Around Town June 2009 - Warner Robins & Perry

Celebrating Father’s Day see page 16

CONTENTS

Andy King 24

Steve Schwartz 24

Dr. Jolie Hardin 26

Perry Slaughter 26

Kathy Culpepper 28

Dr. Cur�s Hayslip 28

Greg Tatro 30

George Pappas 30

From the Publisher 4

Community News 6 & 8

Birthdays & Celebra�ons 10

School News 32 & 34

Community Calendar 36 – 37

School Informa�on 38 – 39

Places of Worship 40 – 41

Warner Robins/Perry Clubs 42 – 44

Elected & Appointed Officials 45

Community Phone Numbers 46

Business Directory NEW! 47 – 48

Pathfinder of the Month: Ken Hathaway12

Fathers’ Le⁺ ers to their Children. Local fatherscelebrate Father’s Day by wri�ng le�ers to their children.

Taste of the Town. Get a taste of what localrestaurants serve up with this new monthly feature.

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Celebrating Life’s Special Moments

This month, Around Town magazine iscelebra�ng life with one of the oldestand youngest members of ourcommunity. We would like you to joinus in congratula�ng Wyolene Jinks andBaby Kasey Kevin NeSmith as thewinners of our June contest!

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14 Cover Contest Winners. Celebrate youthand longevity with the winners of the youngestand oldest persons in Houston County contestwinners.

Submit your Birthday, Wedding, and Birth Announcements!Announcements are FREE!

Are you, your family, or friends celebrating a birthday? Recentlymarried or celebrating an anniversary? Submit your celebration

announcements to be published for free. See page 10.

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Successful Marriages. Local religious leaders weigh inon what it takes to have a successful marriage.

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Volume 1, Issue 7

The month of June is filled with celebra�ons, and it’s hard to believe that my husbandand I will be celebra�ng our one-year anniversary this month. It seems like yesterday thatKevin and I were being married. Because June is one of the most popular months thatcouples get married, this month’s feature, “Successful Marriages: What Does It Take?,” is�mely. We interviewed local religious leaders and asked them what advice they provideto couples who are ge�ng married. Whether you are newly married, have been marriedfor years, or are in a new rela�onship, advice provided by these local religious leaders willprove helpful and serve as a reminder that rela�onships are work. My husband and I aregoing on being together for eight years, and I think we’re happier now than ever. It’sbeen work, but we are in love with each other, and s�ll share the giddiness of young love.Commitment, respect, and communica�on have played a large role in our developmentas a couple. I look at couples in our community who have been married for 70+ years,such as the Tournament of Roses winners that we featured last year and this year, and amcompletely inspired. To think, Kevin and I only have been together for 10% of that long!The future is exci�ng, and Kevin and I really have only begun our journey together.

To go along with this month’s theme on celebra�ons, we featured one of the youngestand oldest members of our community on the front cover; these are the winners of ourcover contest. You can read more about these winners on page 14. This cover featureserves to show us that life is a journey. New births remind us of our innocence and wherewe started. Longevity reminds us of the history we create with each new day and thelegacy that we leave to future genera�ons.

Speaking of future genera�ons, we thoroughly enjoyed coordina�ng this month’s feature,“Fathers’ Le⁺ ers to their Children.” Local fathers took the opportunity to share thoughtsof wisdom and love with their children, and our community’s future genera�on. Having astrong bond with my dad, these le⁺ ers were especially touching to me. I think it showsgreat courage that these fathers featured not only chose to write their child/children ale⁺ er, but also to share it with the community. It’s my hope that other fathers in ourcommunity will be inspired to write their children a le⁺ er this year in celebra�on ofFather’s Day. Who knows, maybe you will be inspired to start a family tradi�on whereeach year on Father’s Day, you write your child a le⁺ er. If saved, those le⁺ ers can bepassed down to your children’s children; a legacy will be created.

June is a month of celebra�ons, and I hope you find many things this month to rejoice!

Sincerley,

Jennifer Bucholtz

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MGTC HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW EARLY

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION BUILDING

Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robinsrecently hosted a ribbon cu�ng and open house for its newEarly Childhood Care and Educa�on and Child DevelopmentCenter.

The new facility, which is more than 14,000 square feet, is hometo the College’s Early Childhood Care and Educa�on classes andthe Child Development Center (CDC). Applica�ons currentlyare being accepted for child enrollment in the CDC. The Centeris open to children ages 3 – 12 years.

For more informa�on on the Child Development Center orenrollment for your child, call (478) 988-6824. For moreinforma�on on MGTC’s Early Childhood Care and Educa�ondegree and diploma programs, call (478) 988-6800.

BRYSON STORAGE TO CELEBRATE

GRAND OPENING

Bryson Storage will host aGrand OpeningCelebra�on on Saturday,June 20 from 12 – 5 p.m.The community is invitedto a⁺ end, and guests willenjoy free food, drinks,and music.

Bryson Storage is a newstorage facility offeringstorage areas forresiden�al andcommercial customers. They offer climate and non-climatecontrolled units, video surveillance, 24-hour access, friendlyservice, and affordable rates.

Bryon Storage is located at 3100 Moody Road in Bonaire. Formore informa�on, call (478) 922-5815.

CHAMBER HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING

FOR ELITE REALTORS

The Warner Robins Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosteda ribbon cu�ng ceremony for Elite Realtors of Georgia.

The goal of Elite Realtors of Georgia is to be the best and mostskilled realtors, and to be the elite real estate company in theindustry, always exceeding their customers’ expecta�ons. Theyare locally owned and operated.

Elite Realtors is located in Warner Robins at 305 SmithvilleChurch Road. For more informa�on, call (478) 333-6008.

PERRY WELCOMES PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES

The Perry Area Chamberof Commerce recentlyheld a Ribbon Cu�ng forPre-Paid Legal Services.

Pre-Paid Legal Servicesgives its members accessto professional legalcounsel not only fortradi�onal legal issues,but for everyday eventssuch as buying a houseor a car; crea�ng a will;handling a problem withan insurance company;and dealing with iden�ty the�.

Pre-Paid Legal Service is located at 102 Donna Kay Court inBonaire. For more informa�on, call Jacqueline McLear at (678)213-4310, or visit www.prepaidlegal.com.

Pictured: Ribbon cu�ng for Pre-PaidLegal Services.

Pictured: Robbon cu�ng for Early Childhood Care and Educa�on andChild Development Center.

Pictured: Ribbon cu�ng for Elite Realtors of Georgia.

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KEEP WARNER ROBINS BEAUTIFUL AWARDS

LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Local community members recentlyreceived awards from Keep WarnerRobins Beau�ful (KWRB). Thoseawarded include the Audio Shop, Ma⁺Arthur Elementary, and Mr. and Mrs.Jimmy Dykes. The Audio Shop on CarlVinson Parkway received the Businessof the Month Award. Ma� ArthurElementary School received the CleanCampus Award. Mr. and Mrs. JimmyDykes received the Home of theMonth Award. Congratula�ons!

Also, members of KWRB recentlyhosted their Annual VolunteerRecogni�on and Awards Luncheonwhere Ruth Grantham received the Home of the Year Award; Mike and Tassie Cantrell, owners ofthe Cantrell Center, accepted theBusiness of the Year Award; Cherylwas selected as the Commissioner ofthe Year; and Around Town magazinesreceived a Print Media Award ofMerit.

The mission of Keep Warner RobinsBeau�ful is to educate the public andpromote interest in the improvementof the environment in Warner RobinsFor more informa�on, call (478) 929-7258.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL HOME

HELD THEIR FIRST CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

The 1st Annual Sacred Heart Catholic School Home and SchoolAssocia�on Charity Golf Tournament recently was held to helpfund needed educa�onal equipment and supplies for theschool. Winners of this year’s golf tournament were as follows.First place team: Brian Feehan, Susan Feehan, Sachie Thorne,Hope Sirman, and Ma� Corbi�; 2nd place team: Crawley Kemp,Andrew Nicole�, Richard Malto, and Mike Prue�; 3rd placeteam: Abe Orona Sr., Abe Orona Jr., Ray Selph, and DebbieTanton. Longest drive went to Kevin Sheehan, and the closestto the pin went to Abe Orona Jr. The winner of the Golf DigestCourse Challenge was Brian Ochoa. Congratula�ons!

WELLSTON DECORATING CELEBRATES

23RD ANNIVERSARY

Wellston Decora�ng recentlycelebrated their 23rd year inbusiness. Started in 1986 byDon Brooks and Billie Carriker,Wellston Decora�ng con�nuesto bring quality decora�ngservices to the Middle GeorgiaCommunity. "Our goal is toprovide excellent service and apersonalized decora�ngexperience," stated BillieCarriker.

Wellston Decora�ng Centerprovides "one stop shopping."They offer residen�al andcommercial design services,shop at home service, in-houseinterior design, flooring, nocharge measuring, paint color matching, custom windowtreatment and design consultant, and special financing op�ons.

Wellston Decora�ng Center is located at 2405 Moody Road inBonaire. For more informa�on, call (478) 929-0395.

FLOWER SHOW HELD FOR

SENIOR CITIZENS SOCIAL CLUB

In celebra�on of Keep America Beau�ful’s Great AmericanCleanup, Keep Warner Robins Beau�ful recently sponsored aSenior Ci�zen Flower Show for members of the Senior Ci�zensSocial Club. Members of the Warner Robins Senior Ci�zensSocial Club entered flowers in the following categories: cutspecimen (flowering or foliage), container grown plants, andfloral arrangements.

The following are winners of the show:

Cut Specimen 1st and 3rd place – Gene Self 2nd place – Will Hill

Container Grown Plant 1st and 3rd place – Jim Tye2nd place – Sue Burgess

Floral Arrangements1st place – Barbara Chasteen2nd place – Connie Engen3rd place – Mabel Duckworth

The Best of Show award was presented toJim Tye for his po�ed cactus plant.Congratula�ons!

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Wellston Decora�ng Center

Ruth Grantham, awarded“Home of the Year.”

Jim Tye, awarded“Best of Show.”

Tassie and Mike Cantrell,awarded “Business

of the Year”

Birthday, Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary, and Stork Watch Announcements are FREE.Send your pictures and information to: editor� aroundtownwarnerrobins.com

or submit online at www.aroundtownmidga.com

Happy Birthday!

Mickie Chapman Celebrated on

May 20

Virginia P. Witherington Celebrating age 96

on June 4

Stork Watch!

Bishop B. MichaelBurney

Celebrating onJune 8

Hunter Brian Anthony Born on March 16

6 lbs. 14 oz., 20” longSon of Julie and Brian Anthony

Jamie Rubbo Celebrating age 30

on June 7

Kellie WhiteCelebrated age 10

on April 21

Parks Calvin Powell Born on March 31, 20096 lbs. 13 oz., 19 ¼” long

Son of Cal and Miriam Powell

Sarah ReaganVanderwarker

Celebrating age 8 on June 14

Daughter of Kristy andKeith Vanderwarker

Adi V. Patel Celebrating age 2

on June 28Son of Vinod D. Patel

Brother of Om and Diya

Kasey Kevin Christian NeSmith, Jr.Born on April 22, 2009

5 lbs. 8 oz., 20” longSon of Gwen and Kevin NeSmith

Anniversary!

Stacy and Luke Hopkins Celebrating their 4th Wedding Anniversary

on June 6

Naimish Ramaiya Celebrated on

April 26

Otis Thaxton, Sr. Celebrated on

May 9


Pathfinder of the Month: Leading the Youth through Little League.

Around Town – Warner Robins/Perrymagazine wishes to congratulate thismonth’s pathfinder, Ken Hathaway, for hisdedica�on to serving the community.Ken currently is president for the WarnerRobins Li�le League (WRALL) and saysthe program serves the community inmany ways. “For me, it’s a wonderfulprogram for the kids – it’s just anawesome environment to bring kidsinto,” says Ken. The WRALL programassists youth in developing the quali�esof ci�zenship, discipline, teamwork, andphysical well-being. By espousing thevirtues of character, courage, and loyalty,the Li�le League Baseball and So�ballprograms are designed to developsuperior ci�zens rather than superiorathletes.

Every year, a general elec�on is heldwhere parents and Li�le Leaguemembers vote on a board comprised of15 people. Those members then vote ina board of directors, and the electedboard votes individuals into variousposi�ons. Ken was voted in as the 2009president, but has managed and coachedfor a number of years.

Ken, who is originally from NorthCarolina, moved to Warner Robins 23years ago with Robins Air Force Base.A�er 10 years with the military, Kenjoined the Georgia Air Na�onal Guard,where he currently is employed. “Themilitary and the guard, they really ins�llthat [it’s important] what you do for thecountry, but it’s important what you doat home and what you are giving backthe community,” says Ken. “Peoplealways wonder, what’s this country goingto be like in the next ten years, and I tellpeople all the �me, ‘You need to look atthe children that are growing up.’ It givesme a lot of confidence to see the numberof truly great kids that come through ourprogram.” Ken remarks that witnessingthe number of parents who are having aposi�ve impact on their children byencouraging them in enriching ac�vi�esis empowering on many levels.

