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MATT PRICE Diana Vaughn Berrien County Chamber of Commerce Laura Wilcoxen Christina Reese Lisa LEHR S.G. Soloman Jr. Wild Adventures CLINT EILERTS Amanda White Kelly Friederich JOSH CHANDLER

business development director of business development George Prudhomme director of outside sales steve graff director of inside sales NANCY ODOM assistant director of sales debbie moss regional director of publications Anna Maddox business development manager Bonnie Ebers marketing consultant Brad Estes customer service director kathy Risley customer service representative TAMARA SANTOS

Welcome and History.............................................. 3 An Open Invitation to Visit Berrien County

Location. ................................................................................. 4 A Unique Atmosphere

advertising ad research Mary kopshever MILLY MASON Amy SchwartzkoPf Kathy Scott Carol Smith ad traffic director of advertising KACEY WOLTERS ad design JOSEPH GOETTING Josh Mueller

administrative support administrative support account support human resources assistant customer service advocate mailroom technician

Kathy Hagene carol Smith Terri Ahner Tricia Cannedy Teresa craig Julie Vordtriede Melinda Bowlin

information technology publishing systems coordinator

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chairman and founder chief financial officer

Craig Williams Rhonda Harsy

ABOUT   This book is published by CommunityLink and distributed through the Berrien County Chamber of Commerce. For advertising information or questions or comments about this book contact CommunityLink at 800-455-5600 or by e-mail at info@CommunityLink.com FOR INFORMATION   Berrien County Chamber of Commerce, 201 North Jefferson St., P.O. Box 217, Nashville, GA 31639, 229-686-5123, Fax 229-686-7196, www.berrienchamber.com

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Education.............................................................................. 5 Promoting Academic Achievement

Local Government. ..................................................... 8 We The People

Health Care...................................................................... 10 Compassionate Community Care

Business and Industry. ......................................... 12 We’re Entrepreneur Friendly

Homes.................................................................................... 14 The Old South meetS contemporary convenience

Recreation and Area Attractions............... 15 Come out and play

Worship and Civic Clubs.................................. 17 Faith in Action

Close........................................................................................ 18 The Chamber is working for you

Index of Advertisers............................................... 19 Please support the advertisers who helped to make this publication possible

2 Berrien County Chamber of Commerce

Welcome and History

An Open Invitation to Visit Berrien County W elcome to Berrien County, Georgia! The mission of the Berrien County Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the economic environment for its business, agricultural and professional members through advocacy and promotion, while striving to enhance the quality of life for all citizens. You have an open invitation to visit Berrien County, whether to shop, dine or to soak up our Southern hospitality. Our community is rich with history. Berrien County is Georgia’s 116th county. The county was named for John Macpherson Berrien, a Savannah lawyer who served as a judge — including on the Supreme Court of Georgia — a state senator, a United States Senator, and the United States Attorney General under President Andrew Jackson. Berrien County

has one of the state’s oldest post roads, the Coffee Road. It was opened in 1823 to channel settlers’ crops to Florida. The county seat of Berrien County is Nashville, which was incorporated in 1892. Nashville was named for Gen. Francis Nash of North Carolina, a distinguished soldier of the Revolutionary War. Other incorporated towns in the county are Alapaha, Enigma and Ray City. Alapaha was incorporated in 1881 on the site of a Seminole village with the same name. Its city hall is located in the old Alapaha Station, the former depot for the now defunct Brunswick and Albany Railroad. Some believe that Alapaha was the Creek word for “other side�; others believe it was the word Timucuan Indians used for “bear.� The Alapaha Station

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Celebration occurs the second weekend of each November. Enigma was incorporated in 1906. Histories of the town’s name are apocryphal, and so, as one source opined, the name remains an enigma. Georgia writer Harry Crews used Enigma as the setting for his first novel, The Gospel Singer (1968). Ray City was incorporated in 1909 as Ray’s Mill. The white settlement dates to 1863, when locals knew it as Rays Pond. The current name was adopted in 1915, after the town was moved to the railroad junction. Four buildings in Berrien County are on the National Register of Historic Places: the Berrien County Court House, the Alapaha Colored School, the old Berrien County Jail and the William G. Harrison/Eulalie Taylor House.

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Our county neighbors are Tift County to the north and Lowndes County to the south. Berrien County is conveniently located less than 20 miles north of Moody Air Force Base (www.moody.af.mil). We are approximately 200 miles from Atlanta, the state’s capital, and 50 miles from the Florida line. This area is served by air, land and sea transportation. Valdosta Regional Airport offers daily flights to Atlanta via Atlantic Southeastern Airlines, a Delta subsidiary. We have several major highways that run through our community, including U.S. 129 and U.S. 82, as well as several state highways. Freight rail service is provided by CSX, Norfolk Southern and Valdosta Railway via a state-owned freight service. Both the Brunswick and Jacksonville ports are easily accessible from Berrien County.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy our mild winters and scenic beauty.

