Mellow Mushroom Schooled and produced by Shane Bridges, guitar-wielding Nick Malloy is working on his Nashville sound with a soon to be release new album.

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Ocha la Rocha, 5:30 Rivalryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OLR has absorbed the burgeoning psychedelic-country sounds of the West Coast. This unlikely mix of styles is accomplished in the skillful juxtaposition of stripped down rock songs paired with lavish, quasi-psychedelic arrangements, next to wailing country folk. The result is a debut of both lush complexity and spare vintage rock. Ralph Rodenberry Band, 11:15 The Cox Capitol Theatre The Ralph Roddenbery Band is a dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock, and a twist of the blues. By combining four part harmonies with energizing riffs, captivating lyrics, remarkable stage presence and a driving rhythm section, RRB is able to connect with their audience in a way that makes them feel as if they are having a one on one conversation about life. Saint Francis, 12:00 567 Saint Francis shows have been known to transport you to a higher musical plain of existence. You will be baptized in a wave of musical influences on tides that run from blues to bluegrass, rock to reggae, world beats to soulful treats. Shane Bridges, 11:30 Mellow Mushroom Shane Bridges- Singer songwriter who's style is considered to be Americana/Country in

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the vein of Radney Foster, John Mellencamp and Tom Petty. His songs have been placed in TV shows such as "The Hills" and other major TV networks. Sol Junky, 11:30 Rivalrys Sol Junky is an Atlanta based band known for their high-energy live performances. Their music represents an extremely unique mix of cross-fusion, providing an amazing ability to connect with all audiences. This line up overflows with talent .You never know what to expect at a Sol Junky show...instruments like beer kegs or a flute, banjo or mandolin. Maybe a parade through the crowd playing Sol Junky bluegrass style. Stribling, 5:00 Third Street Park Stribling has been performing around the Middle Georgia music scene for the past year and have a short tour planned for this coming summer. Sue and the Bastards, 5:00 567 CafĂŠ You never know what elected city official turns up on these rockin' lawyers' cover stage! Expect special guests and a few familiar faces getting Bragg Jam going with the favorites Sue N the Bastards formed over a decade ago when several Mercer Law faculty decided to not quit their day jobs. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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MONDAYS

DJ Shawty Slim Bottoms Up

B Keith Williams The Shamrock

Chapter 13 Billy’s Clubhouse

Lady’s Hour 7:30-8:30pm. Gals enjoy $1 Wells/Domestics BJ’s Billiards

DJ Extreme Asylum Nightclub

Keith & JP CJ’s Sports Bar

Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe

FRI 7/30

B Keith Williams 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive Almost Kings Asylum Nightclub Matt & Lewis Billy’s Clubhouse Abby & Vic CJ’s Sports Bar

Kana Mellow Mushroom

Mile Train Rivalry’s Sports Bar Molly Stevens The Shamrock

Listen 2 Three Wild Wing Cafe

SAT 7/31

Bragg Jam, 40+ bands! The Hummingbird, Mellow Mushroom, Rivalry’s, Shamrock, Capitol Theatre, Bottoms Up, new 567 Center, Rookery DJ Extreme Asylum Nightclub

DJs Brad & Julie CJ’s Sports Bar Kylie Devron Dolce Vita, 8pm

Loose Skrews Billy’s Clubhouse

B Keith Williams CJ’s Sports Bar

Lefty Williams Band Wild Wing Cafe

MON 8/2

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Open Mic Locos Bar & Grill

WED 8/4

Chris Hicks & Friends Backporch Lounge Planet Retro Cheers Bar & Grill

Open Mic w/ Matt Rivalry’s on Northside

THUR 8/5

DJ Extreme Asylum Nightclub DJ Slim Bottoms Up

Dueling Pianos The Rookery Drag Queen Bingo The Hummingbird B Keith Williams Locos Bar & Grill Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe

FRI 8/6

Big Mike & Booty Papas 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive Keith & J.P. Billy’s Clubhouse

Save the TaTas Benefit with DJs Julie & Brad CJ’s Sports Bar Mic Harrison & the High Score The Hummingbird

Robert Lee Coleman Mellow Mushroom Matt Moncrief Rivalry’s Sports Bar

B Keith Williams The Shamrock Matt Pippen Wild Wing Cafe

SAT 8/7

Second Thief, Aneirin, Of Legions 567 Center for Renewal, 7pm, $7

DJ Extreme Asylum Nightclub

Kylie Devron Dolce Vita, 8pm

2 Finger Jester The Hummingbird

Back City Woods Mellow Mushroom UFC Fight #117 Rivalry’s Sports Bar

John Stanley Band The Shamrock

Slippery When Wet Wild Wing Cafe

MON 8/9

David Willis 20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

TUES 8/10 Open Mic Locos Bar & Grill

B Keith Williams The Shamrock

WED 8/11

Jason Hobbs Cheers Bar & Grill

THUR 8/12

Drag Queen Bingo The Hummingbird

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Modern Skirts, Oh Dorian, Xavii, Junior Astronomers, and more! 567 Center for Renewal Robert Lee Coleman The Hummingbird

