Emanuel County Living 2021 by Showcase Publications

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TABLEof CONTENTS FEATURES

SOUTHERN EVENINGS

Butch and Carol Parrish host an outdoor dinner buffet that highlights one of Emanuel County's biggest assets - Southern Evenings.

BEAVER CREEK PLANTATION - A HIDDEN TREASURE

Jack, Jerry, and Ike Webb have established a nationally recognized hunting plantation at Beaver Creek.

SEMIEMA FARMS - A FAMILY TRADITION

Four generations of the Hooks family have tended the land without compromising their standards of stewardship.

EXPERIENCE EMANUEL

Highlighting unique points of interest in Emanuel County.

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ABOUT THE COVER: A beautiful buffet table, prepared by Kathy Palmer, sets the scene for an outdoor dinner party hosted by Butch & Carol Parrish at their lovely home in Deer Creek Subdivision. Butch and Carol were so generous to open their home for Emanuel County Living Magazine's photo shoot as a backdrop for the main feature, "Southern Evenings." (Photo: Anna & Wade Johnson, Butch & Carol Parrish, Cason & Elizabeth DeVane, Tammy & Milton Gray.)

SWAINSBOROEMANUEL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “To enhance the economic prosperity of our members and promote the free enterprise system in Emanuel County.”

PROFILES

COURTNEY TERWILLIGER A man who loves what he does.

JIM ROBERTS Native son, nationally recognized florist.

A NEW HOME The Emanuel Arts Center moves into the Karrh Center.

DANIELS CHEVROLET - A SWAINSBORO INSTITUTION The fourth generation of Daniels manage the family business that started in 1926.

BEAUTY ON THE BARRELS Ella Canady has risen through the ranks of barrel racing.

THERE'S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN Jeffrey Brewer - the first new sheriff in Emanuel County in three decades.

GATEWAY TO THE SOUTHEAST East Georgia Regional Airport is a transportation gateway to the Southeast.

A COMMUNITY TREASURE Dennis Rich, the 87-year-old barber who sees no reason to retire.

THE LINE BETWEEN STUDENT AND TEACHER IS A FINE ONE Gary Hackett, master barber, preacher, and apprentice of life and God.

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FOOD & RECIPES

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Recipes from the "Southern Evenings" buffet. Rusty Lane's biscuits and Henry Cooper's syrup - a great combination.

ART & CULTURE

Photographer Cal Avery Riding Backroads - The Art of Barn Hunting

TALK OF THE TOWN

The Emanuel Arts Center Ribbon Cutting at the Karrh Center

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Industry Appreciation Golf Classic Miss Pine Tree Festival Pageant

MAY 6 & 7, 2022 DOWNTOWN SWAINSBORO

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Rhythm & Pines Music Festival featuring The Swingin’ Medallions

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The Grand Parade Knotty Pine 5K Car Show Arts & Crafts Vendors Team FMX Motorcycle Stunt Show K9s In Flight High Flying Dog Show Kids Zone And Much, Much More! Also, don’t miss the Miss Pine Tree Festival Pageants, Pine Tree Festival Flower Show, and more! Check pinetreefestival.org for the latest news and announcements

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Editors and Publishers John F. Riddle & Connie K. Riddle Showcase Publications, Inc.

Official Photographer & Cover Photography Mark Williams Studio

Contributing Writers: John Riddle, Alan Brashor, Kathy Palmer, Lauren Canady, Russ Hutto, Joanne Trammell, Jen Meadows, K.T. McKee, Jacquie Brashor

Butch & Carol Parrish, Kathy Palmer, Connie Riddle, and Mark Williams

It's Good T O BE BACK!

