December Scene

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scene

Established 2007 • Volume 4 No. 6

PUBLISHERKeith Barlow

MANAGING EDITORNatalie Davis

ADVERTISING DIRECTORErin Simmons

CIRCULATION DIRECTORMichael Evans

CREATIVE MANAGERBrooks Hinton

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSSarah Beth Ariemma

Valerie Niblett

ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVESHaley Harper

Ashley McKnight

GRAPHIC DESIGNERSHamp Jones

Theresa Willis

COVER PHOTO

Jonathan Jackson

Milledgeville Scene magazine is published by The Union-Recorder bimonthly at

165 Garrett Way, Milledgeville, GA 31061.For more information on submitting story ideas

or advertising in Milledgeville Scene,call (478)453-1430.

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November/December 2011CONTENTS

FEATURES

10 The Happiest Season of All

16 Home for the Holidays

24 Filled with the Spirit

30 FamilyTraditions

36 Smells Likethe Holidays

ON THE COVERThe Nutcracker celebrates 15 years ofproduction in Milledgeville.

From the Editor 6A little bit about what’s inside from our very own Natalie Davis

Scene and Heard 8Arts and Culture and news of note

Worship Directory 28Find a place to worship

Dining Directory 42Where to find exactly what you’re craving

Arts & Entertainment 44Current events and things to do around town

Sightings 46Scenes from events throughout town

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When the leaveschange and the chillhits the air our atten-tion starts to shift tothe holiday season.

Family dinners andgatherings withfriends, coming infrom the cold and thewarmth of time

together are all part of what makes this time, the waning weeks of theyear, so special for many of us. Oftentimes, however, in the midst ofour daily to do lists and that mountain of tasks before us, we allowthose moments to get lost in the shuffle.

This year, let’s focus on making of concerted effort to take at leasta few moments here and there to take in the season simply for thesake of enjoying it, not solely for the feeling of accomplishment inchecking another item off our lists.

Inside this edition of Milledgeville Scene, we’ll get you started.Writer Sarah Beth Ariemma gives us a glimpse of some of the upcom-ing local music and performance festivities to get us in the spirit of

the season. And after we all enjoy the shows, we can all enjoy some ofthe fresh baked goodies Tabitha Lee makes from scratch at her localbakery. After all, this time of year just isn’t complete without a littleoverindulgence in Christmas goodies. Writer Valerie Niblett takes usa few miles up the road to Crooked Pines, where many families, hersincluded, are making holiday memories together at this 82-acrehobby farm owned by Duncan and Angela Criscoe. She also shareswith us the history of Westview Baptist Church.

Don’t forget to e-mail us your story ideas, and feel free to give usyour feedback on this issue. Send us your thoughts at [email protected].

Remember, the best memories are made when we take time tosavor the moment, and they are meant to be shared — in the givingof our time, our laughter and ourselves. Take it all in this year andenjoy. See you in 2012.

NATALIE DAVIS/MANAGING EDITOR

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from the editor“I heard the bells on Christmas Day

Their old, familiar carols play,And wild and sweet the words repeatOf peace on earth, good-will to men!”

~Henry Wadsworth LongfellowWhat gift is at the top of your Christmas list this year?

Natalie DavisManaging News Editor

I was hoping to get a television, but I got surprised with a new one for my birthday in November.

My Christmas list is already complete.

Erin SimmonsAdvertising directorI’d like a pea coat and a new lap desk for my computer.

Amy BudrysClassifieds

I’m looking to get a 40-inch flat screen television this year, but most impor-tantly, I want to see my three kids’ happy faces on Christmas morning.

Danielle FietkauClassifiedsI treated myself to a Kindle Fire.

Natalie

a look at the arts & culture of Milledgeville and Baldwin CountyThe historic and treasured First

Baptist Church, located at 330 S.Liberty St., adorns this year’sMilledgeville Convention andVisitors Bureau Christmas orna-ment.

Originally called Mount ZionBaptist Church and formed in1806, it took the name of

Milledgeville Baptist Church in 1834 when it withdrewfrom the Ocmulgee Association and entered the CentralAssociation. Although the church was assigned a buildinglot on the south public square, the first location of thechurch was on the North Commons at the intersection ofMontgomery and Liberty streets. The church was con-structed on State House Square by an act of the GeneralAssembly approved December 6, 1822, which authorizedall Christian denominations to build upon the Statehouse square houses of worship on half-acre lots. Thesechurches were located on Greene Street facing north. Thesecond location was the North gate Capitol Square by1830 and burned in 1886. The foundation for the newchurch was laid in March 1887 and completed in 1888.It was located on North Wayne Street. On Dec. 7, 1952,the church had a membership of 1,200 and moved intoits present location on South Liberty Street across fromMemory Hill Cemetery.

Each year, the CVB ornament highlights a piece ofMilledgeville history with a historical structure. The 2010ornament featured the Campus Theater. The ornament isavailable for a limited time and only while supplies last.

For more information, contact the CVB by calling(478) 452-4687 or by visiting the CVB located at 200 W.Hancock St. in downtown Milledgeville.

Enjoy the scenery of Christmases past duringAntebellum Christmas at the Old Governor’s Mansion.On Dec. 10, 13 and 17 the mansion will shine through-out the night with candlelight tours featuring traditionalholiday music: Sweet Adelines on Saturday, Dec. 10;Georgia College Brass Ensemble on Tuesday Dec. 13; andThe Milledgeville Singers Guild on Saturday, Dec. 17.Regular tour hours are available through Dec. 23.

Since the mansion’s 2005 restoration, the decorationshave been historically accurate. Table tops, bannisters,

doors and everything elseimaginable, are decked out forthe holidays using what wasavailable at the time to livenup the hallowed halls andevoke the Christmas spirit.

Witness the Old Governor’s Mansion transform into ascene from the 1800s. The beautifully decorated estate,decked out in Christmas greenery, will featureAntebellum décor as the backdrop of the candlelighttours throughout the month of December.

The 23-foot Christmas tree in the rotunda will cometo life with 5,000 lights, including 1,500 candlelights,3,000 glass icicles and 1,500 handmade ornaments.

Tours feature traditional holiday music in the rotunda.Holiday hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Friday and 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Each year, a team of volunteers assist in dressing theOld Governor’s Mansion in the spirit of the season asthey deck the mansion halls.

Regular tours are held on thehour daily. For more information,call (478) 445-4545.

The fifth annual Allied Arts BigClick photography exhibition opensFriday, Dec. 2 at the Marlor ArtsCenter, 201 N. Wayne St. Each year the exhibition fea-tures more than 50 pieces shot by photographers fromthroughout the central Georgia region, each vying forcash prizes and the distinguished honor of garnering“The People’s Choice Award.”

Awards will consist of a first place prize of $100, a sec-ond place prize of $75 and a third place prize of $50.

This year’s opening reception is slated for 5 to 7 p.m.Dec. 2 as part of the December First Friday event. ThePeople's Choice award will be announced at 6:45 p.m.during the opening reception and the recipient willreceive a $50 award.

Last year’s exhibition featured 71 works by 38 regionalphotographers. This year’s works will be on displaythrough Dec. 31.

For more information, visit www.milledgevilleal-liedarts.com or call (478) 452-3950 or for entry formand official rules.