Happy hour til 7pm, jam & rehearse 7-10pm, 20’s Pub

$1.50 Domestics, $5 Domestic Pitchers Locos

Wii Madness; $1 wells, MHL and PBR at Synergy Happy Hour M-F, $3 Ritas, $3 wells and $1 Drafts El Azteca 2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar $1 Wells all night, The Bird Happy Hour open to close Rivalry’s Sports Bar

Free Red Bull mixers, only at Wild Wing Cafe

Service Industry Night 6PM-Close: 2 for $10 Jager Bombs; $3 House Margaritas; $3 3 Olives Vodka; $2 select Pints Macon Mellow

TUESDAYS

Trivia: $1.50 PBR Pints, $4.50 Pitchers, $2 Blue Moon & Yuengling Macon Mellow

$1.50 Domestics, 50¢ Boneless Wings, Cornhole Locos All drinks $2 all night at Bottoms Up

2-4-1 Margaritas all day at El Azteca

2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar

Hippy Chick Night 6PM-Close: $1.50 House Wine & $4.50 Jager Mellow Mushroom

THURSDAYS

Lady’s Hour 7:30-8:30pm. Gals enjoy $1 Wells/Domestics BJ’s Billiards 2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar

The Rookery 11-1am: $2 Bud Lt bottles, $4.50 well doubles, and 2 for 1 Jager. 3 for $9 shot specials, Jell-O Shooters, Savaged Angels dancing bartdenders and more Club Envy

Gals, $2 drinks all night Rivalry’s Beer pong: $2 pitchers for teams, $1.50 wine for ladies, $3 wells, $3 Ritas Macon Mellow 2 for 1 Jager Bombs, $4 Irish Car Bombs Wild Wing $4 Jager Bombs! Locos

FRIDAYS

Happy Hour prices for poker players, BJ’s Billiards

$2 pints of Mellow Blonde, $2.25 PBR Tall Boys Mellow Macon 2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar

The Rookery 11-1am: $2 BL bottles, $4.50 well doubles, $3 Sex on the Beach and 2 for 1 Jager. Everyday, Miller Lite buckets just $12! Wild Wing

SATURDAYS

2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar

Lady’s Hour 7:30-8:30pm. Gals enjoy $1 Wells/Domestics BJ’s Billiards

The Rookery 11-1am: $2 Bud Light, $4.50 well doubles, $3 Sex on the Beach and 2 for 1 Jager.

2 fer Tuesday: 5-10p, featuring $2 Domestic drafts Wild Wing

$4 Firefly cocktails Wild Wing Cafe

$1.50 Dom Draft beers, $3 Bloody Marys, Tara’s Tavern

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Taco Rita Nite: $2 Tacos, $3 Margaritas, $4 Skinny Margaritas Wild Wing Cafe

Macon’s Hottest Trivia, $3 Ritas & $3 Big Drafts, El Azteca $1.50 Domestics Locos

2-4-1 wells and $2 Domestics until 8pm CJ’s Sports Bar

Ladies night, free wells for the gals The Hummingbird 2-4-1 Wells, Bottoms Ups

$2 pints, $3 wells, $3 Ritas Mellow Macon

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Nascar, drink specials, 20’s Pub $3 Wells, Ritas & $2 select pints Macon Mellow

$3 bloody marys & Margaritas, live acoustic on patio, 6:30-9:30pm Wild Wing Cafe Lady’s Hour 7:30-8:30pm. Gals enjoy $1 Wells/Domestics BJ’s Billiards Free Darts, Tara’s Tavern $3 Bloody Marys Locos

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If there were ever a band that knew what it is to grind, it is Almost Kings. Staying on the road more than nine months each year, they have toured the United States countless times taking over markets one person at a time. Some say that fate took its course bringing together these four Atlanta artists - lyricist & vocalist Boze, guitarist & vocalist Ryan Yunker, drummer Kevin Compton, and bassist & vocalist Danny Helms. Almost Kings is quickly becoming a movement - it has been defined by some as "skate-rock" and the dawn of the next era of music. Gaining international notoriety, the band has toured with acts such as Rehab, Framing Hanley, Drowning Pool, Everlast, and many more.

Slippery When Wet The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute was formed in 2003 by Jason Morey after answering many inquiries of "Are you Jon Bon Jovi?". Most notably comedian Dave Chappelle invited Jason backstage following one of his comedy shows thinking that he was the New Jersey icon. It was then that Jason knew he had to take advantage of the resemblance. With further explanation Jason thinks that "Slippery When Wet has the power to turn a 600-1500 capacity club into a 20,000 seat arena for 2 1/2 hours".

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Mondays with Brad “the Man in the Box” at Rivalry’s

New to Tuesdays! Karaoke with Mitch The Hummingbird, 8p NEW Wednesdays with Mitch from 9p-1a at BJ Billiards Every Wednesday with DKH, Macon Shroom

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Every TUES 8:30p, CJ’s Sports Bar NOW TUESDAYS at BJs Billiards Every Tuesday, Macon Mellow Tuesday nights with Jason Hawk, cash prizes, Wild Wing Cafe

Every Wednesday with $3 Ritas & Big Drafts El Azteca Wednesday nights, 7:30pm at Billy’s Clubhouse

Trivia with Jacob at Loco’s every Wednesday, Big payouts!

Every Wednesday at The Rookery, compete for $5,000 grand prize! 8pm

Every Wednesday at The Bird, 7pm.