e are so thankful to be publishing Emanuel County Living again after taking a year off due to COVID. It is great to see Emanuel County continuing to thrive and grow after the challenges we have all faced recently. This issue of Emanuel County Living showcases the generosity and southern hospitality found in the community. Friends hosting gatherings and sharing great food, families working together for generations to provide much needed products, the selflessness of those serving the citizens, and much more! As always, Emanuel County Living would not be possible without the wonderful advertisers. Please visit these businesses and buy local! Thank you to the writers, photographers and designers who bring the magazine to life with their words, images and designs. A special thank you to the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors for their support. We hope you find time to sit down and enjoy Emanuel County Living. We pray blessings for you and your family through 2022! John & Connie Riddle info@showcasepublicationga.com

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Contributing Photographers: Jen Meadows, John Riddle, Cal Avery, Chamber of Commerce, Tanya Lane, Southern Simplicity Photography

Designers: Russ Hutton Robin Harrision

Proofing: Megan White

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Story by JOHN RIDDLE Photography by MARK WILLIAMS STUDIO Food Prepared by KATHY PALMER Flowers by JIM ROBERTS AT SOUTHERN TRADITIONS Photoshoot Host CAROL & BUTCH PARRISH

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view and accommodate entertaining. The upper deck off the main floor and the expansive patio off the lower level allow guests to enjoy the view from anywhere in the house, essentially bringing the outdoors inside. "At the lake, everything we do is outdoors, and here we love entertaining indoors and outdoors in a casual and relaxed setting,” Carol said. While they often host their neighbors and family for celebrations or impromptu gatherings, they also like to bring people together strategically. “We focus on hosting different groups. Once, we invited a group of younger couples, including some who had recently moved to Emanuel County for wine and cheese to help them develop new relationships and feel more comfortable in the community," explained Butch, who has served as a State Representative since 1984. While they regularly entertain for both intimate gatherings and larger crowds, they always have one goal in mind. “More than anything, we want our guests to feel comfortable,” Carol said.

ne of the most enjoyable aspects of living in Emanuel County is the ability to entertain outdoors almost year-round. Though beautiful southern evenings are not exclusive to Emanuel County, there are beautiful homes and distinct individual styles that, when combined, make for a uniquely elegant and entertaining evening for family and friends. Perhaps one of the loveliest homes is Carol and Butch Parrish's home in the Deer Creek subdivision. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, the house was built for entertaining, with the back facing a lake and golf course and an expansive patio off the lower level. Butch chose this lot because it resembles the lots at Reynolds Plantation, where he has a second home. "I was attracted to this lot because it allowed me to build a home with the front on one level and the back on a lower level,” Butch explained. “We wanted to not only look out at the lake but also be able to walk out and enjoy it." He used ideas from various floor plans and added some of his own to precisely design and situate the home to accentuate the

Care for a Drink?

Carol & Butch Parrish in front of their home in Deer Creek subdivision.

The bar located on the lower level makes it easy to serve guests for parties on the patio. Butch had the bar designed by a friend in Atlanta who then brought it to the house and installed it. EMANUEL COUNTY LIVING

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Steal Away Guests are drawn to the lake or one of the many cozy spots to steal away for more intimate conversations or to enjoy the view, especially on warm evenings. ABOVE: Tammy Gray, Elizabeth DeVane, Carol Parrish, Denise Warnock LEFT: Wade & Anna Johnson, Elizabeth & Cason DeVane

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Southern Evenings

Gathering The back of the house has a covered area off the main level that includes an outdoor kitchen. The patio is off the lower level and also offers a covered area. (See recipes in Food Section)

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Guests have several options of places to gather off of the patio. Butch added a putting green to practice his own putting but also for guests who play golf to practice their skills while visiting. There are also various places to gather in small groups and relax. Right: Cason DeVane, Wade Johnson, Butch Parrish, Milton Gray, Ken Warnock Below: Tammy & Milton Gray, Anna & Wade Johnson

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Southern Evenings

Fashions provided by Wren's Southern

Tammy & Elizabeth

Ladies and Gents.

Tammy is wearing denim flares by Lysse. Her top is by Molly Bracken. Elizabeth is wearing a Karlie smocked dress with favorite Cammy Slides by Matisse.

