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A Spark of Revitalization The mythology of Griffin is instilled in residents of our fair town—native-­born and newcomers, alike— primarily through an oral tradition. Stories are passed around social circles and handed down from one generation to another, so that Griffin citizens share a common (sometimes factual, sometimes not) folklore providing nifty reasons for why things are as they are. Befuddled Griffinites often use these tales to explain away their city’s various idiosyncrasies—Spider-­Man’s sedulous vigil from an old hotel display window in downtown, for instance. Indeed, most folks who have spent a minute in Spalding County could quickly rattle off reasons for the demise of the old mills, the rise in the price of milk, and exactly what is rotten in the state of Denmark—usually gleaned from unreliable word-­of-­mouth sources. Among some subsets of the town’s population, positivity is frowned upon. There is, however, an emerging concern that wants to make Griffin better, interested in moving forward by modernizing the city’s infrastructure and economy, while also respecting the past. A spark of development and refurbishment has been lit. This space is dedicated to promoting one aspect of that much-­needed, oft-­overlooked revitalization—the renovation of Griffin’s historic buildings. The plan is simple: to highlight Griffin’s structural showplaces, some of which have fallen into disrepair. The hope is that this feature will replace negative perceptions of Griffin and provide readers a novel mythology that emphasizes the hidden, reclaimable beauty of the city’s architectural wonders.

My Perspective To the untrained eye, there are only a handful of building styles. Folk Victorian, French Renaissance, Greek Revival‌terms like these carry little meaning for most, who are content with a moderately conversant knowledge of square footage and floor coverings, considering the details of construction superfluous, rather than high art. Disinterest abounds, and the perfunctory Beautiful Homes of‌ coffee table book often goes untouched. My own interest in architecture could best be described as budding. I know little of archways and awnings. My eyes number among the untrained. Therefore, I maintain that there are three types of buildings: 1. Nondescript newer homes with useful features designed for convenience. These include, but are not limited to, built-­in television cabinets and water heaters. 2. Older structures possessing massive amounts of curb appeal, but little useful living space. Often they are rambling, confusing buildings composed of an original hub and various spoke-­like additions—lovely on the outside, maze-­like on the inside. 3. Historic properties that combine aesthetic sensibilities with practical functionality. This is a rare breed, both beautiful and utilitarian. Many times they are older, and in need of repair.

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the city’s growth and beauty. After two decades in construction, Drake switched gears vocationally, becoming the first president of City National Bank in 1873, where he worked until his untimely death at 57, twelve years later. Although Drake is interred at Oak Hill Cemetery with requisite headstone and grave marker, he is most appropriately memorialized in the structures he built and left behind. Indeed, Drake’s obituary in the Griffin Daily News declared that his Sam Bailey Building “will stand as a monument to his own memory, erected by his own hands.” Following is a primer of Drake’s architectural legacy in Griffin. During the mid-­1800s, the Greek Revival building style steadily increased in popularity in the United States, spreading from Philadelphia southward, making its way down the Atlantic seaboard, preceding Gilman Drake’s arrival in Georgia by just a few short years. Drake built several homes in this style, with two still standing on South Hill Street in downtown Griffin—the Milner-­Hill-­Kurtz House and another that is currently for sale. These two homes are excellent examples of the Greek Revival style, with columned front porches, low-­pitched roofs, and symmetrical façades. Built around the same time, during the waning years of the antebellum period, the two homes have been on divergent paths in recent decades. The Milner-­Hill-­Kurtz house has been fully restored, remains in pristine condition, and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. Meanwhile, the other Gilman Drake home on South Hill, which served as a private residence for many years, has recently fallen into disrepair. Even in its current state, the house impressed Georgia Trust brass during a recent tour of Griffin, who remarked on the beauty of its bones and its historic relevance. It is on the market and provides an excellent opportunity for a home buyer in search of a fixer-­upper.