Thursday nights 9p, The Shamrock Every Friday Night at Cheers

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Nightly Poker 7:30p, Friends Bar

Sunday Poker League 2:30,Tuesdays at 7pm, Rivalry’s Nightly Poker 8p, BJ Billiards

Thur & Sun 7pm, Billy’s Clubhouse

Mile Train @ Rivalry’s

FRIDAY 7/30

B Keith Williams @ 20’s Pub

B Keith Williams is a library of songs you love to sing along to and he does it all alone. That’s right a one man band with a guitar and a drum machine. It’s good laid back music that everyone will love.

Almost Kings @ Asylum See Editor’s Picks, above

Matt & Lewis @ Billy’s Clubhouse In June of 2008 Lewis

Smith was in a state of limbo watching life and adulthood redirect his band The Hollow down different roads. That said band just happened to be the creme de la creme of the hard rock scene in middle Georgia. Around this time Lewis began late night and often slightly intoxicated conversation with Matthew Lang about playing a few one off shows. Matthew was riding high after a few shows with The Profits Of Doom. The two decided to merge their musical fortunes.

Abby & Vic @ CJ’s Sports Bar

Our favorite Local Songbird has got a voice that sounds like someone is melting angel wings with whiskey, and she can write too. If you’ve yet to hear her, do NOT miss this show.

Kana @ Mellow Mushroom

There's a new powerful voice in reggae music quickly taking over, by the unassuming name Kana. Born as Daniel Kiehm in 1989, Kana took his Hawaiian name reflecting his respect for his polynesian heritage. Kana is a dynamic artist, whose silky voice can both ride an acoustic guitar with natural Hawaiian ease, or burn Babylon on a bubbling roots rythym. On his devoted Rastafarian faith he says, "Jah is at the center of who I am

Loose Skrews @ Billy’s

and guides me to become the person I know I am supposed to be."

Mile Train @ Rivalry’s

Mile Train has been mesmerizing and captivating audiences all over the southeast for over a year now. The Mile Train family has grown to an unexpected size that spans from northeast Tennessee to South Florida. Their special home brew of Blues Rock and Jazz has allowed them to reach a wide demographic of listeners. From college crowds and the young hippie movement to the die hard blues fans that frequent the smoky, rustic music halls, Mile Train has had some wonderful success over the past year and a half.

Molly Stevens @ The Shamrock

Your favorite singer songwriter for 2009, Molly Stevens has a unique blend of songs that will captivate pretty much anyone with her booming voice and effervescent stage precense.

SATURDAY 7/31 Bragg Jam, 40+ bands!

Venues include The Hummingbird, Mellow Mushroom, Rivalry’s, Shamrock, Capitol Theatre, Bottoms Up, new 567 Center, and the Rookery. See pages 10-11 for a complete schedule and bandography.

Loose Skrews @ Billy’s Clubhouse One of the most fun cover bands that Macon has, the Loose Screws have been bringing the party to macon for nearly a decade now. All the songs you love to sing along to, not to mention dance to.

WEDNESDAY 8/4 Chris Hicks & Friends @ Backporch Lounge

Former lead Guitarist for the Marshall Tucker bands reminds us every Wednesday why we all live in Macon. It’s full of soul,

Mic Harrison & the High Score @ the Bird

full of people like Chris Hicks who can set fire to a guitar with their fingers and sing like there won’t be a tomorrow.

Planet Retro @ Cheers

An 80’s cover band that does what every other 80’s band on the planet does. It brings the friggin party.

FRIDAY 8/6

Save the TaTas Benefit with DJs Julie & Brad @ CJ’s Sports Bar

Save the Ta-Ta’s has become an annual event at CJ’s and one of their most fun nights of the year. Tons of people, tons of ta-tas, and great music provided by DJ Julie and Brad. Money raised goes toward Breast Cancer Research.

Robert Lee Coleman @ Mellow

Robert Lee Coleman was born May 15, 1945 in Macon GA and grew up in & around Macon during a time when the Middle GA area was a hotbed of Blues,R&B,and early Rock 'n Roll. in 1964 ,Robert was picked by R&B legend Percy Sledge to play guitar in his touring band,a position he held down through 1969.During this time Coleman toured extensively throughout North & South America, the Caribbean, & even Africa. Today you’ll notice riffs that only Brown could have inspired in Colemans set.

Mic Harrison and the High Score @ The Hummingbird It's a Wednesday night at Toot's a smoky bar in one of the most working-class areas of Knoxville. Mic Harrison and members of The High Score are pumping money into the jukebox. The Music that pours out afterwards consists of Conway Twitty, CCR, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roger Miller. If these guys could drink this music they would, but tonight beer will have to suffice. "This ain't white collar music." 11thHourOnline.com