Denise, Anna, & Carol

Denise is wearing a Joy Joy Dalmation top. It has a smocked bodice and the ever-so-popular puffy sleeve. It pairs beauifully with this Yochi necklace. Anna is wearing a hunter green tiered dress by Joy Joy paired with XOXO Matisse slides and lightweight clay animal print earrings. Carol is wearing a fun floral print top by Entro.

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s Connie Thurman and Kathy Palmer for the food and stunning display.

Jim Roberts at Southern Traditions for the beautiful flower arrangements. Carol & Butch Parrish for hosting the "Southern Evening" photo shoot and the guests who participated.

Many thanks to...

Top: Milton & Tammy Gray, Danny & Kathy Palmer, Cason & Elizabeth DeVane Below: Ken Warnock, Wade Johnson, Anna Johnson, Denise Warnock, Carol & Butch Parrish

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Beaver Creek Plantation A HIDDEN TREASURE Story by JOHN RIDDLE

EVERY COMMUNITY HAS ITS HIDDEN TREASURES. FEW HAVE ONE ON THE SCALE OF BEAVER CREEK PLANTATION, NESTLED ON 2,000 ACRES OF PROPERTY OUTSIDE TWIN CITY AND HOME TO SOME OF THE FINEST QUAIL HUNTING AND ONE OF THE MOST IDYLLIC WEDDING VENUES IN THE SOUTHEAST. STARTED BY THREE BROTHERS IN 2007, BEAVER CREEK PLANTATION’S POPULARITY HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE MEMBERS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

ack, Jerry, and Ike Webb founded Beaver Creek Plantation on 1,200 acres of family land after having sold, along with their partners, the original Beaver Creek, located in Tattnall County, in 1997. They lease an additional 800 acres, giving them approximately 2,000 acres for hunting and fishing in the ten stocked ponds on the property. Jack drew the plans for the 8,400-square-foot main lodge on the back of a napkin, and he completed all of the finish and trim woodwork. He passed away in 2015. Jerry

[LEFT] Jerry and Ike Webb hunting at Beaver Creek with June and another bird dog. Painting by Bucky Bowles .

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"We spend time with our members and guests, and we want them to feel comfortable not only on the hunt but in the lodge and with us"

[TOP] The Webbs: Ike, Taylor (Ike's son), Jeb (Jerry's son),

and Jerry.

[LEFT & ABOVE] Their dogs are about as well-known as

the Webbs are. Beaver Creek was home to June (above), a championship bird dog who also spired champions in two of her grand pups. This painting of June hangs in the main lodge. Painting by Bucky Bowles. Photos on this page by John Riddle.

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“The Webb family is outstanding. They're great citizens of our community. So hospitable and always willing to help neighbors.” - G. W. Johnson [ABOVE] Jeb

Webb with a bird dog shooting quail.

and Ike are still involved daily. The Webbs pride themselves on offering exceptional hospitality, as well as exceptional hunting. Jerry Webb, the plantation manager and primary dog-handler, has trained dogs for over sixty years. He has developed relationships all over the country through his keen knowledge of how to train dogs and organize successful hunts. He’s also known for his storytelling and easy-going demeanor. His contact list is kept on his phone, which he refers to often before asking the question, “Do you know…?” after meeting someone new. Ike Webb, who manages the lodge and business side of the operation, pays close attention to the details. Like Jerry, he too keeps a sharp eye on their guests and is sure to greet them as they come in from the hunt inviting them to breakfast or lunch or for a drink in the lodge's bar. He is set on helping them to feel as comfortable inside the lodge as out in the pines. “The conversations we have with people are important. We spend time with our members and

guests, and we want them to feel comfortable not only on the hunt but in the lodge and with us,” Ike explains. Since they rely mainly on referrals from hunters, it's important for everyone to feel important and to be treated with a genuine southern hospitality that the Webbs take seriously. Not just because it's good business but because it's good manners. It's who they are. Other family members, including Ike’s son, Taylor, and Jerry’s son, Jeb, are involved in all aspects of the operation. They not only help with training and handling dogs and serve as guides for hunts, they also help manage the details of weddings and other events held at Beaver Creek – another aspect of the plantation that brings in revenue in the off season. There is also the family's trucking company that requires attention and management. “During the hunting season, the property is reserved for hunting for members and their guests. During the off-season, the site is utilized as an event venue,” said Ike Webb. “We'll host forty events a year EMANUEL COUNTY LIVING