Twinkling lights, holiday music and anoverwhelming urge to spoil the ones welove make the holiday season a specialtime for all. This year, Milledgeville res-idents and visitors will be gifted with afantastic array of holiday concerts, andtours that reflect the magic ofMilledgeville. Even the stodgiestScrooge’s heart will melt with cheer ofthe holiday season.

The Brown-Stetson-Sanford House will be openthroughout November and December decorated in afestive spirit that hearkens back to Christmases of old.

“The Christmas House is in its third year,” Amy Wright, exec-utive director of Milledgeville’s Old Capital Museum said. “It hasgrown to the point that we have moved the specially themed toursto November to accommodate more individuals. Each year wefocus on a different period of history. This year’s theme is‘Activities on the Home front: Christmas 1861.’”

Wright and the committee wanted to correspond this year’stheme with the Old Capital Museum’s latest exhibit, “TentingTonight.” The exhibit features letters written from the Civil Warsoldiers to their families, as well as a full campsite setup.

“We wanted to have both the activities at the campsite, andthe activities on the home front represented,” Wright said. “Lastyear’s theme was ‘Magnolias and Memories,’ which gave visitors alook at what Christmas was like before the Civil War.”

Daniel and Edith Stetson had a son, William Spivey Stetson,who was 17 years old when he fought in the Civil War. TheStetsons also had a daughter, Lizzie, and another son, James, whowas too young to fight in the war when it began. William Stetsonjoined the Georgia 57th Regiment and survived the Civil War.

“Throughout the house we will have activities that might haveoccurred in the Stetson home. Ladies will be sewing uniforms inthe parlor, and Mrs. Stetson will be writing her son a letter.Women will also be rolling bandages, knitting mittens and socksand making quilts. A gentleman will be packing a crate full ofsupplies for the soldiers out front,” Wright explained.

Williams Funeral Home has fur-nished a Civil War hearse and

mourning cus-tomes dur-ingthe CivilWar willberevealed.Marsha andDarryl Herren havefurnished herbs that werepopular for medicines during theCivil War. Visitors will be educated on thoseherbs and other customs during the time.

“The best part about the house tours is sharing the richhistory of the house. The house’s families are an intricate part ofMilledgeville history, and seeing a form of living reenactmentsgives people insight into the roles the families had inMilledgeville,” Wright said.

The house tours will take place on Nov. 15 through 17.Interested visitors must call the museum for tickets. Tickets are $3for students and $5 for adults. All of the proceeds will go backinto preserving the house. From 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Dec. 6, theannual Victorian Christmas House auction and gala will delightguests with antiques, collectibles and even trips for auction. TheKitchen Genies, Carolyn Pruitt and Theresa Thorton, are prepar-ing heavy appetizers and this year’s auction will be bigger and bet-ter than the year before. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased atthe Old Capital Museum, the Milledgeville CVB and J.C. GrantCo.

By Sarah Beth Ariemma

Ballet shoes, a memorable dream and visions of sugar plumsall call to mind one fantastic show: “TheNutcracker.” In its 15th year, the show has

become a cherished holiday tradition for Milledgeville.Amelia Pelton, director of dance for Georgia College, hasspent hours choreographing the latest show.

“It is a big year for us. This year we’ve got something reallyspecial that we will do before each performance. We will intro-duce all of our former Claras and let the community knowwhat they have done after their run as Clara,” Pelton said.

Another special highlight is the Sugar Plum Tea. For the10th anniversary, the Sugar Plum Tea was a rousing success,and Pelton has decided to celebrate the 15th anniversary in thesame way.

“It is only $5 per person to attend the tea, but we will havesweets, autographs from the cast members in their costumes andplenty of Nutcracker items for sale,” Pelton explained.

The Sugar Plum Tea will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 10. Tickets can be purchased online atgcsutickets.com. Tickets will be available at the door, but purchasingbefore the event ensures enough food and fun for everyone. The teawill be held in the Sodexo formal dining room on Georgia College’scampus.

“I love choreographing the show every year,” Pelton said. “Thefun part for me is putting everything together. The dances of‘Snowflakes’ and ‘Ballet of the Flowers’ are going to be even moreintricate this year. The GC Salsa Club will be dancing in the show as‘Latin America’ and the GC Cheerleaders will once again be the‘Russians’ in the show. They are always such a hit.”

Pelton rarely repeats choreography, so visitors who attended the

showlast year will be sur-prised by all new routines, cos-tumes and atmosphere. Mother Ginger has anew dress, as well as all of the dance students.

The show will take place Dec. 9 through Dec. 11 at RussellAuditorium. The auditorium seats 985 people. Dec. 9 and 10 showswill begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday the show will start at 2 p.m. Ticketsare $12 for general seating and $8 for children under 12 and GCstudents with valid ids.

“Come out and celebrate our 15th year celebration,” Pelton said.

The Rev. Andy Adams of Covenant PresbyterianChurch believes every baby should have abed. Room for a Baby is a musical snack

started by Adams eight years ago. The group per-forms Christmas songs in a special concert with allof the proceeds going to Milledgeville’s CrossroadsPregnancy Center.

“When I moved here, I found out about CrossroadsPregnancy Center. Covenant Presbyterian started it,and I realized that I could give a donation, or I coulddo something even more helpful and start a yearlyfundraiser,” Adams said.

The group is comprised of Adams, and severalGeorgia College professors, including Dr. GregPepetone and his wife Betty, Dr. Wendy Mullen, Dr. DanAuerbach, Dr. Liv Ryabinin and Dr. Chesley Mercado. Thegifted musicians feel the concert is one of the highlights ofthe year.

“A lot of people have told me that the concert is one oftheir favorite parts of the holidays,” Adams said. “Wealways have a dessert reception following the concert andthat is very popular. It is a lot of great music and great food

for a great cause.” The concert will take place at

7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Covenant PresbyterianChurch located at 440 N. Columbia St.

GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE

It’s time for The Steinway Series at GeorgiaMilitary College. This year the 5 Browns willdelight audiences with their Southern sound.

The Steinway Holiday Concert will have twoshowings at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 10in the Goldstein Auditorium.

For more information, contact GeorgiaMilitary College at (478) 387-4900.

HOMECOMING CONCERTMax Noah Singers 2011 Tour

Jennifer Flory, directorFirst Presbyterian Church

Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m.Admission is free; donations requested to offset cost of MNS 2011 tour expenses.

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The crinkle of wrapping paper, the joyof giving: what better place to find it thanin Milledgeville?

Victor Bayne, the co-owner of Bayne’sArmy Store, loves Christmas downtown.The gun aficionado calls Bayne’s the “giftheadquarters for the outdoors lover,” andthe shop is packed with top of the lineguns, ammunition, hunting apparel andaccessories to complete any hunter or fish-er’s collection.

“We really depend on Christmas a lot,”Bayne said. “We do a big layaway businesswith clothes, and boots and all. That is verypopular with our customers.”

From Nov. 1 until Christmas, the shopsees an influx in customers searching forthe latest and greatest in sportsman items.

“We stock pretty much everything andwe can get almost any gun or ammo youare looking for. If we don’t have it, we willfind it for you. This season, we know ourTaurus Judge handgun is going to be a bestseller. It is a gun for home protection and italso is perfect for hunting and fishing,”Bayne said.

During the shopping season, Bayne’sitems will maintain their regular price tag,but the store offers an item for every budg-et. The store sells a large quantity of Benellishot guns, which, according to Bayne, arethe best semi-automatic shot guns on themarket.