17,500 and growing, Berrien County offers a unique atmosphere, with all the convenience and technology of larger communities but loaded with Southern hospitality and charm. Residents and visitors alike enjoy our mild winters and scenic beauty.

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Promoting Academic Achievement Berrien County School System www.berrien.k12.ga.us

The Berrien County School System serves more than 3,000 children in grades Pre-K through 12 with five schools. The school system is in the process of constructing a new elementary and primary school. Berrien Primary and Berrien Elementary have been recognized as Title I Distinguished Schools for the past eight and six years, respectively. Berrien High School received the Governor’s Cup, recognizing a 50-point gain in SAT scores over the past three years. All students have access to superb academic instruction, music, physical education, computer labs and well-equipped media centers. Classworks, an innovative Web-based instructional and prescriptive assessment program in grades kindergarten through eight, utilizes data to assist teachers in modifying instruction based on the individual student’s needs. Students are offered the opportunity to study art and music, as well as pursue extracurricular activities through clubs and various athletic programs. Berrien Primary School Berrien Primary School houses Pre-K through second grade. Approximately 786 students receive academic instruction, music lessons and physical education and have regular access to computer labs and a wellequipped media center. Early intervention, an after-school/summer program, ESOL, a special education program with co-teaching, and a gifted program serve at-risk, special-needs and high-achieving students. An instructional coordinator and two literacy coaches provide assistance to the teachers and oversee the implementation of the Learning Focus Strategies.

Berrien Elementary School Berrien Elementary School has approximately 676 students in grades three though five. Third and fourth grade students are served in self-contained classrooms, while fifth grade students use a parallel block schedule. In addition to academic instruction, students receive art, music and physical education. Berrien Elementary School has two fully equipped computer labs and a media center. At-risk, special-needs and high-achieving students are served through the early intervention program, ESOL, gifted education or the special education program. An instructional coordinator and the two literacy coaches assist administrators with implementation of Learning Focus Strategies and provide support to the teachers, students and parents. Berrien Middle School Berrien Middle School (BMS) houses grades six through eight, with approximately 750 students receiving academic instruction as well as chorus, band, physical education, art, family and consumer science, and computer skills. Students have ready access to computer labs, a well-equipped media center and two mobile laptop computer labs. An academic math coach provides support to math teachers, models effective teaching strategies and assists teachers with such activities as planning differentiating instruction and progress monitoring. An instructional coordinator provides assistance to teachers and monitors the implementation of Learning Focus Schools (LFS) strategies. Berrien High School Berrien High School (BHS) has approximately 850 students in grades nine through 12. Advanced placement (AP) classes are offered in math, English and history, giving students the opportunity to earn college credit. Honors

classes are offered to students who excel academically, with most being taught by giftedendorsed teachers. Additional services include co-teaching, supportive instruction, small group and individual instruction, and consultation. An instructional coordinator provides assistance to teachers and monitors the implementation of Learning Focus Schools (LFS) strategies. Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of classes, clubs, extracurricular activities and athletic teams. A high school graduation coach identifies at-risk students to ensure each student successfully completes high school on time. The Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center The Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center, a charter school, serves 75 students in a business-like learning environment for academic innovation. The center provides students who are not successful in the traditional high school classroom setting with another path to pursue and attain a high school diploma. Students independently undertake and complete the curriculum with guidance from

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a learning facilitator. Class assignments and testing are completed at their own pace using NovaNet, an online, computer-based program. Students enrolled at the Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center have the opportunity to participate in internship programs and can take advantage of dualenrollment programs in either college or technical school. An element of the total curriculum is the completion of service projects within the community. As a charter school, Berrien Academy does not participate in events or extracurricular activities sanctioned by the Georgia High School Association.

Alapaha Tutoring Center 229-532-7587

The Alapaha Tutoring Center is a nonprofit tutoring program that is dedicated to working towards the advancement of education and religion, to lessening neighborhood tension, and to combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency. The work setting of the Alapaha Tutoring Center is strictly educational. The tutoring program is divided into four areas, including tutoring, academic teaching, homework and team-building activities.

