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Content June/July 2017
18 Rolling along
Local soapbox derby is
popular community event
26 How to Shine in the
summertime
Follow these fashion trends
from both coasts to make a
summer statement
28 A1A Getaway
One of Florida's most iconic
highways offers a wide
variety of fun things to do
32 Southern Summer
Reads
A bunch of books to bring to
the beach or backporch
33 New Downtown
Check out our special
section on Macon's growing
downtown business district
66 Define the Design
Meet two women who
are making their mark on
downtown
72 Passionate Purpose
Macon native Jeff Battcher's
journey to happiness has far-
reaching effect
76 Willing to take the
risqué
Two local burlesque
companies are letting it all
hang out, or not
80 Youth is served
The local YEA! program is
giving kids a leg up in the
business world
82 Revolutionary idea
Fourth-graders are learning
hands on about Colonial
America
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84 Dining Guide
Find your inner foodie with
our guide to great local
dining
88 Quick, easy Summer
recipes
Try your hand at everything
from gazpacho to ganache
91 Just peachy
Summer means perfect
peach recipes
92 Food Finds
Chico and Chang offers a
fascinating fusion
94 Restaurant re-do
Re-imagined Ginger Stir-
Fry offers another great
downtown dining option
Also inside
8 Editorial
12 Faces
20 Briefs
