Macon Magazine

APRIL/MAY 2022 | maconmagazine.com 131 BOLLYWOOD TACOS 107 W. Hancock St. BEFORE SETTING FOOT INSIDE, the name of this vibrant eatery demands one's attention. Once through the teal door, everything from the murals to the menu confirms the fun, fusion vibe of the place. And yes, it offers the mainstays that any restaurant that includes the word "taco" in its name must have: guacamole, street corn and of course, tacos. But it does not stop there, some tacos are given the fusion power- up. Their signature "Bollykicks Tacos" are served on naan bread and feature fillings such as Dehli belly, chilli paneer and chicken shawarma. If you find yourself within their purple walls, opt for the fusion tacos; they do not disappoint. Milledgeville is a very special place for me and my family. We opened Bollywood Tacos in 2018. My partner, Gregory Hinton, and I bought an existing business and changed the concept to include an Indian flair. We serve fusion tacos on naan and my brother, Amit Kumar, took responsibility for the kitchen. We opened another location in Chattanooga, Tennessee, last year as well. Bollywood Tacos is very successful and it's right in the middle of downtown Milledgeville. For the last four years, it has been a good attraction to Georgia College students and it has become a major part of downtown Milledgeville's culture." — DEEPAK KUMAR, CO-OWNER AND DISTRICT MANAGER " ANDALUSIA NAMED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK ANDALUSIA FARM in Milledgeville, the home of author Flannery O'Connor, has become the second National Historic Landmark (NHL) for Georgia College and State University. Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion was the college's first NHL in 1973. "There are campuses across the country that have National Historic Landmarks, but this is a rarity in Georgia to have two in a town of our size and capacity," said Matt Davis, director of Historic Museums at Georgia College. "It's an accomplishment we can all be very proud of." O'Connor moved to Millidgeville with her family when she was 15 and enrolled in Georgia State College for Women, now Georgia College. After graduating, O'Connor went on to become a novelist, essayist and short-story writer. Andalusia was the inspiration for many of the characters and environments in her works. After O'Connor's death in 1964, the farm remained in her family until 2003 when it was given to a private foundation to use as a museum. Georgia College received the farm in 2017. Andalusia was listed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1980. In 2019, it was listed as a "Distinctive Destination" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "It's so important that the places we deem nationally significant represent the diversity of the American experience," said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. "O'Connor's contributions represent a unique space in American literature, and her works continue to inspire new generations." Georgia College has been preparing for 12 years for Andalusia to become a NHL, with the designation finally happening on Jan. 27. "We are so pleased that Flannery O'Connor's home has gained national attention through this distinction," said Cathy Cox, president of Georgia College. "A notable figure in the literary world, her creative works continue to impact many of our students and aspiring authors throughout the world. We are honored to be able to preserve this pivotal part of Flannery's legacy here at Georgia College." — MANDI DELONG

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