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SpringUpgrade your picnicSimple salmon 6 waysUnique peach dishes

Gardens&&HomesAnnual

Pool house retreatsHow her garden growsLiving downtown

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High school tennis starPuppies in prison

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The College Hill centerpiecehas come a long way in 100 years.

32 Going for proStratford tennis playerhopes to go pro.

34 Puppies in prisonGuide-dog program is trainingopportunity for inmates.

38 Grappling with griefDealing with the loss of a pet.

40 Great pet productsFrom anti-anxiety wraps to LED safety light leashes, these products help you care for your pet.

60 Multimedia violinistTim Fain brings multimedia show“Portals” to Wesleyan College.

84 Spend the day in GrayThe town takes going green toheart with revitalization for more greenspace and outdoor events.

92 Simple salmon 6 waysThese quick-fix meals keep dinnerinteresting – and healthy.

photography by danny gilleland

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cover photo of Mike & Joy Dyer’s pool house

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94 EntertainingThrow out your ordinary picnic and try this French twist.

96 Men who cookMacon man ditches writtenrecipes for simple innovation.

100 Last biteDickey Farms offers fresh ideas for unique peach dishes.

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62 Made in MaconMrs. Griffin’s barbecue sauce is a well-loved Macon staple.

64 City centerFor the great outdoors,just step downtown.

86 Historic Macon updateCreative collaboration boosts city revitalization efforts.

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66 Nectar & Co.

70 Pool houses

76 Rebuilding Macon

78 Living downtown

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