Carrie Dorsey Perry Memorial Library 229-686-2782

The Carrie Dorsey Perry Memorial Library is the Berrien County library and is an affiliate of the Coastal Plain Regional Library System, which also serves Cook, Irwin, Tift and Turner counties. Library collections include popular fiction and nonfiction, magazines, audio books, videotapes, and reference materials. The library also has 11 computers, all equipped with Internet service and word-processing software, for public use. The library also offers an extensive genealogy section, a meeting room that seats 60 comfortably, and copy, fax and lamination services for a nominal fee. 6 Berrien County Chamber of Commerce

Carrie Dorsey Perry Memorial Library also plays host to a number of programs for children throughout the year. Vacation reading programs are held during school holidays, and group visits are encouraged and may be arranged by calling in advance.

1963, VTC’s goal is entry-level employment, career advancement and the promotion of lifelong learning for its students. Serving six counties, with the main campus in Valdosta and a location at Moody Air Force Base, VTC touches more than 10,000 lives each year.

Higher Education

Georgia Military College Established in 1879, Georgia Military College (GMC) offers two-year cooperative degree programs in education, administration, early childhood education and behavioral science. With eight sites around the state, including campuses in Valdosta and on Moody Air Force Base, GMC also has five distance-learning center campuses on military installations throughout Georgia.

Berrien County is surrounded with highereducation resources, all within a 30-minute drive. Schools include Valdosta State University, Valdosta Tech, Georgia Military College, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Moultrie Tech. Valdosta State University Valdosta State University (VSU) offers undergraduate work leading to the following degrees: Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts Bachelor of Applied Science Bachelor of Arts (14 major programs) Bachelor of Business Administration (five major programs) Bachelor of Fine Arts (six major programs) Bachelor of General Studies Bachelor of Music (two major programs) Bachelor of Science (11 major programs) Bachelor of Science in Education (11 major programs) Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Graduate degrees offered include: Doctor of Education (three major programs) Education Specialist (10 major programs) Master of Art Education Master of Arts (two major programs) Master of Business Administration Master of Education (14 major programs) Master of Library and Information Science Master of Music Education Master of Public Administration Master of Science (five major programs) Master of Science in Nursing Master of Social Work New baccalaureate and graduate degree programs are added from time to time to meet the needs of the population served by the university. Valdosta Technical College Valdosta Technical College (VTC) offers day, evening and extended-day schedules for technical, health care and business training. The focus is on hands-on practical training. Founded in

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) is Georgia’s newest state college. A total of 3,574 students enjoy a beautiful 421-acre campus nestled in the heart of South Georgia. The Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources is the largest division on campus, and nursing is ABAC’s largest single program major. The college offers 40 college transfer programs in which students move on to fouryear colleges and universities after their ABAC careers are complete. Students can also choose from 15 two-year career technological degrees that propel them into the job market. Another option is the certificate program, where ABAC offers 11 selections, each of which can be completed in one year. Moultrie Technical College Moultrie Technical College serves four counties with five campuses conveniently located in each area. These counties include Colquitt, Tift, Turner and Worth. The college’s doors are now open to over 1,900 students, a staff of 130-plus employees, and more than 50 degree, diploma and certificate programs. While change has been constant during Moultrie Technical College’s history, it is evident that Moultrie Tech strives to remain on the cutting edge of technology and delivery of instruction. With the full participation of individual citizens and the collaboration of business, industry and education groups, the college will continue to strive to promote individual student development and to improve the quality of life in the communities it serves.

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Local Government

Berrien County

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Berrien County was created in 1856 from Coffee, Irwin and Lowndes counties. Berrien consists of more than 450 square miles, and the county works diligently to maintain every inch. Berrien County has 150 employees providing fire protection through seven volunteer fire departments, library services, health services through the health department, police protection and jail, recreation, emergency services (911 and EMS), airport services, animal control, code enforcement, court services, and tax digest preparation. The county has 13 sworn deputies, a sheriff and 150 volunteer firefighters stationed throughout the county. Berrien County has five county commissioners who qualify by district but run 8 Berrien County Chamber of Commerce

and serve countywide; the chairman is elected by the Board. As of January 2008, all county services, with the exception of the Sheriff’s Department, are in one convenient complex located at 201 North Davis Street. This new $5 million complex will enhance the Nashville downtown area, which is currently undergoing a major beautification project.

City of Nashville

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The City of Nashville was incorporated on December 20, 1892, becoming the county seat for Berrien County. Nashville has a present population of nearly 5,000. With 43 employees, the City of Nashville provides water, sewer, gas, sanitation and of course public safety services. The City of Nashville has 16 certified police officers, and

23 volunteer firefighters to protect and serve the city’s more than 4,600 residents. Nashville has a city council/city manager form of government, with six council members and the mayor representing the interests of the city.