Gilman Drake clearly appreciated Greek Revival motifs, but as this style slowly grew out of favor in the 1860s, Drake became a proponent of a newer trend, Italianate design. This resulted in his most recognizable architectural accomplishment in Griffin: the Sam Bailey Building. It is a quintessential example of Italianate design, incorporating stylistic traits easily recognizable to students of architecture. Unlike other enduring Gilman Drakes, the Sam Bailey Building was never intended to serve a residential purpose. It was originally constructed in the 1870s as classroom space for the Sam Bailey Institute, a private school for boys. It served this purpose for well over 100 years, meeting the educational needs of many Griffin natives, and was eventually absorbed by the public school system. Even after decades of heavy use, the Sam Bailey Building remains strikingly beautiful, particularly its pronounced eaves, decorative brackets, and arched windows, all hallmarks of the Italianate style. Any study of Griffin’s architecture should certainly include Gilman Drake’s contributions to our town. He is responsible for much of downtown Griffin’s curb appeal. The exploration of our city’s architectural treasures should not end here, though. Other notable structures that deserve attention are peppered throughout Griffin. One of Griffin’s greatest assets is its historically significant, visually pleasing infrastructure. I hope that one day, every Griffinite will notice, appreciate, utilize, and preserve the architectural heritage we have inherited from our forebears.

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The new Thrifty By Design Boutique is full of great goodies, and you will be helping people while you shop. The Boutique is a fundraiser of Christian Women’s Center, Inc. All proceeds raised will be used to fund, The Well, a resource center for women, opening this Fall. The Well will be a walk-­in community resource center for women and children and This photo was taken at our new "Thrifty By Design provide on-­site volunteers, to assist Boutique." All of the outfits & accessories featured are from the in crisis prevention and/or Boutique as well. The models are our intervention, as phone/computer current W.O.W. (Women of the Well) stations, light refreshments, Bible Program Residents at the Study, encouragement, shelter Christian Women's Center. From the left assessment and other resources; to Courtney, Heidie, Mari and Alicia. aid them in making a better way for themselves in Griffin and surrounding communities. We are grateful for the warm welcome by the community and the Griffin-­Spalding Chamber of Commerce.

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until 1954, when A. Talley Montgomery was named plant manager. During its fifty years in operation, the Griffin plant moved only once. In the early 1940s it relocated to its current address on Taylor Street. Before closing its doors, the bottler made nearly 35 times the volume it did in its first year, producing 96,504 gallons of Coca-Cola in 1956, according to CocaCola’s records. Nearly as deep as the building’s history with Coke are Carlisle’s family ties with the beverage company. His father, Ernest Carlisle, was a soda jerk who told his son stories of the days when Coke barrels would arrive at his father’s store, Carlisle and Ward Druggists. There, inside what is now Angelo’s Restaurant, Ernest Carlisle would make Cokes at the counter for his customers. Though John Carlisle might not admit to a first Coke memory himself, he vividly remembers his first encounter with the old plant he now owns. When he was a Boy Scout, his troop toured the plant and watched the bottling process and Cokes coming off the line. At the end of the tour, they all left with Griffin-made Cokes and lots of smiles. Carlisle believes those positive connotations and feelings about what went on in Griffin translate to good business now. “I don’t have to try and make people have a positive feeling about this building. It’s inherent. It comes with it, and that means a lot to an investor.� And it’s not just feelings—it’s location. The building is a landmark. “What’s been interesting to me is everyone knows this building,� he says. In the two years he’s owned it, Carlisle has never had to give the physical address to anyone to identify where it stands. Three words— the Coke building—and anyone in town knows exactly which building he’s talking about. That’s good for the landlord, and good for the 33 businesses like Dry Falls Outfitters, Franklin and Rosemary Clothing Boutique, About Bodies Yoga Studio, and many others that call the Coke building home. “Tenants love this building. They love the ambience, the exposed brick walls,� Carlisle says. “It’s built like Fort Knox.� As is often the case with historical buildings, the Coke building