Ken’s background of work experience hastaught him that serving the community isabout improving it. “You know you’rementoring these kids to become the nextleaders here in the city, in the state, orwherever,” says Ken. So when his firstson, Cal, began to play ball, Ken decidedto become involved. “Since 1990, I’vebeen with Li�le League when our oldestson began to play ball,” says Ken, “… atthat �me, they were s�ll playing at theold field.” Today, the Li�le Leaguecon�nues to significantly impact theWarner Robins community. Recently,Warner Robins was selected to becomethe headquarters for the Southeastdivision of Li�le League. Ken is excitedabout the opportunity this will offer.“The groundbreaking has already takenplace and, hopefully, by the �me theyhave the first tournament, thattournament will be played here in 2010,”says Ken. The new facility will be locatednear Cohen Walker off Snellgrove Drive.

Volunteering with the Warner RobinsLi�le League has allowed Ken the

opportunity to teach important lifelessons. “You know, everybody likes towin, but, you have to learn how to dealwith losing, too,” says Ken. “We teachthe kids, ‘you may have lost the game,but you know what? We’re going to goback and work a li�le harder andprac�ce, and we’ll get be⁺ er and try towin this. We teach kids – don’t give up,because you can win the game. You justkeep trying.” Ken adds that, as a parent,dealing with losing is an important lessonto teach kids. As a child, Ken playedbaseball and learned the importantlesson of not giving up when a teamloses.

Ken says volunteering also has made himappreciate the �me he has spent with hischildren. “My oldest son will graduatethis year and he’ll be going off to college,and I am so thankful for the memoriesthat we’ve had being able to spend that�me together. This year, I am presidentof the league, but in all prior years, I wasable to coach my children,” says Ken.Besides func�oning as president thisyear, Ken’s youngest son, Blake is in hislast year with the Li�le League. Withthree sons, Ken says he is looking forwardto being able to talk about the �me thefamily spent together on the field.

“When parents do volunteer work, theyneed to make sure they include theirchildren and explain to the children whatthey’re doing,” says Ken, “because asyour children grow, they need to have anunderstanding and they need to have asense of responsibility as they get older;where they ask themselves, ‘What can Ido to help my community; to help mytown; to help my state?’ And you’reteaching them that every �me you dosomething, you don’t have to get paid forit; you volunteer because you see aneed.”

For more informa�on on the WarnerRobins Li�le League, visit www.wrall.org.

Do you know someone who is leading the way? To nominate a Pathfinder, e-mail [email protected], or call (478) 474-1999.

Ken Hathaway (Li�le League coach, pictured le�)

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Celebrating Life’s Moments>> new life and longevity are celebrated with one of the

oldest and youngest members of our community

his month, Around Town – Warner Robins/Perrymagazine is celebra�ng life with one of the oldestand youngest members of our community. We wouldlike you to join us in congratula�ng Wyolene Jinks and

Baby Kasey Kevin NeSmith as the winners of our June covercontest!

Wyolene Jinks

Wyolene Jinks was born in Taylor County and will be turning 98years old on September 25. Wyolene has lived all her life inGeorgia. She got married to Roy Jinks and had two children, ason and a daughter. Her son died in Vietnam and her daughteris a re�red schoolteacher living in Hampton, Georgia.

For many years, Wyolene worked at Robins Air Force Base.Currently, Wyolene lives in Haynesville in the southern part ofHouston County and remains ac�ve on a daily basis. “She doesher own yard work; cuts her own grass; and plants her owngarden,” explains her neice, Barbara Hagee. “To be truthful,

Aunt Wyolene is only 30 years older than me and when I get�red and think I can’t go further, I think of Aunt Wyolene andhow she could work circles around me.”

Wyolene is a caring and compassionate individual that thinks ofeveryone before she thinks of herself. “She is so interested inother people,” explains Barbara. “She’s been known to cookmeals… she always puts everyone first.” Wyolene also is veryreligious. She lives close to Haynesville Bap�st Church, whereshe regularly a⁺ ends.

Kasey Kevin NeSmith

Baby Kasey Kevin Nesmith was born on Earth Day April 22, 2009at the Coliseum Hospital in Macon. He was five weeks early dueto an emergency C-sec�on performed by Dr Brian Leigh. Heweighed 5 pounds 8 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Parents, Kevin and Gwen NeSmith got married January 10, 2005and also have a Daughter, Savanna Millican, who is 10 years old.Kevin has been a life-long resident of Middle Georgia and Gwenmoved here when her father was sta�oned at Robins Air ForceBase. The NeSmith family lives in Centerville, Georgia.

To view more photos of Wyolene Jinks and Kasey Kevin Nesmith,visit www.aroundtownmidga.com.

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Fathers’ Letters to their Children>> Local fathers celebrate Father’s Day as an opportunity to share

wisdom and love with their children

Dear Sydney and Jonathan,

As Father’s Day approaches, my mind is flooded withmemories of your younger years, and I am thinkingof the joy that the two of you have brought to yourmother and me. As you are entering your teenyears, you’ve realized that your parents aren’tperfect; Mom and I are s�ll learning! Nonetheless,there are some important lessons that I’m learningalong the way that I’d like to share with you.

First and foremost, passionately pursue God’s planand purpose for your life. As He reveals His plans toyou, dive into them headfirst! Dream big dreamsand ask Him for a bold vision, then pursue thosedreams, ignoring the distrac�ons that will arise. Tryto get to the end of your �me on earth with noregrets on this ma�er. No amount of money canpurchase peace of mind, a clear conscience, or rest.Remember that true peace can only come fromknowing that you are in the center of God’s plan foryour life.

Don’t let the expecta�ons of friends or the pressures of the world shape you. Instead,pursue knowledge and pray for wisdom; allow them to be your teachers. Next, live atpeace with others, but don’t compromise on the non-nego�able ma�ers. Those aroundyou will respect you for remaining true to yourself and to your values. Defend what isright, and oppose what is wrong. Realize that you will make mistakes and bad decisionsalong the way. When you do, clean up the mess you’ve made; seek pardon; learn fromthe mistake; and move on.

You will witness and experience suffering. Remember that the scriptures illustrate thatsuffering affects everyone. Don’t spend too much �me and energy trying to understandthe causes or purposes of suffering, but instead, look for the workings of God and thegoodness of others in the midst of suffering. Do what you can to ease the pain that otherpeople are experiencing.

Remember that everyone has value and is made in God’s image. Even those that theworld considers “unimportant” (there is no such thing, by the way) have dreams and adesire to be loved and understood. I’ve finally begun to understand that people o�entreat others in the same way that they think they have been treated. If you aremistreated by someone, think first about what you might do to ease their pain.

I want you both to understand that these are not just lo�y ideals, but solid precepts uponwhich you can con�nue to build your lives. The areas that I’ve addressed are those whereI have struggled and failed most o�en. As your father, my pledge is to con�nue to growand be challenged just as I am challenging you today.

With the greatest love,

Dad

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My Dearest Fran,

What a joy you have been to your mother and me asyou have grown to maturity. Your dedica�on to yourstudies in school and college have reassured us that thevalues we tried to teach you as a young person did, infact, help mold you into the wonderful person you havebecome.

As you con�nue through life, let me once again share anidea or two with you that I think will provide a basis fora happy life, I think it was President George H. W. Bushwho said that, “Any measure of a successful life mustinclude service to others.” I would hope and pray thatyou would use the wonderful talents that God hasbestowed on you, especially your music and wri�ng, tohelp enhance the quality of life for those in yourcommunity. Con�nue to let God guide you and yourfamily and keep love in your heart; mercy in yourac�ons; pa�ence in dealing with others; kindness tothose around you; and top it all with a measure offorgiveness for those who may have hurt you in someway.

As I have watched you grow and mature, you have beenan inspira�on to me. I have no doubt that as youcon�nue life’s journey, others will be influenced by yourac�ons.

With all my love,

Dad

James Worrall is the mayor of Perry. He enjoys speakingwith Perry's youth and encourages residents to voicetheir concerns and opinions. He has one daughter, FranWorrall Goldstein, who is a freelance writer living inLawrenceville, Georgia.

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Fathers’ Letters to their Children>> Local fathers celebrate Father’s Day as an opportunity to share

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must includeservice to others.”

President George H. W. Bush

History of Father’s DayThe first Father’s Day celebra�on was held in Fairmont,West Virginia on July 5, 1908. A member of WilliamMemorial Methodist Episcopal Church South, GraceGolden Clayton, suggested commemora�ng fathers,a�er an explosion took place nearby, killing over 300men. The following year, Sonora Smart Dodd decidedto honor her father, William Jackson Smart, a Civil WarVeteran, a�er being inspired by Mother’s Day. Because

her father’s birthday was in June, Sonora worked hardto ins�tute Father’s Day during that month. Manyyears later in 1966, President Johnson designated thethird Sunday in June, but the holiday was only officiallyrecognized na�onally by President Nixon in 1972.Earlier presidents including President WoodrowWilson (1916) and President Calvin Coolidge (1924)approved of the idea of Father’s Day. Sonora washonored for her contribu�on to the na�onal holiday in1974. She died in 1978 at the age of 96.

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Successful Marriages: What Does It Take?>> Religious Leaders Weigh In

he month of June is filled withcelebra�ons, which is whyAround Town – WarnerRobins/Perry magazine has

chosen to celebrate life’s preciousmoments with the Middle Georgiacommunity. Students are enjoying much-needed vaca�ons; families are honoringfathers; and couples are in the midst ofplanning their weddings. To help coupleswho are considering this important step,Around Town decided to ask religiousleaders what they discuss during pre-marital counseling sessions.

CommunicationThere was a couple who was on a Dr. Philshow recently. They were young and hadgo⁺ en married a�er one year of da�ng.Within months, conflict emerged. Thewife had no idea her husband likedhockey; nor the names of his closestfriends; or what his future goals were.The husband, on the other hand, wastroubled by his wife’s demands that hehelp out around the house on a dailybasis; he did not know his wife’s secondname; and had no clue who her closefriends were. Although this soundsextreme, religious leaders in MiddleGeorgia say communica�on barriers arecommon with couples they meet for pre-marital counseling.

Jim Cowart is the senior pastor at HarvestChurch in Byron. He says that marriage isa huge and important event that shouldnot be taken lightly. “We all are coming tothis event with past history, pastexperiences, past expecta�ons,” saysPastor Jim. These expecta�ons o�en giverise to conflict when both the wife andhusband expect one another to “guess” or“know” what to do under mostcircumstances. This is because many of uscome to the table with pre-conceivedideas and do li�le to express them.

Kenny Rodgers is the pastor of First Bap�stChurch in Bonaire and says he always isamazed at the lack of communica�onbetween couples. “People just don’tcommunicate well,” says Pastor Kenny.“They’ll say things and get in fights andnot know what the real issue is. Whichagain, pre-marital counseling helps people

iden�fy the need for communica�on andthe need for commitment.” According tomany lead marriage counselors, at leasthalf of all marriage breakdowns arecaused by faulty communica�on betweenspouses. “…get the spoken expecta�onsand, most importantly, the unspokenexpecta�ons of marriage out on thetable,” says Pastor Jim, “and then you cankind of nego�ate. It’s not even that oneperson is right or wrong, it’s just thatwe’re different.”

CommitmentCommitment is so important to asuccessful marriage that many say withoutit, marriages are doomed. Pastor ofEvergreen Family Fellowship Church, JoeSenter, says commitment is the mostpowerful founda�on for a successfulmarriage. “People tend to get married forwhat they plan to get out of it,” saysPastor Joe. “What’s in it for me? How’s itgoing to help me? Whereas the kind ofrela�onship that marriage requires is forthat person to come to that rela�onshipwith – what can I give to it, instead ofbeing so selfish.” The kind of love couplesare required to have goes beyond physicala⁺ rac�on, according to many religiousleaders. Commitment is what holds themarriage together when everything elseseems to fade away.

“Commitment is so important,” saysPastor Kenny. “that [it] is the number onething I stress in pre-marital counseling.”Pastor Kenny uses C.S. Lewis’ book onmarriage. One chapter talks aboutChris�an marriages and delves into theissue of commitment versus falling in love.“I try to get [couples] to understand thatthe original, emo�onal state that they gothrough of being in love, will eventuallygive way,” says Pastor Kenny. According tomarriage experts, entering into marriageis a partnership that should be viewedsimilar to a social contract. And whencouples face major life changes, such asjob loss, children, or the death of a parentor child, a marital commitment helps tosustain the rela�onship more so thanemo�on many �mes.

FinancesMany couples spend �me worrying about

money without communica�ng effec�velyabout it. Instead of being strategic andopen, most couples approach the topicwith strong emo�ons that give rise toresentment and bi�erness. ReverendDavid Bernthal is the pastor of ChristLutheran Church in Perry. He advisescouples to meet with him for at least twosessions, and says finance is one of thebiggest issues discussed. “Unfortunately,I’ve seen many years of post-maritalcounseling and divorce counseling inmarriages, where there’s a big issue… theyreally don’t know, not how to managemoney, but how to discuss the financialaspect of marriage,” says Reverend David. Communica�ng about finances is key, butmarriage experts suggest couplesapproach their finances similar to runninga business. Reverend Bernthal suggestscouples sit down and decide what willwork for them. And Pastor Jim suggestscouples devise a realis�c budget andu�lize financial courses that are availablein the community to help them in theprocess. The underlying lesson is thatapproaching finances from an “us”perspec�ve will enhance a couples’ senseof partnership and avoid uncertainty andfrustra�on between both par�es.