“We sell a lot of archery and bows dur-ing the Christmas season,” Bayne said. “Ilove getting to see all of the people andfamilies downtown during the holidays.Our personal service, selection and specialorders are things that keep our customershappy. If we don’t have it, we can usuallyfind out exactly how much it will cost andsee how long it will take to get here in thestore while our customer is waiting.”

Bayne’s will have new holiday hoursduring the season. The shop will open from

Area stores stocking theshelves for local shoppers

Bayne’s Army store located downtown, is just one local destination that is sure to be at the top of many lists this year.

Story by: Sarah Beth AriemmaPhotos by Danielle Fields


8 a.m. until 6 p.m. during the week and onSaturday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. andclosed on Sunday. The store can be reachedat (478) 452-2384.

Villane’s Jewelry and Unique Accessoriesis the ultimate women’s gift store. The shopfeatures handbags, earrings, broaches, neck-laces bracelets and a wealth of other uniquegifts to stuff stockings and set under thetree. Villane Waldhauer, co-owner, alwayslooks forward to Christmas in downtownMilledgeville.

“The fourth quarter really is our bestquarter. We have a lot of students andtownspeople that shop here, and we willhave specials in November and Decemberthat will we constantly update on ourFacebook page,” Waldhauer said.

The deep increase in sales for businessesdowntown during the holiday season isthrilling for business owners, but Waldhauerbegins to see an increase as early as theOctober Deep Roots Festival.

“The festival really kicks off our holidaysales,” she said. “But we are about to beonline with our very own website. Now ourcustomers as far away as California will beable to pick out the perfect gift right fromthe website and have it shipped to them.Our customers in Atlanta have beenrequesting a website as well, so we are sohappy to be able to offer this soon.”

Prices at Villane’s start at $2 and there isa unique gift for every woman. The versatil-ity of a Villane’s necklace or handbag for aholiday party is timeless and the shop offersdifferent styles to please every taste.

“I love my customers,” Waldhauer said.“Everybody is in good spirits during theholiday season, and I love hearing my cus-tomers when they check out commentabout how they have finally found the rightgift.”

Waldhauer wouldn’t trade her spotdowntown for anything.

“I love being downtown,” she said. “It isgrowing, and First Friday has done amazingthings for our business. It has been a hugesuccess, and Mainstreet has done a wonder-ful job cultivating that program.”

Villane’s Jewelry and Unique Accessoriescan be reached at (478) 453- 4847, and isopen from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.until 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m.until 4 p.m.

Happy shopping.

Villane’s Jewelry has gifts for every woman on your list.


On top of a beautiful hill just a mile past Baldwin High School on Ga. Highway 49 West overlookingacres of forests and foliage sits an unassuming and well-kept building perched upon a crest. Risingtoward the heavens from the original portion of the pristine white building is a simple yet majestic

steeple promising the way for those who follow.Westview Baptist Church is without as it is within: a simple place with simple people filled with spirit, love and

passion ready to embrace outsiders as family and strangers as kin. Throughout the year the energetic congregationhosts weekly gatherings, special events, and meaningful fundraisers to engage its members and the community atlarge in as many family-friendly and spirit lifting activities as can be managed without losing sight of the heart offellowship in Christ.

Originally named Bible Baptist Church and split from another local Baptist church, Westview held its first serv-ice Feb. 10, 1985.

“Baptist churches seem to be able to split from another and then continue to grow,” joked the Rev. JodyBranch, pastor of Westview Baptist. With his engaging smile and light-hearted banter, one is inclined to believehim.

Branch is not overly concerned with numbers and rarely knows how many noses were counted on any givenSunday or any given event.

“All that matters is that they come and be lifted,” he said with a sincerity found in the faithful. Grounded inbalanced worship, Pastor Jody describes his spirituality as one would look at a good recipe — just the right amountof everything to create a masterpiece. The softly simmering pot needs constant attention to temperature, ingredi-ents and seasonings, and just like a favorite dish, each person needs to find that balance in his or her personal, spir-itual, family and work lives.

Focused on bringing Christians of all denominations together, Westview has taken part in many community-gathering events. Several years ago when one of his children became concerned about not finding other Christianpeers at school, his father wisely said, “They’re there. It’s just a challenge to find a venue to show it.” It wasn’t longbefore P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens) was born in collaboration, providing a weekly backdrop foryouth to gather before school in the parking lot or around a flagpole to sing, pray and fellowship.

In the spirit of reaching out to others, Westview also houses a food bank for those who find themselves in need.With the economy lacking, the availability of basic food stuffs is important for families struggling or in dire straits.

In keeping with the spirit of giving, volunteers from Westview helped serve a Thanksgiving meal last year to thecommunity under the umbrella of Church Central. This year, volunteers from the entire Christian community areinvited to lend a hand and a heart Tuesday, Nov. 22, to serve both a Thanksgiving lunch and dinner with ChurchCentral’s lead.

“If another group is doing it and doing it well, we would rather lend them a much-needed hand rather thaninfringe on the good thing they have going,” Pastor Jody said in earnest. This year’s meal promises to be bigger andbetter than ever, possibly serving more than 600 meals including delivery for shut-ins.

Story and Photos by Valerie Niblett


Serving as minister to the congregation since May 2000, PastorJody has brought a sense of family and home to his flock whileencouraging each of them to use members’ God-given talents in wor-ship and praise. With a background in theater and music, Pastor Jody’sbeen blessed with a spirit of creativity. A number of church membersare also accomplished musicians and yet others have a passion for the-ater.

Over the past several years, members have worked together to cre-ate several unique Christmas events that top the old fashioned pageantof yesteryear by leaps and bounds. A recent favorite was “A Rose inWinter,” spearheaded by Leanne Goins Branch, which received ravereviews from the community. Full of nostalgia and meaningful sym-bolism, this little play touched many hearts.

Two years ago, visitors were taken on a trip through time Scrooge-style, winding from the current state of the world through the agesstopping at various stages to witness vignettes of Christ’s presence onearth. The final destination was Bethlehem and the birth of the Savior.The moving musical event was capped with prayer partners for thosewishing for a little spiritual boost. Cocoa and cookies were served, andchildren were able to enjoy some outdoor sledding with creative propswhile adults watched with hidden envy while tapping toes to spirit lift-ing musical Christmas classics.

Last year, the members of Westview presented “Christmas inCricket County,” which was a humorous musical with the premise ofBeverly Hills meets the country cousins. Finding the true meaning inChristmas comes to both families through a deeper understanding ofChrist. Lighthearted and spirited, the play was as fun to perform as itwas to watch.

“This year’s production is from the same company as last year’s,”explained Pastor Jody. “Away from the Manger” will be on stageSaturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18. It’s a bit shorter in content,equal in lighthearted humor, but long in meaning. “After the play,there will be the magic of a live nativity scene on display in the churchbasement, along with cookies and cocoa and space offered for spiritualconnection with some of our members.”

Fellowship is important to the good folks at Westview. Sometimesthe stress and heaviness of the holidays overtakes a person and a goodold-fashioned come-to-Jesus spiritual readjustment is just what thepastor ordered.

“Many people get bogged down in the commercial aspect of theholidays,” noted Pastor Jody. Celebrating the birth of the Savior andletting go of demands and expectations of others helps to make theseason a bit brighter. Realizing that all are perfect in God’s eyes despiteany shortcomings is important.

When asked what the community should know about the littlecongregation on the hill, Pastor Jody remarked with a smile, “Ourmotto or catch phrase is ‘There’s a place for you at Westview.’ Thosefew words sum it up perfectly.”