Photo by John Riddle [LEFT] Brides have multiple options for both the wedding ceremony and the reception. The idyllic setting provides for simple and rustic gatherings or elegant affairs with one of the unique locations being the man-made island on the thirty-acre lake. With a resident chef, Beaver Creek Plantation can accommodate up to one hundred guests for dinner inside the 8,400-square-foot main lodge. There are three separate waterfront lodging facilities that can accommodate up to thirty-two guests.

Photos by Mark Williams Studio

from weddings, Christmas parties, business retreats, and fundraising events,” he explained. One of the events is the “Wounded Warrior” fundraiser helping support wounded veterans. “We know more about weddings than the average guy,” Jeb joked, referring to their experience in helping advise brides on the best arrangements to make the most of the venue. At its core, Beaver Creek is a family business with everyone filling in as needed and doing what needs to be done. “On a busy day, there are a lot of pieces to make things work,” Taylor explained. “We pitch in wherever we’re needed from greeting hunters, maintaining the plantation, guiding hunts, and even in the kitchen when they need help.” While Beaver Creek is known far and wide – including guests from as far away as Australia - for their excellent quail hunting and southern

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hospitality, they are highly treasured by folks locally and seen as an attraction for the region. G.W. Johnson, CEO of Durden Bank, speaks as highly of the Webb family as he does the hunting at Beaver Creek. “The Webb family is outstanding. They're great citizens of our community. So hospitable and always willing to help neighbors,” he said. The bank uses their membership for hunts with their customers, but they also utilize the banquet facilities for company events such as their annual Christmas party and employee and board retreats. Of course, he also has high praise for the hunting. “Our customers love it when we take them to Beaver Creek. The quality of their dogs and their guides surpasses that of other hunting locations.” He added that “No one should ever leave Beaver Creek without hearing some of Jerry Webb's stories,” recalling that even though he's heard many tales several times, they're always funny and very entertaining. For many years, the Webb's have “lived off the land" in Emanuel County. And, if the next generation has anything to say about it, they’ll be doing it for many more to come. “It's all we've ever known,” Jeb sums it up succinctly. And Jeb's sixyear-old son, Blayne, is already convinced that he “…wants to do this forever.”

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Semiema Farms A F a m i ly T r a d i t i o n Story by Lauren Canady | Photos provided by family

Four generations of the Hooks family have tended the land without compromising their standards of stewardship and sustainability. EMANUEL COUNTY LIVING

Evans HOOKS, and his son, Addison,

are the third and fourth generations of Hooks farming the same land purchased in the early 1900s by Evans’ grandfather.

emiema Farms is an Emanuel County-born and bred operation down to the name: SEMI representing Seminole County and EMA representing Emanuel County, the home counties of Laura Evans and her husband Gerald Hooks, respectively. Semiema Angus Ranch was started in the 1950s by Gerald and his brother, Donald. Gerald’s son, Evans, and his son, Addison, are now at the helm representing the third and fourth generations of Hooks farming the same land purchased in the early 1900s by Evans’ grandfather, Vendie Hudson Hooks. Evans describes his father and Uncle Donald as “stewards of the land.” The duo won numerous conservation awards in the 1960s and 1970s as a result of their cruelty-free and free-range philosophy. Evans and Addison are preserving their legacy through the next generation of their family. Keeping pace with their predecessors, today Semiema Farms, in cooperation with Hook's Cattle Company, is a commercial “farm to

