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16 Jurassic Georgia Take your future paleontologist back to the prehistoric era with these exhibits. By Rosalyn Dunn

20 Georgia's celestial cinemas Drive-ins offer a dose of nostalgia with modern enhancements. By Sarah Russell
24 Seaside stewards The UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium encourages care for Georgia's coast. By Pamela A. Keene
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"Stan" the Tyrannosaurus rex is just one of many dinosaurs on display in the Fossil Gallery at Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville. (Photo by Louis Tonsmeire.)

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4 MAILBOX
6 PICTURE THIS?
8 GEORGIA NEWS
10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
14 CURRENTS
28 MY GEORGIA
A tribute to America's greatest generation
29 GEORGIA'S ENERGY
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30 AROUND GEORGIA
Historic hotels offer a taste of old-time luxury
36 GEORGIA GARDENS
Spider lilies bloom like magic
38 GEORGIA COOKS
Recipes from personal chefs
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Congratulations to Georgia Magazine's 2018 Travel Guide contest winners! The following readers won the grand-prize drawings for $200 Walmart gift cards: March/April: Jean Moore, Ringgold, and Will Stanfield, Cairo; June: Macayla Lasten, Hiawassee; September/October: Carol McLeod, Ashworth, and Esther Hefner, Athens; December: Deborah Rogers, Dublin.
The following readers won $25 Walmart gift cards in the online Travel Guide drawings: March/April: Will Stanfield, Cairo, and Dale Klitzke, Roswell; June: Richard Williams, Zebulon; September/October: Marla Taase, Warner Robins, and Carol Baxter, Perry; December: Carolyn McGuire, Powder Springs.
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Correction: In the "Golf with a twist" story in our April 2019 issue [see page 24, bit.ly/ gwat419], Old Union Golf Course in Blairsville should not have been listed in the sidebar as having a FootGolf course. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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From THE EDITOR
National Drive-in Movie Day is June 6, which also marks the 86th anniversary of drive-in theaters in the U.S. The nation's first drive-in opened in New Jersey in 1933, and the idea quickly spread. During their heyday in the 1950s, there were more than 4,000 drive-ins around the country--130 in Georgia alone.
Hollywood's digital revolution and the rising costs of movie distribution were among the factors that ultimately led to the theaters' decline, and today only five drive-ins remain in the state. Despite the obstacles, they are thriving, offering a sense of community and nostalgia along with an evening's entertainment under the stars. See "Georgia's celestial cinemas," starting on page 20, to learn why the sun hasn't set on Georgia's drive-ins.
Ready for a dinosaur road trip? Even though Georgia isn't a hot spot for unearthing dinosaur fossils, the state is dotted with places where budding paleontologists can examine dinosaur skeletons and have hands-on learning experiences.
Kids can have fun exploring "dino dig" play areas, interact with animatronic dinosaurs and even touch fossilized dinosaur poop. Turn to "Jurassic Georgia," starting on page 16, to find out more about our state's dino-tourism destinations.
Finally, we take another kind of trip back in time with a visit to some of Georgia's historic hotels. These properties are more than just places to rest your head; they qualify as destinations in their own right. Each of these classic lodgings manages to preserve the elegance of a more gracious era while wooing visitors with modern amenities. Read "A step back in time," starting on page 30, to see how these historic hideaways have only gotten better with age.
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5 places to celebrate cars

SEAN MATHIS / MILES THROUGH TIME ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

G eorgia has a storied place in the history of auto racing. If you have a need for speed, here are five places to check out. Did you know that Dawsonville is the birthplace of stock car racing? It makes sense that the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame is there. The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame honors individuals who are part of Georgia's racing community. Vintage racing cars are on display outside of the museum. Inside, visitors can see tons of racing memorabilia and stop by the Elliott Family Legacy Room to learn how NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott and his son Chase have contributed to the sport. See georgiaracinghof.com for information.
The Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta features a simulator lab that gives visitors the chance to drive and/or race Porsche vehicles in a challenging, fun environment. The lab helps drivers improve their concentration, racing skills and reflexes. Learn more at porschedriving.com.

Above: O'Reilly Auto Parts Friday Night Drags, a street-style dragracing series, runs through August at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Miles Through Time in Toccoa provides a glimpse of automotive history.
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Since 1960, the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton has hosted races, concerts and even business conventions. The 850-acre speedway is well-known for hosting the annual Folds of Honor QuickTrip 500, the Atlanta 250 and Georgia 200 Doubleheader and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Day races. However, exciting events occur year-round, including Friday night drag races. Visit atlantamotorspeedway.com for more information.
Miles Through Time is a co-op-style automotive museum in Toccoa. Visitors can view--or even buy--classic cars and motorcycles in a 14,000-square-foot, renovated auto dealership built in 1939. The museum showcases more than 100 years of automotive history and adds new memorabilia each week, so there's always something new to see. For details, see milesthroughtime.com.
The Dixie Speedway in Woodstock features a 3/8-mile track made of Georgia red clay. Built in 1968, the speedway is celebrating its 50th anniversary season and hosts more than 30 racing events, including American Flat Track motorcycle and national touring stock car races. For more info, visit dixiespeedway.com.
These are just a few of the places to see fast cars in Georgia. Visit explore georgia.org for more.
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Columbus State student wins prestigious music competition

C olumbus State University student Samuel Vargas of AcariguaAraure, Venezuela, was one of 11 winners nationwide of the 2019 Yamaha Young Performing Artist (YYPA) Competition. The program honors young musicians studying in the United States who excel in the jazz, classical and contemporary genres.
`I'm very happy not only because of the opportunity but also because it's a chance to represent my country and where I come from.'
--Samuel Vargas

It's just the latest of many

awards and recognitions for

the 22-year-old violinist at

the Columbus-based univer-

sity. Vargas was named the

Concertmaster Ambassador

of the United Nations in 2014, won the Virtuoso Category at

Samuel Vargas

the Georgia Philharmonic's

Samuel Fordis Young Artists

Concerto Competition and performed

Astrand at the YYPA Celebration Week-

with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. end at Ball State University in Muncie,

Vargas says he is honored to be chosen as Ind.

a YYPA winner.

Although awards and recognitions

"I'm very happy not only because

are a nice bonus, Vargas says sharing his

of the opportunity but also because it's

music with others is what he loves most

a chance to represent my country and

about playing the violin.

where I come from," he says.

"We all know music is a universal

Since he was named a YYPA winner, language," he says. "It's about feelings.

he has performed in Denver, Colo., and It's a very beautiful relationship between

Portland, Maine. This month, he and

music and the audience. I love that con-

other YYPA winners will perform with

nection."

renowned international jazz artist Anders

--Karon Warren

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EVENTS Calendar JUNE Compiled by Pamela A. Keene

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Iconic photographers' work on display
M odern Masters: Group f/64 will run at the Morris Museum in Augusta through July 21. The exhibit features 44 photographs from ve legendary photographers: Ansel Adams, Willard Van Dyke, Brett Weston, Edward Weston and Imogen Cunningham.
Founded in 1932 by Adams, Group f/64 was an informal association of San Francisco Bay area photographers who promoted a new style of artistic, soft-focus photography. After the Great Depression, the group dissolved.
The exhibit includes works from photographers who are now considered some of the most in uential artists of the 20th century.
For more information, visit themorris.org or call (706) 724-7501. --Courtney Thompson

Event details and costs are subject to change; please verify before attending.

I Historic High Country
Spirit of the Sun Festival, June 1, Heritage Park, Rome. River races and concert. (706) 236-4520. bit.ly/sposrg.
Days of Wine and Roses, June 1-2, Falany Performing Arts Center, Reinhardt College, Waleska. The Cherokee Chorale performs compositions by Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter. (614) 302-0160. cherokeechorale.org.
"The Service and Rocky Bluff," June 7-8, 14-16, Bartow Community Club, Bartow. Musical portrayal of a small-town church as it welcomes friends, family and a visiting church superintendent. (478) 364-3340. bit.ly/schousp.
RockFest, June 8-9, Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville. Learn about rocks, minerals and fossils through demonstrations, vendors and hands-on activities. (770) 606-5700. tellusmuseum.org.
Sunflower Festival, June 14-15, 21-22, 27-29, July 2-6, Copper Creek Farm, Calhoun. Pig races, pony rides, homemade ice cream, petting barn, hayride, kids' activities. (706) 280-5592. coppercreekfarm.com.
"Moon Over Buffalo," June 20-22, 27-29, Historic Depot, Ringgold. Comedy about two fading stars of the 1950s. (706) 935-3061. bit.ly/fbringph.
Cherokee Stories and Legends, June 22, New Echota State Historic Site, Calhoun. Learn about Cherokee history from a Cherokee storyteller. (706) 624-1321. bit.ly/gspnwech.
Ride the Rails, June 22-23, Historic Depot, Mineral Blu . Take a 5-mile round trip on historic