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Bragg Jam bands, continued The Bushels, 9:30 The Rookery "Acoustic quartet The Bushels stretch out from the traditional bluegrass some may expect across the five tunes on their debut, self-titled EP. The raspy lead vocals of mandolinist Mal Jones and the harmonies of guitarist Jim Algar complement the rustic vibes." - CHARLESTON CITY PAPER The Dirty Guv’Nahs, 9:45 The Hummingbird The Dirty Guv'nahs have been spreading their rock gospel across the Southeast for three years now, showcasing their sound which has been best described as "a passionate, jubilant slice of rock-meetsAmericana.". The Moaners, 9:45 Bottoms Up The Moaners are Laura King, and Melissa Swingle, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and play original rock -n- roll. The Moaners strengths include a sound like no one else, original and heartfelt songs and a reckless abandon in the true spirit of rock and roll. Sometimes loud, and sometimes sweet with intriguing vocal harmonies, walloping drums, and crazy slide guitar. The Rocketboys, 6:15 The 567 Comprised of five guys who met in college, The Rocketboys, having spent the first years of their career in the unassuming town of Abilene, Texas created an anthemic, ambient sound that matched the expansive landscape in which they lived. Residing now in Austin, The Rocketboys' are "creating rich anthems that are as infectious as they are sincere"

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(Paste Magazine) with "clear, ringing guitars and full-bodied keyboard arrangements, hard-driving drum lines and well-practiced transitions between calm and controlled chaos" (Austin American-Statesman). The Roly Bots, 11:30 Bottoms Up Roly-Bots is what happens when you spend too much time considering the phrase heartbroken 1960's pulp sci-fi robots and long for a world in which the best music is made by three people three guys each with a name that begins with a "J"?. We have know idea what any of that means, but they are a great local band. Tron Jackson, 11:45 The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom They're four attorneys (and a banker) by day. By night, they're four attorneys (and a banker) who make really loud music. Originally law school classmates and friends, Tron has been making good times happen for over five years. A local’s favorite! Vex ,11:15 The Shamrock Macon's Original Punk Band! VEX appeared in Macon in the 80's well after Pylon and REMs jangling minions had pretty much obliterated any traces of Georgia punkdom. But VEX's inspired fusion of punk and bubble-wave ignored the whole jangly mess and mainlined instead from Dangerhouse and the Dickies. Later projects included Stiff Nixons, Cereal Killers, Jupiter Coyote, and Toolshed Ginger.

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20’s Pub Boasting freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and dinner specials in a well-lit tavern-like setting. LD • BAR • $ 3076 Riverside Dr.

5 Guys Burgers & Fries The best burgers in Macon is what our readers say, serving dogs and peanuts too. LD • $ 120 Tom Hill Sr., 474.0445

Billy’s Clubhouse Come try Billy's new menu with our angus burgers, colossal sandwiches, great salads, appetizers and more. Lunch and dinner specials available as well as our late nite menu. "We upped our standards, Now up yours!" LD • $ • BAR 1580 Forest Hill Road, Macon. Mon-Sat 11a-2p, Sun 12:30p - 12a. BJs Billiards BJs is now serving up your favorite late night snacks. Nachos, hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches and breakfast all day, every day. Smoking, open 2pm-2am. Now open Sundays til midnight! LD • BAR • $

Buffalos Cafe on Zebulon You know this place has great wings, but they also feature a large selection of salads and sandwiches, large screen tvs to watch all your favorite games and a popular trivia night for the whole family. LD • BAR • $ 5990 Zebulon Rd.

Cheers Bar & Grill Featuring weekly dinner specials from grouper baskets to all you can eat catfish to 2-4-1 Crab legs! Live music every Wed & Fri. Lunch 11-2, Dinner 5-10pm. LD • BAR • $ 3852 Northside Dr., 474-5006. CJ’s Bar & Grill You can’t really call this bar food. Is it fried, yes, but it’s fresh and so, so good! Sloppy nachos, great burgers and chicken wraps. LD • BAR • $ 2910 Riverside Drive, 757-3262

Locos Grill & Pub Casual, kid-friendly, family dining.We’re talking great food, sports on the big screens and a full bar. Fantastic weekly specials and live music on the weekends. Delivery and catering also available. LD BAR • $ 2440 Riverside Drive. Nu-Way Weiners Open since 1916, this original store with its neon sign is one of America's oldest hot dog stands and they serve secret recipe chili sauce, famous hot dogs, hamburgers, and other sandwiches. BLD • $ 430 Cotton Avenue, 743.1368

Rivalry’s – The only place in town where you can order Atomic Buffalo Turds and wash them down with a giantsized bottle of Monty Python’s Holy Ale. 3986 Northside Dr., Macon 474-0606 LD BAR $ The Rookery There isn’t a place downtown that has been serving us longer.The Rookery offers some of the best comfort food in Macon. Burgers, Nachos, Sandwiches and daily lunch specials that can’t be beat. LD BAR $ 543 Cherry Street, 746-8658

Wild Wing Cafe Newly opened franchise at the Shoppes at River Crossing, fantastic wings in over 30 flavors, over 20 brews on tap, great salads and one of the few dining options in North Macon that offers live music on the weekends. LD • BAR $-$$, 477.WILD

SOUTHERN / BBQ

Fresh-Air Bar-B-Que Award winning BBQ known for its tangy tomato and vinegar style pulled pork, ribs and baked beans. Don’t skip out on the Brunswick Stew neither. LD Open 7 days a week • $ 3076 Riverside Dr.