Appreciating the gifts each person has been blessed with as well asthe differences that make each individual unique and bringing it alltogether for the glory and grace of God is the way they do it up there.

For more information and location for the Thanksgiving meal to beserved Tuesday, Nov. 22, or times for this year’s Christmas productionof “Away from the Manger,” Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18,call Westview Baptist Church by phone at (478) 452-9140, [email protected] or visit the website at www.westviewbap-tist49.com .

Westview Baptist Church is located at 275 Ga. Highway 49 Westapproximately one mile from Baldwin High School on the right.

worship directoryAntioch Primitive Baptist Church512 NW Monticello Rd.478-968-0011

Baldwin Church of Christ57 Marshall Rd. 478-452-5440

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

Black Springs BaptistChurch673 Sparta Hwy NE 478-453-9431

Body of ChristDeliverance Church140 SW Effingham Rd.478-453-4459

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

Church of God385 Log Cabin Rd.478-452-2052

Church of Jesus Christ1700 N Jefferson St. 478-452-9588

Community Life Baptist Church1340 Orchard Hill Rd.478-414-1650

Community BaptistChurch 143 NE Log Cabin Rd.478-453-2380

Countyline Baptist Church1012 Hwy 49W478-932-8105

Countyline PrimitiveBaptist Church120 NW Neriah Rd. 478-986-7333

Covenant Baptist Church264 Ivey Dr. SW478-452-0567

Covenant PresbyterianChurch440 N. Columbia St. 478-453-9628

Discipleship ChristianCenter Church113 SE Thomas St. 478-452-7755

Elbethel Baptist Church251 N. Irwin St. 478-452-8003

Emmanuel Baptist Church384 Gordon Hwy 478-453-4225

Faith Point Church of Nazarene700 Dunlap Rd. 478-451-5365

First Baptist Church330 S. Liberty St. 478-452-0502

First Presbyterian Church210 S. Wayne St. 478-452-9394

First United Methodist Church366 Log Cabin Rd. 478-452-4597

Flagg Chapel BaptistChurch400 W. Franklin St. 478-452-7287

Flipper Chapel AME136 Wolverine St. 478-453-7777

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

Freewill FellowshipWorship Center115 Cook St.478-414-2063

Friendship Baptist Church685 E Hwy 24 478-452-0507

Friendship Baptist Chapel635 Twin Bridges Rd.478-968-7201

Grace Baptist Church112 Alexander Dr. 478-453-9713

Greater Mount ZionBaptist Church171 Harrisburg Rd. 478-452-9115

Green Pasture BaptistChurch150 N. Warren St. 478-453-8713

Gumhill Baptist Church1125 Hwy 24 478-452-3052

Heartland IndependantBaptist Church107 Collins CircleMilledgeville, GA

Hardwick Baptist Church124 Thomas St. 478-452-1612

Hope Lutheran Church214 W Hwy 49 478-452-3696

Hopewell UnitedMethodist Church188 Hopewell Church Rd.478-453-9047

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses2701 Irwinton Rd. 478-452-7854

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses110 NW O’Conner Dr.478-452-8887

Lakeshore CommunityChurch882 Twin Bridges Rd.478-986-7331

Life and Peace Christian Center116 SW Frank Bone Rd.478-453-3607

Living Word Church ofGod151 W. Charlton St. 478-452-7151Milledgeville ChristianCenterThe Sheep Shed120 Ivey Dr. 478-453-7710

Miracle Healing Temple133 Central Ave. 478-452-1369

Missionaries of Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints141 Frank Bone Rd. 478-452-5775

Montpelier UnitedMethodist Church449 Sparta Hwy 478-453-0040

Mosleyville Baptist Church106 SE Oak Dr. 478-452-1723

Mount Nebo BaptistChurch338 Prosser Rd. 478-452-4288

Mount Pleasant BaptistChurch 265 SW Mt PleasantChurch Rd. 478-452-7978

Milledgeville Study Group140 Chase Ct. 478-414-1517

New Beginning Church of Christ 325 Hwy 49 478-454-5489

New BeginningWorship Center200 Southside SE478-696-9104

New CovenantCommunity Outreach Ministries321 E. Hancock St. 478-453-3709New Hope Baptist Church345 E. Camden St. 478-452-0431

New Life Fellowship Church123 Ennis Rd. 478-414-7654

New Life FoursquareChurch112 Jacqueline Terrace478-452-1721

New Life Ministries1835 Vinson HWY SE

New Vision Church ofGod in Christ941 NE Dunlap Rd. 478-414-1123

Northridge Christian Church321 Log Cabin Rd. 478-452-1125

Northside Baptist Church1001 N. Jefferson St. 478-452-6648

Oak Grove Baptist ChurchNo. 1508 Hwy 49 478-453-3326

Oak Grove IndependentMethodist Church121 Lingold Dr. 478-453-9564

Old Bethel Holiness Church866 SE Stembridge Rd.478-451-2845

Pathfinder Christian Church120 N. Earnest Byner St.478-453-8730

Pine Ridge Baptist Church657 Old Monticello Rd.478-986-5055

Rock of Ages BaptistChurch601 W. Montgomery St478-453-8693

Rock Mill Baptist Church2770 N. Columbia St.478-451-5084Sacred Heart CatholicChurch110 N. Jefferson St. 478-452-2421

Salvation Army Corps Community Center478-452-6940

Salem Baptist Church125 Salem Church Road478-456-4285

Second Macedonia BaptistChurch2914 SE Vinson Hwy478-452-3733

Seventh Day Adventist509 N. Liberty St. 478-453-3839

Seventh Day AdventistChurch of Milledgeville156 Pettigrew Rd. 478-453-8016

Shiloh Baptist Church204 Harrisburg Rd. 478-453-2157

Sinclair Baptist Church102 Airport Rd. 478-452-4242

Spring Hill Baptist Church396 Lake Laurel Rd. 478-453-7090

Saint Mary MissionaryBaptist Church994 Sparta Hwy 478-451-5429

Saint Mary Baptist ChurchHwy 212 478-986-5228

Saint Paul Baptist Church485 Meriweather Rd. 478-986-5855

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church220 S. Wayne St. 478-452-2710

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

Torrance Chapel BaptistChurch274 Pancras Rd. 478-453-8542

Trinity ChristianMethodist Church321 N. Wilkinon St.478-457-0091

Union Baptist Church720 N. Clark St. 478-452-8626

Union Missionary Baptist Church135 Prosser Rd. 478-453-3517

Vaughn Chapel BaptistChurch1980 N. Jefferson St. 478-452-9140

Victory Baptist Church640 Meriweather Road478-452-2285

Wesley Chapel AMEChurch1462 SE Elbert St 478-452-5083

Wesley Chapel Foundation House211 S Clark St. 478-452-9112

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Holiday traditions are important to many families,mine included. Each year when the dusty, heavy toteboxes of decorations are pulled out of the attic andstacked near the hearth, the excitement begins to rise asquickly as the flame of the new scented candles on themantle. Cherished holiday heirlooms are unpacked andreverently placed around the house.

Each tiny foil angel or bendy elf holds a memory inits folded hands or under its colorful cap. Those time-honored memories are shared with the new generationthat will eventually be entrusted with passing the memo-ry-laden heirlooms to the next and so on.