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The City of Ray City was incorporated in 1909. Ray City, a certified City of Ethics since 2001, has a present population of just under 800, and the city limits total 0.8 square miles. Ray City is conveniently located just 10 miles south of Moody Air Force Base. Ray City provides water, sewer and sanitation services to its citizens. The city has one full-time and one part-time police officer and 15 volunteer firefighters. Ray City has a mayor/city council form of government with

Local Government four city council members and the mayor Town of Alapaha representing the interests of the city. Ray City hosts an annual 4th of July celebration the Saturday before July 4.

City of Enigma 229-533-4185

Enigma was incorporated in 1906 and has a present population of nearly 900. A mayor and four council members serve the City of Enigma. Fire protection is provided by 14 volunteer firefighters, and three police officers (two full-time and one part-time) patrol the city’s 3.3 square miles. The city provides water and sanitation services to its citizens. The City of Enigma hosts its annual Fire Cracker Celebration every July 4th.

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Important Numbers Berrien County Airport....................................229-686-1871 Ambulance.............................229-686-2828 Animal Shelter........................229-686-9113 Board of Education..................229-686-2081 Chamber................................229-686-5123 Code Enforcement..................229-686-6589 Commissioners.......................229-686-5421 Community Services................229-686-7871 Development Authority.............229-686-7124 District Attorney......................229-686-7015 Elections.................................229-686-5215 Emergency Management.........229-686-6578 Extension Service....................229-686-5431 Family & Children Services......229-686-5568 Forestry Department...............229-686-3766 Health Department..................229-686-5411 Jail.........................................229-686-7664 Library....................................229-686-2782 Magistrate Court.....................229-686-7019 Probate Court.........................229-686-5213 Recreation..............................229-686-5757 Road Department....................229-686-3230 Search & Rescue....................229-686-2445 Senior Citizens Center.............229-686-5648 Sheriff’s Office........................229-686-2091 Superior Court........................229-686-2180 Tax Assessor...........................229-686-2149 Tax Commissioner...................229-686-7461 Victim’s Assistance..................229-686-7856 City of Alapaha Clerk’s Office..........................229-532-7475 Fire Department......................229-686-7664 Post Office..............................229-532-2128

City of Enigma City Hall..................................229-533-4185 Fire/Police Emergency.............229-533-6717 Police Department...................229-533-4185 Post Office..............................229-533-3095 City of Nashville City Hall..................................229-686-5527 Fire Department......................229-686-2154 Parks & Recreation.................229-686-7764 Police Department...................229-686-7666 Post Office..............................229-686-5936 Work Control...........................229-686-5784 City of Ray City City Hall..................................229-455-2501 Police Department...................229-455-4921 Post Office..............................229-455-2022 Senior Center..........................229-455-2236 Other Important Numbers Berrien County Hospital.................. 543-7100 Drivers License.............................. 386-2056

Utilities Colquitt EMC (rural)........................ 686-7431 Georgia Power (city)....................... 686-2056 Mediacom Cable............................ 244-4400 W indstream (phone/Internet)...................800-501-1754

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229-543-7100 Berrien County is the home of Healthcare of Berrien County Inc., a comprehensive health care provider offering extensive health care services through the 63-bed acute care hospital, Berrien County Hospital; longterm and rehabilitative care services through the 108-bed Berrien Nursing Center; and home health services to 10 counties through its Georgia Home Health Services, with offices in Nashville, Valdosta and Tifton. One of the county’s largest employers, Healthcare of Berrien County not only provides superb health services, but also offers the widest range of quality employment opportunities for the citizens of Nashville and Berrien County. Committed to Compassionate Community Care, Berrien County Hospital is fully 10 Berrien County Chamber of Commerce

a­ ccredited through the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The hospital offers fully staffed, 24-hour/seven-day-per week emergency services, as well as an assortment of diagnostic and support services, including radiology, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, mammography, clinical laboratory, behavioral health services, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, EKG, stress testing, and community and patient education. The hospital’s telemedicine technology provides the community convenient access to the very best specialists throughout the State of Georgia. Berrien County Hospital is a health care provider that delivers care from individuals to individuals. The care and compassion delivered by Nashville’s community hospital is unattainable from any other provider.

Berrien Nursing Center is regionally recognized as the caring alternative for both longterm and rehabilitative care. Fully accredited by JCAHO, the nursing center is generally full of residents enjoying a wide range of activities, including worship services, musical entertainment, dancing, bingo and other games. The successful rehabilitation program results in numerous short-term stays, as residents return home after achieving the desired health improvements. Berrien Nursing Center is staffed by caring individuals Committed to Compassionate Community Care. Nashville also has two privately owned nursing ­centers. Fully accredited by JCAHO, Georgia Home Health Services is South Georgia’s premier home health agency, providing a wide range of health services and education at the client’s home. With offices strategically located in Valdosta, Nashville and Tifton, you can be

Health Care assured Georgia Home Health will be responsive to all your home health care and educational needs. The clinical staff of Georgia Home Health is Committed to Compassionate Community Care in all 10 counties it serves, and this care is delivered right to your home. Healthcare of Berrien County invites you to visit us at www.berrienhospital.com for a full list of services and job opportunities. As you consider Berrien County as a home, business location or vacation destination, you can always be assured that, at Healthcare of Berrien County, we are Committed to Compassionate Community Care.