and restored open-air railroad cars. (706) 455-8903. tsmri.org.
25th Annual Thomas A. Dorsey Birthplace Gospel Heritage Festival, June 28-30, various locations, Villa Rica. Enjoy a weekend of gospel and blues music. (678) 840-1440. bit.ly/dtvrc.
Lee Ann Womack, June 29, The Amp on Bradley, Carrollton. Country singer-songwriter performs. (770) 832-6901. bit.ly/carmnst.
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Gene Watson and John Conlee, June 1, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. Concert featuring two of country music's longtime favorites. (706) 896-4191. bit.ly/gamtnfg.
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour, June 7-9, multiple locations, Habersham, Rabun, White, Towns and Union counties. Self-guided tour of artists who produce paintings, pottery, jewelry, glass and ber art. (706) 212-0241. artstour.org.
Farm Animal Fun Day, June 8, Hardman Farm State Historic Site, Sautee Nacoochee. Animal encounters and tours of the farm and mansion. (706) 878-1077. bit.ly/gsphrdmn.
Happy Together Tour, June 8, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. Music by classic rock bands, including the Cowsills, the Buckinghams, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap and The Turtles. (706) 896-4191. bit.ly/gamtnfg.
13th Annual Flower, Garden and Liturgical Arts Festival, June 14-15, Saint James Episcopal Church, Clayton. Celebrate women of faith through demonstrations and workshops. (706) 782-6179. stjamesclayton.org.

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Gravel & Grits, Fireflies & Picks Mossy Creek Jam, June 22, 639 Main St., Clermont. Daylong country/rock concert with more than a dozen bands, including Larry Scroggs Band, Gregg Erwin Band, Steven Phillips & Midnight Express. bit.ly/ggfpmcj. Mountain Fling, June 22-23, North Georgia Technical College, Blairsville. Arts and crafts show with local, regional vendors. (706) 896-0932. bit.ly/artggm. "Aladdin Jr.," June 22-23, 28-30, Holly Theater, Dahlonega. Presentation of the family-friendly Disney musical about the travels of Aladdin. (706) 864-3759. hollytheater.com.
Fishing Rodeos, June 7-8, Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery, Suches. Bring shing gear to catch trout in Rock Creek. Anglers 55 and older
sh on June 7; kids 16 and younger sh on June 8. (706) 838-4723. bit.ly/chatnfev.

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Night at the Museums, June 28, various locations, Toccoa. Explore all three museums in Toccoa, then watch the movie "Night at the Museum" at the Historic Ritz Theater. (706) 886-2132. visittoccoa.com.
Pre-4th Extravaganza, June 29, downtown, Hartwell. More than 100 arts and crafts vendors, food, parade, plus fireworks at Hartwell Dam's Big Oaks Recreation Area. (706) 376-8590. hart-chamber.org.

Saved by the Band, June 9, Sandy Springs Society Lawn, Sandy Springs. Concert of hits from the '80s and '90s. (404) 851-9111. bit.ly/herssp.
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Robin Robinson, June 1-July 13, Artisans on the Square Gallery, Greenville. Solo art show by the Peachtree City painter. (404) 386-1328. bit.ly/grnvart.

2nd Annual Made in Georgia Festival, June 29-30, Towns County Recreation Center, Young Harris. Learn about products made, brewed and grown in Georgia. (706) 896-4966. golakechatuge.com.
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"Morningside," May 31-June 2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-29, Onstage Atlanta, Scottdale. Nine women with secrets, a case of Prosecco and one unforgettable baby shower. (404) 897-1802. onstageatlanta.tix.com.
20th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival, June 1-2, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell. Butterfly releases, crafts, fairy houses, sidewalk art, plant sale. Butterfly Encounter interactive exhibit continues through July 31. (770) 992-2055. chattnaturecenter.org.
36th Annual Summerfest, June 1-2, Virginia Highland, Atlanta. More than 200 artists, music, kids' activities and a 5K. vahisummerfest.com.
Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival, June 1-2, Douglas County Courthouse, Douglasville. Celebrate historic places, heirloom plants and exhibits. (678) 449-3939. hydrangeafest.org.
Lot 10 Paper: Pop Up Arts Shop, June 1-30, Cultural Arts Center Douglasville/Douglas County, Douglasville. Experience handmade paper works by Robert Thompson. (770) 949-2787. artsdouglas.org.
Georgia Celebrates Quilts, June 6-8, Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta. More than 325 juried quilts on exhibit, plus handmade items and quilt marketplace. ecqg.com.
"Hands of Color," June 6-9, 12-17, 19-23, 26-30, Synchronicity Theatre, Atlanta. Find out what happens when circumstances challenge a man to look at life through a different lens. (404) 484-8636. synchrotheatre.com.
25th Annual American Hydrangea Society's Garden Tour, June 8, various locations, Sandy Springs and Dunwoody. Tour five gardens that showcase multiple varieties of hydrangeas. bit.ly/amhydgt.

"Lost Highway," June 5-9, 12-16, Main Street Players, Griffin. Musical about country music legend Hank Williams. (770) 229-9916. mainstreetplayers.org.
Chattahoochee Valley Daylily Festival, June 8, Columbus Botanical Garden, Columbus. Arts and crafts, daylilies in bloom and plants available for purchase. (706) 327-8400. bit.ly/colsbotgrd.
"Legally Blonde," June 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, Riverside Theatre Complex, Columbus. Musical follows the transformation of law student Elle Woods. (706) 507-8444. bit.ly/csuthea.
70th Annual Watermelon Days Festival, June 17-22, Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele. Parade, music, crafts, food, hot-air balloons. (229) 273-1668. cordele-crisp-chamber.com.
"Finding Neverland," June 19-20, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus. Broadway musical about Scottish writer J.M. Barrie, who created Peter Pan. (706) 256-3612. rivercenter.org.
"Bring It!" Live: The Dance Battle Tour, June 28, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus. Dancers from the Lifetime TV series perform. (706) 256-3612. rivercenter.org.
20th Anniversary of Celebrate America, June 29, The Rock Ranch, The Rock. A day of family activities and fireworks. (706) 647-6374. therockranch.com.
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Sculptured Adornment, through July 28, Georgia Museum of Art, Athens. View nearly 40 brooches and pendants designed by artist David Hayes. (706) 542-4662. georgiamuseum.org.
60th Annual Putnam County Dairy Festival, June 1, downtown, Eatonton. Road race, parade, dairy exhibit, entertainment, kids' activities. (706) 485-7879. bit.ly/pcdairy.
D-Day Celebration, June 6, Green Acres Baptist Church, Warner Robins. Honor veterans of World War II and D-Day. (478) 491-4455.

Regions are determined by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. See its online calendar at www.exploregeorgia. org for additional events.
Georgia Peach Festival, June 7-8, downtown, Fort Valley, and June 15, North Peach Park, W. White Rd., Byron. Parade, entertainment, arts and crafts, concerts. (478) 825-4002. gapeachfestival.com. Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Expedition, June 8, begins at Old Mary Persons High School Auditorium, Forsyth. Self-guided tour of historic homes and sites in Forsyth and Monroe County. (478) 974-1460. forsythcvb.com. The Mighty O'Jays, June 16, City Auditorium, Macon. The band brings its Motown sound to
The Art of Puppet People, through July 5, Carrollton Center for the Arts, Carrollton. Exhibit of puppets and marionettes created by Angela Beasley's studio in Savannah. (770) 838-1083. carrolltonarts.org.

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the stage to bene t the Tubman Museum. (478) 743-8544. tubmanmuseum.com. Rock 'n' Roll Legends, June 20, Classic Center, Athens. Concert by The Drifters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters and The Platters brings back the Motown sound. (706) 357-4444. classiccenter.com. Independence Day Parade & Freedom Fireworks, June 29, downtown and Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry. Parade downtown;
reworks, kids' zone and music at the fairgrounds. (478) 987-1234. bit.ly/perryidp.
National Trails Day, June 1, various locations at Georgia state parks and historic sites. Enjoy scenic and historic trails by taking a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike. gastateparks.org.
I Classic South
Cathy Armstrong, Judy Avrett and Lucy Weigle, through June 28, Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta. Explore the paintings of three Southern artists. (706) 826-4700. bit.ly/sacrdht. Pops in the Park, June 1, Evans Towne Center Park, Evans. Concert featuring the Columbia County High School All-District Honors Band, with food trucks and kids' zone. (706) 868-3484. bit.ly/evtwncpk. H3 Craft Beer Festival, June 2, Goodness Grows Nursery, Lexington. Celebrate hops, history and horticulture with craft beer tastings and entertainment. (706) 743-5055. goodnessgrows.com. The Moonshine, June 8, downtown, Washington. Concert by the Athens folk band. (706) 678-5111. washingtonwilkes.org. Pickin' on the Greene, June 21, downtown, Greensboro. Music, children's activities,

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shopping and dining. (706) 453-7674. visitlakeoconee.com.

ing to Upper Wayne Landing. (912) 367-7731. baxley.org.