Spiritual BasisSta�s�cs on couples who a⁺ end religiousservices stay married even longer thancouples who do not. “The spiritual basisof marriage, based on Genesis 2: 24,where God ins�tutes marriage between aman and a woman, is first and foremost, aspiritual union,” says Reverend Bernthal.That spiritual union also is �ed to themore prac�cal side of marriage, includingsexual a⁺ rac�on and physical in�macy,which Reverend Bernthal says the ApostlePaul speaks about in the new testament ofthe Bible.

Religious leaders encourage couples toopenly discuss their beliefs with eachother prior to marriage. Pastor Joe sayswhen couples experience difficult �mes intheir marriage, a strong spiritualfounda�on will help them focus and copebe⁺ er. He concludes, “We do men�onthat pressures will come along and wealways encourage people to put theirstrength and faith in God.”

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(478) 953-7480

Southern charm, good cooking, and a relaxed and upscaleambience combine together at Chef Audrey’s Bistro andBakery in Warner Robins. The restaurant is famous for itsexcep�onal and delicious menu items. Owner AudreyGeorge opened the restaurant in 2004 on Margie Drive,with a plan to offer Middle Georgians good food in acasual, yet elegant environment.

Customers can walk into Chef Audrey’s and delight infresh and healthy ingredients. “I make everything fromscratch,” explains Chef Audrey, “and we also do specialtyorders for customers with allergies.”

Today, the thriving bistro a⁺ racts customers who enjoyChef Audry’s pecan chicken salad on a croissant for lunch,and for dinner, o�en order duck, lamb, or beefWellington. For appe�zers, the Cajun Crab and Crawfishcakes are enjoyed by many. All items are cooked to orderand catering is available.

Chef Audrey says she wanted to cook since she was seven.“My mom was my first teacher; my dad was a preacherand there were six kids, so we could not afford to throwfood away,” she says. As a result, Chef Audrey learned tomake specialty soups and sandwiches and has notstopped since. She also has worked at a number ofresorts and hotels, learning from experienced chefs.

Chef Audrey describes her restaurant as a Chris�an bistrowith a wonderful atmosphere. “It’s very in�mate, yet alot of my customers describe it as being at a house partyin the 70’s,” says Chef Audrey. Community events, such asspoken word poetry and jazz are held at the restaurant ona monthly basis.

Don’t pass up the opportunity to dine at Chef Audrey’s!The bistro is located at 2728 Watson Boulevard in WarnerRobins. For more informa�on, call (478) 953-7480, or visitwww.chefaudrey.com.

Chef Audrey’s ME�ULunch, Dinner, and Catering

LunchSoups & Salads

Smoked Salmon on a bed of mixed greens, gorgonzola,peppers, roma tomatoes, toasted walnuts, andvinaigre⁺ e dressing.

Lobster Cobb with mixed greens, eggs, avocado, bacon,roma tomatoes, gorgonzola, lobster, and vinaigre⁺ edressing.

Sandwiches

Crab Pita with lump crab, peppers,and cayennemayonnaise

Black Peppered Turkey roast beef, American cheese, andgarlic dill mayonnaise on wheat bread

Pastrami grilled with havar� and red onions, and cayennemayonnaise on rye bread

Pecan Chicken Salad with le�uce and tomato on a flakycroissant

DinnerAppe�zers

Crab and Crawfish Cakes: Chef Audrey’s recipe servedwith Cajun Horseradish aioli

Entrees

Herb & Pepper Crusted Pork Tenderloin presented withcitrus buerre blanc and sautéed haricot vert

Beef Wellington tradi�onal style, Chef Audrey’s ownrecipe presented with sautéed haricot vert and sweetpotato duchess

Chef Audrey’s Ribeye: 24 ounces of beef topped withsautéed mushrooms, and presented with three-cheesescalloped potatoes and sautéed haricot vert

Rack of Lamb sautéed to perfec�on in Pinot Noir glace,presented with three-cheese scalloped potatoes andsautéed haricot vert

Mandarin Duck Breast sautéed in Pinot Noir MandarinCream Sauce, and presented with three-cheese scallopedpotatoes and sautéed haricot vert

Yvonne’s Natural Market has been blessed by ourcommunity members since opening in September, 2008.My husband, Alan; our son, Matt; our son-in-law, Keith;and I desire to serve you and meet many new friends.

One of our goals is to educate people about eating qualityfoods and taking quality supplements. Quality foods/supplements are those NOT grown or processed usingGenetically Modified seeds, contaminated water, chemicalfertilizers, or dangerous insecticides. The food the plant oranimal takes in is the food we eat. Knowing the practicesof the farmer from seed to crop is so valuable. We sellCertified organic produce at surprisingly low prices. Muchof our produce is Georgia grown, with others from Floridaand South Carolina. To give you more variety we lookelsewhere. We work hard to keep our produce fresh,receiving shipments from Georgia and Florida twice aweek. We also receive weekly shipments of organic/natural roasts, turkey breasts, steaks, lunchmeats, hotdogs,and ground beef.

At Yvonne’s, we keep our prices low and our quality high.Our hard work, experience, training, and great service willbring you back. We have lots of gluten-free products, aswell as smoothies, juices, salads, and sandwiches. Wehope to meet you and serve you soon!

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It seems everywhere I go people aretalking about tough �mes. How aboutyou? Are you living in a tough place orfeeling overwhelmed? For me, I drawcomfort and perspec�ve from thebible. In the middle of the f amous‘Psalm 23’ text is a sentence that bringsme great comfort: “God is with meeven when I am in a difficult chapt er oflife.” Psalms 23:4: "Yea, though I walkthrough the valley of the shadow ofdeath, I will fear no evil: for thou artwith me; thy rod and thy staff theycomfort me."

Valleys are inevitable. Life is a mixtureof pain and pleasure; of victory anddefeat; of success and failure; and of

mountain tops and valleys. It's not a ma⁺ er of if, it's when. It'sgoing to happen. You're going to have difficulty,disappointment, and discouragement in life. There will be �mesof suffering, sorrow, and sickness. There will be �mes offrustra�on, failure, and fa�gue. They are a normal part of life.Don't be surprised by it.

Valleys are always unexpected. They usually come at the worst�me – when you don't have �me; when you're unprepared.

Valleys are impar�al. No one is immune to them. No one isinsulated from pain and sorrow. No one gets to skate throughlife problem-free. Everybody has problems – good people andbad people. Problems, trials, difficul�es, disturbances,down�mes, and depression do not mean you're a bad person.It means you're a person. The Bible is very clear that goodthings happen to bad people, and some�mes bad things happento good people. When we go through a difficult �me – a valleyin life – the first reac�on always is, "Why me?" Yet really youshould ask, "Why not me?"

Valleys are temporary. "Even though I walk through thevalley..."

They have an end to them. They don't last. They are not apermanent loca�on. It's something you go through – acircumstance; a situa�on that has a season to it. When you'rein a valley, you o�en think it's a dead end, but it's not.

Valleys have a purpose. God wants to build your character. He isfar more interested in your character than He is in your comfortor your convenience. God's goal in life is not to just make lifecomfortable for you. He wants to build character.

Yes, I am a pastor, but that does not exempt me from ugly andembarrassing chapters of life. With that said, all my comfortand hope in my life rests in my TRUST in God. What about you?

Andy King is campus pastor at Christ Chapel in Warner Robins. He hasbeen married to his wife for 23 years, and they have three children.

IN A TOUGH PLACE?by Andy King

Andy KingCampus Pastor Christ Chapel(478) [email protected]

Every day, I throw my standardques�on of “how ya doing?” Theresponses are varied, but by probing ali�le further and hearing the diagnosisof companies, I have found a commontheme of companies that are going toweather this economic storm. They allhave strengths in what I have coined“the Business Three-Legged Stool.” Ifone is not strong or lacking, thecompany, like a stool, will be wobbly.

The three generic legs of this stool arehaving strength in product execu�onand opera�ons (the right stuff);administra�ve and financial controls(feedback system); and financialbacking (having a war chest). Havingthe right product or service with the

mastery of it, whether it is a hot dog w agon or servicing autos,you have to know how to sell and deliver the product. The nextleg is proving you made a profit on the first leg, not just seeingif the bank account is s�ll in the posi�ve (this happens morethan I like to admit), while complying laws and regula�ons bybeing sure the insurance and payroll taxes are current. The warchest can be having a limited amount in the company bankaccount, but by being personally or business debt free.

Some real examples include: • My favorite recession proof client is a business that will growwith the aging of America. He has procedures in place to takeorders; delivers as scheduled; qualifies customers for payment;recently had training from his outside accountant to look closerat his monthly reports for key indicators of profit; and has asufficient Line of Credit secured by personal and businessassets.

• A friend and former controller wanted to buy a business, butneeded to rely on finding an ex-branch manager for dailyopera�ons. He knows administra�on, but lacks enough assetsto acquire it. He is in neg o�a�ons for the purchase of asmaller, less technical business where he could wear theopera�ons and administra�ve hats that his accumulated assetscould support.

• A successful business joined a start-up company with a greatproduct line that had a very rocky start. The company gotsignificant funding the second year, but s�ll struggled. Thesuccessful business owner, a�er seeing li�le results, put hisadministra�ve infrastructure into place and the start-up turnedaround in less than a year, despite the current economy.

This is only a small sample of wha t I see. Unfortunately, a largepercentage of banking inquiries are lacking one of the threelegs. Think about your business, and in generic terms think if ithas the three legs to survive. Then ask someone outside y ourcompany like your banker and accountant if they agree.

Steve SchwartzCommercial LenderCapital City Bank(478) [email protected]

THE BUSINESS THREE-LEGGED STOOL

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Congratula�ons to Dr. CynthiaHammond! She has been selected asGeorgia’s Outstanding AssistantPrincipal through the GeorgiaAssocia�on of Elementary SchoolPrincipals (GAESP). Dr. Hammond isthe assistant principal at Ma� ArthurElementary and Miller ElementarySchools. She has been an assis tantprincipal for five years in HoustonCounty. Of those five years, she hasworked at Ma� Arthur (two years full�me), Westside Elementary (two yearssplit), and Miller (one year split). Inaddi�on, she currently is working forGordon College, on the campus of FortValley State University, where sheteaches two Learning Support Englishclasses.

In July of 1993, she was hired as a 6th grade math, science, andsocial studies teacher at Byron Middle School. A�er teachingfor four years, she was asked by the principal, Mr. Terry Cheek,to be the coordinator of the AVID (Advancement via IndividualDetermina�on) Program. The program was designed to helpunderachieving middle school students prepare for and succeedin college. The program also had a rigorous curriculum thatu�lized tutors from local colleges, mo�va�onal speakers, andweekly field trips. During the 1999 – 2000 school y ear, she wasselected by her co-workers as the Byron Middle School Teacherof the Year. During the same year, she competed with otherTeachers of the Year from Peach County and was selected by apanel to be Peach County’s overall Teacher of the Year. Thisrecogni�on was and is the tes�mony of the person she is. Shecon�nuously strives for excellence.

In July of 2000, she was hired as an 8th grade Georgia Historyteacher at Tabor Middle School in Warner Robins. Thefollowing year, she volunteered to teach 6th grade math andsocial studies because she loved math. She also was the A�erSchool Program Coordinator for three years. While teaching atTabor, she was selected by her peers as the Tabor MiddleSchool Teacher of the Year (2004).

Prior to her public school career, she was a police officer inMacon and Fort Valley Georgia from June, 1985 – July, 1993.She was a police academy instructor and taught police recruitsclasses on Sex Crimes and Child Abuse. Also , she was aDetec�ve Sergeant and a DARE officer for four years while onthe Fort Valley Police Department. While with the Fort ValleyPolice Department, she was chosen as the first female “Officerof the Year.”

Congratula�ons again, Dr. Cynthia Hammond!

Dr. Holie Hardin is Principal at Ma� Arthur, and holds a Doctorate inEduca�onal Leadership. She is married to John Hardin.

Dr. Jolie D. HardinPrincipalMatt Arthur Elementary School(478) [email protected]

DR. CYNTHIA HAMMOND: STATE’SOUTSTANDING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

by Dr. Jolie D. Hardin

I recently a⁺ ended a health andfitness expo for one of middleGeorgia’s largest employers. Anemployee approached me and statedthat he was interested in a GPS watchthat he saw in one of my stores. Hesaid that he had checked the internetto see if he could get the watch for acheaper price. He seemed surprisedthat the price in my store was thesame as the lowest price that he couldfind on the internet. He thenexclaimed, “But, I can’t see paying $28in sales tax. So, I’m just going to buy itonline.”

In this global economy, this a�tude isspreading like a virus and is

detrimental to the future of local economies throughout thena�on. In the name of low prices, we see our downtown areasreduced to ghost towns; our jobs shipped oversees; and oureconomy in shambles.

When a customer spends money at a locally-owned business,the majority of the money stays in the local economy and isspread around to other businesses and individuals. Loc albusiness owners and employees spend this money at localrestaurants and grocery stores; at their local automo�ve servicestores; on landscaping and upkeep for their houses; for medicaland dental services; for accoun�ng and a⁺ orney services; andfor local adver�sing in publica�ons like the one you are holding.

In contrast, when money is spent at the mega-stores and atonline retailers, the majority of the money disappears from thelocal economy. Ironically, the money spent at a certain largediscount retailer that caters to low-income people is sent toanother state where it increases the wealth of the richestfamily in the na�on. Shopping with online retailers not onlysiphons money from the local economy, but the resul�ng lossof sales tax revenue has crippled our state to the point thatlawmakers are discussing laying off our teachers.