Traditions stretch from favorite sweet recipes, socialevents, delightful music, spiritual celebrations, visits withSanta Claus, and the annual selecting of the Christmastree. A myriad of fantastical events await holiday-goers.

This year our family, along with many others, willbegin a new tradition of visiting a local destination filledwith the promise of making new memories not just dur-ing the holidays, but throughout the year. Crooked PinesFarm, an 82-acre hobby farm located on Harmony Road

in Putnam County, opened its doors to the publicThanksgiving Day 2010. Duncan and Angela Criscoe and theirsons, Kyle and Dawson, have created a family-friendly atmos-phere with adventures for every season.

“Last year we started with 200 Christmas trees onThanksgiving Day,” said Duncan while seated in the middle ofthe rustic country store on the property. “This year, we’re plan-ning on at least 300 freshly cut North Carolina Fraser Firtrees.”

Cut the week prior to delivery at another family-friendlyfarm in Sparta, N.C., the trees arrive ready to be plunged intowater where they stay hydrated and fed until chosen, bundledand strapped to a vehicle on their way to a cozy home to bestrung with lights and tinsel.

“Our trees are guaranteed fresh and not to drop their nee-dles,” Duncan said with a hint of pride. Some needles areexpected to drop naturally, but these trees will hold on to theirgreenery through the season provided they are kept wateredand from drying out from excessive heat. Fraser Firs were cho-sen because of their sturdy branches, short needles, balancedshape, and of course, the ever-present pine aroma. Freshwreaths and garland are also on hand.

The tree lot is open Monday, Nov. 21, through the middleof December, complete with the old-fashioned bare light bulbsof yesteryear lighting the way. The official holiday celebrationis set for 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, with free admis-

sion. Local vendors will display their wares, and gifts will beavailable for purchase in the country store. Holiday hay ridesthrough Christmas Town, hot chocolate and apple cider, andlive music are planned to spice up the festivities. Santa Clauswill make an appearance for the kiddies, and a craft area will beset up for the little ones to make a decoration to take homewith them.

Two signature goodies will be available for purchase. One isthe Crooked Pines Barbecue Sundae served in a cup withpulled pork barbecue, a layer of baked beans, a scoop of coleslaw drizzled with barbecue sauce and topped with a cherrytomato. The other is a family favorite featuring a campfire kitconsisting of a hot dog to roast over an open fire, a bun, chipsand a drink, and of course, graham crackers, marshmallow andchocolate for a homemade outdoor S’more.

“Families who visited with us last year are calling askingwhen the trees will be available this year,” Duncan marveled.“And what’s even more wonderful is that the folks who havevisited us throughout the year at spring, summer and fallevents are planning on returning in November and December.”

The magic of family is not lost on the Criscoes. Duncangrew up enjoying the great outdoors from sun up to sun down.Wanting to get back to that mindset away from the electronicbuzz and bring his family with him was a turning point inDuncan’s life. Having lost his job in the service industry a fewyears ago, he knew it was time for a change. Purchasing the

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farm and asking Angela to agree to a few animals, a large gar-den and the possibility of opening the experience to the publicwasn’t a hard sell. Promising to take care of the livestock andnot expect her to muck out stalls or shovel the chicken coop,Duncan held on to the reigns and led the family into its newadventure.

“It wasn’t long before Angela told me that every farm has tohave a pig,” Duncan remembers with an appreciative smile.“She jumped online and researched pot belly pigs, and I foundmyself driving to Alabama with her to look at one. We camehome with two.”

The Criscoes now have three — one of which stays in thehouse and sleeps in a corner of their bedroom.

The Criscoes’ oldest son, Kyle, arrived in a spray of gravelwhile Duncan and I talked. He politely stepped into the coun-try store, smiled shyly and told his dad he was going up to thehouse to change so he could spread the last coat of paint on thechicken coop before it rained again. What parent wouldn’t beproud of their college-aged son taking care of whatever needsto be done without having to badger or cajole?

“Kyle’s taken an interest in farming,” Duncan said withunbridled enthusiasm. “He’s been talking to us about croprotation and how each successive planting uses the previous

plant’s nutrients for nourishment and optimal growth.” Having participated in Harvest Friends this past growing

season, Kyle’s research and ideas are much welcomed. Harvest Friends is a 15-week program during the summer

where participants receive a half-bushel of produce from thegarden. What’s included in the basket is based on what is inseason at the time. If the pickings are slim, Crooked Pines willsupplement the basket with locally farm grown produce tomake up the difference. If there’s a bumper crop, participantswill also reap those benefits.

Animals on the farm include two miniature donkeys with alittle one due soon, three miniature horses —soon to be four,three rescue horses, Nigerian dwarf goats, pot belly pigs, chick-ens, turkeys and giant Flemish rabbits. The chickens produceeggs the Criscoes sell for $3.50 per dozen. Horseback ridinglessons are available upon request on location by a local eques-trian instructor.

Educational tours are available during all seasons. Churchgroups, scouts, local schools all have made reservations for theeducational aspect of animal and plant life. Experiencing farm-ing on a manageable basis and close up intrigues children andadults alike.

Birthday parties, private tours and functions can be held at

any time during the year. There are no public events held inJanuary and February, giving the Criscoes time to plan for thecoming year. March brings the Spring Fling and preparation ofthe fields for crops. The Easter Egg Launch and Lunch is heldin the spring with prizes for the three longest Easter egg launch-es from the launch site into the pasture followed by a hamluncheon with all of the fixings. April and May hold possibili-ties for weekend activities and spring planting and harvest pro-grams.

“Summer camps were big last year,” Duncan said. “We’relooking at adding several more counselors and added activityspace for next year. The kids had a blast.”

Arriving ready to dig deep and get dirty, campers were out-side experiencing farming first hand. Caring for animals, tend-ing to crops, playing games, learning about the environmentand generally exhausting themselves with activities had themleaving tired, ready for a bath and excited about the followingday’s adventure.

The first weekend in October kicks off the annual pumpkinfestival featuring a pumpkin patch, crafts and activities, andhaunted hay rides.

“We’re happy to have folks who were with us in the spring

or during summer camps come back to pick out pumpkins andenjoy the crisp fall weather.”

Family Fun on the Farm Friday Nights runs throughNovember and the first three Fridays in December from 5 to 8p.m. Activities include hayrides, FirePit Kits, and kids’ crafts allfor a very reasonable price. Crooked Pines is looking to providea unique family experience each week with storytellers, livemusic, or some kind of activity appropriate for all ages.

“We’re in the business of providing good old-fashioned funon the farm for all of our visitors,” Duncan said with a friendlysmile. “We don’t know a stranger. People arrive as friends andleave as family.”

It’s obvious to anyone who talks to any of the Criscoes thatthey have a passion for what they do.

“We’re not in this to get rich,” Duncan stated with sincerityand conviction. “We’re in this to make a living. We want toprovide an affordable place for families to gather and creatememories.”

Crooked Pines is located at 355 Harmony Road inEatonton. For detailed directions or information on upcomingevents, visit their website at www.crookedpinesfarm.com or callthem at (706) 347-0274.


It’s beginning to look (and smell) a lot like the holidays. Nothing brings the family around the table quite like a fresh pie gooey withfilling out of the oven or a casserole that has been baked to perfection.