S'Mores and More: Nifty Nocturnals, June 21, Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen. Learn about animals that are active at night and enjoy s'mores by the camp re. (478) 982-1660. bit.ly/magspgsp.
"Bring It!" Live: The Dance Battle Tour, June 30, Bell Auditorium, Augusta. The Lifetime TV series cast brings new routines to the stage. (877) 428-4849. bit.ly/augentc.
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Ghost Yonder Moonscape, through June 15, Albany Museum of Art, Albany. Examine dream worlds through the work of artist Zipporah Thompson. (229) 439-8400. bit.ly/abmuart.
Swamper's Guide to the Galaxy, June 8, 15, 22, 29, Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo. Watch for meteors, planets and constellations at one of the darkest places in the Southeast. (912) 637-5274. bit.ly/scfspark.
Summer Exhibits, June 10-July 24, Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta. Exhibit of works by painters Todd Wessel and Vincent Keesee and photographer Jamie Harmon. (229) 247-2787. turnercenter.org.
Introduction to Paddling, June 15, Reed Bingham State Park, Adel. Discover the fun of paddling. (229) 896-3551. bit.ly/rbspadel.
Thomasville Rose Queen Pageant, June 15, Municipal Auditorium, Thomasville. Find out who will wear the crown and serve as ambassador of the Rose City. (229) 228-7977. jslthomasville.com.
Rock the Block, June 22, downtown, Tifton. Block party with music, kids' activities. (229) 382-8700. tiftontourism.com.
Wiregrass Freedom Festival, June 29, Georgia Museum of Agriculture, Tifton. Celebrate Independence Day with music, old-fashioned games, kids' crafts, reworks. (229) 391-5205. abac.edu/museum.
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Lumpkin Street Cruise-In, May 31, Lumpkin Street, downtown, Hawkinsville. Hot rods, classic cars, family fun. (478) 783-1717. bit.ly/hawkpul.
An Evening for the K9s, June 1, The Belle House, Statesboro. Food, silent auction to raise funds for Georgia police dogs. (912) 618-8102. bit.ly/k9even.
River Rat Run, June 1, Carters Bight Landing, Baxley. Raft 12 miles from Carters Bight Land-

First Friday, June 7, downtown, Douglas. Entertainment, dining and shopping. (912) 384-1873. douglasga.org.
First Friday Downtown, June 7, Market on Madison, Dublin. Concert by teenage quartet The Manly Hero, featuring '60s hits and R&B, plus food, displays by local artists and kids' activities. (478) 270-2560. bit.ly/firfday.
"The Gin Game," June 20-23, Averitt Center for the Arts, Statesboro. Two nursing home residents talk about life's issues over games of gin. (912) 212-2787. bit.ly/avrtctr.
14th Annual Independence Day Celebration, June 29, downtown, Alamo. Vendors, street music, reworks. (912) 568-7147. wheelercounty.org.
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The Woodbine Opry, May 31-June 1, 7-8, 1415, 21-22, 28-29, Woodbine Opry, Woodbine. Acoustic bluegrass and gospel on Fridays; country music on Saturdays. (912) 576-3027. bit.ly/wbopri.
Ghosts and Legends, June 7, 12, 15, 21, 26, 29, Hofwyl-Broad eld Plantation, Brunswick. Journey back in time at coastal Georgia's haunted rice plantation. (912) 264-7333. bit.ly/hfwgsp.
Historic St. Marys Fishing Classic, June 7-8, Howard Gilman Memorial Park, St. Marys. Captains' meeting June 7; adults' and kids' tournaments, June 8. (912) 882-3512. bit.ly/stmfish.
Juneteenth on the River, June 14-16, River Street, Savannah. Arts and crafts, music. (912) 495-8838. bit.ly/savun.
"Shrek The Musical JR.," June 14-16, Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick. Children and young adults with disabilities perform the popular musical based on the animated lm. (912) 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org.
On the Road Again, June 15, Post Theater, Tybee Island. Explore America through barbershop-style music performed by 13th Colony Sound. (912) 344-9768. 13thcolonysound.com.
Sounds by the Sea, June 23, Neptune Park, St. Simons. Concert by singer/saxophonist Michael Hulett. (912) 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org.
Events for the September 2019 issue are due by June 15. Email calendar@georgiaemc.com. See more event listings at georgiamagazine.org.

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News from Georgia's electric co-ops Compiled by Amy Schneider

Mitchell EMC offers thanks for hurricane response

I n October, the service area of Mitchell Electric Membership Corp. (EMC) in Camilla was hit hard by Hurricane

directors. "We wanted to acknowledge the outpouring of support from our members during a very difficult time as well as the teamwork that helped us get through it together."

Michael.

A series of large, informative display boards at the annual meeting

Every one of the EMC's meters expe- contained information about the impact of the hurricane and how power

rienced an outage, affecting nearly 16,000 is generated and restored after a storm.

members.

Two boards outlined the positive response by EMC members. One

Through the ordeal, the majority of contained statistics about members' interaction with the EMC on social

members were supportive and under-

media in the aftermath of the hurricane. The other spotlighted a sampling

standing, and co-ops from elsewhere

of members' comments on the EMC's Facebook page.

in Georgia and in other states came to

A few of the members' comments:

Mitchell EMC's aid.

"It never ceases to amaze me how the co-ops come together. It wasn't

At its 82nd annual meet-

but a few weeks ago y'all helped out [South Carolina],

ing on April 19, the co-op had

and now the help is returned. God works within the co-

an opportunity to offer its

One display board op families." --Faye Stafford Peaster

thanks. "Every annual meeting
includes expressions of appreciation for the members,

thanked the many EMCs in Georgia and elsewhere

"Thank you for your hard work! I know each of you put in long hours to make sure we had electricity! Our road was a disaster, but thanks to every crew that assisted Mitchell EMC!" --Dale Hasty

but this one was extra special," that came to

"Y'all are working hard and making great progress.

said Lucius Adkins, chairman of the Mitchell EMC board of

help after the hurricane.

And doing a fantastic job of keeping everyone informed!" --Carolyn Stroop Wood

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Display boards at Mitchell EMC's annual meeting on April 19 explained the impact of Hurricane Michael and

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Georgia EMCs excel in communications

S everal Georgia electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) were honorees in this year's Spotlight on Excellence Awards, and

GreyStone Power received the Edgar F. Chesnutt

GreyStone Power Corp. in Douglasville took the top Award for Best Total

award for overall communication program.

Communication Program

The awards are presented by the Arlington,

for its "Making Life

Va.-based National Rural Electric Cooperative As-

Better" customer-

sociation and recognize exceptional work by co-ops satisfaction campaign.

in the communications and marketing fields.

GreyStone Power received the Edgar F.

Chesnutt Award for Best Total Communication Program for its "Making Life Better"

customer-satisfaction campaign. The campaign included print, digital and broadcast

ads as well as display boards that emphasized the co-op's low rates.

This is GreyStone Power's second Chesnutt award, the highest honor in the Spot-

light on Excellence Awards program. The co-op previously won the top award in 2014.

The co-op also took home a silver award this year for Best Special Publication/

Large for a report on corporate social responsibility and the ways that GreyStone Power

gives back to the community.

Here are this year's other Spotlight on Excellence winners from Georgia:

Carroll EMC (based in Carrollton): Best Individual Ad, silver award, for an ad en-

couraging members to be prepared for summer storms.

Cobb EMC (Marietta): Best Event, gold award, for the co-op's "Renewables and You"

seminar.

Coweta-Fayette EMC (Palmetto): Best Use of Social Media, gold award, for Opera-

tion Round Up awareness campaign; and Best Graphic Design, gold award, for "You've

Got the Power," a series of three infographics about where power comes from and how

it is delivered and restored after an outage.

Flint Energies (Reynolds): Best Internal News Publication, silver award, for "Three

Phase"; and Best Wild Card, silver award, for an antique truck that harks back to the

co-op's early days and appears at special events.

Mitchell EMC (Camilla): Best Individual Ad, silver award, for "We Support Georgia

Grown."

Oglethorpe Power Corp. (Tucker): Best Special Publication/Small, gold award, for

a brochure on environmental commitment; and Best Wild Card, gold award, for the

"Who Dunnit?" customer focus award.