became available to Carlisle for the right price at the right time. He thought it needed to be preserved, he admired the building and its place in the community, and he also thought it would serve as a good business for him. Carlisle warns, “We have to be so careful. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.� Roughly 60 miles away, the Coke building in Fort Valley was demolished to make way for a fast food restaurant. All that remains is the sign. Seeing himself as one of many caretakers in Griffin’s history, Carlisle is devoted to preserving, protecting, and sharing his building. Carlisle’s hopes are twofold. He aims to solidify and expand the Coke building’s role not only as a place to do business, but a home for community events; and at the same time, he looks forward to joining fellow Griffinites in rediscovering and appreciating our everyday history with a brand that’s served as the backdrop for 127 years’ worth of memories. “What I want people to do is to recognize the role of Coca-Cola. When you order a Coke, you’re saying more than ‘I want a soft drink,’ you’re saying ‘This is a part of my life and my memories.’�

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Now serving beer 1537 N Expressway, Griffin, GA 30223 (Walmart Shopping Center)

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The Truth About Teachers

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We are human.

Seriously. Take us off of the school-­bus-­sized pedestal, throw away the apple earrings, and donate the puff-­painted pencil-­shaped tote, people. Today’s teacher is no different from you. Yes, we are role models for your children, and I am thankful to say that I have been surrounded by a majority of educators that you would be proud to have teaching your offspring. Yes, we have that pesky code of ethics we signed reminding us to watch our behavior and not to post those girls-­night-­out party pics on Facebook, but we are still human, still adults. We make mistakes. We lose our tempers, get speeding tickets, drink alcohol, get divorced, forget things, spell words wrong, curse, get tattoos, and shop without makeup. Our houses (and classrooms) are sometimes dirty. We are teachers by profession, but we are human just like you. There are few professions in which perfection is an expectation—unfortunately for us, teachers are in one. Too often, the harsh hand of judgment comes down stronger on teachers than anyone else.

We hate holiday parties.

This is one I’ll bet we both share. You know you hate them too. You spend the day before frantically trying to remember what you signed up to bring. How many kids are in the class? Wait…that one girl is allergic to something, right? What is it? Do we attempt monogrammed goody bags like that one kid always brings? I’m a parent;; I feel your pain. As a teacher, it is no better. All 20+ kids come rolling in that morning, parents not far behind, carrying their prized themed cupcakes as if they’re gold. You can see the students size up the competition on the back table, w w w.k it chendr aw er.net

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making  sure  their  goody  bags  outdo  everyone  else’s.  Parents  do  the  same,  only  they’re  making  sure  they  aren’t  the  only  ones  who  forgot  and  picked  up  store-­made  cupcakes  on  the  way  to  school  this  morning.  After  the  sugar  showdown,  you’re  out  the  door  and  off  to  grown-­up  land.  We  teachers  are  left  in  the  room  where  the  only  things  outnumbering  the  kids  are  the  sugary  treats  they  will  consume  in  a  few  short  hours.  You  get  the  picture  here.  We  hate  holiday  parties.

Education is political.

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We know about the skeletons in your closet.

Remember  that  Bill  Cosby  show,  â€œKids  Say  the  Darndest  Thingsâ€??  Well,  it’s  true,  and  who  do  they  say  it  to?  Their  teachers.  I  have  the  pleasure  of  eating  lunch  with  18  children  every  day,  and  believe  me,  they  dish  it  out.  I  know  DERXW \RXU YDFDWLRQV \RXU ÂżJKWV DQG \RXU GLQQHU WKH QLJKW EHIRUH , KHDU DERXW WKH JRRG VWXII²WKH QHZ VLEOLQJV the  trip  to  Six  Flags,  the  movie  you  saw  over  the  weekend,  and  the  egg  hunt  at  church.  I  also  hear  the  other  stuff— stuff  you  may  not  even  know  about—the  R-­rated  movie  they  watched  with  an  older  brother  that’s  now  giving  them  nightmares,  the  dad  who  breaks  their  heart  by  never  calling,  and  the  cops  who  were  called  to  your  house  over  the  weekend.  There’s  no  way  around  this,  parents.  It’s  what  happens  when  your  children  feel  safe  and  comfortable  enough  with  their  teachers  to  hold  nothing  back.  It’s  true  what  they  say  about  us  being  more  than  just  teachers.  We  DUH FRXQVHORUV DV ZHOO DQG KRQHVWO\ LWÂśV RQH RI WKH EHVW SDUWV DERXW P\ MRE -XVW UHPHPEHU QH[W WLPH ZH EXPS LQWR each  other  at  Kroger,  I  know  a  lot  more  than  you  may  realize!