At first glance, Tabitha’s Bakery is in an unassuming location. The quaint tableswith red-and-white checkered tablecloths adorning them seem fairly typical for a bak-ery. What isn’t typical is the enticing smell of freshly baked breads, hearty soups anddivine entrees that owner Tabitha Lee creates fresh every day. Lee is a seasoned chef,using only her own recipes to delight customers. Lee broke into the Central Georgiamarket three years ago when she decided to sell her homemade concoctions atfarmer’s markets in the area. Her first steps included baking cinnamon buns and din-ner rolls to sell at the markets. The business began as only a bakery in September2010, but during the year, Lee has found immense success with entrees, lunch itemsand frozen meals that can be consumed later.

“During the week, we sell more lunch and dinner items than baked goods, butduring the weekends, our baked goods are very popular. Introducing dinner items hasreally helped my business.

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I think people just like the convenience of being able topick up a home-cooked meal,” Lee said.

Besides selling within her restaurant, Lee also sells foodto Spillin’ the Beans coffee shop in Eatonton, and willexpand her restaurant clientele next year.

With wintertime and the holidays approaching, Leecompletely reworked her menu to include fewer cold sand-wiches and more soups and hot sandwiches, as well asdesserts that are only sold during the holidays.

“We are going to keep hot items in stock every day atany time of the day. We will still have the cold sandwiches,but we are going to have more hot items as our main focus.I’ve also been getting into catering as well. I’m looking for-ward to doing even more catering in the coming months.We do dessert platters, sandwiches, soups and cakes, as wellas anything else the customer desires,” Lee said.

Discounts are possible on large orders of more than$100. This year during the holidays, Lee will place herbaked goods into more stores, and will sell decorated holi-day cakes and cookies, as well as traditional Thanksgivingand Christmas meal items.

During the holidays, Lee creates caramel cakes that havebecome a popular dessert staple at dinners all over theCentral Georgia area.

“We’ve expanded our dinner entrees,” Lee said. “Theentrees are fresh on Friday and Saturday and frozen for therest of the week. We are also going to be expanding a newline of healthier entrée items for our customers who aremindful of their health.”

The new line includes low fat, low sodium and sugar-free items to ensure that everyone can enjoy a home-cookedmeal or dessert.

“I wanted to create a healthier line of products because Ihave always been very mindful of my older customers andof my customers who are watching their health,” Lee said.

Lee’s inspiration for her menu comes from her back-ground.

“I’m simply Southern and it reflects in my food. I lovemaking bread, and our chicken salad and pecan pie barsand caramel cakes are our top selling items. Our weddingcookies and chicken divan are also favorites,” Lee said.

Lee’s family always enjoyed rich cakes and typicalSouthern fare during the holidays. She said the kitchen wasa favorite place to congregate during the holidays.

“It is the biggest part of the year. I am makingVinarterta, an Icelandic prune cake, which is seven layers ofspiced cookies with a rich, thick prune filling between eachlayer topped with vanilla white icing. I am also privileged tohave a special recipe from Mr. Littleton that he calls ‘Mom’sHoliday Cookies.’ Mr. Littleton has handed down therecipe to me from his deceased mother, who won a prize ina bake-off in the 1940s. It contains a very special, and verysecret ingredient that I have promised not to reveal,” Leesaid.

Other holiday favorites include cranberry orange poundcakes, gingerbread with lemon glaze and original style, aspecial recipe for fruitcake, fruitcake cookies, and a Japanesefruitcake. The story of the Japanese fruitcake is one that Leetreasures.



“When you come to the bakery, you will be enjoyingrecipes that have been handed down to me from genera-tions. My customers have given some of my recipes tome. The Japanese fruitcake came from a customer whotold me that I cooked like their grandmother who hadbeen dead for half a century. It is absolutely delicious,”Lee said.

The bakery will also be selling sweetbreads, hot veg-etables and feature a revamped breakfast menu. Asalways, the shop will feature fresh breads, pizza crust andpies made-to-order or made-to-slice.

“Instead of buying from a company, shop locally.Major store brands are full of preservatives. When youbuy your food from me, you know that you are getting areal, homemade meal free of preservatives. I never takeany shortcuts here. Everything, from the breads to thesauce, is made completely from scratch,” Lee said.

As the year draws to a close, Lee is excited about itsconclusion. It has been a banner year for the young busi-nesswoman, and her thoughts are always for her cus-tomers.

“What I look forward to most about the holidays isthat we finally will have made it through the year and allmy customers are well-fed and happy,” she said.

Tabitha’s Bakery is located on 3061 N. Columbia St.Suite E, and is open from 7:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday. The bakery is closed on Sundays andMondays. For more information about catering, or themenu, call (478) 454-5223, or email at [email protected]

dining directory119 Chops30 W. Main St.Milledgeville

AJ’s Hotwings & More2601 North Columbia St.Ste 4Milledgeville(478) 804-0101

Amici Italian Cafe101 W Hancock St.Milledgeville(478) 452-5003

Applebee’s106 NW Roberson MillRd. Milledgeville(478) 453-8355

Asian Bistro & Grill124 W. Hancock St.Milledgeville(478-452-2886

Aubri Lane’s114 S Wayne St.Milledgeville(478) 454-4181

Barberito’s Restaurant148 W Hancock StMilledgeville(478) 451-4717

Blackbird Coffee114 W Hancock St.Milledgeville(478) 454-2473

Bo Jo’s Cafe3021 N. Columbia St.Milledgeville(478) 453-3234

The Brick136 W Hancock St.Milledgeville(478) 452-0089

Bruster’s Ice Cream1801 North Columbia StMilledgeville(478) 453-1303

Burger King2478 N Columbia St.Milledgeville(478) 453-3706

Captain D’s Seafood2590 N. Columbia St,Milledgeville(478) 452-3542

Chick-Fil-A1730 N. Columbia St.Milledgeville(478) 451-4830W. Hancock St.,Milledgeville(478) 452-0585

Chili’s Bar & Grill2596 N. Columbia St.Milledgeville(478) 452-1900

China Garden1948 N. Columbia St.Milledgeville(478) 454-3449

China Wings 31071 S. Wayne St.,Milledgeville(478) 453-3655

Church’s Chicken620 N Jefferson St.,Milledgeville(478) 414-1808

Country Buffet1465 SE Jefferson St.,Milledgeville(478) 453-0434

Dairy Queen1105 S Wayne St.,Milledgeville(478) 452-9620

Domino’s Pizza1909-B N Columbia St.Milledgeville(478) 453-9455

Down South Seafood972 Sparta HwyMilledgeville(478) 452-2100

Dukes Dawghouse162 Sinclair Marina RdMilledgeville(478) 453-8440

El Amigo MexicanRestaurant2465 N Columbia St., Milledgeville(478) 453-0027

El Tequila1830 N Columbia St., Milledgeville(478) 414-1702

Golden Corral1913 N Columbia St., Milledgeville(478) 414-1344

Goodie Gallery812 N Columbia St.,Milledgeville

(478) 452-8080

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant1304 N Columbia St.Milledgeville(478) 452-5200

Grits132 Hardwick St. Milledgeville(478) 453-2520

Harold’s BBQ411 Pea Ridge Rd. Eatonton706-485-5376

Haynes Snack Bar113 SW Davis Dr.Milledgeville(478) 453-4155

Huddle House300 E. Hancock St. Milledgeville(478) 452-2680206 NW Roberson MillRd., Milledgeville(478) 452-3222