Southern Rivers Energy (Barnesville): Best Wild Card, silver award, for a recap on

the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

For the birds: Reynolds-based Flint Energies and Perry FFA created and installed an osprey nesting platform in Houston County at the farm of former state Rep. Larry Walker. Walker, who had seen ospreys in the area, got the idea from a story about Midway-based Coastal Electric Cooperative's osprey-nest project in the May 2018 issue of Georgia Magazine (see bit.ly/currents0518). The FFA students researched osprey nests and built the platform, which was attached atop an old utility pole and installed on the farm in February.
Walking the walk: The Coweta-Fayette Electric Membership Corp. (EMC) Trust in Palmetto donated $10,000 in Operation Round Up funds to the Southern Crescent Walk to End Alzheimer's. In Operation Round Up, members opt to round their monthly bills to the nearest dollar; the di erence is put into a fund for local charitable causes.
Play ball!: Central Georgia EMC in Jackson donated $1,000 in Operation Round Up funds to the Jackson High School Dugout Club to support the Red Devils' baseball program.
Giving milestone: Blue Ridge-based TriState EMC recently exceeded $500,000 in total contributions to its Operation Round Up program. The funds have been used to support several causes, including food pantries, local schools and shelters for children and families in need.
Light it up: Walton EMC in Monroe gradually will convert its outdoor lighting to light-emitting diode (LED) xtures. The LED lights last longer, cast a brighter light and are energy-e cient.
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CHERRY JONES / WEST GEORGIA MUSEUM OF TALLAPOOSA COURTESY FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Take your future paleontologist back to the
prehistoric era with these exhibits

By Rosalyn Dunn
Millions of years ago, giant reptiles stomped, swam and swooped through
Georgia. But even though the dinosaur era is long past, dino fans can still get their fossil fix at several places statewide.

This display at the West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa depicts a hadrosaur, a duck-billed, plant-eating dinosaur believed to have lived in Georgia around 70 million years ago.
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FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Visitors to this Atlanta museum, named one of the best places in the country to see dinosaurs by USA Today, get their first glimpse of dinosaurs before they go inside. Three life-size statues of the Lophorhothon atopus, a hadrosaur, await them at the main entrance.
"It's neat because you see them right where they would have been walking around," says Jessica Shock, the museum's public relations and promotions manager. In 2009, Fernbank patrons named the trio, dubbing the mom "Georgia" and the babies "Haddie" and "Ferny."
Inside, the Giants of the Mesozoic exhibit features replicas of some of the largest dinosaurs, including the world's first fully mounted Argentinosaurus, the largest known land animal at 100 tons and 123 feet long. There also is a 47-foot-long Giganotosaurus, the largest known meat-eating dinosaur, as well as two species of flying dinosaurs and fossil casts of dinosaur tracks on display. Lifelike dinosaurs stand guard in the A Walk Through Time in Georgia gallery, which outlines the state's natural history, and a life-size Stegosaurus statue stands on the outdoor terrace.
On Aug. 17, Fernbank will celebrate the 18th anniversary of Giants of the Mesozoic with the Dinosaur Birthday Bash. Children can come in their

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Fernbank's Giants of the Mesozoic exhibit features replicas of some of the largest dinosaurs.

Left: The 6-foot skull of a Giganotosaurus, the world's largest meateating dinosaur, grins above guests in Fernbank's great hall. Below: Children can unearth and learn about cast fossils in the Fossil Dig at Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville.

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Facing page, top: This animatronic T. rex is the star of the Dinosaur Explore exhibit at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta. Above: Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta is home to the world's first fully mounted Argentinosaurus. This plant-eating dinosaur is the length of nearly four school buses.
dinosaur costumes and "stomp, chomp and party like a dinosaur," Shock says.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta. (404) 929-6300. fernbankmuseum.org.
TELLUS SCIENCE MUSEUM
The fossil displays at Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville are no less spectacular. Tours begin in the Great Hall, which is dominated by the first casting of an 82-foot-long Apatosaurus (once called a Brontosaurus).
Visitors then head into the Fossil Gallery to see Confrontation on Land, a standoff between dinosaurs of the Southeast, including the Appalachiosaurus montgomeriensis, a smaller relative of Tyrannosaurus rex.
Dozens of fossils discovered statewide are on display, including bits of bones, shells, teeth--and even a piece of fossilized dinosaur poop that children can touch. Children can sift through the dirt in a simulated fossil dig to uncover "bones" and discover an actual shark's tooth, shell or bone fragment to take home.
Tellus hosts its 29th annual RockFest June 8-9. Attendees can learn

Left: The Glyptodon on display at the Tellus Science Museum is a 9-foot-long ancestor of the modern armadillo. This insect- and planteating creature lived 500,000 years ago.
about and buy gems, fossils and minerals from dealers from around the country, participate in special events and hear speakers such as 9-year-old Delilah Vicent, a fossil collector who is making her second appearance at the event.
"She is very knowledgeable and well-spoken," says Shelly Redd, the museum's director of marketing. "Both kids and adults really enjoy listening to her."
Tellus Science Museum, 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville. (770) 606-5700. tellusmuseum.org.

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Digging up bones

The Dinosaur Explore exhibit at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta has a sand pit where children can uncover and learn about a variety of fossils.
WEST GEORGIA MUSEUM OF TALLAPOOSA
Dinosaur fans who wonder what the creatures might really have looked like can get an idea at the West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa. Robert "Bud" Jones, the museum's chairman, noticed that children weren't very interested in the local history told by the exhibits at the museum, but he thought expanding that history by several million years might hook them.
"Children just love dinosaurs. It's kind of a disease," he says, jokingly.
Jones, a taxidermist, built a 20-foot-long hadrosaur for the museum--and it drew more than 3,000 children. That inspired him to expand the exhibit to eight dinosaurs, including a 30-foot Tyrannosaurus rex.
"The special exhibit space for the dinosaurs is a step down [from where visitors stand]," Jones says. "A grown man can look T. rex right in the face."
West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa, 185 Mann St., Tallapoosa. (770) 574-3125. tallapoosaga.gov.
WILD ADVENTURES THEME PARK
To see dinosaurs that can move, roar and even pop out at visitors, head to Dinosaur Explore at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta. This exhibit of more than 20 animatronic dinosaurs includes two Tyrannosaurus rex and a 3-story-tall Brachiosaurus.
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Budding paleontologists will nd it hard to uncover much in the way of dinosaur bones in Georgia. Most of the state south of the fall line from Columbus to Macon to Augusta was underwater 65 million years ago; north of that area, the rock was too hard to preserve fossil records.
But don't despair; that doesn't mean dinosaurs never lived in Georgia. There were some in western Georgia, and paleontologists like David Schwimmer, a professor at Columbus State University, have uncovered the evidence.
Schwimmer says four dinosaurs once called Georgia home: the hadrosaur, a duck-billed dinosaur; a small raptor; an ostrich-like creature called an Ornithomimosaur; and a small tyrannosaur called Appalachiosaurus montgomeriensis.
"Appalachiosaurus was about 30 feet long, weighed about 2 tons as an adult and was a carnivore," he says. "It was a little faster, a little smaller [than the T. rex] and was maybe a pack hunter. We have some teeth and bones."
Schwimmer says that it takes a trained eye and the right geological conditions to uncover fossils. But that doesn't mean scientists are the only people to discover fossils. Most
new fossil sites have been uncovered by amateurs. "That's because they're always out there looking," he says. "An amateur in Lumpkin has found a single bone from a tyrannosaur that's a little di erent than the ones we know about. This one is 68 million to 70 million years old, from the end of the dinosaur era."

Visitors can get up close and personal with the animatronic dinosaurs at Wild Adventures.

"It does a lot to spark the imagi-

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feel like it really was millions of years ago."

Fifteen species of dinosaurs are represented, each accom-

panied by a display with facts about its life and when it lived.

There also is a ride for young visitors and a sand-pit fossil dig

where they can uncover a variety of dinosaur bones.

"They like to brush off the bones like the paleontologists do

in the movies," Floyd says. "They have a lot of fun."

Wild Adventures Theme Park, 3766 Old Clyattville Road,

Valdosta. (229) 219-7080. wildadventures.com.

Rosalyn Dunn is a freelance writer living in Atlanta.

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Georgia's
CELESTIAL CINEMAS

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Drive-ins offer nostalgia with modern enhancements
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By Sarah Russell

rive-in movies are an experience

unlike any other. Yet in Georgia

and throughout the nation, they

were once on the verge of becoming a

footnote to American culture. Many screens

went dark, unable to survive the competition from

digital technology and the rising costs of movie

distribution.

Atlanta's Starlight Drive-In Theatre, open since

1949, has been an exception. Small-town favorites

in Jesup, Blue Ridge and Tiger that alternately

sputtered and shuttered have success-

fully turned the projectors back on

for their communities. More

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"We believe that a movie isn't just a movie. Coming to the drive-in is a whole entire experience," says Jamie Hickox.
She and her husband, Ralph, own the Jesup Drive-In Theatre in the town of the same name. At their theater, the carhops in poodle skirts aren't on the screen in a 1950s movie; they are at your car window, bringing you a burger and a root beer float, if you like. The Jesup Drive-In Theatre's concession-stand classics are joined by updated fare, such as the deep-fried Oreo sundae.
The drive-in has a multigenerational draw. Among the regulars are older folks who want to introduce the experience to
others. Then there are the families who appreciate the affordability and the safe, friendly atmosphere for kids. Comfortably intermingled in all this are the date-nighters, solo viewers and an especially fun group from the nearby Fort Stewart Army Base in Hinesville. "There's nobody in the world more creative than soldiers. They will bring their living-room furniture and will set it out on the ground to watch their movies," Jamie Hickox says with a laugh.
The Mayor Burger at the Swan Drive-In Theatre in Blue Ridge comes with a knife and fork--for good reason.