Berrien County Health Department 229-686-5411 www.southhealthdistrict.com

The Berrien County Health Department serves the entire population of the county. The department’s services (environmental, health education, family planning, general nursing, immunizations, infectious disease programs, school health, sexually transmitted disease programs, sickle cell screening and counseling, county health planning, stroke and heart attack prevention, and travel immunizations) are available to everyone regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, political belief, disability or sex. The department charges only minimal fees for services, and some services have adjusted fee scales based on ability to pay. Health care services will be provided even if someone is unable to pay. Medicaid and Medicare are also accepted forms of payment. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Berrien County is home to more than 450 businesses, 93 percent of those being small businesses with 20 employees or fewer; but small business does not mean small selection. In April 2007, Berrien County was designated as Entrepreneur Friendly by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). The Entrepreneur Friendly program maximizes the benefits of working with local resources and service providers, providing local initiatives to encourage entrepreneurs. The program’s goal is to help small businesses develop and succeed. Berrien County is a regional partner of the Sowing Entrepreneur and Economic Development Success (SEEDS) Center, which provides business startup and development resources, including a reference library, market research databases and on-site ­consultation.

Several factors make this area extremely attractive to employers and employees. According to the 2000 Census, the median family income in Berrien County is $30,036, and nearly 20 percent of our population has some post-secondary education. The cost of living index here is 77.9 (the U.S. average is 100). Berrien County is an employment hub for this area, drawing qualified employees from several surrounding counties. Transportation services via land, air and sea are another amenity for businesses locating in Berrien County. Access to Interstate 75 is just 12 miles away, and Interstate 10 is just an hour away. Freight rail service is provided by CSX, Norfolk Southern and Valdosta Railway via a state-owned freight service. Both the Brunswick and Jacksonville ports are easily accessible from Berrien County. The Valdosta Regional Airport serves the area with daily flights to Atlanta on Atlantic Southeast Airlines, a Delta Connector. Berrien County also has an airport, which can accommodate small private planes. Ports within two hours include Savannah and Brunswick, Georgia, as well as Jacksonville, Florida.

Industrial Parks Berrien County has three industrial parks located within its borders: Berrien County Industrial Park, Nashville-Berrien Industrial Park and North Berrien Industrial Park. The Berrien County Industrial Park is home to the county’s largest employer, Chaparral/ Robalo Boats. This park is currently full. The Nashville-Berrien Industrial Park is home to B&H Electronics, Parker’s Pickles, West Heating and Air, and Newbern Construction. This park is also currently operating at full capacity. North Berrien Industrial Park is the newest industrial park and is currently in the developmental stages. The 175-acre park is located on Highway 82 in Enigma and provides direct access to interstates 75, 95 and 10, as well as to the Brunswick Port. This park has been designated for light manufacturing/distribution. 12 Berrien County Chamber of Commerce

Berrien County Development Authority The Berrien County Development Authority recognizes and responds to the needs of industry large and small. Its sevenmember board relies on the executive director (devauth@windstream.net) to carry out the day-to-day operations. The Berrien County Development Authority buys and sells property and helps distribute funds from the local governments to new and existing businesses; recruits and

provides assistance to new, incoming industries; and supports existing industries.

Agriculture What is the largest industry in Berrien County? The answer is agriculture. Berrien County boasts 65,000 acres of farmland planted each year, with an economic value of more than $96 million. The county produces a wide array of crops and livestock, such as corn, soybeans, peanuts, cotton, vegetables, swine, beef, poultry and forestry.