IHOP2598 N Columbia St. Milledgeville(478) 452-0332

Jackson’s at Sinclair3065 N. Columbia St.Milledgeville(478) 453-9744

James Fish and Chicken905 S Wayne St.Milledgeville(478) 453-8696

Judy’s Country kitchen1720 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville(478) 414.1436

Kai Thai2600 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville478-454-1237

Kuroshima Japan140 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville(478) 451-0245

Lieu’s Peking Restaurant2485 N Columbia St., Milledgeville(478) 804-0083

Little Tokyo Steak House2601 N Columbia St., Milledgeville(478) 452-8886

Margarita’s Mexican Grill2400 N Columbia St., Milledgeville(478) 453-9547

McDonald’s2490 N Columbia St.,Milledgeville(478) 452-1312611 S Wayne St.,Milledgeville(478) 452-9611

McDonald’sWal-Mart, Milledgeville(478) 453-9499

Mellow Mushroom2588 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville478-457-0144Metropolis Cafe138 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville478-452-0247

Octagon CafeMilledgeville Mall(478) 452-0588

Old Clinton Barbecue2645 N. Columbia St.,Milledgeville(478) 454-0080

Old Tyme Dogs451 W. Montgomery St.Milledgeville

Original Crockett’s Family Cafeteria and Catering1850 N. Columbia St.Suite 10Milledgeville(478)804-0009

Paradise Country BBQ111 Old Montgomery HwyMilledgeville (corner Hwy 441 N.& Log Cabin Rd)(478) 452-8008

Papa John’s Pizza1306 N Columbia Street, Milledgeville (478) 453-8686

Papa and Nana’s Wang House174 Gordon Hwy SW Milledgeville (478) 414-1630

Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub1892 N Columbia St.,Milledgeville (478) 452-1960

Pizza Hut650 W Wayne St., Milledgeville(478) 453-37032511 N Columbia St.Milledgeville(478) 452-7440

Puebla’s MexicanRestaurant112 W Hancock St,Milledgeville(478) 452-1173

Quizno’s Subs1827 N Columbia St,Milledgeville(478) 451-0790

Ruby Tuesday’s2440 N Columbia St.,Milledgeville(478) 452-5050

Shrimp Boat911 S Elbert St.Milledgeville

(478) 452-0559

Sonic Drive In1651 N Columbia St., Milledgeville(478) 451-0374

Sonny’s Brew’N Que120 N. Greene St.,Milledgeville(478) 452-0004

Soul Master Barbecue & Lounge451 N Glynn St.Milledgeville (478) 453-2790Subway 1692 N Columbia St., Milledgeville(478) 453-2604

Subway2600 N Columbia St. Milledgeville(478) 804-9976

Super China Buffet1811 N. Columbia St.,Milledgeville(478) 451-2888

Sylvia’s Grille2600 N Columbia St.Milledgeville(478) 452-4444

Taco Bell2495 N Columbia St.,Milledgeville (478) 452-2405

Velvet Elvis118 W Hancock St.,Milledgeville(478) 453-8226

Vinson Diner2136 SE Vinson Hwy, Milledgeville(478) 453-1171

Waffle House1683 N Columbia StMilledgeville(478) 452-95073059 N Columbia St.,Milledgeville(478) 451-2914

Wendy’s2341 N Columbia St.,Milledgeville(478) 453-9216

Zaxby’s1700 N Columbia St.,Milledgeville(478) 452-1027


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December 13Max Noah Singers 2011 Tour Homecoming Concert. First Presbyterian Church.7:30 p.m. Free admission, donations requested.

December 3-23“Christmas in the Mansion.” Old Governor’s Mansion Holiday Tours. (478) 445-4545

Ongoing“Curtis Stewardson: A Solo Show.” Georgia College Museum Focus Gallery.Through September 21. (478) 445-4391.

“The Surveyed Extent.” Sandra Trujillo. Georgia College Museum Entry Gallery.Through September 21. (478) 445-4391.

2010-2011 President’s Hall Student Exhibition. Georgia College Department ofArt. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Parks Hall, 3rd floor. Call (478) 445-4572 formore information.

“Labor Behind the Veil.” Old Governor’s Mansion. Tours by appointment only. Ahistorically documented tour that provides mansion visitors a glimpse of the work-ing lives of men and women who lived and worked on the mansion grounds. Call(478) 445-4545.

“The Collections Tour.” Old Governor’s Mansion. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday (by appointment only). $15 for adults; $8 for seniors; $10 for groups; $4 forstudents. Hear an in-depth discussion on the Mansion’s varied material and textilecollections, the process of building the collection, recent restoration, and culminat-ing in the methodologies employed in locating both original and period appropri-ate pieces and materials for display within the museum. Call (478) 445-4545.

Attractions

AndalusiaFlannery O’Connor’s Farm, North Columbia Street, (478) 454-4029, www.andalu-siafarm.org. Open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to4 p.m.

Bartram ForestIn 1794, Native Americans inhabited the Bartram Forest. Today, educational hikingtrails allow visitors to see centuries of abundant wildlife, natural wetlands, and anerosion ravine with soil that is a remnant of the ancient shallow seas that coveredGeorgia 50 to 100 million years ago. Three looping trails cover this natural wonder.2892 Highway 441 South. (478) 445-2119.

Blackbridge Hall Art Gallery111 South Clarke St., (478) 445-4572, www.gcsu.edu/art, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. This art gallery exhibits regional, national and internationally rec-ognized contemporary artists. It also presents GCSU senior art major exhibitions atthe end of each semester.

Brown-Stetson-Sanford House601 West Hancock St. (478) 453-1803. Open by appointment and on the HistoricTrolley Tour. An architectural gem built by John Marlor in the “MilledgevilleFederal” style with its characteristic columned double porch. It served the state cap-ital as the Beecher-Brown Hotel and then the State’s Rights Hotel for the many vis-iting legislators who came to the area.

Central State Hospital MuseumThe Central State Hospital Museum, located on Broad Street in an 1891 Victoriantrain depot, contains memorabilia that spans the history of CSH. From annual

reports to medical equipment, to client’s personal effects, the museum’s contents tellthe story of the history of mental health treatment in the United States and theunique story of the hospital once renowned as the largest “insane asylum” in theworld. Central State Hospital Museum tours are available by appointment only. Forinformation call Terea Jacobs at (478) 445-4128. www.centralstatehospital.org.

Flannery O’Connor RoomDillard Russell Library, GCSU campus, University session. On display are manu-scripts from O’Connor’s personal collection of more than 700 books and journals.The room is furnished in the Victorian style of the 1870s. Most of these items werebrought from Andalusia, the farm where O’Connor lived and wrote the major por-tion of her fiction. For information (478) 445-0988.

GCSU Natural History MuseumHerty Hall, Room 143, Wilkinson Street (478) 445-0809 for hours; also open byappointment. Visit the Paleozoic, Mesozioc and Cenozoic eras and see fossils fromGeorgia and across the world. The museum offers an explanation of the history oflife through geological time.

Georgia’s Old Capital Museum201 East Greene St., Old Capital Building ground floor, (478) 453-1803,www.oldcapitalmuseum.org, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday throughFriday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Experience real Civil War history in the buildingwhere Georgia legislators voted to secede from the Union and learn about NativeAmericans who lived in the area before European settlement. The Old CapitalBuilding was the first public building designed in the Gothic Revival style.

Georgia War Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery2617 Carl Vinson Highway, (478) 445-3363.