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Families can get comfortable in their vehicles to enjoy movies on warm spring or summer nights at the Swan Drive-In Theatre in Blue Ridge.

The staff in the Jesup Drive-In Theatre's concession stand don paper hats to continue the theater's retro theme.

Tiger Drive-In co-owner Sherryl Major treasures her 1957 Corvette. Her parents, Bill and Louise Wilson, were the drive-in's original owners from 1954 until the mid-1980s, when the theater closed. Major and her husband reopened it in 2004.

`We believe that a movie isn't just a movie. Coming to the drive-in is a whole entire experience.' --Jamie Hickox, co-owner, Jesup Drive-In Theatre

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"You can bring your spouse, your kids, your pet, your baseball, too. Besides the movies, it hosts a weekly flea market

your Frisbee, your soccer ball, your football. Before you know it, and special events. The drive-in awards movie-

you have four other friends."

themed prize packs with collectibles such as T-shirts,

Forgot your Frisbee? No problem if you're at Blue Ridge's mugs and posters through its Facebook page.

Swan Drive-In Theatre; they'll sell you one. They'll also sell you

If the drive-in looks familiar, it might be because

their very own "fat and sloppy" Mayor Burger: three patties,

scenes from the 2011 remake of "Footloose" were

three cheese slices and choices of at least 12 toppings (and

filmed there.

sometimes more). You might not need a side of fries, but you're

Up in the hills of Trenton, the Wilderness Out-

really going to appreciate the knife and fork that come with it.

door Movie Theater bills itself as the world's largest

Dropping your toppings is not an issue here. Nor will you outdoor movie. That translates to 1,000 parking

get angry looks if your cellphone goes off or if your infant is

spaces on 45 acres. This drive-in is so dog-friendly

fussy. You even can bring your nonhuman family members.

that treats are given out at the box office. Many of the

"You have that invisible cocoon around your vehicle, so it theater's regulars come from just over the border;

makes it more comfortable," Kathleen Setser says. "We've had Chattanooga, Tenn., is less than 15 minutes away.

people bring parakeets, cats, dogs mostly, and rabbits."

Nestled near the Carolinas, the Tiger Drive-In

She and her husband, Steve, own the Swan, which has been has its share of border-crossers, too. And while the

operating since 1955. Steve Setser worked there when he was 15. town of Tiger might be small, the drive-in's owners,

While the Swan Drive-In Theatre itself is worth the trip,

Tom and Sherryl Major, like to do things big.

Kathleen Setser notes that its surroundings add to the draw.

"We've turned everything into an event," Tom

"So many things, so many events, are going on at any time Major says.

in Blue Ridge that's it's very easy to make it a whole weekend

Many of their events have themes to match the

getaway," she says.

movie showing, such as the "Pirates of the Carib-

Atlanta's Starlight Drive-In Theatre is a great destination,

bean" party, complete with a 136-pound roasted pig.

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The Tiger Drive-In draws visitors from the small town as well as neighboring towns in the Carolinas. Below: Tom Major, co-owner of the Tiger Drive-In, hugs a youngster dressed as a sumo wrestler during a Trunk or Treat event at the theater.

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Holidays are always a reason to go big--the Trunk or Treat at Halloween, for example. The drive-in has hosted anniversaries, birthdays and reunions and even has had marriage proposals up on the big screen.
The Boy Scouts have big-screen bragging rights, too.
"They camp out at the theater," Major says. "They literally take their Xbox, plug it into our digital projector and put it up on the big screen."
You can camp out, too, although the drivein doesn't have hookups. No tent? No problem. Through Airbnb, you can book one of two vintage campers: the flamingo-themed Flamingle or 1970sthemed Disco Daze.
Plan to eat at the drive-in, too. "Our cheesesteak sandwich? People just come and get it to go. Our food is that good," Major says. At Georgia's "celestial cinemas," everything becomes fun. To ensure your experience is all you would want, be sure to check out their websites first. Each drive-in has different policies and payment methods. But they all offer the special experience and come-as-you-are comfort that have kept drive-ins alive. Sarah Russell is a freelance writer who lives in Hot Springs, Ark.
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Jesup Drive-In Theatre, 3686 Savannah Highway, Jesup. (912) 427-7254. Email: jesupdrivein@yahoo.com. jesupmovies.com. Facebook: bit.ly/fbjesupdrivein. Starlight Drive-In Theatre, 2000 Moreland Ave. S.E., Atlanta. (404) 627-3641. Email: info@starlightdrivein.com. starlightdrivein.com. Facebook: facebook.com/starlightdriveintheatre. Swan Drive-In Theatre, 651 Summit St., Blue Ridge. (706) 632-5235. Email: swan-drive-in@vallnet.com. swan-drive-in.com. Facebook: facebook.com/swandrivein. Tiger Drive-In, 2956 Old U.S. Highway 441 S., Tiger. (404) 680-5066. Email: tom@tigerdrivein.com. Website: tigerdrivein.com. Facebook: bit.ly/fbtigerdrivein. Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater, 217 Old Hales Gap Road, Trenton. (706) 657-8411. Email: don@wildernesstheater.com. wildernesstheater.com. Facebook: facebook.com/ wildernessoutdoormovietheater.

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Curator Devin Dumont explains the physical characteristics of a horseshoe crab at the UGA Aquarium touch tanks.
UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium encourages care for Georgia's coast
By Pamela A. Keene

H aving grown up spending summers on the eastern shore of Maryland, Ruth McMullin came by her

programs, research assistance and adult classes. The UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium is part of the Univer-

love of the sea naturally. When she lived

sity of Georgia Marine Extension and

in New England, she pursued her pas-

Georgia Sea Grant, a unit of public

sion for the outdoors as a nature guide, but when she and her husband, Tom, moved to

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service and outreach at UGA. "Distinct campuses and facilities at

Savannah, at first she felt that something was missing.

Skidaway [Island], Savannah and Brunswick for the UGA

"I didn't know about Georgia's trees, birds, wildlife or

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant provide research,

coastal life, and I found that I really wanted to explore my new education, outreach and other programs," says Anne Lindsay,

home," she says. "An advertisement about an adult program at associate director for marine education, who oversees the UGA

the [University of Georgia] Marine Education Center and Aquar- Marine Education Center and Aquarium. "The overall goal of

ium brought me there, and after the experience, I was hooked." the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant [is] to pro-

Staff at the Savannah-area center asked McMullin to vol-

unteer, working with adult and youth classes as well as helping Above: Visitors at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium with the center's interns and college students. That was 22 years can get an up-close look at more than 50 species found along

ago. These days, she's immersed in community outreach, youth Georgia's coast, including this striped burrfish.

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`We have been here since the 1970s, and we have a strong following of people who are committed to our mission, activities and purpose.'
-- Anne Lindsay, associate director for marine education, UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium

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Volunteer Ruth McMullin, right, teaches summer campers about box turtles.
mote the environmental and economic health of coastal Georgia and prepare citizens to be wise stewards of the coastal environment. The Marine Education Center and Aquarium is a vital component of our public outreach."
The center includes the state's first saltwater aquarium, with 16 tanks filled with more than 50 species, many of which were brought in from Georgia's coast. It recently added an exhibit featuring Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary off Georgia's coast. [See "Under the sea," May 2018, page 32; bit.ly/gray518.] Other educational exhibits, two teaching labs, an art lab and a computer lab are complemented by an oncampus dining room and dormitory.
"Students and groups from out of town may come for two to three days of study to use the labs and other facilities and stay in the dormitory," Lindsay says. "These programs have become so
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popular that we are scheduling as much as 18 months out."
From October through May, school field trips, lab experiences and hands-on learning opportunities bring pre-K to 12th-grade students to the center. Last year, nearly 6,700 students from neighboring counties and nearby states participated in half-day or longer programs. The aquarium had more than 20,000 visitors last year.
That figure grows to more than 50,000 people when you include public visits, educational workshops, guided tours and special programs. Interpretive areas include archaeology exhibits, the Skidaway Learning Garden, the Jay Wolf Nature Trail and a boardwalk over the salt marsh.
"The center has special appeal to students, because we offer access to a number of field sites, coastal habitats and estuaries that they can study," Lindsay says. "Through our community partnerships and our research
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`From working with kids who are so thrilled to touch a fish to new college graduates who go on to become competent educators, my time here has been so gratifying and rewarding.'
-- Ruth McMullin, UGA Marine Extension Service volunteer

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An American alligator at the UGA Aquarium observes onlookers.