Satterfield’s Serving hickory smoked meats, seafood, vegetables, daily specials and salads. L • $ 120 New Street, 742.0352

Meet Ben Kerr

Restaurant where he works: Mellow Mushroom What he recommends: “The Thai-Dye Pizza is the best.” Favorite restaurant other than where you work: “Luigis, I love the Joey Crumbs Pasta Primavera!” Guilty Pleasure: The TV show ‘Glee’ and cookie dough blizzards. Good to Go There is a slightly different menu available every day, offering the best in the Souths lunchtime favorite, “the Meat & Three”. Full catering services also available. LD $ 1019 Riverside Dr. 743.4663

MEXICAN

Caliente’s Burrito Shop We’ve all had this style of big burrito by now, but Caliente’s does them the best. If you can handle it, get the MOAB… if not, there’s always the Thrilla From Tha Grilla, which is just right. LD • $ 6255 Zebulon Road El Azteca One of Macon’s best patios, serving all your favorite Mexican dishes, voted Macon’s best margarita. LD BAR • $-$$ 169 Tom Hill Sr., 475.9199 El Sombrero Witha brand new outside dining patio, this is the place to get some fresh, authentic mexican cuisine in downtown Macon. LD • BAR • $ Located off Spring Street in the Baconsfield Shopping Center.

SEAFOOD

Jim Shaw’s Casual dining with Macon’s best seafood, tuna tidbits, scallops, wild Georgia shrimp. Seperate bar area with smoking. D • BAR $-$$ 3040 Vineville

Fish n’ Pig Spectacular views of Lake Tobesofkee. Patio or inside seating serving both barbecue and seafood. D • BAR $-$$ 6420 Mosely Dixon, 476.8837

PIZZA / ITALIAN

Luigi’s Bistro Casual Italian cuisine in a hip, swanky atmosphere. LD • BAR • $-$$ 401 Cherry Street, 743.4645 Ingleside Village Pizza IVP has the best pizza in town and the best beer selection. Keep it classy with the white pizza and a Stella Artois or, keep it real with a slice of the ultimate and a 24-oz. High Life. LD • BAR $ 2396 Ingleside Avenue, & downtown across from Mercer Univ.

Mellow Mushroom In 1974, three college students in Atlanta opened the first of what has now grown to 100 restaurants. Each one locallyowned and operated, with their own distinct, funkified flavor. Gourmet pizza, original sandwiches and a large drink menu. Family friendly! LD • BAR • $$$ Located just off Bass Road at 5425 Bowman Road, Macon.

LUNCH SPOTS

Adriana’s Quick & delicious cafeteriastyle lunch, serving the most authentic Italian in town, including sandwiches, soup, salads, pasta, pizza and daily specialties. Also, specialty coffees and beer and wine. Mon-Thur 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6pm. L • BAR $ 359 Third Street Market City Café – Superb sandwiches, homemade soups, loaded salads, pizza and pastas. Unique breakfast menu including gourmet coffees and teas. Dinner now being served Fridays and Saturdays featuring seafood and steak specials. Full bar, excellent wine cellar. Full catering services on or off site. Open Tues-Thur, 7am-6pm; Friday and Saturday 7am-9pm. 502 Cherry St., Macon 257-6612 BLD • BAR • $-$$

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Greek Corner Deli Serving delicious lamb gyros, monster greek salads, subs and specialty sandwiches 7 days a week. One of the few restaurants downtown open on Sundays and the only late night eatery on Saturdays 12:30am til 3am! LD • $ 587 Cherry Street, 254.3059.

The Downtown Grill Slightly upscale dining serving fresh fish, prime cut Black Angus and features it’s own humidor. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 562 Mulberry Street, 742.5999

The Shamrock Dargan and his crew cook up some of the best homemade meals in Macon, including his legendary Shepard’s Pie. Plus, he’ll surprise you from time to time with some interesting seafood selections. D • BAR $-$$ 342 Rose Avenue, Payne City 750.1555 The Tic Toc Room Contemporary setting with a sophisticated menu, great wine selection. D • BAR • $$-$$$ 401Cherry Street, 743.4645

The Cox Capitol Theatre Well the revolving door in the Kitchen of the Capitol Theatre has finally stopped spinning, and the result is some darn good pizza, Hot Dogs, soft pretzels, and subs. Where else can you have a beer and watch a great movie?? D • $$$ 382 Second Street, 257-6391

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Killian’s Coffeehouse Serving patries, coffees and smoothies for breakfast and lunch. Come as a stranger, leave as a friend. BL • $ 490 Cherry Street, 492-1771.

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The Right’s Confidential Battle Plan THE LEFT

I HAVE IN MY HOT LITTLE LIBERAL HANDS THEIR TOP SECRET PLAN TO WIN THE HOUSE

BY TINA WHITTLE

pparently, the Republican Party thinks I’m hot stuff. I know — it came as a shock to me too. But the National Republican Congressional Committee thinks so highly of me that despite my consistently liberal behavior, they sent me — me! — a copy of their CONFIDENTIAL Campaign Battle plan (boldface and all caps theirs). That’s right, I have in my hot little liberal hands their top secret agenda for wresting control of the House of Representatives away from “Nancy Pelosi and her obedient liberals” (their words). Here’s some more verbatim, from Congressman Pete Sessions, the chairman of the NRCC and the guy who trusted such delicate right-wing intel with a left-wing journalist like myself: “I’m sharing this information with you because as a long-time Republican activist, you’ve done a lot for our principles and our Party over the years. As a GOP leader and patriot, you have a lot at stake in the outcome of this year’s election.” “Keep in mind,” he writes, “that your copy of our Campaign Battle Plan is