The mindset is that small local businesses charge higher pricesfor their goods and services than the mega-stores. This is nolonger the case with the majority of successful smallbusinesses. In order to survive against the large discountstores, small businesses now match or beat the prices of thelarge businesses and offer superior customer service as anadded bonus. They offer advice and knowledge about productsand services that cannot be matched at large stores.

Ask any economist, and they will tell you that small businessesare the engine of our economy. So, give your locally-ownedbusinesses a chance. Not only will the y appreciate yourpatronage, but you will be helping bolster the local economy.Who knows? The job that you help save may be your own.

Perry SlaughterOwnerRun Fit Sports(478) 477-7577www.runfitsports.com

WHY SUPPORTLOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES?

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Summer is here. Are you bathing suitready? The good news is there are 12weeks in summer, and that is justenough �me to start looking andfeeling great!

So how do you get your body tochange? You have to li� enough weightto build muscle to increase yourmetabolism; fuel your body withhealthy food; and turn your body into afat burning machine.

LIFT ENOUGH WEIGHT. Most womendon't know what their bodies arecapable of and tend not to pushthemselves hard enough. I see womenin the gym li�ing very light weights thatare worried they are going to get "big

and bulky" or look masculine. Women should do a full body,metabolically demanding program in which they alternatebetween an upper body compound movement, such as push-upsor chin-ups, with a lower body compound movement such aslunges or a squats. Keep the rest periods short and use achallenging weight. Do 3 – 4 pairs of exercises 2 – 4 days a weekfor no more than an hour at a �me.

BECOME A FAT BURNING MACHINE. Stop pounding your bodywith hours of cardio! Boost the intensity of your cardio workoutsessions and drop the dura�on. Perform an interval styleworkout for no more that 30 minutes.

FUEL YOUR BODY WITH HEALTHY FOOD. Please don't starveyourself to look good this summer. It never works, and it willbackfire on you; besides that, it's not much fun. Do fuel yourbody with healthy op�ons. Eat breakfast and drink plenty ofwater! Add in fruits, vegetables, and lean protein with everymeal. Switch to low-fat dairy products; increase fiber intake byea�ng whole grain bread and cereals and brown rice. Eat 5 – 6small meals a day every 3 – 4 hours to keep your metabolismfired up! When you focus on adding in healthy foods, you won'thave room for the extra empty calories and you will naturallyincrease your energy level.

There is a NO list. Just say No to fried food, high fructose cornsyrup, high fat cream sauces and soups, alcohol, and simplecarbohydrates, which are found in fruit juices, candy, cookies,cakes, and sugary drinks and desserts.

All this being said, you must find your WHY! You must have a bigenough reason to want to reach your goal. Don’t focus on thescale weight. Instead, focus on how your clothes fit; how youlook in the mirror; and your energy level. When you commit to ahealthier lifestyle, you can be your best. I believe in you!Together, let’s get you bathing suit ready!

This basic informa�on is only meant for a sugges�on and is not intendedto diagnose or treat any illness.

BATHING SUIT BODY

by Kathy Culpepper

Kathy CulpepperManagerFit and Firm(478) 971-0730www.fitandfirmforwomen.com

When you are young, your skinexpresses the freshness and energy oflife. As you age, your personality(through your facial expressions) andlifestyle (through sun exposure, alcoholand cigare⁺ e consump�on, diet,exercise, etc.), leaves an imprint onyour aging skin. Loss of c ollagen is thekey factor in the visible signs of aging ,as the skin becomes looser and lessfirm.

Typically, from the age of 30, a onceclear, well defined face begins theaging process as the cheeks droop,nasolabial folds become prominent andwrinkles around the mouth and eyesemerge. If no preven�ve ac�on istaken, as the for�es are reached, a

sculptured jaw line can become a saggy jaw line, or a doublechin can appear, and wrinkles become ingrained.

In reversing the signs of aging skin, it is import ant to s�mulateskin repair by encouraging collagen produc�on; increasing skin’smoisture content; improving the skin’s ability to protect itself;and encouraging new skin cell growth.

Create your an�-aging treatment plan today, as it’s never toosoon to pay the right a⁺ en�on to your skin. An effec�vestar�ng point is the trini� skin series that offers total facialrenewal in just three treatments!

What is the trini� skin series? This complete skin program forimmediate, visible, and long las�ng results, is a non-surgicaltreatment in three steps, performed sequen�ally during thesame office visit.

With the trini� skin program, color correc�on, skin �ghtening,and wrinkle treatment all can be achieved in a single session,helping you achieve total facial renewal in just three treatmentsessions! The trinity skin series c ombines three of today’s mosteffec�ve technologies through the eMax laser system.

FotoFacial RF Color Correc�on improves spider veins, age spots,uneven skin tone, and sun-damaged skin, as well as rosacia.Refirme Skin Tightening via wrinkle reduc�on targets telltalesigns of aging, including jowl and neck laxity, sagginess underthe eyes, saggy brow lines, and nasolabial folds. Matrix IRFrac�onal for Wrinkles resolves moderate wrinkles and skintexture becomes smoother.

Is trinity Skin Series Right for You? Trinity treatment is safe andeffec�ve for most skin types and skin colors. It is catered forpa�ents who are looking for no down�me, pain-free, fast, andcost-effec�ve non-surgical facial renewal treatment.

For more informa�on, call the An�-aging Center and ask forBritney at (478) 955-3841.

TOTAL FACIAL RENEWAL IN ONE VISIT

by Dr. Curtis Hayslip

Dr. Curtis HayslipDoctor of Dens�stryMiddle Georgia Centerfor Cosme�c Den�stry(478) 929-2190www.smilesbyhayslip.com



For veterans, Flag Day is important.Our flag was lead in every ba�lefought by Americans. Many peoplehave died protec�ng it. Flag Day is aday for all Americans to celebrate andshow respect for our flag. Our flag isrepresenta�ve of our independenceand our unity as a na�on: “One na�on,under God, indivisible.”

I am a charter member of the ROMEOclub, “Re�red Old Men Ea�ng Out.”We are a no-rules group of veteranswho meet on Mondays and Fridays atBo Jangles for breakfast from 8 – 10a.m. We also meet on the first andthird Saturdays for our non-re�redfriends. Once a month, we have anevening out joined by our spouses f or

an informal dinner at a random local restaurant for fellowshipand, if possible, a guest speaker. Friend and fellow veteranTheodore “Dutch” Van Kirk, navigator on the Enola Gay duringthe flight that dropped the first atomic bomb, has graciouslyagreed to be our guest speaker in the coming months.

We are ac�vely involved in the local community with veteranand charity events. We have helped to organize andpar�cipated in fund raising for the Salva�on Army, thePOW/MIA network, MS, and as a collec�on point for deployedtroops’ care packages.

Most recently, our organiza�on spearheaded the campaign tohave the frontage road between Watson Boulevard and RussellParkway named The Vietnam Veteran Memorial Parkway.

At my store, CONUS, I have “The History Case,” as we call it. It isa collec�on of donated military items from World War II topresent day campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. We have anoriginal copy of the book, God is My Co-Pilot by the lateBrigadier General Robert Sco�; the flight suit worn by ColonelRobert Morgan, pilot of the “Memphis Belle” during his B-1flight in 1999; and we recently added a captured Japanese flagdonated by re�red Colonel Jon Pensyl WW II, fighter pilot whoflew in China with the Flying Tig ers. So stop by CONUS to sharewar stories and swap lies while you enjoy a cup of coffee on thehouse!

CONUS also can help with flags for Flag Day. We have an arrayof flags from the U.S. flag, military flags, and college flags. Wecan help you find Dad the perfect gi� from motorcycle vests,work gloves, rain gear, safety glasses, custom embroidery, andthe popular Ergo Mates which is the an�-fa�gue mat that youwear over your shoes. Ergo Mates drama�cally reduce pain andfa�gue experienced in jobs requiring standing or walking onhard surfaces. We hope you enjoy celebra�ng Flag Day andFather’s Day this year!

For more informa�on on CONUS or “ROMEO,” call (478) 929-8851, orvisit 2507 Moody Road, Warner Robins.

When was the last �me you took agood look at the exterior of yourhouse? Does your home have thesame appearance you fell in love withwhen you first moved in? Does it s�llreflect your style? Is it in need ofrepair?

If you don’t like the answers to theseques�ons, it’s likely �me for you toconsider enhancing your home’s curbappeal with an exterior faceli�.

What is an exterior facelift? An exterior faceli� is a homeimprovement project done to enhancethe curb appeal of your house. It canbe one of the most drama�c projectsthat you can undertake, and possibly

the one you will treasure the most. Surprisingly, a faceli� cano�en be done with a few simple changes. These changes canrange from the addi�on of exterior accessories such as shu�ersor columns to updated entry doors, garage doors, or windows.Striking changes to your home’s appearance also can beaccomplished through a change in the style of your roofing orsiding. There currently are many siding op�ons available,ranging from tradi�onal horizontal or ver�cal siding todecora�ve op�ons such as shingles, shakes, or stone. You evencan replace stucco using these modern siding materials.

Why do an exterior facelift? In addi�on to improving your home’s curb appeal, an exteriorfaceli� may improve property value, energy efficiency,maintenance requirements, and even minimize future repairprojects when you use no-rot materials such as PVC, vinyl, fibercement, or stone. It also will provide you with a feeling of prideof ownership and personal enjoyment.

How to start your exterior facelift? To get ideas on how you want your home to look, you may wantto look around your neighborhood or similar subdivisions;review home magazines; or ask a trusted friend or professionalto look around your home, using a cri�cal eye for areas that areready for an update.

Then, contact an expert in the process. For substan�al changes,you might consider using a contractor who can provide a digitalimage preview or a design rendering of the finished project. Aswith all projects, it is important to pick your contractor carefully.Consider references, concise proposals, material andworkmanship warran�es, and be very cau�ous of a contractorthat requires substan�al up-front costs.

For addi�onal informa�on regarding faceli�s, visitwww.EXOVATIONS.com. Feel free to call me any�me at (478) 757-8722.

With over 15 years of experience in the construc�on industry, Greg Tatrois the owner of Exova�ons of Middle Georgia.

GIVE YOUR HOME A FACELIFTby Greg Tatro

Greg TatroOwnerExovations of MiddleGeorgia(478) 757-2422www.exovations.com

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George Pappas(pictured left)Owner of CONUS(478) [email protected]



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The Perry High School Chapter of the Na�onal TechnicalHonor Society recently held its Induc�on Ceremony. Theinducees were Samantha Arrington, Megan Belflower,Erica Borden, Ka�e Claxton, Kaitlin Culberson, TaleesaDavis, Meredeth Freeman, Cody Gibbs, Ashley Glover,Chelsea Holmes, Morgan Jackson, Jessica Kimsey, AshantaMcGhee, Ashley Offenberg, Morgan Strickland, DanielleValasky, Courtney Walden, Callie West, Windy Williford,and Amelia Wilts. Congratula�ons!

The Educa�on Commi�ee of the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce recentlyannounced the following students as Students of the Month: Katherine Cawthon(pictured right), The Wes�ield School; and Tony Floyd, Perry High School.

Wendy Toliver, a BusinessAdministra�ve Technology student atMiddle Georgia Technical College,recently won first place at the GeorgiaPhi Beta Lambda (PBL) compe��on heldin Atlanta. She was the solerepresenta�ve for MGTC’s Xi Alpha Nuchapter of Phi Beta Lambda.

Leanne Greene, Perry Middle School’sschool nutri�on assistant for the past12 years, recently received the state’shighest school nutri�on assistant’shonor. Greene was presented TheHeart of the Program award at theGeorgia School Nutri�on annualconference.

Houston County High Family Career and CommunityLeaders of America (FCCLA) member Chelsey Squires ispictured pu�ng the finishing touches on the face of anupcoming Kindergartener at the "Get Ready forKindergarten Bash" recently held at David PerduePrimary. The FCCLA chapter spent the morning gree�ngthe children and pain�ng faces for the event, which wassponsored by the Houston County Board of Educa�on.

Myrajean Ford recently spoke atthe Gamma Omicron ChapterDelta Kappa Gamma mee�ng.She is a charter member ofGamma Omicron and served asthe first chapter president. Now87 years young, she talked aboutthe history of chartering the newchapter. Her philosophy is to“Give them flowers while theyare s�ll living.”

Kindergarten students at David A. Perdue Primary School recently celebratedEarth Day by par�cipa�ng in many “Earth friendly” ac�vi�es. Pictured above arestudents enjoying some of the different Earth Day ac�vi�es.

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Houston County High School seniorCaroline Cowart recently was awardedthe Joseph T. Sumrall Scholarship byH.E.A. Federal Credit Union. H.E.A.presents this $1,000 award annually inmemory of Mr. Sumrall. Thescholarship is given to a gradua�ngsenior in Houston County who plans topursue a degree in teaching. Picturedabove is Caroline receiving thescholarship from Brad Hamlin, H.E.A.Execu�ve Vice President.

First graders at The Wes�ield Schoolrecently celebrated Earth Day with aspecial art and wri�ng project abouttrees and the Earth. The class read thebook, A Tree Is Nice by Janice MayUdry, and discussed things they like todo in trees. Pictured (le� to right):Anna Shae Robbins, Lindsey Berry,Abney Fricks, Jason Werner, CarsonMathis, and Hunter Hancock.