When you go

UGA Marine Education

boats, we can journey to barrier islands and other remote areas."
During the summer, the center offers weeklong marine science camps for children ages

Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah. (912) 598-2496

lab to test for plastics," McMullin says. "One day we may be working with a group of adults to develop plans for an environmental project, and on another I'm answering questions for

6 to 14. Special programming is also available

gacoast.uga.edu/

second-graders about flounders' eyes, horse-

for families, including outdoor field trips and

uga-aquarium/visit-us shoe crabs and loggerhead turtles."

toddler touch tanks. Visitors can learn about

Lindsay says the volunteers are key to

birdwatching or participate in catch-and-release

the center's plans to continue expanding

crabbing. Guided hikes through the salt marshes

its programs.

and the maritime forest introduce guests to wildlife habitats and

"We have been here since the 1970s, and we have a strong

environmental principles.

following of people who are committed to our mission, activities

The UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium hosts

and purpose," Lindsay says. "We have a small army of commit-

several special events annually, including Super Museum

ted and passionate volunteers who help us do our work. They're

Sunday in February, World Oceans Day on June 8, National

our colleagues, and they're like family. We would be sunk

Estuaries Day on Sept. 28 and Skidaway Marine Science Day on without them."

Oct. 19.

McMullin's love of the sea and the outdoors drives her vol-

The center also participates in area festivals, such as Savan- unteerism at the center, but other factors influence her, too.

nah's annual Earth Day celebration in April and CoastFest in

"From working with kids who are so thrilled to touch a fish

Brunswick on Oct. 5.

to new college graduates who go on to become competent edu-

More than 30 core volunteers assist the center's 18-person cators, my time here has been so gratifying and rewarding," she

staff with fundraising, grant-writing and behind-the-scenes staff says. "I am proud to be able to share my love of our coast with

support.

staff, visitors and students at the UGA Marine Education Center

"Volunteers are so involved on all levels here, and I've got and Aquarium."

my fingers into so many projects, from leading children on a

Pamela A. Keene is a freelance travel writer from Flowery

tour of the aquarium to helping collect water samples for the

Branch.

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My GEORGIA By Bill Verner

A tribute to America's greatest generation

Henry Scott Verner, the author's father, visits the grave of his brother Lemuel Howlett Verner in France in 1989.
Lemuel Howlett Verner
T ears stream down my cheeks when I watch the closing scene of the movie "Saving Private Ryan." A silver-haired James Ryan salutes the white cross marking the grave of the Army Ranger captain who gave his life while leading a small band of soldiers to find the young private in Normandy in 1944 so that he could return home.
Seventy-five years ago, on June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 young soldiers--half of them Americans--bravely led the largest amphibious invasion in history. The U.S. National D-Day Memorial
Foundation has verified 2,499 American fatalities and 1,914 from other Allied nations on D-Day.
In the weeks after D-Day, a staggering number of Allied troops landed on the Normandy beaches to liberate Nazi-occupied France. By mid-July, more than 1 million Allied soldiers were involved in breaking through and overwhelming the entrenched Nazi forces. This turning point in World War II in the summer of 1944 would result in the ultimate sacrifice for more than 15,000 American soldiers and

their families. Two cemeteries near the D-Day beaches honor America's fallen in that region of France alone during World War II: Colleville-sur-Mer, where there are 9,380 graves and the names of 1,557 who are missing; and Saint-James, where there are 4,405 graves and the names of 500 missing soldiers.
One of those buried in Saint-James is my uncle, Pfc. Lemuel Howlett Verner, Company K, 121st Infantry Regiment. I'm blessed to have visited the sacred ground where he is buried. It
is likely he landed on Gold Beach on July 4. We have 28 letters he sent to his family in Watkinsville. The next-to-last letter was mailed from his station in Northern Ireland in late June. The last, mailed from "somewhere in France" in July, chillingly describes his experience in battle against "the Jerries." Uncle Lemuel was killed in street-to-street fighting in the port city of Brest in northwest France. He was 27 years old.
Uncle Lemuel had two older brothers, Edwin and Alvin, who served in World War II and later returned home. He also had a younger brother: my father, Henry Scott Verner. My father, having been processed at Atlanta's Fort McPherson, was preparing to go to Fort Benning for paratrooper training near the time of Lemuel's death. But after several families lost all of their sons in combat, the United States established the Sole Survivor Policy, which was the basis for the plot of "Saving Private Ryan." With his three brothers fighting in the war, my father was allowed to remain home on the family dairy and serve instead in Oconee County's Home Guard. Like many other American families, my grandparents, Henry Lee and May McDonald Verner, had multiple children serving overseas, and not all of them returned home. "Saving Private Ryan" resonates at a deeply personal level and makes me grateful for so many things: for bravery and heroism in the face of unfathomable horror; for God's blessing on America and her allies; and for America's greatest generation. Thank you, Uncle Lemuel and all who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. May you rest in peace. God bless America. Bill Verner is the senior vice president of Tucker-based Georgia Electric Membership Corp.
To submit a My Georgia story, send the essay (no more than 500 words) and 300-dpi digital photos by email to mygeorgia@georgiaemc.com or by mail to the address listed on page 6. A self-addressed, stamped envelope must be included for photos to be returned. Published essays pay $100. Georgia Magazine reserves the right to edit submitted pieces.

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GEORGIA'S Energy Outlook By Dennis Chastain

Patience required after passing of broadband legislation

L ocal electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) have powered millions of Georgia homes, schools and businesses with reliable, affordable power for more than 80 years. But for several years a

an equal footing in our state's evolving economy and can allow improved access to our educational system, transformative telemedicine, new employment op-

"digital divide" has been growing between rural Georgia and more urban

portunities and an improved quality of life.

areas, putting hundreds of thousands of Georgians without high-speed

Despite the potential, patience will be required.

broadband internet at a tremendous disadvantage.

Rural broadband will not come overnight. Each

During the 2019 General Assembly, important progress was made

EMC will need to work with its board and its mem-

toward removing barriers to broadband expansion as lawmakers passed

bers to explore the potential challenges and oppor-

Senate Bill 2, championed by Sen. Steve Gooch

tunities in the communities

(RDahlonega) and Rep. Jay Powell (RCamilla). SB 2 provides essential legal clarity to Georgia's EMCs, clearly authorizing how they can participate

Access to broadband services can give rural Georgians an

it serves. Some EMCs may find that offering broadband directly to members is not

in efforts to improve rural broadband services in

equal footing in our state's operationally or financially

their communities. On April 26, Gov. Brian Kemp signed SB 2,

evolving economy.

feasible. Other EMCs may choose to rely on partner-

empowering EMCs across Georgia to evaluate how

ships with existing providers,

they might contribute to the expansion of broadband services in their areas. rather than providing direct-to-consumer broadband

Georgia's 41 EMCs can consider how--and for many, if--they can or should services. And in some cases, many of an EMC's mem-

be part of the solution.

bers may already have high-speed internet service.

High-speed internet is only one of the keys to unlocking the potential Regardless of whether an EMC decides to explore

of rural Georgia. Access offering broadband services, all of Georgia's EMCs are

To learn more, visit garuralbroadband.com

to broadband services can give rural Georgians

responsible fiscal stewards for their communities and will apply the same prudent approach to evaluating
the deployment of broadband.

As Georgia's EMCs move forward,

we are thankful that Gov. Kemp and

the General Assembly have removed

another legislative barrier to expand-

ing broadband services as they seek to

bridge the digital divide.

While many decisions remain to

be made related to rural broadband

services, we can promise one thing

on behalf of our members: Georgia's

EMCs will continue to support the

communities they serve with safe,

reliable and affordable electricity, and

an unmatched cooperative spirit of

service.

Dennis Chastain is president/

CEO of Tucker-based Georgia EMC, the

statewide trade association represent-

ing the state's 41 electric cooperatives,

Oglethorpe Power Corp., Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp, center, signs Senate Bill 2 into law during an April 26 event held at the University Transmission Corp. and Georgia

of North Georgia in Dahlonega.

System Operations Corp.

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Around GEORGIA By H.M. Cauley

A step back in time
Historic hotels o er a taste of old-time luxury

G eorgia has been serving up Southern hospitality since the first settlers set foot on the

to. Many weren't originally hotels. In Savannah, the state's oldest city, several

colony's red clay. While many of the early historic buildings with

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inns have disappeared, travelers who

commercial or residential

relish retreating to a historic property

roots have morphed into

for a weekend or vacation still can find

hotels and bed-and-break-

places with roots that date back more

fast inns.

than 100 years.

One of the oldest, the

Today, these hotels combine the

River Street Inn, opened

best of contemporary amenities (such as in 1817 as a shipping

oversized showers, in-room coffee ser-

warehouse and was refur- The River Street Inn in Savannah is noted for its

vice and free Wi-Fi) with classic architec- bished in 1987 and again five-story atrium. The building was a shipping ture and a grandeur that reminds us that in 1998. The 86-room hotel warehouse when it was built in 1817.

they just don't build 'em like they used

boasts period furnishings,

exposed brick walls and a dramatic five-story atrium. Nearby, the Cotton

Sail Hotel also has roots as a cotton warehouse, but today it affords guests

sweeping views of the river from its many balconies and one of the few

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rooftop bars in town.