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Crops are not the only thing popping up in Berrien County. We also have a variety of great retail shops and restaurants that offer unique gifts as well as great eats. Berrien County boasts more than 450 small businesses within its borders. Many of these businesses offer one-of-a-kind merchandise and service that is second to none. In the heart of Nashville, the historic courthouse square stands as an anchor for Berrien County. Nashville is proud to be home to a historic downtown community that is alive and thriving while overflowing with Southern hospitality. Nashville began its revitalization process in 2001, when the city was designated a Better Hometown Community by the Department of Community Affairs. After Nashville received this prestigious designation, the Better Hometown organization spearheaded a huge downtown cleanup and revitalization process. The downtown area has blossomed, with many of the downtown storefronts being historically restored and the area beautifully landscaped

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with planters overflowing with flowers and seasonal flags surrounding the courthouse square. The revitalization process hit a high point when Nashville received a $663,000 Transportation Enhancement Grant. The Streetscape project that has changed the face of downtown Nashville includes a new, beautifully landscaped greenscape park; new brick pavers on the sidewalks located on the north side of the square; new brick pavers surrounding a beautiful fountain located in the park area; a new parking lot; and enhancements to the Nashville Community Center, which is located inside the park grounds across from the courthouse. The excitement and growth of downtown Nashville has been contagious and has continued to spread each year, with new improvements and new businesses. Historic downtown Nashville is now home to over 15 specialty shops, including ladies’ and children’s clothing boutiques, antique shops, a lighting shop, gift shops, home decor shops, a jewelry store, a Christian book store, a bath and body shop, and plenty more. Downtown Nashville also has six delicious restaurants and two cafÊs within walking distance of the courthouse square that offer good food, quaint atmosphere and friendly service. Berrien County’s only bed and breakfast is also located in downtown Nashville, one block off of the courthouse. Downtown Nashville is also home to a variety of businesses, including law offices, beauty shops and salons, a photography studio, a pharmacy that also offers ice cream for that afternoon snack, a garden center, a workout center for women, a pool center, cellular and telecommunication services, a newspaper, an insurance agency, a real estate agency, and much more. All this combined makes Nashville unique, because we are able to offer so much to the residents of Berrien County and surrounding areas and are still able to maintain that wonderful, small-town Southern hospitality.

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also a selection of apartments and homes for rent. Residents also benefit from the community’s affordability: Our community’s cost of living is 77.9, which compares favorably to the U.S. average of 100. The Berrien County community is very residential-oriented, and the influence of the Old South is very evident. Ranch-style homes are also very popular. Common amenities include fireplaces, swimming pools and beautiful landscaping, with plants and flowers blooming yearround. Berrien County’s southernmost community, Ray City, continues to grow, with increased residential developments there. Ray City is conveniently located just seven miles north of Moody Air Force Base. Ray City’s low crime rate and laid-back lifestyle make this part of Berrien County an attractive choice to consider.

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numerous golf courses, a racetrack, a theme park and beaches. Wild Adventures Theme Park is located approximately 35 miles south of Berrien County, off exit 13 in Lowndes County. Wild Adventures has more than 500 wild animals and the largest collection of wild rides in the Southeast, as well as family-oriented shows and concerts. More than 55 rides and attractions — including nine roller coasters, a go-kart track, a water park and Adventure Golf — mean fun for the whole family.

Berrien County is located close to a variety of regional attractions, including state parks, numerous golf courses, a racetrack, a theme park and beaches.

camping enthusiast. There is an abundance of wild game in our community, including quail, dove, deer and wild hogs. For the hunter in the family, there are several hunting clubs within the county, as well as preserves that offer private scheduled hunts. If fishing is more your speed, the Alapaha River and Patrick’s Paradise provide the area with freshwater fishing, as do the many private ponds and lakes in the county. Berrien County is located close to a variety of regional attractions, including state parks,

Reed Bingham State Park (www. gastateparks.org) surrounds a 375-acre lake that has become a major boating and waterskiing attraction in South Georgia. Fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and brim is excellent. The Coastal Plain Nature Trail and Gopher Tortoise Nature Trail wind through a cypress swamp, sand hill area and other habitats representative of southern Georgia. Watchful visitors may see waterfowl, the threatened gopher tortoise and indigo snake, and other creatures. However, the park’s most famous residents are

the thousands of black vultures and turkey vultures that arrive in late November and stay through early April, making this park the largest winter vulture roost in Georgia. Reed Bingham is less than six miles from I-75, making it a relaxing stop for travelers. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area is a protected wetland within a 13,000acre wetlands system; it is second in size only to the Okefenokee Swamp. There are hiking trails, a 2,000-foot boardwalk and a 54-foot observation tower that overlooks open prairie and a heron rookery. Water lovers enjoy the canoe trail and boating through the Blackgum Swamp. Wildlife here includes tortoises, snakes, egrets, ibis, cranes, frogs, river otters, deer, raccoons, bobcats, gray foxes, opossums and armadillos.

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he mission of the Berrien County Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the economic environment for its business, agriculture and professional members through advocacy and promotion, while striving to enhance the quality of life for all citizens. With offices located in the historic Old County Jail on 201 North Jefferson Street, the Chamber extends its presence into many offices, stores and factories in our county. Chamber membership offers many benefits: • The Chamber is the public’s first stop when seeking information about our community. • The Chamber can help establish, relocate or expand a business. • The Chamber contacts state officials for assistance in various educational, economic, agricultural and industrial development projects.