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What does this fanatical culture mean to the average, or even rabid, fan living in the Southeast? The answer to this question is very subjective. There are proud traditions and beautiful campuses across the Southeast. I believe that instead of promoting bitter rivalries, the games should be healthy environments where grandfathers can share the experience of a Being a prudent, although sheltered, person, you JUDQGFKLOG¶V ¿UVW JDPH decide to monitor the behaviors of those around Growing up as part of a University of Georgia \RX WR ¿QG RXW ZKDW LV PRVW LPSRUWDQW WR WKH legacy, I always felt a great sense of pride society in which you are now immersed. Lots when the football team would win a big game. of children seem to congregate in classrooms, When I attended the university, I never missed so you decide that education is of great value. You see that throngs of people gather at various a game. That being said, I have endured lots of losses and have seen the team come very places of worship, depending on what their beliefs are. This issue must be important to some close to the elusive championship, only to be jilted at the altar. people. You also observe the peanut gallery at town hall meetings where people air their The reality is that only one team can hoist the JULHYDQFHV DQG WKH UHWLULQJ ¿UH FKLHI UHFHLYHV D crystal ball at the end of the year. This means medal of recognition. that there are over 120 teams that will not win the championship this year. If one’s personal It is not until the cool air of fall arrives that identity or happiness is tied to college-­aged kids you realize what surely must be the most wining or losing a game, then perhaps we need important thing in the world. More people to think about just what is important. pack into football stadiums than any school, church, or theater. I am not discouraging anyone from being an ardent fan. In fact, one of my own dogs was Now let’s return to reality and face the facts named “Baxter” after the famed street in Athens, about living in the Southeast. In our culture, WKHUH LV D ¿QH OLQH EHWZHHQ EHLQJ D IDQ DQG EHLQJ Georgia. Our family dog is named “Herschel” a fanatic. For example, delusional Alabama fan after the great number 34. Does this make me Harvey Updyke, who named his son “Bear” and like Harvey Updyke? I sure hope not. One little word can say so much: perspective. his daughter “Crimson,” poisoned the trees at rival Auburn's Toomer’s Corner. When the 2012 Alabama national championship crystal ball was accidentally shattered, the salvaged pieces sold 116 East College St at auction for $105,000. I honestly think that the Griffin, GA 30224 pieces could have been sold individually and the 678-692-8175 seller would have made twice as much. People in Alabama do not have a monopoly on being bluemoonbicycles@birch.net fanatical. The famed Howard’s Rock in Clemson BLUE MOON was recently chipped and vandalized. or a moment, let’s pretend that you grew up far removed from civilization with no access to television, newspapers, or even other people. Now, let’s pretend that you suddenly decided to move to Athens, Georgia, or perhaps Tuscaloosa, Alabama, or maybe Gainesville, Florida.

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Not long ago, a friend of mine asked me if I had seen any good movies lately. “Yes,” I said confidently, “Cloud Atlas. It’s great.” “Cloud Atlas. Huh. What’s it about?” my friend asked. I paused for a moment. How on earth to describe this wildly ambitious endeavor? Co-directed by Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, and Tom Tykwer and based on the acclaimed novel by David Mitchell, the film offers six different stories which take place in six different time periods, all of which intertwine in terms of plot and theme in ways both subtle and dramatic. It switches genre