In the 1880s, the Georgia coast was also a destination for a few of the

country's wealthiest families, who built luxurious mansions, several of

which still stand on Jekyll Island. In 1886, the Vanderbilts, Pulitzers, Rock-

efellers and their well-heeled friends also built a clubhouse

that became the island's social center. A 1901 addition featured

suites for residents' guests, and since opening as a hotel called

the Jekyll Island Club Resort in 1986, the structure has beck-

oned the public to enjoy a stay in the signature turret, to dine in

the columned dining room or to take a seat in a rocking chair

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on the wide, airy porches.

Concierge Sherri Zacher, a 20-year employee, was barely

a teenager when she visited her grandfather in the area. Those

trips always included a picnic on the grounds.

"It was always referred to as Georgia's jewel because it

looked like an American castle," she recalls. "We get a lot of

repeat guests who love the beaches, the history, the breathable

green space, gorgeous sunsets right in front. I give a hotel tour,

and people do it time and time again but say they always learn

new stuff."

Inset: A photo from 1896 depicts the construction of the six-unit

About 15 miles south of Jekyll, Cumberland Island traces

Sans Souci building at the Jekyll Island Club Resort. The building's

its roots as a getaway destination back to the early 1880s, when

original floors, art glass, stairway and skylight remain today. Above: In addition to the historical aspect, the Jekyll Island Club Resort is a popular vacation destination because of amenities such as The Wharf, an open-air restaurant and bar with optimal sunset views.

the wealthy Carnegie clan took up residence and turned the property into a private playground. Three of the original homes from that era survive, including the 1900 Greyfield Inn, where
Continued on page 32

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The Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island dates back to the island's early days as a playground for wealthy families. Owner Mary Ferguson says guests appreciate the homey feel. "People tell us they feel like they've been to a house party or their grandmother's for the weekend."

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Continued from page 30 Mary Ferguson welcomes guests. The house was left to her husband's family, and the couple has managed it for almost 40 years. Inside the elegant two-story mansion are nine bedrooms, outfitted in period pieces; an additional six rooms are part of two cottages on the grounds.
"The house is very much original," Ferguson says. "It's one of our passions: keeping the historical integrity. We slowly transitioned from private home to a place to stay, so it really feels like you're coming into someone's house. People tell us they feel like they've been to a house party or their grandmother's for the weekend."
Farther inland, rooms at the Partridge Inn in Augusta are hard to find during the Masters Tournament every April because the historic hotel is closest to the golf course. Even if you're not a guest, drop in for a cocktail in the cozy bar or for dinner in the elegant dining room, neither of which was part of the original house, built in 1836. From that modest structure came a small hotel in the early 1900s under the supervision of owner Morris Partridge. Its registered guests included golf greats, politicians

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and celebrities who enjoyed gala gatherings in the ballroom and brunch on one of the wide porches. After escaping the wrecking ball in 1978, the property was refurbished and reopened in 1987. Today, it is noted for its multiple balconies and terraces that offer sweeping views of the city. Many of Atlanta's oldest properties were lost to war and time, but the city does have some with long histories. The 10-story white tower of the 1911 Georgian Terrace occupies a prominent corner of Peachtree Street in Midtown, where it has long been the hotel of choice for celebrities appearing at the Fox Theatre across the street. Designed to mimic a boutique Parisian hotel with just 80 rooms, the hotel fell on hard times and closed
its doors in 1981. A grassroots effort saved the structure, and five years later, it was Continued on page 34

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A photo of the Partridge Inn from the 1920s (above right) shows the same impressive porches and balconies that greet guests at the Augusta hotel today (right).
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Far left: The Georgian Terrace in Atlanta was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It served as an apartment building for a time before returning to its hotel roots in 1996. Left: The Presidential Suite atop the turret at the Best Western Plus Windsor Hotel in Americus is named for former President Jimmy Carter, who grew up in the area. Below: An early postcard bears a photo of the Windsor Hotel, the familiar shape of which remains the same today.

When you go
Best Western Plus Windsor Hotel, 125 W. Lamar St., Americus. (229) 924-1555. windsor-americus.com.
Cotton Sail Hotel, 126 W. Bay St., Savannah. (912) 200-3700. bit.ly/cottonsail.
The Georgian Terrace, 659 Peachtree St., Atlanta. (404) 897-1991. thegeorgianterrace.com.
Greyfield Inn, 4 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (location of ferry that goes to the island). (904) 261-6408. greyfieldinn.com.
Jekyll Island Club Resort, 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island. (912) 635-2600. jekyllclub.com.
The Partridge Inn, 2110 Walton Way, Augusta. (706) 737-8888. partridgeinn.com.
River Street Inn, 124 E. Bay St., Savannah. (912) 234-6400. riverstreetinn.com.
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Continued from page 32 added to the National Register of Historic Places. The property expanded with a modern, 20-story addition of 214 units and became an apartment building until it morphed back into a hotel in 1996.
The original structure kept the columned ballrooms and the two-story dining room with its wraparound porch--perfect for people-watching while sipping a cocktail before attending a show at the Fox. Perhaps the hotel's biggest claim to fame was hosting the cast of "Gone With the Wind" when the movie premiered in Atlanta in 1939 (at the Loew's Grand downtown).
In downtown Americus, the Victorian influences of the late 1880s are reflected in the red-brick tower and turret of the Best Western Plus Windsor Hotel that dominates the streetscape. Originally built as a getaway from colder climates, the hotel still occupies most of a city block. It closed in the 1970s, but a $5.8 million restoration reclaimed the soaring three-story lobby, the detailed woodworkings, the public and private dining rooms, and the 53 guestrooms, each of which has a somewhat different layout.
The most unusual space is the top of the turret, where the Presidential Suite was named for former President Jimmy Carter, who grew up 10 miles from Americus and has been a frequent guest. His presence in the area often draws visitors who stay at the Windsor, says sales director Divya Patel.
"We also get people who come just for the hotel, who say it was on their bucket list to see," she says. "It's become a bit of a destination because there are so few historic places like this left."
H.M. Cauley is an Atlanta-based freelance writer.

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Lycoris bulbs bloom like magic

L ycoris radiata, more commonly known as spider lily, features bare stalks topped with a curly, blazing-red coiffure fringed with exceptionally long stamens that resemble spider legs. The plant boasts several aliases, including naked ladies, resurrection flower and surprise lily--these last two due to the fact that the flower stems emerge before the foliage.
"What is there not to like about plants that go to sleep all summer so you can put annuals or perennials around them, then, like Rip Van Winkle, emerge with fabulous, deep-red, amaryllis-like flowers in the fall?" says Allan M. Armitage, professor emeritus of horticulture at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens. "This is my kind of plant; it asks for nothing but gives so much."
"The striking, red, spider-like blooms `magically' appear in the late summer before the leaves," says Sheri Dorn, a horticulturist at UGA Extension and coordinator of the Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program. "The foliage appears in late fall through winter, while the blooms appear in the late summer or early fall."
Close cousins of Lycoris radiata include the pink-bloomed Lycoris squamigera and the larger Lycoris aurea, the golden spider lily. All share an unusual pattern of growth, in that their
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Lycoris squamigera, or pink spider lily

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Tips for success

stalks burst forth from the bare ground after a good rain in Sep-

Dorn outlines five easy steps for growing beautiful

and

tember. Soon after, the signature, curvy blooms unfurl atop the

spider lilies in the home garden:

long, delicate stems, and then narrow, green, strap-like leaves

Plant the bulbs in September in well-drained soil at a

emerge. The leaves yellow and die in spring, just as other plants

depth equivalent to 2.5 times the bulbs' height (about

begin their growth spurts.

6 inches).

Spider lilies are among the showiest flowers to grace a

After planting, water lightly each week until top growth

garden, with blooms that may be cut for creating dramatic

emerges, then as needed during the active growth cycle

bouquets.

in the fall. No more than 1 inch of water per week is a

Lycoris are also easy to care for. They prefer full sun for six

good estimate.

or more hours a day and can be interplanted with other peren-

When foliage dies back in the spring, plant other low-

nials. The foliage should be removed only after it has yellowed

growing perennials around the bulbs, and mulch the

and withered, because the plant needs the energy the leaves

area when finished.

generate in order to form next year's blooms.

Limit water after the leaves wither. Too much water dur-

Lycoris bulbs multiply rapidly, but the smaller, immature

ing the plant's dormant period can cause the bulbs to rot.

bulbs can take several years to bloom. Mature bulbs are often as Wait for the "magic" to happen!

much as 2 inches in diameter and can cost several dollars each.

"Yes, you can outlay some cash for these tempting trea-

sures," Dorn says. "But they are absolutely worth it."

Kathy Witt is a freelance writer from Kentucky.

