52 LaRhonda Patrick
Get to know Warner Robins'
first Black female mayor
58 Success through
struggle
How business vision
conquered a global crisis
66 Black places and
spaces
Discover where Black history
lives in Macon
70 Perfect vision
Active and retired guide dogs
find purpose throughout their
lives
74 Heroes among us
Meet Robert Lee Walker III of
the parks and recreation
department
76 Style
Artists make their mark for the
'Pinkest Party on Earth'
82 Middle Georgia gems
Spend a morning in
picturesque Perry
86 Green Thumb Tips
Winter is a great time for
pruning shrubs
88 Art for all
How to introduce original art
into your home
90 Gift Guide
Visit Perry for unique gifts
92 Meditation moment
Unlock your creativity
Also Inside
12 Editor's Letter
18 Faces
22 Local Buzz
94 Dining Guide
96 Top 10 in the 478
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