The Warner Robins High School Future BusinessLeaders of America chapter recently held its annualstudent/teacher basketball game to benefit the Marchof Dimes (MOD). Students who wanted to play paid tobe on the team, while teachers donated their �me.Many fans showed up to cheer on their favorite teamand were charged an entrance fee. All money raisedwas donated to March of Dimes for a grand total of$750. FBLA is honored to be able to give this muchmoney to the MOD in efforts to prevent birth defects.

Lake Joy Elementary School recently presented a spectacular Wizard of Oz memorabiliadisplay in the school media center. This historic display featured costumes, props, andother ar�cles from the original movie. Pictured above: Fi�h-grade students Hannah Leeand Makayla Fulton (le�) admire the ruby red slippers from the Wizard of Oz and Fi�h-graders Jacob Getrum and Cade Loyd (right) check out the Wizard of Oz masks.

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The Leadership Team of Houston County High’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America(FCCLA) recently a⁺ ended B.A.S.I.C. Training at the FCCLA Center. B.A.S.I.C. is the anacronym forBuilding and Achieving Success in Chapters and offers opportuni�es for team building and forincreasing leadership skills in an exci�ng and hands-on environment. Pictured above are thea�endees at the B.A.S.I.C Training.

The Perry Middle School Future Farmers ofAmerican (FFA) chapter recently was awardedthe 2008 – 2009 OutstandingMiddle/Secondary Program for the state ofGeorgia by the Georgia Voca�onal AgricultureTeacher’s Associa�on (GVATA). Pictured aboveare the Perry Middle FFA members who wonstate awards: Tyler Claxton, Jake Parker, TaraSalter, and Zach Wilson.

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAYCPR Training for Healthcare ProviderTime: 9 a.m. Loca�on: Warner Robins ConferenceCenter, 308 N. Davis Dr. (Davis Hall),Warner Robins Cost: $40 for AHA 2 year cer�fica�on.Pre-registra�on required. Contact Life Support at(478) 542-0167, [email protected].

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHTFirst Friday – Live Jazz with House BuddaTime: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Loca�on: Chef Audrey's Bistro 2728 Watson Blvd., Ste. D, Warner RobinsCost: $5Contact: (478) 953-7480.The 2nd and 4th Friday also willfeature Spoken Word.

JUNE 3Teen Vaca�on Reading Kickoff!Time: 4 – 5 p.m.Loca�on: Perry Public Library, 1201 Washington St., PerryCost: Free(478) 987-3050Atlanta Magician, Arthur Atsma, willkick off the 2009 Vaca�on ReadingProgram for Teens with performancesat the Perry Library. All tweens andteens ages 11 – 17 are welcome toa⁺ end!

JUNE 4Campaign Management 101Time: 5:30 – 8:30p.m.Loca�on: Middle Georgia TechnicalCollege Auditorium, 80 Cohen WalkerDrive, Warner Robins Cost: Students: $15 per person;General Public: $30 per personContact: (478) 987-1234;www.perrygachamber.comThe Governmental Affairs Commi�eeof the Perry Area Chamber ofCommerce is hos�ng an informa�veseminar for all those interested inlearning the process and proceduresof running a campaign. FeaturingKaren Handel, Secretary of State,Mayor James Worrall, The HonorableLarry Walker, and Sarah Parker Sco�,Campaign Coordinator.

become his acclaimed series of“Nashville Portraits” in 1974.Nashville Portraits features 60 of thebest photographs, including Georgiamusicians Tut Taylor, Norman andNancy Blake, and Georgia Music Hallof Fame inductee Chet Atkins.

JUNE 6Community CPRTime: 9 – 1 p.m.Loca�on: Houston Health PavilionEduCare Center, 233 N. Houston Rd.,Warner RobinsCost: Cost is $35 and must be prepaidat the EduCare Department prior tothe class. Pre-registra�on is required.Contact: (478) 923-9771Learn how to recognize a heart a⁺ ackand how to perform CPR and theHeimlich maneuver. All par�cipantswill receive the American HeartCourse CPR cer�ficate. Class size islimited.

JUNE 6School DaysTime: 3 p.m.Loca�on: Warner Robins Civic CenterCost: $10 adults and $8 children ages10 and under.Contact: (478) 922-6220The youngest students of theAcademy of Dance take the stage(many for the first �me) to presenttheir recital.

JUNE 6Sleeping BeautyTime: 11 a.m.Loca�on: Warner Robins Civic CenterCost: $10 adults and $8 children ages10 and under.Contact: (478) 922-6220Sleeping Beauty is the �meless tale ofPrincess Aurora and the prince whoawakens her with a kiss. This is thefirst �me the Academy has presenteda full length ballet in the city ofWarner Robins, and you’re in for atreat!

JUNE 6Downtown Byron Saturday Market Time: 8 a.m. – 1p.m.Loca�on: Jail House Park, locatedacross from the Train Depot andWelcome Center, Byron

JUNE 4Glenn Beck’s Common Sense TourTime: 8 p.m.Loca�on: Galleria Mall, 2980 WatsonBlvd., Warner RobinsThe Glenn Beck Common SenseComedy Tour will be simulcast live tomore than 450 movie theatersna�onwide.

JUNE 5 – 6Southern Na�onal Angus ShowTime: Shows begin at 9 a.m. everydayLoca�on: Georgia Na�onalFairgrounds, Beef/Dairy ArenaCost: Free for spectatorsContact: Christy Page at (770) 586-5893, www.gnfa.com.Hosted by the Georgia AngusAssocia�on.

JUNE 5 – 7Shetland Pony Miniature Horse ShowTime: Show �mes to be announcedLoca�on: Georgia Na�onalFairgrounds, PerryCost: Free for spectatorsContact: (352) 347-3143,www.gnfa.comShow hosted by Area III Shetland &Miniature Horse Club. Miniatures arewell suited for everyone from thenovice horse person to theconsummate show professional.Miniatures are extremely versa�le.Their roles vary from backyard pet, togorgeous show horses, to therapyhorses for handicapped, andcompanions to the elderly.

JUNE 6 – 13Nashville Portraits: Photographs byJim McGuireTime: 9 – 5:30 p.m.Loca�on: Georgia Music Hall of Fame200 Mar�n Luther King Jr., MaconCost: Adult: $8; Seniors &Military/College students with ID: $6;AAA members with card: $7; Children (4 – 16): $3.50; Childrenthree and under: FreeContact: (478) 751-3334;www.georgiamusic.orgJim McGuire has been thepreeminent photographer inNashville, TN for more than 30 years.Inspired by photographer IrvingPenn's portraits of tradesmen in theirwork clothes, he began what has

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Cost: FreeContact: (478) 988-9361,www.compassionatefriend.org.The Compassionate Friend is asupport organiza�on for parents,grandparents, and siblings who havelost a child/grandchild/sibling todeath.

JUNE 27Warner Robins High School ClassReunionTime: 7 – 11:30 p.m.Loca�on: Georgia Na�onalFairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Pkwy., PerryCost: $70 per person by June 1;Saturday night only: $35 per personby June 1; Saturday breakfast only:$12.50 per person by June 1.Contact: (478) 319-1420Warner Robins High School Class of'74 will host classes ’72 – ’76 at "TheGreat Class Reunion Roundup."

JULY 1 – 2Contemporary Jazz Dance WorkshopTime: 9 – 1 p.m.Loca�on: 438 S. Pleasant Hill Rd.,Warner RobinsCost: $65. Bring your lunch.Contact: (478) 922-6220Contemporary Jazz Dance ages 8 – 11years. July 2: Ages 12+ years. Directfrom Charleston South Carolina’sRobert Ivey Ballet, Jon-Michael Perrywill present a Contemporary Jazzworkshop! Stretch, tone, improv, andtwo different forms of Jazzchoreography will be presented ineach session.

JULY 2Independence Day Concert with theBand of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Time: 7 p.m.Loca�on: McConnell-Talbert Stadiumon S. Davis Dr., Warner Robins.Cost: FreeContact: (478) 327-1760The stadium bleachers offer sea�ng,but a⁺ endees are welcome to bringlawn chairs or blankets for sea�ng onthe infield. Food and beverages willbe available at concession stands. Noalcoholic beverages or glasscontainers are allowed at this familyevent. No pets allowed.

Cost: FreeBooths will feature fresh localproduce, plants, po�ers, painters andcra�ers. There will be food vendorsevery Saturday, so be sure to come toHistoric Downtown Byron on Main St.

JUNE 6"Come Up Produc�ons" WarnerRobins Talent Showcase Audi�onTime: 10 a.m – 6 p.m. Loca�on: Vision Center, 1231 S. Davis Dr., Warner RobinsCost: $25 entry feeContact: (478) 971-7025www.comeupproduc�ons.comDo not miss your opportunity toaudi�on for the Warner RobinsGeorgia Showcase! Posi�ons arefilling fast! Pre-Register now andsecure your spot. The audi�ons willbe televised and videographed forpromo�onal purposes only.

JUNE 11Perry Chamber of CommerceSpeed NetworkingTime: 11:30 a.m.Loca�on: Priester’s Pecan CompanyCost: $10 per chamber member(includes lunch)RSVP by Tuesday, June 9thContact: Maggie J. Lunsford at (478) 987-1234This is a fun, fast, & effec�vemarke�ng opportunity! LunchProvided by Sonny’s Real Pit BBQ &Catering

JUNE 12 – 13Educa�on Conference and Book FairTime: Friday at 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.;Saturday at 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Loca�on: Georgia Na�onalFairgroundsCost: $10 per family at doorContact: Vania MacCarthy at (478) 361-9939, www.gnfa.com.

JUNE 14U.S. Flag Day Celebra�onTime: 1 – 5 p.m.Loca�on: Museum of Avia�onCost: FreeContact: (478) 926-6870All types of vehicles are invited tocruise at no charge. Awards will bepresented for “Best Patrio�c VehicleDisplay.” A professionalphotographer will be available to take vehicle photos in front of the B-1B for $20.

JUNE 15Revolu�on Tap workshop with MikeSchulsterTime: 11 – 4 p.m.Loca�on: 438 S Pleasant Hill Rd.,Warner RobinsCost: $60Contact: (478) 922-6220Tap workshop with Mike Schulster,Creator and Choreographer of the hitNYC Broadway tap dance show:Revolu�on! Beginner and advancedtappers are welcome.

JUNE 16Stress ManagementTime: 7 p.m.Loca�on: Houston Health PavilionEduCare Center, 233 N. Houston Rd.,Warner RobinsContact: (478) 923-9771; pre-registra�on required.Burton Carriker, ProgramAdministrator for HoustonHealthcare's Behavioral HealthServices and a licensed counselor, willlead this class to help par�cipantsunderstand and deal with everydaystress.

JUNE 18 – 19Cheerleading ClinicTime: 9 – 12 p.m.Loca�on: HoCo Cheer Boosters, 920 Hwy. 96, KathleenCost: $45. Fee includes snacks,drinks, and a t-shirt.Contact: www.hococheer.netSkill Development taught by HOCOCheerleaders in the areas of: cheers,chants, dance, mo�ons, jumps, andstun�ng.

JUNE 19 – 21HQHA Peach Country Horse ShowTime: Show begins at 7 p.m. onFriday; 8 a.m. Saturday and SundayLoca�on: Georgia Na�onalFairgrounds, PerryCost: Free for spectatorsContact: (770) 474-4857,www.gnfa.com.Hosted by the Horseman's QuarterHorse Associa�on of Georgia, Inc.(HQHA), an organiza�on of horsemenand horsewomen organized topromote interest in breeding andexhibi�ng the American QuarterHorse.

