A few places in town have special meaning to me because I watched them grow from the ground up. I had the great fortune to be at ground zero while Li'l Benny's Smokehouse came into being. Long before the restaurant opened, I had several opportunities to taste Ben Burks' recipes. I happened to work with …
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Spring has come early to Middle Georgia, and there is no better way to celebrate spring than a visit to Ft. Valley's Massee Lane Gardens. The camellias are in full bloom, and over the coming weeks, the rest of nature will blossom along with them. Massee Lane Gardens is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 …
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Hidden away from Eisenhower near Sam's Club in the Shoppes at Bloomfield strip mall next to Serena Wholesale is a one of the best Indian restaurants in Middle Georgia, Dinner Bell Indian Fine Cuisine. The decor is humble and the atmosphere is what you bring with you, but the cleanliness and the food are top …
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Do you love comic books, costuming, or gaming? Well it’s time to get your geek on! Middle Georgia’s largest comic book convention is coming back to Macon on Saturday, February 18th and Sunday, February 19th! MGA Con (Middle Georgia Convention) is set to have its annual event and for the very first time it will …
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St. Joseph's Catholic School recently received $1,000 from Walthall Oil Company and Exxon Mobil to be used in the school's science and math programs. St. Josephs's Catholic School is a parochial school affiliated with St. Joseph's Church in Macon. The check was present to principal Dr. Kaye Hlavaty by Walthall Oil Company Vice-President Shawn Heacox. …
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A Coin and Currency Show is coming to Middle Georgia this weekend. January 27 – 29, the Middle Georgia Coin Club is sponsoring their annual coin show at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Over a hundred vendors will be in attendance with coins from around the world, as well as jewelry, fossils, postcards, stamps, …
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We are often very certain of some facts because we have observed something first hand or "seen it with our own eyes." We thus disengage our critical thinking about those circumstance and when challenged by someone with a differing viewpoint we dig in and neglecting to acknowledge that our own point of view could be …
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If you have ever wondered what a Catholic School has to offer, this Sunday January 29th is your chance to find out. As part of Catholic Schools week, St. Joseph's Catholic School opens its doors for a drop in open house from 12 - 2:30 PM. Visitors will get a chance to meet with faculty, …
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Few things are as traditionally Mexican as the tamale. Tamales are usually savory meat or vegetable filling wrapped in a cozy blanket of masa dough, shielded and formed by corn husks and then steamed to a creamy tender delight. But they can also have cheese or sweet fillings and have been around since the time …
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Pro wrestling is returning to Macon! This Sunday, January 15th, New Generation Pro Wrestling (NGPW) will be live at the Anderson Conference Center at 5171 Eisenhower Parkway for their Championship Chaos event. Doors open at 4:00 pm and the action will start at 4:30 pm. However, a VIP Ringside seat will get you in at …
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LuLaRoe clothing is one of the year's most popular clothing brands for women and girls, and today, women in Macon have the opportunity to shop LuLaRoe for a good cause. Today, Thursday, November 17th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be a LuLaRoe clothing pop up sale at 915 Hill Park, Suite 100C, in …
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Azul Salon and Spa is tucked into a little shopping center on Arkwright Road, just off Interstate I-75 north of Macon. It's a surprisingly airy space, with natural lighting and a subdued palette, perfect for relaxing. The original works of local and regional artists decorate the walls. At Azul, the options are seemingly endless. The …
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Comic book movies have taken the world by storm. By now, you’ve probably heard that Doctor Strange has opened around theaters in the United States. While this offering from Marvel is a slight departure from the normal (you could say it is paranormal), it is still highly entertaining and yields all the quality we have …
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