CONFIDENTIAL — it is intended ‘for your eyes only’ so please take care to not leave it lying around for others to see.” Ummm . . . okay. But I’m not sure what the big secret is. As far as I can tell, the CONFIDENTIAL Campaign Battle Plan is a map of the U.S. with a star representing every Congressional seat the Republican Party is targeting as a “top tier” district — this means it has a vulnerable Democrat ripe for the vanquishing. Georgia has two stars; Pennsylvania has the most, with eight. In total, there are 100 stars on the map, but Pete (I get to call him Pete because we’re tight like that) reports that we only need to win 39 to boost Nancy Pelosi out and replace her with John Boehner. Wow! What a dark and surprising agenda! No wonder they want to keep it secret! The PLAN FOR VICTORY is broken down into three parts: 1. Identify Likely Voters; 2. Voter Education/ Independent Expenditures; and 3. Voter Turn-out. While I have some grammatical problems with this list (Pete! Get a composition handbook! Look up parallelism!) on the whole, they seem like fine goals. If I were a Republican, I’d support them. But if I

So Goes Bibb Schools, So Goes Bibb County THE RIGHT

BY BILL KNOWLES

n past columns, I have consistently been critical of most of the members, sans Board Chairman Gary Bechtel and on occasion Lynn Farmer, of the Bibb County Board of Education for their complete incompetence in how they have been managing arguably one of the worst school systems in the state. But I must give credit where credit is du: they finally got something right when they voted 4-2 in favor of creating Bibb County’s first charter school, The Macon Academy of Excellence. Great vote Chairman Bechtel and board members Tom Hudson, Tommy Barnes and Albert Abrams! My question is, and you know I would have some criticism, is why this wasn’t vote unanimous? Two board members, Ella Carter and Susan Sipe, had to find flaws in this wonderful idea that so many other school systems have utilized. Carter said she voted against it because the school offered no transportation while Sipe used the excuse that she didn’t think the curriculum was “innovative enough”. Both of these members should excuse themselves from any

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further votes and resign as they are apparently not smart enough to realize that this school system needs help NOW; not six months from now, not ten years from now, but right NOW! I think when it comes right down to it, the real reason these nuts voted against a charter school can be found in the definition of what a charter school is, as defined by the Georgia Charter School Association which states a charter school “operates with freedom from many of the regulations that apply to traditional public schools.” In other words, Carter and Sipe want to be able to screw up the Macon Academy of Excellence like they’ve had a hand in screwing up the rest of the Bibb County School System. Face it people, so goes the school system, so goes Bibb County. There is so much dependent upon our schools doing well, but no one seems to care. First and foremost are the futures of our children. The graduation rate as well as the average test scores in Bibb have steadily decreased and are going to be in line with Mali (yeah, I Googled it) which happens to be the most illiterate country on Earth with only 25% of her citizens being

were an intelligent Republican, I’d seriously question the validity of their source. For instance, the NRCC claims it can identify voters likely to vote Republican by using “proven voter identification techniques.“ Really? These people couldn’t even figure out that I, a liberal newspaper columnist writing a liberal column, am a lifelong way-left liberal who has never, not once, voted Republican. Ask my disappointed parents — they’ll tell you that I’m as Non-Republican as it gets. And yet the NRCC seems to think I’m a GOP superstar. Of course they want money. A lot of money. This is obvious. They use a lot of cool-sounding code phrases, like “Patriot Program” and “Young Guns” project. They warn that the Democrats are “sitting on a $28.6 million warchest [sic] they’ll use to fund wave after wave of attack ads against us.” Democratic warchest, huh? As if the GOP has a peacechest. The NRCC has the audacity to write me a letter riddled with phrases like “pathetic” and “disastrous” and “rampant corruption and shady back-room dealing” and they expect me to believe that their “aggres-

sive issues-based advertising” will be solely about the issues? C’mon, NRCC. You can do better. Unfortunately, though, they may not have to. There may be people who read this pandering tripe and think it’s prime sirloin. I hope not. I hope they know better than to open their wallets just because some manipulative yahoo flatters them with the word “patriot” over and over again. Because it’s the wallets they want, make no mistake. I added up the projected cost per district — the direct mailings, the telephone polling, the advertisements in multiple media — and got $1,020,000. Multiply that by 100 districts and you get $102 million earmarked solely for campaign spending. Would any sane person trust these people with that much money? Pete had one last “special favor” to ask: “After you’ve read this confidential proposal,” he wrote, “please return it in the postage paid envelope I’ve provided. . . . I’ve only sent a limited number to a select group of knowledgeable and experienced Republicans, and each one must be accounted for.” I’m returning mine, as requested, with a copy of this column. I’m marking it “SUPER TOP-SECRET ULTRACONFIDENTIAL” and asking for seven trillion dollars to support my own media campaign warchest. I am hoping this means they’ll take me off their mailing list FOREVER (italics, boldface, and underlined all caps all mine).

“... in the recently released AYP only 14 of Bibb Counties 41 schools have made “adequate yearly progress” while most are instead labeled “needs improvement”, while our neighbor Houston County had 32 of 36 schools making AYP.