JUNE 25The Compassionate FriendTime: 7 – 9 p.m.Loca�on: 120 Walker Rd., Byron

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(478) 929-7816Principal: Jodi S. Clark PTO President: Sarah Hedrick

Parkwood 503 Parkwood DriveWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 929-7822Principal: Lisa Casilli PTO President: Lisa Roitzsch

Pearl Stephens 215 Sco� BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 929-7895Principal: Dr. Marion FordPTO President: Edquader Marble

Quail Run250 Smithville Church RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 953-0415Principal: Dr. Cheryl Thomas

Russell 101 Patriot WayWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 929-7830Principal: Keith LauritsenPTO President: Candy Handley

Shirley Hills 300 Mary LaneWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 929-7824 Principal: Dr. Traci JacksonPTO President: Angie Barnwell

Tucker1300 Tucker RoadPerry, GA 31069 (478) 988-6278 Principal: Dr. Kim Halstead

Westside 201 North Pleasant Hill RoadWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 929-7820Principal: Sharon A. Daniel

Bonaire Middle School125 Ga. Highway 96Bonaire, GA 31005(478) 929-6235

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David A. Perdue Primary150 Bear Country RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 218-7500Principal: Linda Horne

Eagle Springs Children’s Center106 Waterland WayCenterville, GA 31028(478) 953-5003Owner: Sandra Dooli�leAdministrator: Serena Webbwww.eaglespringschildrenscenter.com

Lake Joy Primary995 Lake Joy DriveWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 953-0465

Perry Primary1500 Sunshine AvenuePerry, GA 31069(478) 988-6160

Bonaire101 Elm Street Bonaire, GA 31005(478) 929-7826Principal: Dr. Eric PaynePTO President: Hai Vu

Centerville 450 N. Houston Lake BoulevardCenterville, GA 31028 (478) 953-0400Principal: Cindy FlesherPTO President: Angie Lewis

David A. Perdue 115 Sutherlin StreetWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 988-6350Principal: Ed WeeksPTO President: Dawn Melden

Eagle Springs3591 Highway 41 NorthByron, GA 31008(478) 953-0450Principal: Andrea McGee

Hilltop 301 Robert Bryson Smith Parkway

Bonaire, GA 31005(478) 929-6113Principal: E. Harold Sapp

Kings Chapel 460 Arena Road Perry, GA 31069 (478) 988-6273Principal: Paule⁺ e TompkinsPTO President: Kelly Rodgers

Lake Joy 985 Lake Joy RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 971-2712Principal: Dr. Doug RizerPTO President: Susan Goodwin

Lindsey81 Tabor DriveWarner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 929-7818Principal: Anthony LuncefordPTO President: Michelle Angelos

Linwood420 Educa�on WayWarner Robins, GA 31098(478) 929-6360Principal: Lazunia ThomasPTO President: Sandra Fujimoto

Matthew Arthur 2500 Highway 127Kathleen, GA 31047(478) 988-6170Principal: Dr. Jolie DeLoretoHardin

Miller101 Pine Valley DriveWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 929-7814Principal: Gwendolyn Pearson-KilgorePTO President: Sharon Schnedker

Morningside 1206 Morningside DrivePerry, GA 31069(478) 988-6261Principal: Dr. Pat Wi�

Northside 305 Sullivan RoadWarner Robins, GA 31093

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Director: Terry L. CooperPTO President: Mary CatherineLibertywww.Christunitedschool.com

Sacred Heart Catholic School250 South Davis DriveWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-9668Principal: Staci Erwinwww.shswr.org

The Westfield School2005 US Highway 41 SouthPerry, GA 31069(478) 987-0547Head of School: Rachel S. DeemsPrincipal: Jane⁺ e J. Andersonwww.wes�ieldschool.org

Westside Baptist Academy1101 Dunbar RoadWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 784-9153Administrator: James Andersonwww.westsidebap�stacademy.com

Windsor Academy4150 Jones RoadMacon, GA 31216(478) 781-1621Headmaster: John CranfordPTA President: Heather Jones

World of Faith ChristianAcademy3960 Hartley Bridge RoadMacon, GA 31216(478) 784-6293

Principal: Cindy Randall

Feagin Mill Middle School1200 Feagin Mill RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 953-0430Principal: Dr. Jesse DavisPAW President: Michelle Hall

Huntington Middle School206 Wellborn RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 542-2240Principal: Dr. Gwendolyn B. Taylor

Mossy Creek Middle School 200 Danny Carpenter DriveKathleen, GA 31047(478) 988-6171Principal: Paige Busbee

Northside Middle School500 Johnson RoadWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 929-7845Principal: Ed MashburnPTO President: Dawn Dunbar

Perry Middle School 495 Perry Parkway Perry, GA 31069 (478) 988-6285Principal: Thomas Moore

Thomson Middle School301 Thomson StreetCenterville, GA 31028(478) 953-0489 Principal: Tammy Dunn

Warner Robins Middle School425 Mary LaneWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 929-7832Principal: Dr. Donald Warren

Houston County High School920 Highway 96Warner Robins, GA 31088(478) 988-6340Principal: Sherri Freeman

Houston County Career andTechnology Center1311 Corder RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 322-3280Principal: Mike Parker

Houston County CrossroadsCenter401 Dover DriveWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 929-7828Principal: Dr. Ronnie Walker

Northside High School926 Green StreetWarner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 929-7858Principal: Mr. Mark Sco�

Perry High School1307 North Avenue Perry, GA 31069(478) 988-6298Principal: Dr. Darryl Albri�on

Warner Robins High School401 South Davis DriveWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 929-7877Principal: Steve Monday

Byron Christian Academy69 Burne� RoadByron, GA 31008(478) 956-3503 Director: Donna Vander Zwaagwww.byronchris�anacademy.com

Central Fellowship ChristianAcademy 8460 Hawkinsville RoadMacon, GA 31216 (478) 788-6909 Principal: Claudia Pa⁺ ersonwww.centralfellowship.org

Christ United MethodistSchool 511 Russell ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-2867

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Mikado Bap�st Church6751 Houston RoadMacon, GA 31216(478) 781-2324Sunday Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m.Pastor: Rusty Smith

Northside Bap�st Church1013 Carl Vinson ParkwayCenterville, GA 31028(478) 923-9892Sunday Service: 10:50 a.m.Pastor: Loy Ballard

Oakland Bap�st Church1509 Russell ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-3533Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.Pastor: Rev. Thomas Barnard

Second Bap�st Church2504 Moody RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-7101Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.Pastor: Dr. Jeff LaBorg

Second Memorial Bap�st Church1845 Kings Chapel RoadPerry, GA 31069(478) 987-4803Sunday Services: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Pastor: Dr. Tracy Brinson

Shirley Hills Bap�st Church615 Corder RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-5571Sunday Services: 9 and 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.Pastor: Andy Cook

Southside Bap�st Church1040 South Houston Lake RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 953-9388Sunday Services: 9 and 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Jerry Walls

Spring Chapel Missionary Bap�st Church112 Highway 247South Spur, GA 31005(478) 218-0736Sunday Service: 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday Pastor: Rev. James K Baker

Trinity Bap�st Church505 N. Houston Lake Blvd.Centerville, GA 31028(478) 953-3600Sunday Services: 10, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor: Terry Hyman

Union Grove Missionary Bap�st Church809 S. Davis DriveWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 922-5514Sunday Service: 10:15 a.m.Pastor: David A. Clarke

Unity Bap�st Church479 GA Highway 96Bonaire, GA 31005(478) 922-0063Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Westside Bap�st Church1101 Dunbar RoadWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 785-1024

Adams-Smith Tabernacle AME304 Green StreetWarner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 329-1885Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.Pastor: Rev. Deborah Franks Watson

Christ Chapel2288 Moody RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 922-1061Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.Pastor: Andy King

First Assembly of God6040 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31099(478) 953-0320Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.Pastor: Mark Merrill

Bible Bap�st Temple2601 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 923-9822Sunday Services: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Pastor: Charles D. Weber

Calvary Bap�st Church351 GA Highway 96Bonaire, GA 31005(478) 929-1823Sunday Services: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Pastor: Jim Lane

Central Bap�st Church1120 Lake Joy RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 953-9319Sunday Contemporary: 9 a.m. Sunday Tradi�onal: 10:30 a.m. and 6:30p.m.Pastor: Dr. H. Owen Bozeman

Cornerstone Bap�st Church1618 S. Houston Lake RoadKathleen, GA 31047 (478) 987-6344Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Pastor: Art Fowler

Fellowship Bible Bap�st Church431 Dunbar RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 929-0828Sunday Services: 8 and 10:45 a.m.Pastor: Willie L. Reid, Sr.

First Bap�st Church108 Church StreetCenterville, GA 31028(478) 953-3387Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.Pastor: Dr. Allen Hughes

First Bap�st Church1135 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 922-8152

Sunday Service: 11 a.m.Pastor: Dr. Andrew J. Hammack

First Bap�st Church of Bonaire142 West Highway 96Bonaire, GA 31005(478) 922-1924Sunday Services: 10 a.m., 6 p.m.Pastor: Kenny Rodgers

First Bap�st Church of Garmon Street210 Garmon StreetWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-2279Sunday Services: 8, 9:45, and 11 a.m.Pastor: Josh B. Kirvin, Sr.

Freedom Bap�st Church1221-4 South Houston Lake RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 987-6500Sunday Services: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor: Floyd McKeel

Friendship Bap�st Church1322 Feagin Mill RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 953-9509Sunday Services: 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m.Pastor: Paul Cowles

Grace Bap�st Church204 South Pleasant Hill RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-5489Sunday Services: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.Pastor: Paul Mullen

Greater Springfield Missionary Bap�st Church1195 Heflund AvenueWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 923-5721Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m., 5 p.m.Pastor: Daniel W. Jackson, Sr.

Greater Union Bap�st Church1006 Marion StreetPerry, GA 31069(478) 987-0054Sunday Service: 11 a.m.Pastor: O.L. Evere⁺

Green Acres Bap�st Church901 Elberta RoadWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 923-1995Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.Pastor: Johnny Ellison

Hebron Fellowship Bap�st Church213 Green StreetWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 397-3045Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Pastor: Daryl J. Vining, Sr.

Hilltop Bap�st Church4140 US Highway 41 N.Byron, GA 31008(478) 719-8262Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Robin Tedder

Houston Lake Bap�st Church2300 Hwy. 127 EastPerry, GA 31069(478) 987-0277Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Pastor: Fred McCoy

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Chris�an Fellowship Church 621 Walnut StreetWarner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 975-0808 Sunday Services: 8 and 10:45 a.m.Pastor: Bishop Harvey B. Bee

Evergreen Family Fellowship 80 Tabor DriveWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 922-5982Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Joe Senter

End Time Harvest Church 114 Bell DriveWarner Robins, GA 31088 (478) 922-7910 Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.Pastor: Melvin Womack

Joy Fellowship Church 210 Sylvia AvenueWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 953-6090 Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.Pastor: Volleen Vicknair

The Salva�on Army ChurchWarner Robins Corps96 Thomas Blvd. Warner Robins, GA 31093(478) 922-7585Sunday Services: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Pastors: Captains Larry and Brenda Gibson

Word In Season MinistriesMiddle Georgia Technical College80 Cohen Walker Drive Bldg. A – AuditoriumWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 333-2444Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Church of the Nazarene300 Lois DriveWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 923-2108Sunday Services: 10:55 a.m., 6:30 p.m.Pastor: David Miller

Covenant Presbyterian Church1631 Green StreetWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 929-4770Sunday Service: 11 a.m.Pastor: Rev. Robert L. Jarre⁺

United PentecostalFirst United Pentecostal Church 603 Wellborn Road Warner Robins, GA 31088(478) 929-5616Sunday Service: 11 a.m.Pastor: Mark Fogarty

Westminster Presbyterian Church303 Mary LaneWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 922-2782Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Dr. Glenn A. Gilstrap

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.Pastor: Dr. G. Wayne Dorse⁺

Unity Bap�st Church479 Highway 96, Bonaire, GA 31005(478) 922-0063Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Sunday School: 9 a.m.Pastor: Lewis Cooper

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 300 South Davis Drive, Warner Robins(478) 923-0124Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m.Sunday Masses: 9 and 11:45 a.m.Sunday Spanish Mass: 2:00 p.m.Pastors: Monsignor Fred Nijem and Father John Johnson

St. Patrick Catholic Church2410 Hwy. 127Kathleen, GA 31047(478) 987-4213Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m.Sunday Masses: 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.Pastor: Father Kirk Mansell

Warner Robins Alliance Church3006 Green StreetWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 923-7439Sunday Services: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Pastor: John Varland

River of Light Church of God1300 Corder Rd.Warner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-3541Sunday Services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.Pastor: Dwayne Evors

The Rain Church257 Gunn RoadWarner Robins, GA 31095(478) 953-7246Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Paula Day and Clyde Johns

All Saints Episcopal Church 1708 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 923-1791Sunday Service: 10:15 a.m.Pastor: Father Mar�n J. Bagay

Warner Robins Chris�an MethodistEpiscopal Church200 Othal H. Lakey CircleWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-6326Sunday Services: 8 and 10:45 a.m.Pastor: Lindsey P. Napier, Sr.

Christ Lutheran Church – LCMS733 Carroll StreetPerry, Georgia 31069(478) 987-6016Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Vacancy Pastor: Rev. David Bernthal

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church – ELCA301 N. Pleasant Hill RoadWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 923-2239Sunday Service: 10 a.m.Pastor: Rev. Kathleen Yates

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church336 Carl Vinson ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 922-1418Sunday Contemporary: 11 a.m.Sunday Tradi�onal: 8 and 10:45 a.m.Pastor: Rev. David Brighton

Bonaire United Methodist Church144 Elm Street, P.O. Box 7Bonaire, GA 31005(478) 923-7317Sunday Services: 8:15, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Jay Tucker

Centerville First United Methodist Church600 N. Houston Lake RoadCenterville, GA 31028(478) 953-3090Sunday Services: 8:45 and 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Rev. Stephen Grantham

Christ United Methodist Church511 Russell ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 922-0211Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m.Pastor: Rev. Jim McIlrath

First United Methodist Church205 North Davis DriveWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 923-3737Sunday Services: 8:30, 10:50 a.m.Pastor: Dr. Jimmy R. Asbell, Jr.