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and tone from story to story, jumping between a stirring historical epic, a passionate period romance, a political thriller, a cheerful comedy, a science-fiction action film, and a post-apocalyptic drama. It features a host of esteemed actors, all of whom are playing multiple parts over the course of the film, occasionally changing gender and race along the way. The actual themes of the movie don’t come into focus until late in the proceedings, so early on the viewer will be spending a significant amount of time just attempting to keep up with who’s who and what’s taking place when (and why, and how, and is that little old man actually Susan Sarandon in heavy makeup?). Oh, and it’s nearly three hours long.

man attempting to escape the confines of a ruthless retirement home, or a genetically engineered clone trying to establish her own identity, each of the central figures is in search of some measure of freedom. By creating this thematic link in stories which take place in the past, present, and future, the film reminds us of some important basic facts. There will always be people fighting for liberty, and there will always be people attempting to deny liberty to others. The fight for liberty will always be essential, and it will always be an extraordinary challenge. Cloud Atlas attempts nothing less than a sweeping portrait of humanity as a whole, elegantly capturing the beauty and horror the human race is capable of achieving.

“Our lives are not our own. From womb to tomb, we are bound to others. Past and present. And by each crime and every kindness, we birth our future. “ As you may have ascertained, Cloud Atlas isn’t exactly the world’s most conventional or accessible film. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it was one of 2012’s most prominent flops at the box office, earning back only a small fraction of its large budget. Even so, I have hope that the film will find new life on home video, because this is a movie which deserves a large, passionate fan base. So many movies rely on weary formulas, doing their best to mimic the trends of other popular films. Sure, there’s a place for flicks like Zombie Superhero Hangover Party: Fast Cars of the Apocalypse (at least I think that’s what it’s called), but it’s always a breath of fresh air when a major studio tosses aside convention and swings for the fences. It would take an entire issue of this publication to begin detailing the specifics of the plot, but suffice it to say that all of the stories are united by their support of one thing: liberty. Whether it’s a slave yearning to break free of his chains, two people in love attempting to defy society’s restrictive conventions, an elderly

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The ensemble cast works hard to ensure that the vision of the filmmakers is achieved. You’ll find the likes of Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Susan Sarandon, Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, and many others playing all sorts of roles over the course of the film. While not every actor is entirely convincing in every part, the decision to keep recycling the same cast members over and over in the stories (not to mention having them change genders and races now and then) hammers home the film’s beautiful message: we’re all fundamentally the same, and we all deserve the opportunity to live free. Despite its complicated plot and structure, at its core, the film is simply a three-hour adaptation of William Wallace’s legendary scream: “FREEDOM!” “Cloud Atlas. Huh. What’s it about?” After what must have seemed like an eternity, I finally landed upon an answer: “Well, it’s basically about everything.”

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Great Times, Great Causes BY RACHEL SCOGGINS This year’s Doc Holliday Beer, Wine & Arts festival raised $3000 in proceeds, more than double last year’s proceeds. Thanks to those who participated, $2000 will be donated to Mackenzie’s Cure and $1000 to TogetherWorks.

Mackenzie’s Cure

Mackenzie’s Cure is a charity started by Lindsey Milani to benefit her ten-yearold daughter, Mackenzie. Mackenzie was born without a bladder and has had to have several reconstructive surgeries. All proceeds help pay for expenses related to Mackenzie’s treatment.

Recently, Mackenzie had 14-hour reconstructive surgery to begin the process of rebuilding her bladder. This was only stage one. In November, Mackenzie will go for stage two of the surgery, which will complete the bladder reconstruction. Being born without a bladder also damaged her kidneys. She is in stage two, borderline stage three, kidney failure, and doctors are discussing a kidney transplant in her early teens, if not before, because Mackenzie is plagued by chronic kidney disease. When the doctors in Georgia couldn’t help her anymore, Mackenzie started seeing specialists at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) in Ohio. Money raised through Mackenzie’s Cure will help fund weekly out-of-pocket expenses—around $75 a week—in addition to travel expenses. When Mackenzie has the surgery in November at the CCHMC, the family will be in Ohio for a month; then, they will have to go back to Ohio every month or two for the following six months. “Mackenzie wants to take care of herself,” Lindsey said. “She’s in gifted classes, and even when she’s in the hospital for a month, she takes her schoolwork with her.” Lindsey and Mackenzie’s father, David Kaufman, do all they can, with the help of family, friends, and the community, to get Mackenzie the best medical treatment possible.