Finally, the Bibb County school board got something right when they voted 4-2 in favor of creating Bibb’s first Charter School, The Macon Academy of Excellence.” able to read. Can we be much behind at the rate we are heading? Our school system has been without a permanent superintendent for four months with no end in sight, while in comparison, Houston County found a qualified candidate within their own system, Dr. Robin Hines, in less than a month. (Without having to pay thousands of dollars to a firm to do it.) Further, in the recently released AYP only 14 of Bibb Counties 41 schools have made “adequate yearly progress” while most are instead labeled “needs improvement”, while our neighbor Houston County had 32 of 36 schools making AYP. Am I missing something here, or does it seem that Bibb County taxpayers are getting the shaft here? Actually it is the children of Bibb that are getting the shaft. We are giving them an inferior education in a world where jobs are scarce, yet expecting them to stay off of welfare and unemployment. (Oh yeah, we do give them $100,000 Section 8 housing in Bibb County, but that’s another column unto itself.) Second, why would any company in their right mind want to voluntarily put new jobs and bring people into this com-

munity with a school system that is in the shape of Bibb Counties? Think about this. If a business relocates its’ people to a new community, what is the VERY first thing a relocated family with school age children asks? “HOW IS THE SCHOOL SYSTEM?” How could anyone with the Macon-Bibb Chamber of Commerce keep a straight face when they give the answer? I think I would answer it like this: “Our school system consistently ranks among the worst in the state; we don’t have a permanent superintendent, although we did just get our first charter school, which two buffoons on our Board of Education tried to scuttle. Welcome to Macon!” All of this being said; two of the most important elections for your children will be held in November, as Republicans Alan Theise and Paige Deaver will be running against Democrats Wanda West and Lynn Farmer, respectively. I highly recommend getting some new ideas and new members in the board starting with Theise and Deaver and then throwing out the rest of the turkeys who have ruined this system. The taxpayers deserve better and more importantly our children deserve better.

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he City of Macon just received our official audit for the most recently-completed fiscal year. Given its contents, you would think there would be a massive outpouring of demands for explanations, but perhaps delaying the release (it was actually due to the State of Georgia on December 31st but was submitted six months late) until the SPLOST wars helped keep it under the radar screen – and for good reason. In short, it was the worst audit in my seven years on Council. Those residents who lived in Macon during the Ellis administration will remember the public outcry when one of his audits discovered fifteen significant findings that raised red flags for the City’s auditors. Even his hand-picked Finance Director was arrested (although she was later released and never indicted). The resulting “Recall Ellis” campaign was unsuccessful but the former mayor is still remembered by some for his perceived fiscal irresponsibility. So how does the most recent audit compare? This time there are no fewer than 30 “material weaknesses” – double the number of Ellis’s worst year (several were repeat offenses from the year before that had not been addressed). Now before anyone begins to accuse me of being an apologist for Jack Ellis, let me remind you that I was one of his most severe and frequent critics. In fact, there were probably some days he wished I had never joined City Council (although I can attest that he never, even once, attacked me personally). But, as I’ve said publicly, I find it instructive that the same people who applauded me for asking tough fiscal questions of the former mayor are appalled when I ask the same questions of the current mayor. I didn’t write the City’s code nor divide the responsibilities between the executive and the legislative branch. City Council is charged by law with the power of the purse. We are specifically given the duty to oversee the City’s spending. What are some of the specifics in the current audit? First, the City spent $13 million more than it took in last year. Do I need to repeat that number? We had $13 million more in expenses than we did in revenues. The opening lines of the audit officially state, “We were able to provide a qualified opinion on the financial statements of the City’s, meaning we were unable to provide 100% ‘clean’ opinions.” A later sentence reads,”we noted several instances of noncompliance with Federal or State of Georgia laws and regulations.” The auditors were also required to record 290 of their own audit adjustments totaling $124 million. Despite repeated assurances that we have between six and seven million dollars in reserve in the “Filomena account,” the auditor found exactly $607,893 as the total

fund balance in our general fund. This figure agrees almost to the dollar with the amount we were given one year ago by a highly-respected finance official at UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute. At the time we were assured that the official was way off base. We’ve been told often that the City owes itself transfers from one fund to another since we have repeatedly borrowed from ourselves (e.g., the Landfill Closure account). So, for example, if I have $1000 in the bank that I borrowed yesterday from my wife and promised to repay her by next week, can I claim to have a $1000 “fund balance?” And can she claim that amount as well since it is owed to her and is thus an asset? This shell game seems to be the basis for stating that we have millions in reserve rather than barely over half a million as we were informed last year by the Vinson Institute. In one fund alone, the City owes our Landfill Closure account $9,780,000. That represents quite a few shells in any game. Buried in the audit are sentences such as these: “adjustments to decrease grants receivable were required to be recorded in the amount of $2,063,169 for the Mother’s Day Disaster (May 2008). Upon beginning fieldwork, the receivable was grossly overstated. Per discussion with appropriate personnel, these funds are not expected to be received by the City.” And what about this: “An audit adjustment to cash in the amount of $1,321,796 was required to reverse the effects of the entries prepared by City personnel and properly state accrued payroll. This error was pervasive across a majority of the City’s funds and affected a large number of accounts which include payroll, withholding liabilities, due to/from accounts, payroll expenditures, employee benefits, etc.” Perhaps worst of all was the admonition that the City probably mis-spent more than one-half million HUD dollars through our Department of Economic and Community Development. These were expenditures that were clearly not allowable under the terms of the granted funds for the City’s Home Investment Partnership program. As the compliance audit states,”Known questioned costs per testwork were $98,519. Likely questioned costs were calculated to be $519,662.” In the likely event that the City must re-pay those funds, we will also be liable for interest and penalties. Incidentally, only six out of 15 Council members even bothered to show up to receive and discuss the City’s annual audit – arguably one of our most important functions – Hutto, Lucas, Schlesinger, Timley, Watkins, and White. It is a shame the rest were not there to hear the auditor’s written statement, “we noted there was an overall lack of oversight review on behalf of upper management with regards to the work performed by personnel not in management roles… As noted last year, we continue to note a lack of accountability at various levels of management (both financially and operationally).” Not exactly an audit report on which to base a re-election, is it?