Harvest Church3322 Highway 41 NorthByron, GA 31008 (478) 923-8822Sunday Services: 9 and 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church129 South Houston RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-3797Sunday Contemporary: 11 a.m.Sunday Tradi�onal: 8:30 and 11 a.m.Pastor: Bill Bagwell

Word of Life Worship Center650 Carl Vinson ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 922-5153Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.Pastor: Phil Faraone

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Middle Georgia Community Ac�onAgency, Inc.The mission is to provide, in collabora�onwith public and private partners, socialservices that address the needs ofdisadvantaged individuals.www.mgcaa.org(478) 922-4464

Ronald McDonald House of Central GeorgiaProvides a place for families to stay whentheir child is in a hospital far from home.1160 Forsyth Street, Macon, GA 31201 (478) 746-4090, www.ronaldhousecga.org

United Way 2-1-1Phone: 2-1-1Cell phone: 1-866-680-8924www.unitedwaycg.org/211.da

American Camellia Societyat Massee Lane Gardens100 Massee Lane, Fort Valley, GA 31030(478) 967-2358www.camellias-acs.com

An�que Automobile Club of AmericaThe country’s largest automo�vehistorical society is dedicated to thepreserva�on, restora�on, andmaintenance of historical self-propelledvehicles and their history.Meets: 3rd Thursday of the monthTime: 6:30 p.m.Loca�on: The Ole Country Times Buffet onRussell Parkway

Business Networking Interna�onalMiddle GA Power Networkers Mee�ng: Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.Contact: Terri Minter(478) 919-6719

Central Georgia Amateur Radio ClubFirst Chris�an Church – Fellowship Room100 North Houston RoadWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 542-1620 Mee�ng: Second Thursday at 7:30 p.m.Contact: Bill Atkins

Central GA Soccer Associa�on1107-B Russell ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 987-2455

Georgia Aircra� Modelers Associa�on, Inc. P.O. Box 140, Warner Robins, GA 31099 (478) 328-2689

In STEP With Singles, Inc.An inter-denomina�onal single adultministry whose mission is to minister tothe spiritual and emo�onal needs ofsingle adults in the Middle Georgia area.P. O. Box 26245, Macon, GA 31221

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Middle Georgia748 North Houston Road Warner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 922-1141www.cccsmacon.org

Houston County Development Authority200 Carl Vinson ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-5470www.houstoncountyga.net

Houston County Coopera�ve Extension Office801 Main Street, Perry, GA 31069(478) 987-2028www.ugaextension.com/houston

Perry Chamber of Commerce101 General Courtney Hodges Boulevard,Suite B, Perry, GA 31069 (478) 987-1234www.perrygachamber.com

Warner Robins Area Chamber ofCommerce 1228 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 922-8585www.warner-robins.com

Airman and Family Readiness CenterRobins Air Force Base 78 FSS/FSFR725 Ninth Street, Suite 100Warner Robins, 31098(478) 926-1256

American Red CrossHouston-Middle Georgia Chapter346 Corder RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-6332www.middlegeorgiaredcross.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia(478) 746-2430 or (478) 808-2247Contact: Tammi Walkerwww.bgccentralgeorgia.org

Boys and Girls Club of Georgia Heartlands – Byron UnitEnables young people to reach their fullpoten�al as produc�ve, caring, andresponsible ci�zens.202 Mosley Road, Byron, GA 31008(478) 956-1395

Exchange Club of Houston CountyRyan’s Steakhouse1992 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31093Mee�ng: Tuesday at 12 p.m.Contact name: Angela Hayes(478) 952-2879

Girl Scouts of Middle Georgia, Inc.Builds girls of courage, confidence, andcharacter, who make the world be⁺ er.

6869 Columbus Road, Lizella, GA 31052(478) 935-2221www.gsmginc.org

Goodwill Industries of Middle GeorgiaBuilds lives, families, and communi�esone job at a �me by helping peoplediscover and develop their God-given gi�sthrough work and career developmentservices.5171 Eisenhower ParkwayMacon, GA 31206 (478) 475-9995www.goodwillworks.org

Houston County Habitat for Humanity515 Myrtle StreetWarner Robins, GA 31095(478) 328-3388www.houstoncountyhabitat.org

Houston County Re�red EducatorsAssocia�onProvides the opportunity for support,service, and fellowship with friends andre�red educators in the community.Meets: 2nd Thursday of the month,September through MayTime: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Loca�on: China Buffet on Russell Parkway

Jay's HOPE Founda�onImproves the quality of life of childrenwith cancer and extends hope to familiesthrough educa�onal, spiritual, emo�onal,financial, and social support.1157B Forsyth Street, Macon, GA 31201(478) 238-6360www.jayshope.org

Kiwanis Club of Warner Robins Ryan’s Steakhouse1992 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31093Mee�ng: Thursday at 11:30 p.m.Contact: Allen Richardson(478) 918-7887

Made 2B MoreOrganiza�on dedicated to teaching younggirls and teens leadership skills and togrow up to be phenomenal women. Girls ages 11 – 18.Perry Recrea�onal Center (Rozar Park)1060 Keith Drive, Perry, GA 31069(478) 731-2664www.made2bmore.orgMee�ng: Second Saturday of the month

March of Dimes Founda�onDedicated to improving the health ofbabies by preven�ng birth defects,premature birth, and infant mortality.2733 Sheraton Drive, Building F, Suite 130Macon, GA 31204(478) 743-9165, www.marchofdimes.com

Meals On Wheels - Houston CountyCouncil on Aging1137 Kathleen Bynum DriveWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 328-6070

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COSC Women’s ShelterWomen and children’s homeless shelter.312 Duke AvenueWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 922-3195

Family Advocacy Clinic655 7th Street, Building 700 Robins Air Force Base, GA 31098 (478) 327-8398

Prevent Child Abuse Heart of Georgia640 Plum Street, Suite 202Macon, GA 31201(478) 238-6349 pcahg.org

Rainbow House Children's Resource CenterAims to reduce the occurrence of childabuse and assist vic�ms.108 Elmwood StreetWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 923-5923www.rainbowhousecrc.org

Salva�on Army Safe HouseSafe shelter for domes�c violence vic�msand their children.P.O. Box 2408Warner Robins, GA 31099(478) 923-2348

Support Group for Domes�c Violence Vic�msSupport group for vic�ms of domes�cviolence.P.O. Box 2408 Warner Robins, GA 31088 (478) 923-2348

ADOPTION / FOSTER CARE

DFACS - Houston County92 Cohen Walker DriveWarner Robins, GA 31088 (478) 988-7600

Covenant Care of Macon3950 Ridge AvenueMacon, GA 31210(478) 475-4990www.covenantcareadop�ons.com

Georgia Industrial Children's Home4690 North Mumford RoadMacon, GA 31210(478) 474-8220 www.gich.org

Hephzibah Children's Home6601 Zebulon RoadMacon, GA 31220(478) 477-3383www.hephzibah.com

(478) 747-6663, www.Instepsah.org

Mid-Georgia Orchid SocietyWarner Robins Recrea�on Department800 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31093Mee�ng: 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact Dennis Billings at(229) 268-2619 or [email protected].

Robin’s Pacers Running ClubTo promote health and fitness among clubmembers and the local community.www.robinspacers.org

Rotary Club of Warner RobinsMeets: 12 p.m. TuesdaysWellston Center155 Maple St., Warner Robins, GA 31093warnerrobinsrotary.org

Warner Robins AquanautsTo provide professional swim instruc�onand fitness; serving beginners,compe��ve swimmers, and seniors.Memorial Park Pool 800 First Street, Warner Robins, GA 31088 Head Coach: Wes Hamborg(478) 929-8044, www.wraswim.com

Warner Robins Business & Professional Women’s Club248 Waterford Drive, Bonaire, GA 31005(478) 923-1752

Warner Robins Civitan ClubSonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q811 Russell ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31088Mee�ng: Tuesday at 12 p.m.Contact: Jan Francis at (478) 922-6740

21st Century Partnership804 Park Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088(478) 225-9005www.robins21.org

Centerville Development Authority300 East Church StreetCenterville, GA 31028(478) 953-4734www.centervilledda.org

Houston County Career Center96 Cohen Walker DriveWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 988-7130

Houston County Development Authority200 Carl Vinson ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 923-5470www.houstoncountyga.net

Middle Georgia Consor�um, Inc.124 Osigian Boulevard, Suite A, Warner Robins, GA 31088(478) 953-4771, www.mgwis.com

Georgia Na�onal Fairground &Agricenter401 Larry Walker Parkway Perry, GA 31069(478) 987-3247www.gnfa.com

Houston Arts Alliance801 Main Street, Perry, GA 31069(478) 218-5229www.houstonartsalliance.org

Lane Southern Orchards 50 Lane Road P. O. Box 716Fort Valley, GA 31030(478) 825-3362 www.lanepacking.com

Museum of Avia�on Flight & Technology CenterGA Highway 247 & Russell ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31099(478) 926-6870www.museumofavia�on.org

Perry Players Club909 Main Street, Perry, GA 31069(478) 987-5354www.perryplayers.org

Warner Robins Li�le Theatre502 South Pleasant Hill RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 929-4579www.wrlt.org

Warner Robins Recrea�on Department800 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 929-1916www.warnerrobinsga.gov

YMCA of Houston County2954 Moody Road, Bonaire, GA 31005(478) 922-2566www.hocoymca.org

ABUSE AND BATTERY

CASA of Houston County, Inc. Houston County Juvenile Jus�ce Complex,206 Carl Vinson Parkway Warner Robins,GA 31088(478) 542-2141, Extension 336www.na�onalcasa.org

Crisis Line & Safe House of Central GeorgiaProvides 24-hour hotline, safe shelter, andsupport services for domes�c violenceand rape crisis.277 Mar�n Luther King, Jr. Blvd.Macon, GA 31201 (478) 745-9292

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EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICES

American Red Cross - Houston-MiddleGA Chapter346 Corder RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088 (478) 923-6332 www.middlegeorgiaredcross.org

Houston County EmergencyManagement200 Carl Vinson ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31088 (478) 542-2026

Salva�on Army - Warner Robins305 Green StreetWarner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 922-2226

HOSPICE SERVICES

Heart of Georgia Hospice103 Westridge DriveWarner Robins, GA 31088 (478) 953-5161 www.heartofgahospice.org

PARENTING SERVICES

Family Advocacy Clinic655 7th Street, Building 700Robins Air Force Base, GA 31098 (478) 327-8398

Child Care Resource and Referral Agencyof Central GA277 Mar�n Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite 104, Macon, GA 31201 (478) 752-7800 www.gaccrra.org

Quality Care for ChildrenAn all-in-one resource for and about childand school-age care.277 Mar�n Luther King, Jr. BoulevardMacon, GA 31201(478) 752-7800www.qualitycareforchildren.org

Rainbow House Children’s Resource CenterMission is to serve all children bystrengthening our community’s responseto child abuse and neglect throughpreven�on, interven�on and advocacyefforts.P.O. Box 1239Warner Robins, GA 31099(478) 923-5923www.rainbowhousecrc.org

Robins AFB Airman and Family Readiness Center700 9th StreetSuite 1000, Building 794Robins Air Force Base, GA 31098(478) 926-1256

Methodist Home304 Pierce AvenueMacon, GA 31203(478) 751-2800 www.themethodisthome.org

ALCOHOL/DRUG/EATING TREATMENT CENTERS

12 Step GroupPa⁺ erned a�er Alcoholics Anonymous. Every Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and everySaturday 10:30 a.m. Christ United Methodist Church 511 Russell Parkway Warner Robins, GA 31088

Alcoholics Anonymous - Warner Robins1001 Carl Vinson ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31099 (478) 923-7657

HodacWomen in substance abuse recovery whoare homeless, pregnant or with minorchildren under the age of 12.2764 Watson BoulevardCenterville, GA 31028 (478) 953-5675www.hodac.org

Houston Medical Center BehavioralScience & Psychiatry1601 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 542-7788 www.hhc.org

Narco�cs Anonymous - CentervilleCenterville United Methodist Church101 Wilson Drive Centerville, GA 31028

Narco�cs Anonymous - Warner RobinsFirst United Methodist Church 205 North Davis DriveWarner Robins, GA 31093

Phoenix Center940A Highway 96Warner Robins, GA 31099(800) 715-4225

Unlimited Visions2503 Moody RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088 (478) 329-0550

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT

Child Support Enforcement - WarnerRobins92 Cohen Walker DriveWarner Robins, GA 31095 (478) 988-7700

CRISIS HOTLINES

Helpline GeorgiaCrime vic�m assistance helpline.

2762 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31093 (800) 338-6745

Pregnancy Resource Center of WarnerRobins A ministry of Sav A Life in Macon offeringpregnancy tes�ng, paren�ng educa�on,STD and HIV educa�on, a�er-abor�oncare and much more. 306 N. Davis DriveWarner Robins, GA 31093(478) 225-2241

Salva�on Army Safe House(478) 923-6294

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Abili�es Discovered, Inc. Assists in the employment, educa�on,training, and support of individualsexperiencing physical and/ordevelopmental disabili�es.211 Corder RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088 (478) 923-7727

Epilepsy Associa�on of GA, Inc.121 Booker StreetWarner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 923-8141

Happy Hour Mental Retarda�on Service Center802 Young AvenueWarner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 929-6600 www.hcaec.com

Heart of Georgia DevelopmentalDisabili�es Ministries615 Corder RoadWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 953-2992www.heartofgeorgiaddm.org

Na�onal Alliance on Mental Illness -Central Georgia, Inc.209 Elberta RoadWarner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 328-0508 www.namicentralga.org

EATING SUPPORT SERVICES

Middle Georgia GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group)Support for persons with celiac disease,derma��s herpe�formis, glutenintolerance or anyone following a glutenfree diet. Meets the 3rd Saturday of eachmonth.Central Bap�st Church1120 Lake Joy Road Warner Robins, GA(478) 397 -5061 middlegeorgia.gigbranches.org

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CENTERVILLE OFFICIALS:City Hall300 East Church St.Centerville, GA 31028Telephone: (478) 953-4734

Mayor (4-year term)Harold M. Edwards, Jr. (12/09)

City Council MembersPost 1: Cameron AndrewsPost 2: Randall WrightPost 3: Edward R Tucker Post 4: Robert Smith Jr.