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• Members will benefit from referrals. It is the Chamber’s policy to refer only Chamber members. • Members will receive a discount on materials sold at the Chamber. • Members with two to 99 employees can receive a 3 to 5 percent discount on group medical insurance with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. • Members are eligible for the Drugs Don’t Work Program, which can save members nearly 8 percent on workers compensation insurance. • The Chamber hosts various events, including Ribbon Cuttings, Quarterly Business After Hours, the Annual Banquet and the Annual Golf Tournament. Regardless of what aspect of life in Berrien County you choose, you are sure to see the common threads of hard work and dedication.

Index of Advertisers

Please support the advertisers who helped to make this publication possible. Accountants Advantage Tax & Accounting — Page 16

708 Park Place Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-9782 fax (229) 686-3637 jfyoungs@yahoo.com

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Reames Concrete Company — Page 18

Berrien County Schools — Page 7 100 E. Smith Ave. P.O. Box 625 Nashville, GA 31639-0625 (229) 686-2081 fax (229) 686-9002 www.berrien.k12.ga.us

P.O. Box 458 Valdosta, GA 31603

Concrete • Brick • Block • Masonry Products

We prepare all types of income tax returns at affordable prices while finding legal ways to reduce your tax burden. We also provide payroll services and financial planning.

Adel Plant: (229) 896-4515 Industrial Park: (229) 244-0811 Barretts Plant: (229) 242-0035 Nashville Plant: (229) 686-7732 Valdosta Plant: (229) 244-9326

Electrical AC/DC Electrical Supply — Page 9

8040 Highway 129 P.O. Box 496 Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-6438 fax (229) 686-6366 acdces.com

Agriculture Dixon Brothers’ Flying Service — Inside Back Cover

(229) 686-8364 or (229) 532-5305 “Call us for all of your cropdusting needs�

Construction/Contractors Howard Ray Construction — Page 3

Dixon Farm Supply, Inc. — Inside Back Cover

8006 Highway 129 P.O. Box 746 Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-2026 fax (229) 686-3968 www.howardrayconst.com

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With continuous operation since 1947, Howard Ray Construction Company is one of Georgia’s oldest .general contractor/construction management firms specializing in commercial and institutional construction.

P.O. Box 498 Alapaha, GA 31622 (229) 532-5305 dixonfarmsupply@alltel.net

Dixon Gin Company, Inc. — Inside Back Cover 242 Dixon Gin Road Enigma, GA 31749 (229) 533-5000 fax (229) 533-6998

Financial Institutions Bank of Alapaha — Page 3

201 W. Marion Ave. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-7491 fax (229) 686-7161

Convenience store / Gas / Deli Anderson Shell Oil - Nashville — Page 9

Aluminum Contractors Scott’s Awnings, Screen Rooms & Pool Enclosures — Page 9 5119 Old Valdosta Road Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-1831 trull_scott@yahoo.com

Providing professional aluminum screenrooms and pool enclosures installations for 18 years. Licensed and insured. Serving Berrien county and surrounding counties since 1998.

Automotive – Dealership/Repair Family Auto Plaza.com — Page 18

408 S. Jefferson St. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-2505 www.FamilyAutoPlaza.com

Communications Willis Communications — Page 4

114 S. Jefferson St. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 543-1211 fax (229) 543-1615

ACDC is known and dedicated as a “premier supplier� of Industrial and residential electrical supplies. Our mission is to provide our clients with uncompromising quality, service, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Bank of Alapaha is the oldest bank in Berrien County, serving our community since 1905. Proud of our rich heritage and excited about our promising future.

405 S. Davis St. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 543-1417 fax (229) 543-1365 andersonshell@windstream.net

The Citizens Bank — Page 1 301 S. Davis St. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-7444 24-hour: (229) 686-6902 www.nashvillecitizensbank.com

• Gas • Rebel Car Wash • Convenience Store & Deli (Breakfast & Dinner)

•  Home Equity Line of Credit: home improvements, consolidate high-interest credit card balances and more •  Internet Banking 24/7: bank statements, make loan payments and view processed checks • Loans from construction to permanent financing

Dentistry Stephen Shiver, D.M.D., P.C. — Page 16 410 E. McPherson Ave. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-7451 fax (229) 686-7547

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Farmers & Merchants Bank — Page 17 202 W. Washington P.O. Box 98 Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-9451 fax (229) 686-3898 www.fmb.net

Healthcare of Berrien County — Page 11 1221 E. McPherson Ave. Nashville, GA 31639 www.berrienhospital.com

Dogwood Real Estate Services — Page 4

Berrien County Hospital: 229-543-7100 Berrien Nursing Center: 229-543-7335

“Your banking relationship can and should be one of life’s most important relationships, not casually made nor hastily changed.”