John Marlor Art Center201 North Wayne St., (478) 452-3950, www.milledgevillealliedarts.com. This facil-ity is one of three historic buildings that make up the Allied Arts Center. This areawas once known as “The Strip,” which was the heart of the African-American dis-trict until the 1980s. It is a beautiful Milledgeville-Federal/Early Greek Revival.Originally two-over-two clapboard with shed rooms and an open dogtrot porch. Itnow houses arts offices and the Marlor Art Gallery. The Allen’s Market Building,across from the John Marlor Art Center, is a 1911 building that has been adaptedinto theatre, meeting and studio space. Visitors are given guided tours of currentexhibitions. Allied Arts is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on week-ends by appointment. For more information (478) 452-3950.

Lake SinclairLake Sinclair, U.S. Highway 441 North, encompasses 15,300 acres for fishing, ski-ing and fishing tournaments, swimming, boating, camping and has several marinasfor the convenience of visitors. Recently declared the “Cleanest Lake in the State,”Lake Sinclair boasts more than 500 miles of shoreline. Campgrounds, picnic areasand unsupervised beaches add to the enjoyment of Lake Sinclair.

Lockerly Hall1534 Irwinton Road, (478) 452-2112, www.lockerlyarboretum.org. Lockerly Hall,a Greek Revival home circa 1839, is the centerpiece of the Lockerly Arboretum, andpresides over its surroundings with elegance and grace. The mansion is a significantexample of the finest plantation architecture of the area as well as the entire cottonbelt of the Old South. Lockerly Hall is open for tours on the Monday andWednesday Trolley Tour through the Convention & Visitors Bureau. (478) 452-4687 or (800) 653-1804.

Mary Vinson Memorial LibraryBaldwin County’s first public library was founded in 1923 and at one time occupiedthe building that now serves as the Milledgeville Visitors Center. In 1961, the

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library’s name was changed to the Mary Vinson Memorial Library in honor ofCongressman Vinson’s late wife. The current 18,900-square-foot building onJefferson Street was completed in 1986. Today, the Mary Vinson Memorial Libraryis home to an extensive genealogical and local history collection. Located at 151South Jefferson St. www.twinlakeslibrarysystem.org

Memory Hill CemeteryOriginally designated as one of the four public squares of twenty acres each in theMilledgeville town plan of 1803, it later came to be known as Cemetery Square.Many people associated with Milledgeville and Georgia history, such as L.Q.C.Lamar, Congressman Carl Vinson, and Flannery O’Connor, as well as early Georgiagovernors, legislators, college presidents, slaves, and soldiers, are buried here. Libertyand Franklin streets; www.friendsofcems.org/MemoryHill.

Milledgeville Convention & Visitors BureauThe CVB offers guided trolley tours Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 2p.m. Group tickets available by request, as well as step-on guides at the CVB, 200W. Hancock St. Office hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed holidays. For additional information call (478) 452-4687 or 1-800-653-1804 or visit www.milledgevillecvb.com

Museum & Archives of Georgia EducationA two-story clapboard with Corinthian columns and a Palladian window are high-lights of this former private residence, which now provides space for the historicalrecords, artifacts and memorabilia documenting the development of education inGeorgia. The museum is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, dur-ing regular GCSU sessions. For information call (478) 445-4391.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, circa 1841, was consecrated in 1843. A Gothic roofnow replaces the original flat roof destroyed by the explosion of the nearby arsenalduring the Civil War. Of special interest is the chancel window of Old English glass,a gift from Christ Church in Savannah. Early parishioner Capt. John Wilcox creat-ed the hand-carved chancel furniture. Located at 220 S. Wayne St.

Tours

Milledgeville’s Trolley Tour A drive through the landmark Historic District includes rotating visits to the OldGovernor’s Mansion, c. 1838, Old State Capitol, c. 1807, Saint Stephen’s EpiscopalChurch, c. 1841, Lockerly Hall, c. 1839 and the Stetson-Sanford House, c. 1825.Tours are available at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Adults$10; children ages 6 to 16 $5. Tours begin at Convention & Visitors Bureau, 200West Hancock St. (800) 653-1804 or (478) 452-4687.

The Old Governor’s MansionThe Old Governor’s Mansion, located at 120 S. Clarke St., was the home of 10Georgia governors. Built in 1838, it is a superb example of Greek Revival architec-ture and was restored in 1967. Open for tours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to4 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with tours at the top of each hour. Closed onMonday, Thanksgiving, and the week after Christmas until New Year’s. Admissioncharged. For information (478) 445-4545.

Georgia’s Antebellum Capitol MuseumLocated at 201 E. Greene St., the Antebellum Capitol Museum is housed in the OldCapitol Building, and tours are available Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. and on Saturday noon to 4 p.m. For more information call (478) 453-1803.

Olive Forge Herb GardenLocated at 161 Brown’s Crossing Road in Haddock, the garden is open everyThursday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Still Room is always stocked withherbal goodies to eat, smell or wear. Call ahead during the summer months.Workshops available for groups of 7 to 15 participants and must be scheduled atleast three weeks in advance and prepaid. For more information (478) [email protected]

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��Dignitaries, company officials and community leaders prepare to cut the ribbon as Kroger opens to the public.

��Kroger community liaison Brian Gladin, Exchange Bank’s TerryKennedy and Milledgeville Baldwin County Chamber ofCommerce CEO April Bragg enjoy a Kroger VIP reception prior tothe store's grand opening in October.

��Area band Free Lance Ruckus was amongthis year’s musical acts performing at the DeepRoots Festival.

��Festival-goers also had the chance to check out some of the cars at the annual Old Capital Car Club car show, whichalways draws a crowd.

��Among donations made to local schools as part ofthe grand opening, John Milledge Academy headmasterMark Hopkins displays a check given to the school bythe company.

DEEP ROOTS FESTIVAL KROGER GRAND OPENING PHOTOS BY JONATHAN JACKSON

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��Thousands turned out for the annual DeepRoots Music Festival, held the third Saturday inOctober. The day’s events included face painting,music, food and live entertainment.

PHOTOS BY SARAH BETH ARIEMMA & NATALIE DAVIS


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�� Amit Patel discusses finances and housingwith some Baldwin High School juniors at RealityCheck.

�� GMC Prep cadets learn the ins and outs of paying for auto insur-ance during Reality Check.

�� Dr. Nolan Stephens discusses the importance of having a strongeducational foundation with a Baldwin High School junior duringReality Check.

CHAMBER REALITY CHECK

�� Bobby Murphey Jr. goes over insurance specifics with a studentduring the Milledgeville Baldwin County Chamber of CommerceReality Check held at John Milledge Academy.

�� GMC Prep cadets get a bit of sticker shock during their RealityCheck.

��A Reality Check volunteer assists cadets at GMC.

PHOTOS BY VAISHALI PATEL


�� State Rep. Johnny Grant and Baldwin CountyBoard of Education member Dr. Gloria Wicker takepart in Georgia Pre-K Week activities at Early LearningCenter.

�� Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal visits Early Learning Centerto see firsthand the impact of the local ASPIRE program, a col-laboration between the ELC and Communities in Schools ofMilledgeville-Baldwin County.

PRE-K WEEK

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�� Georgia College volunteer Katie Ransom reads ‘Llama, LlamaRed Pajama’ to students at the Early Learning Center during thelocal celebration of Read for the Record, a national initiative topromote literacy.

PHOTOS BY VAISHALI PATEL & SARAH BETH ARIEMMA

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