WARNER ROBINS OFFICIALS:City Hall700 Watson Blvd.Warner Robins, GA 31093

Mayor (4-year term)Donald S. Walker (12/09)Telephone: (478) 929-1115

City Council MembersPost 1: John Havrilla, (478) 922-0391Post 2: Tom Simms Jr., (478) 971-0739Post 3: Terry B. Horton, (478) 922-6044Post 4: Bob Wilbanks, (478) 397-5224Post 5: Clifford Holmes, (478) 922-1782Post 6: John F. Williams, (478) 923-3755

PERRY OFFICIALS:City Hall1211 Washington StreetPerry, GA 31069

Mayor (4-year term)James Worrall (12/09)Telephone: (478) 988-2700

City Council MembersPhyllis Bynum-Grace, (478) 235-5874Willie King, (478) 396-5403Joe Kusar, (478) 988-3800 Charles Lewis, (478) 988-1268 James Moore, (478) 825-0046

HOUSTON COUNTY OFFICIALS:

Houston County Board of Commissioners200 Carl Vinson ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31088Telephone: (478) 542-2115

Commissioners:

(4-year term expires 12/08)Meet 1st Tuesday at 9 a.m. and3rd Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Ned M. Sanders (R), Chairman – Post 1H. Jay Walker (R) – Post 2Gail Robinson (R) – Post 3Larry Thomson (R) – Post 4Tom McMichael (R) – Post 5

Other Elected Officials:Daniel Galpin, Coroner, (478) 542-2113

Cullen Talton, Sheriff, (478) 542-2125

Mark Kushinka, Tax CommissionerTelephone: (478) 218-4940

Senators (6-year terms)Saxby Chambliss (R) (term expires 1/15)U.S. SenateTelephone: (202) 224-3521Fax: (202) 224-0103www.chambliss.senate.gov

Macon Office:300 Mulberry Street, Suite 502Macon, GA 31201Telephone: (478) 741-1417

Johnny Isakson (R) (term expires 1/11)U.S. Senate Telephone: (202) 224-3643Fax: (202) 228-0724www.isakson.senate.gov

Atlanta Office:Telephone: (770) 661-0999Fax: (770) 661-0768

Representative (2-year term)Jim Marshall (D) (term expires 1/11)8th DistrictTelephone: (202) 225-6531Fax: (202) [email protected]

Macon Office: 682 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201Telephone: (478) 464-0255Fax: (478) 464-0277

Georgia Representatives (2-year term)Lynmore James (D)District 135 114 Walnut Street Montezuma, GA 31063 Home: (478) 472-6391 Office: (478) 472-5064 Email: [email protected]

409-B Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334 Office: (404) 656-0116

Tony Sellier (R) District 136 680 Marshall Mill Road Fort Valley, GA 31030 Home: (478) 825-2888Email: [email protected]

601 Coverdell Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 Office: (404) 656-0254

GovernorSonny Perdue (R) (term expires 1/11)State CapitolAtlanta, GA 30334 Office: (404) 656-1776www.legis.ga.gov

Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle (R) (term expires 1/11)State CapitolAtlanta, GA 30334Office: (404) 656-5030www.legis.ga.gov

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George Nunn (N), Chief JudgeTelephone: (478) 218-4840

Edward D. Lukemire (N), JudgeTelephone: (478) 218-4850

Katherine K. Lumsden (N), JudgeTelephone: (478) 218-4860

Kelly R. Burke (R), District AttorneyTelephone: (478) 218-4810

Carolyn V. Sullivan (D), ClerkTelephone: (478) 218-4720

STATE COURT:Bob Richardson (N), JudgeTelephone: (478) 542-2013

Robert Tawse (R), Solicitor – GeneralTelephone: (478) 542-2100

Gay B. Valasky (A), ClerkTelephone: (478) 542-2105

CIVIL & MAGISTRATE COURT:Telephone: (478) 987-4695Robert E. Turner, Chief MagistrateBrenda H. Morton, Senior MagistrateJohn W. Geiger, MagistrateAngela Sammons, Magistrate Virginia Stewart, Clerk

PROBATE COURT:Telephone: (478) 218-4710Janice D. Spires, JudgeKim Willson, Chief Clerk

PUBLIC DEFENDER:Office of the Public DefenderState Court Division202 Carl Vinson ParkwayWarner Robins, GA 31088(478) 542-2055

Office of the Public DefenderSuperior Court Division201 Perry ParkwayPerry, GA 31069(478) 218-4870

JUVENILE COURT:Telephone: (478) 542-2060 Deborah A. Edwards, JudgeSandra McGowan, Clerk

MUNICIPAL COURT OF WARNER ROBINS

800 Young AvenueWarner Robins, GA 31093Telephone: (478) 322-0240

Fred Godwin, Chief JudgeJeffrey L. Grube, JudgeLarry O'Neal, JudgeMartin Martragrano, JudgeKay Dykes, Clerk

MUNICIPAL COURT OFCENTERVILLE:

500 Houston Lake BoulevardCenterville, GA 31028 Telephone: (478) 953-4795

Michelle Snyder, ClerkJeffrey L. Grube, Judge

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Perry (478) 987-1234Warner Robins (478) 922-8585

HOUSTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT:Business Licenses (Warner Robins) (478) 929 1148Commissioners (478) 542-2115Court (Juvenile) (478) 542-2060Court (Magistrate) (478) 987-4695Court (Probate) (478) 218-4710Court (State) (478) 542-2105Court (Superior) (478) 218-4720Cooperative Extension (478) 987-2028District Attorney (478) 218-4810Economic & Community Development (478) 923-5470Elections (478) 987-1973Houston Emergency Management Agency (478) 542-2026 Human Resources (478) 542-2005Inspection & Fee (Permits) (478) 542-2018Jury Duty Call-In Phone (Superior Court) (478) 218-4724License Plates/Tags (Perry) (478) 218-4940License Plates/Tags (Warner Robins) (478) 542-2135 Parks & Recreation (Warner Robins) (478) 929-1916Planning & Zoning (Warner Robins) (478) 918-2991Public Works (478) 987-4280Taxes (Assessor’s Office/Property Taxes) (478) 218-4750

DRIVER’S LICENSE (TUES. – SAT.)((866) 754-3687

FIRE DEPARTMENTCenterville (478) 953-4050Houston County (478) 542-2040Perry (478) 988-2850Warner Robins (478) 765-1031

GEORGIA STATE PATROL (478) 453-4718

HEALTH DEPARTMENT (478) 218-2000

HOSPITALS:Lake Joy Med-Stop (478) 987-0323Houston Medical Center (478) 922-4281Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic (478) 923-9730Houston Heart Institute (478) 542-7811Houston Lake Med-Stop (478) 988-1865Medical Center of Central Georgia (478) 633-1000Pavilion Med-Stop (478) 923-2843Perry Hospital (478) 987-3600Veterans Community Outpatient Clinic (478) 476-8868

LIBRARIES:

Centerville Public Library (478) 953-4500Nola Brantley Memorial Library (478) 923-0128Perry Public Library (478) 987-3050

PETS:Animal Control (Houston County) (478) 542-2033Animal Control (Warner Robins) (478) 929-7280Humane Society of Houston County: (478) 599-0211

www.humanesocietyhoco.org

POST OFFICE www.usps.com (800) 275-8777

SCHOOLS See pages 38 & 39 for a Listing of Schools

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (478) 542-2125

UTILITIES:

AT&T (888) 757-6500Centerville Utilities (478) 953-3222Cox Communications (478) 784-8000Flint Energies (478) 988-3500Georgia Power Company (888) 660-5890Landfill (478) 987-0089Perry Utilities (478) 988-2743Recycling (478) 929-7258 Warner Robins Utilities (478) 929-1144Watson Cable (478) 922-9440Windstream (800) 501-1754


Banking/Financial ServicesMidSouth Federal Credit Union............7

1-(800) 736-8407www.midsouthfcu.org

Robins Federal Credit Union...............25

Clothing, Footwear & JewelryBeau�ful Bellies..................................22

Goodwill Industries.............................19

Run Fit Sports......................................29(478) 953-48924025 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins“Middle Georgia’s Running Specialty Store”

Sa⁺ erfield and Dempsey Jewelers.....15(478) 971-1200621 S. Houston Lake Rd., WRwww.sa⁺ erfieldanddempsey.com

Yelverton Jewelers..............................19(478) 971-1600198-A S. Houton Lake Rd., WRwww.yelverton-legacy.com

Dentists/OrthodonticsMiddle Georgia Center for Cosme�c Den�stry –

Dr. Cur�s Hayslip.............................17(478) 929-2190

Smile Georgia! Dental – Dr. DeLoach.............Inside Front Cover

(478) 224-56561113 Morningside Dr., Perry“Because the world always looks brighter from behind a smile”

EducationEagle Springs Children’s Center..........29

(478) 953-5003106 Waterland Way, Centervillewww.eaglespringschildrenscenter.com

Middle Georgia Technical College......25

EmploymentHouston Healthcare............................27

Health, Beauty, and FitnessFit & Firm Fitness for Women.............29

Mary Kay - Evelyn Hill...........................22(478) 988-2659

Medi-Thin..............................................3(478) 475-00974357 Forsyth Rd., Suite 240, Maconwww.MediThinWeightLoss.com

Nutra-FITness......................................29(478) 257-66504010 Northside Dr., Maconwww.nutra-fitness.com

The Wax Strip......................................15

Yvonne’s Natural Market....................23(478) 254-36704123 Forsyth Rd., Macon

Home Improvement & RepairArchadeck..............................................7

(478) 745-2000www.archadeck-centralga.com

Conner’s Flooring................................19(478) 987-11121812 Hwy 41 N., Perry

EXOVATIONS..........................................7(478) 447-9671www.exova�ons.com

Mid-Georgia Flooring............................5

Tradi�ons in Tile and Stone..................5(478) 477-8881201 Woodfield Ct., Maconwww.tradi�onsin�le.com

Wellston Decora�ng Center................27

Home Interiors/ServicesAtlanta Custom Candles......................15

(478) 953-17114025 Watson Blvd., Warner Robinswww.AtlantaCustomCandles.net“We’re more than just a candle store!”

Big Peach An�ques..............................15(478) 956-1968119 Peachtree Pkwy., Byron

Carlton Interiors..................................19 (478) 987-4511913 Carroll St., Perry

CONUS.................................................31 (478) 929-8851

Crosby Furniture..................................11 (478) 328-99851835 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins

Interior Decora�ng, Redesign & Staging(478) 747-5426www.addressingrooms.com

Juicy Junk.............................................15(478) 956-2320119 Peachtree Pkwy., Byron

Majes�c Frames..................................31(478) 225-6821

Robins Bedroom and Ma�ress Outlet........35(478) 971-12203070 Watson Blvd., Warner Robinswww.RobinsBedAndMa�ress.com

InsuranceNa�onwide Craig Johnson Agency.......25

(478) 922-20621259R, Russell Parkway, WR

PhotographySteve Schroeder Photography...........IBC

(478) 755-0505www.SWSPhoto.com

Physicians & Medical ServicesBaker Hearing Aids..............................31

(478) 746-84622116 Riverside Dr., Macon

Physicians & Medical Services,cont.Cornerstone Medical Associates – Dr. Paul Harne�y.................................11

(478) 971-2186304 Margie Dr., Warner Robins

Gentle Beginning...................................3(478) 997-2005233 N. Houston Lake Rd., WRwww.GentleBeginningWR.com

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Houston Healthcare..............................9www.hhc.org

Middle Georgia Orthopaedic..............13(478) 953-4563www.mgo.md

Urology Specialists of the South...........3(478) 745-65761062 Forsyth St., Maconwww.UrologySpecialistsofGA.com

Recrea�onal/Children/HobbiesGrand Opera House.............................27

Monkey Joe’s.......................................11(478) 333-63364993 Russell Pkwy., Warner Robinswww.MonkeyJoesWarnerRobins.com

Real Estate/StorageBryson Storage......................................1

(478) 922-58153100 Moody Rd., Bonaire, GAwww.brysonstoragerent.com

Lenox Apartment Homes........Back Cover(478) 256-3977“Join our family for awhile or longer”

RestaurantsAnderson’s Bakery & Catering............21

Chef Audrey’s Bistro & Bakery............22

Edgar’s Bistro.......................................11

TravelShip & Shore Travel Agency..................3

(478) 743-95533055 Vineville Ave., Maconwww.ship-shore.com

UtilitiesFlint Energies.......................................25

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Around Town magazines arefree publica�ons with adistribu�on on 47,000 copiesthat are direct-mailed for free toour community members as aservice each month. AroundTown magazines containposi�ve informa�on about thecommunity that is intended tobring our community memberscloser together. Around Town isa community-minded magazinewith the purpose to be⁺ er ourcommunity through posi�veinforma�on.

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Target Distribu�on:Around Town magazines is direct-mailed to homes and businesses forfree each month. Copies also areavailable for pick-up at many loca�onsin the Middle Georgia community,where your target customers are mostlikely to be.

Strongest Distribu�on:Around Town magazines distributes atotal of 47,000 copies each month!This is the largest print distribu�on inMiddle Georgia. More than 42,000homes and businesses receive a copyof the Around Town magazine in theirmailbox each month! When referringto readership, it’s common to assume2.5 readers per issue. If we make thisassump�on, Around Town magazineshas a readership of ~117,500. This istremendous, and provides great valueto businesses who adver�se in theAround Town magazines for ourMiddle Georiga communi�es.

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