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You will say things without thinking. You can be arrogant, presumptuous, and your own interests will come first. Your help is needed to straighten out some bit of intrigue, deceit or downright lies this week. You may be a witness to some event taking place in your neighborhood. You may be asked to testify about what you have seen and heard next month. Keep accurate notes! You could hear something adverse about your investments but be patient - it all changes again next month and it will be fine. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are practical, peace loving, stubborn, and deliberate. Taurus has a natural interest in money, and you like the finer things in life. The month of August could be very significant in your life. Some important decisions will be made and some important papers will be signed. You will be left wondering why you waited so long to do this. Your love life is improving again even though right now you may come across as sounding arrogant, it makes no difference. Long term investments are needed now. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini is versatile, fickle, intelligent, creative, quick, neat, and curious. You must start a savings plan to be ready next year for a large investment. If you do not save - you will lose out on a really great opportunity. You are dealing quite well with intrigue and lies this week. Everything said is so out of proportion and exaggerated that it really needs your expertise to straighten it out. Money is still tight so it might be a good idea to write out a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no frillsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; budget. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancer is sentimental, sensitive, and needs to have a sense of security. Cancer is intensely romantic and has a vivid imagination. You should be keeping very careful tabs on your finances. Someone is trying to bluff you out of money. They seem to have a very good scheme going. This is not the time to be talked into anything hold fast - your money should stay where it is for now. Your love life should be picking up now. You may meet an old flame next weekend and rekindle a fire you thought was extinguished. LEO (July 23-August 22): Leo is colorful, self assured, outgoing, impulsive and expansive. People seem to be unreliable this week and gossip is rampant as usual. Everything is exaggerated out of proportion so try not to pay attention to what is actually happening. Hold onto your money as you could lose it. There is much intrigue around you. Be careful what you promise since you may change your mind later. Save your receipts - or you may be billed once again. VIRGO (August 23-Sept 22): Virgo is intellectual, critical, fussy, and shy and needs constant reassurance.Money increases slightly now with another spurt coming in October and November. Keep an open mind. Some decisions you have recently made might change again by mid August. Now is a good time for learning something new. Lock up your house and car at night there is a burglar gang in your neighborhood and it is better to read about it than to experience it.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Libra is artistic, musical, level headed, sympathetic, and generous. You can be gossipy, critical, and bitter. Close friends of yours may be involved in some type of intrigue this week. Things may have become exaggerated and you have to step in and set everyone straight. You might have some good ideas now but they may have to wait to be implemented. Company you were expecting may have to postpone their visit until next month. Gossip is rampant now so do not believe everything you hear. SCORPIO (October 23-Nov 21): You are very intense, strong willed, determined and secretive. You can be willful and sarcastic, but a deep thinker with a fine mind. You have about five more weeks before you see some peace in your life. You have been irritable since last January so you should definitely feel the difference by September. A favor or loan of money should be returned to you this next weekend. Do not make any significant plans until at least August seventh because before then people change their plans and minds.

SAGITARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Sagittarius is warm and friendly. You like to talk a great deal making it difficult for others to get a word in edgewise. Do not get caught up in the intrigues and gossip going around this week - you will just add fuel to the fire and then find later you were mistaken. It is better to stay out of it completely even though others are trying to pull you into the middle of it. You may find yourself filling out papers for a loan. If so, read the fine print or a mistake could be made. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Capricorn is very often politically minded. Capricorn is also patient, reserved, cautious, faithful and shrewd. Read every word of the fine print and investigate thoroughly anything you think you want to add to your investments. Somebody is trying to sell you something this week that has been exaggerated or inflated beyond itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth. With research, you can still get a bargain. Do not listen to others - go your own way. Your money is fine where it is - do not listen to those scare tactics. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Aquarius has a strong will, and is inventive, and will always enjoy doing the unexpected, but you can be self centered. Intrigue, deceit and outright lies surround you this week. Be very careful what you say and/or do - it could come back to haunt you later. This is not the time for promises because they could be broken next month. Be sure not to get caught in the middle. Be honest and conservative this week as it will payoff in the long run. PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You are emotional, easy going, artistic and sociable, Pisces will see only the good in others, but you can often be self-centered. An opportunity to make some big money presents itself but do not believe everything you hear. The money is there - just not as much as you are being led to believe. Be sure to lock up at night; there seems to be a burglar gang working your neighborhood. It is better to read about it than to be a participant in the story.

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