To donate, visit http://www.gofundme.com/mackenziemk.

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TogetherWorks started as an effort to bring together several different causes. At first, it was a grant-writing organization, which, while doing its work, discovered that there is a lot of money available for great causes. TogetherWorks now helps causes get access to this money. The model is to help organizations by providing them the infrastructure to be a nonprofit. Mostly, TogetherWorks is focused on the few organizations they helped initially. One of these is TogetherWorks Nicaragua, a charity focused on feeding children in Nicaragua and

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giving them a sustainable growth experience. When it started several years ago, TogetherWorks Nicaragua began by feeding children on the west coast of the country every chance they got. At first, they were only able to feed a couple hundred children at a time once or twice a week. Now, the charity feeds over 1,000 children in different places throughout the country five meals a week (5,000 meals total). The charity also gives scholarships to help kids go to school and receive uniforms. TogetherWorks Nicaragua aided in building a medical clinic and also provides medical supplies for the few hospitals there. “It doesn’t take much to give them more than they had before,” said Nathan Jones, president of TogetherWorks. “We want to grow that program. We’re trying to help (the people) grow beyond just feeding them.” TogetherWorks Chinandega is a separate but similarly focused effort begun within the last year in hopes of repeating the successes of TogetherWorks Nicaragua. This effort is more centralized to the town of Chinandega, Nicaragua, estimated to be the third-largest town in the country of Nicaragua. Another charity funded by this organization is TogetherWorks4Vets. One of the organization’s board members, LuAnn Callaway, is a counselor who works with active soldiers and veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). “Soldiers coming back from these recent wars are going into states of depression, and there’s not a lot of good help for them,” Jones said. “There’s a glitch in the system.” Since seeking medical help for PTSD can be career limiting, fewer soldiers are seeking help. Since soldiers can talk with chaplains confidentially, Callaway travels around the country and provides training seminars to help unit chaplains diagnose and treat PTSD. She also personally counsels several soldiers who are getting PTSD treatment with the support of TogetherWorks. The counseling sessions are conducted through Lighthouse Counseling Clinic in Stockbridge, but there is limited space because of lack of funds. “We are in desperate need to find more funds for this program,” said Jones. TogetherWorks also works with Hope for Holly, a charity that benefits a terminally ill mother of three small children. The proceeds help her family with medical expenses. According to Nathan Jones, “We’re open to extending more help for that family and to do the same for others in need.”

TogetherWorks has an all-volunteer staff, so approximately 98 percent of donations go to the charities. Contributions may be sent to 1514 Rock Quarry Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281. For more information, contact Deborah (DJ) Perry at 678-758-6913.

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Cisco's Meraki Cloud Solutions for your Business

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Join us for lunch at Liberty Technology's Executive Briefing Center to learn about Cisco's newest addition – Meraki – a cloud networking solution so simple that you'll have to see to believe.

Join us for lunch at the Griffin Welcome Center to learn about the pros and cons of trusting your business data with any cloud service provider.

One lucky attendee will win a FREE Meraki Access Point (a $699 value).

One lucky attendee will win a FREE iPad Mini.

Don't miss this live presentation and demo!

Don't miss this live presentation and demo!

DAY ::: TIME ::: PLACE :::

Thursday, July 18, 2013 11:30AM - 1:00PM Liberty Technology 120 East Taylor Street Griffin, GA 30223

DAY ::: TIME ::: PLACE :::

Thursday, August 15, 2013 11:30AM - 1:00PM Griffin Welcome Center 143 North Hill Street Griffin, GA 30223

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.LIBERTYTECH.NET/EVENTS

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