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Lycoris aurea, or golden spider lily

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GEORGIA Cooks By H.M. Cauley

Dinner is served!

Personal chefs provide top-notch cuisine, service

COURTESY NORA VON DUYKE

H aving a personal chef may seem like a luxury reserved for the likes of Hollywood A-listers. But given life's hectic pace and the call to eat healthy while accommodating allergies and sensitivities, more regular folks are looking to professional cooks to answer that "What's for dinner?" question.
According to the San Diego-based American Personal and Private Chef Association, 3,000 or so members are independent cooks who head to a client's home, whip up a number of meals that meet specific taste preferences and dietary restrictions, and leave the prepared meals ready to eat in the freezer. Members also have insurance, a business license and a certificate of food-handling safety through the state or a local municipality. Many are
Individual beef Wellingtons are one of Chef Nora Von Duyke's signature offerings.
38 Georgia Magazine June 2019

also dieticians and nutrition-

ists.

"A lot of times, clients are

busy individuals," says Candy

Wallace, executive director

of the American Personal

and Private Chef Associa-

tion, which she founded 27

years ago. "Sometimes we're

replacing Mom or Grandma

in the kitchen; it can be a

very personal relationship.

We contribute to the clients'

well-being so they don't have

to think about it."

Catering to the needs of

individual clients offers chefs

an alternative to working

grueling evening and week-

end hours in the restaurant

industry. That was a key

reason Alpharetta-based Amy

Churchill began cooking for

individuals in 2002.

Fried Green Tomato Caprese Salad

"Doing meal service al-

lowed me to earn an income

while my kids were in school,"

she says. "I got my certification, liability insurance and mem-

bership in the chef association and started cooking for friends

and family, who got the word out. I also put together a website

and spread the word on social media."

Churchill starts by learning clients' food preferences and

dietary restrictions and putting together menus, then doing the

shopping, prepping, cooking and freezing. In one day, she'll

often prep five or six meals and leave the clients with reheating

instructions.

Scottie Johnson of Warner Robins began cooking after re-

tiring from the Army in 2015. A fan of TV food shows, he headed

to culinary school, stayed to teach for two years after graduating

and then segued into working for individuals.

"I bring a five-star restaurant into your home, and, best of

all, I clean up," he says with a laugh. "A lot of times, couples or

families wind up in the kitchen, watching and asking ques-

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COURTESY NORA VON DUYKE COURTESY NORA VON DUYKE
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FRIED GREEN TOMATO CAPRESE SALAD

Courtesy of Chef Nora Von Duyke Fried Green Tomatoes Cooking oil 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of black pepper 2 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick Salad 2 large red or yellow tomatoes, sliced 1/2 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese,
drained, sliced 1 bunch fresh basil leaves Balsamic reduction/glaze, store-bought Salt and black pepper, to taste
For fried green tomatoes: Pour 3 inches of cooking oil into a deep fryer or pan and heat to 375 degrees. In a bowl, mix buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. On a large plate, combine cornmeal, flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Dip green tomato slices in buttermilk mixture, then

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For salad: Arrange fresh sliced tomatoes, fried green tomatoes, cheese slices and basil alternately overlapping on a platter. Drizzle balsamic reduction/glaze over tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 4.

tions. It's interactive, and that makes it

While having a personalized menu served in

special."

your own home or vacation cottage may seem like a

In the eight years that Elizabeth

luxury, the chefs say the math shows it's an afford-

alad

Weaver of Marietta has been cooking

able luxury.

dinner for clients, she's learned that

"One of the largest groups I serve are baby

they're often interested in other

boomers who have raised their families, and now it's

meals, too.

just one or two people, and they're burned out on

"Typically, I do five [dinner] entrees with four servings,

cooking," Weaver says.

but I also will do breakfast," she says. "I have some grab-and-go

"For what a couple spend eating out four to

items, like turnovers, scones and sausage crumbles on a stick

seven times a week, you can easily have a personal

that you can throw in the microwave on the way out the door.

chef for the same or less. And you'll get exactly what

The goal is to put together exactly what people want to have at you want to eat, when you want it."

the time they want it."

H.M. Cauley is a freelance writer from Atlanta.

Nora Von Duyke, a chef in Savannah, also prepares special-

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occasion dinners in clients' homes. Sometimes the occasion

is just a couple on vacation who want a memorable meal, and
she accommodates that request with specialties such as shrimp Get cookin'

starters in martini glasses and beef or salmon Wellington

Amy Churchill, la Chef, (678) 777-2153, alachef.com

topped with barnaise sauce and roasted asparagus.

Scottie Johnson, Blessed and Highly Flavored Cuisine,

"It's very one-on-one," she says. "I talk with them, come up (808) 772-3489, facebook.com/bahfcuisine

with ideas, send a sample menu and then typically do a four-

Nora Von Duyke, Pantry Elf, (912) 898-8458, pantryelf.com

course dinner. I also bring table linens and dishes so they don't Elizabeth Weaver, Elizabeth's Edibles, (770) 490-5213,

need to worry about anything."

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Chef Scottie Johnson with Blessed and Highly Flavored Cuisine in Warner Robins

These biscuits can be made ahead of time and frozen, then baked as needed. Cut them out and place on a baking sheet to freeze. Once frozen, transfer them to a resealable freezer bag to store. When ready to bake, take out what you need and bake them from frozen. Be sure to add 5 minutes to the cooking time.
ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER APPLE BUTTER WITH SOUTHERN BISCUITS

COURTESY SCOTTIE JOHNSON

Courtesy of Chef Elizabeth Weaver

Apple Butter

10 apples (2 or 3 different kinds), cored,

quartered

1 cup apple cider

1 tablespoon cinnamon

Place the quartered apples, cider and

CREOLE SHRIMP AND GRITS

cinnamon in an electric pressure cooker.

Seal. Set timer for 25 minutes. When cycle

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Courtesy of Chef Scottie Johnson

is complete, allow to sit for 10 minutes

Creole Sauce

before releasing steam.

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, finely chopped

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Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture. Using the electric cooker's

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

saut button, heat the apple butter,

1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped

with the lid open, for 30 minutes. Note:

1 pound andouille sausage, sliced

You can serve warm or cool. Yields 12

2 roasted garlic cloves, chopped

(8-ounce) jars.

1 cup chicken broth

Southern Biscuits

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup whole milk plus

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1/2 cup white wine

3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar or

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1 bay leaf 1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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ing (White Lily or King Arthur Flour)

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1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

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1 to 2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size (10/15 count) raw shrimp

2 sticks unsalted butter, frozen

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Grits

Additional 1/2 stick butter, for pan

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2-1/2 cups milk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Note: If

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1 teaspoon salt

you do not have buttermilk, mix milk and

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1/2 stick butter

vinegar together in a measuring cup. Let

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1-1/2 cups yellow stone-ground grits

sit for 5 minutes. This gives you the same

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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add

qualities as regular buttermilk.

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onion, bell peppers, sausage and garlic. Cook, stirring often, 5-7 minutes

In a large bowl, add flour and salt.

or until onion, peppers and garlic are tender. Stir in chicken broth, tomato Grate frozen butter into the bowl. Stir to

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paste, wine, bay leaf, Creole seasoning, lemon juice and Worcestershire.

coat butter with the flour. Add 3/4 of the

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Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.

buttermilk (or milk mixture). Gently mix

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Peel and devein shrimp, if needed. Saut shrimp in separate pan with with your hands until the mixture just

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remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside and keep warm.

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Meanwhile, bring milk and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. buttermilk or milk mixture, if needed.

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Add butter. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring

Dump the crumbly mixture on the

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over grits. Serves 6.

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SNAPShot By Courtney ompson
Summertime

Upcoming themes:
"Fun at the fair" and "Holiday traditions"

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1. Ellie catches a few rays at
the beach. She is the daughter of Rhett and Kayla Brown, of Bowman (Hart EMC).

2. Raylen loves the refreshing
taste of watermelon on a hot summer day. Raylen is the son of Justin and Kandice McGlaun, of Cusseta (Sumter EMC).

3. From left, Jala, Jones, Wyatt
4 and Whitley are dwarfed by the
12-foot-tall corn in their grandfather's eld. Jala and Jones are the children of Brian and Aubrey Baxley, and Wyatt and Whitley are the children of Daniel Thompson and Hillary Hutchinson, all of Sylvania (Planters EMC).

4. Maggie seems to be saying, "Oooh--that's cold!"

She is the daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Swain, of

Clarkesville (Habersham EMC).

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5. From left, cousins Elias, Audrey-Kate, Wray and

Owens, of Newington. The cousins are the grandchildren of Eli and

Chat enjoy spending time at the beach on the Outer Jeanne Owens, of Sylvania (Planters EMC).

Banks in North Carolina. Audrey-Kate and

Chat are the children of Brian Bolt and Marie Owens-Bolt of Anderson, S.C. Elias and Wray are the children of Andy Owens,

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