Nashville Credit Union — Page 17 902 S. Davis St. P.O. Box 456 Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-7611 fax (229) 686-5764 tinaburkhalter@nashvillecu.com www.nashvillecu.com

Funeral & Cremation Services Lovein Funeral Home, Inc. — Page 4 1218 Adel Road P.O. Box 25 Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-2007 fax (229) 686-2009 www.loveinfuneralhome.com

Furniture Magnolia House Furniture & Gifts — Page 17

418 S. Davis St. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-3932 fax (229) 686-5347 www.MagnoliaHouseOfFurniture.com

Government Berrien County Commission — Outside Back Cover P.O. Box 446 Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-5421 fax (229) 686-2785

Berrien County Recreation Department — Page 17 P.O. Box 446 1015 Exum Road Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-6576 fax (229) 686-6580

Berrien County Recreation Department gives an opportunity for our youth to participate in sports. Our youth sports include football, soccer, cheer, basketball, baseball, softball and numerous camps throughout the year.

Insurance Morris & Shaw Insurance Agency — Page 11 106 N. Dogwood Drive P.O. Box 726 Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-3060 fax (229) 686-3037

State Farm – Lee Stallings — Page 3 114 N. Dogwood P.O. Box 607 Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-7800 fax (229) 686-7066 lee.stallings.nysa@statefarm.com

Providing insurance and financial services.

Manufacturing Propex Fabrics Inc. — Inside Front Cover

1 Nashville Mills Road Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-5511 fax (229) 686-1330 propexinc.com

By Professional: Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Medical Social Workers, Home Health Aides 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

HealthPlus — Page 14

Nursery / Florist Ramblin Rose Emporium — Page 19 Route 4 Box 3365 Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-2558 fax (229) 686-2558

We’re a customer service oriented company serving the South Georgia Area. In addition to a full line of real estate services for homes, farms and commercial property, Southern Traditions also offers appraisal services.

Restaurants Huddle House — Page 11 718 S. Davis Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-9880

Where friends meet friends. Serving a delicious breakfast and dinner menu and a vegetable lunch Monday–Friday. Locally owned and operated by Hiram and Jeanne Griffin.

Trends & Treasures — Page 16 309 W. McPherson Ave. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-2227 fax (229) 686-2227

A place to dress with style, flair and class, all with a personal touch! Come see us!

Vivian’s Gift Shoppe — Page 13

We are a full floral service. • Free local delivery • We help with your landscaping needs • Perennials • Antique roses • Knock-out roses • Annuals • Herbs • Shrubs • Trees • House Plants and much, much more.

105 E. Washington Ave. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-9478 fax (229) 686-9837

Scrapbooking Supplies Ageless Creation — Page 17

711 N. Davis St. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-9136 fax (229) 686-9137

We are a full-line scrapbook store. We have a digital photo printer with scanner, albums, cutters, stickers, embellishments, adhesives, laser-cuts, paper, and more.

Parts Utilities

Obsolete Reliable Parts — Page 17 311 E. Washington Ave. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-5101 fax (229) 686-7125 obsoletereliableparts.com

Georgia Power Company — Page 16 404 E. McPherson Ave. Nashville, GA 31639 toll free: (888) 660-5890 fax (229) 241-2311

Physicians/Surgeons William D. Nash M.D., P.C. — Page 16

205 Dogwood Drive Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-6979 www.discoverhealthplus.com

1225 E. McPhearson Ave. P.O. Box 626 Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-3125

A facility of Tift Regional Medical Center, HealthPlus allows specialists to rotate to Nashville on a weekly or monthly basis for the convenience of patients and referring physicians.

Dr. Wheeler — Page 16

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Southern Traditions Realty & Development, Inc. — Page 14

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The Nashville facility is a leading producer of industrial textiles. Products include geotextiles, building products, flooring, packaging, and furniture and bedding.

Georgia Home Health Services — Page 11

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112 Dogwood Drive Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 543-1510 fax (229) 543-1509 sjohnson@dogwoodrealestate.com dogwoodrealestate.com

303 N. Davis St. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-1712 fax (229) 686-9161 southerntraditionsinc.com

Health care Valdosta: 229-247-4663 Nashville: 229-686-5502 Tifton: 229-382-8443

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416A E. McPherson Ave. Nashville, GA 31639 (229) 686-2093 fax (229) 686-7150 rewllc@alltell.net

VeterinarianS Branch’s Veterinary Clinic, P.C. — Page 17

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