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fork” operation that ships ethically raised, hormone and antibiotic-free meat products all over the country. Their strict standards have earned them a GAP 4 certification-a third-party certification based on animal welfare. “Semiema farms is devoted to producing quality stock for a quality product. We keep our animals in a free-to-roam environment with something green to graze on year-round. Birth records are kept as well as any record of treatment. The animals that go into our natural program have not had any antibiotics or growth hormones,” Addison said. “Our animals live the best lives they possibly can, which in the end helps produce higher quality meat.” Their meat typically goes into higher-end food service, and they supply several different companies the cattle and beef. They try to own the animals throughout their lives, which is about three years from conception to the consumer. The Hooks family has a unique advantage in the meat market—their location. “The great state of Georgia is very conducive to a grass-fed product. We have the unique ability to grow something green year-round. We utilize the environmental conditions we were blessed with to be competitive in a niche market. And we still get to do it the way my father and grandfather did it—with unconfined cattle in a pasture-centered environment,” Evans explained.

“ Semiema farms is devoted

to producing quality stock for a q u a l i t y p r o d u c t. ”

RIGHT: Addison Hooks, owner of Semiema Farms, LLC. OPPOSITE: Evans and Kim Hooks (center) with their daughter, Susannah Hooks Downer and her husband, Jarrod Downer (left), and their son Addison Hooks and his wife, Mallory Gaston (right). Evans and Addison, owners of Hooks Cattle Company, represent the third and fourth generations, respectively, to farm the same land Evans’ grandfather farmed in the early 1900s. BELOW: Gerald Hooks (second from left) with the grand champion bull from Semiema Farms in 1973.

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“ Weourwant cattle

to live the best lives they can. The farm and its animals will always be my primary care.” – ADDISON HOOKS

Addison, a fourth-generation cattleman, and his sister, Susannah, were raised on the farm. They spent much of their time outdoors feeding cows or chasing their daddy around the pastures. Their mother, Kim, said, “We raised them to be hardworking. They helped on the farm and were always doing things outdoors. When you see what they are doing today, it has paid off.” After college, it was only a matter of time before Addison returned to his roots. Evans has now passed the torch of day-to-day responsibilities of the farm to Addison.

ABOVE: Beef from Hooks Cattle Company and Semiema Farms is regularly shipped across the nation and has been shipped as far away as Bermuda.

Throughout the years, the patriarchs of the family have had a lot in common. Addison is a third-generation University of Georgia graduate along with his father and grandfather and, of course, have a great love for Georgia football. They have also served as members of the Georgia Angus Association (GAA). Gerald Hooks served as president of the GAA in 1975. In recognition of his work, he was inducted into the

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“Angus Hall of Fame” in 2013. Evans is also a former GAA president. Addison is a past president of Emanuel County Young Farmers. Working with family can be challenging, but Evans and Addison manage to make a complementary pair. Addison manages the day-to-day aspects of Semiema Farms, while Evans manages marketing. They pride themselves in marketing their cattle from beginning to end— and this takes dedication from both father and son. Though the Hooks family has preserved much heritage of the ancestral farm, even some cattle genetics, they are steadily evolving to compete in the ever-changing market. Semiema Farms and Hooks Cattle Co. currently employ four individuals that all have a stake in the business. Evans explained, “This whole thing, the entire business, we are all a big family trying to

OPPOSITE LEFT & RIGHT: Semiema Farms, a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certified Operation since 2013, supplies grass fed, pasture raised, natural, antibiotic free, hormone free, quality beef.

produce a superior and healthy product.” He emphasized that running the operation is a big undertaking, but it's very rewarding. “We just have to accept the challenges that come with the territory. There is hard work seven days a week, but at the end of the day, we all smile and get a good night’s sleep.” Delegation of responsibilities changes daily because farm tasks are ever-changing. “We constantly fight with mother nature. We provide all of the essentials: food, water, shelter, and care for animals that become ill. The primary goal daily is to take care of our animals,” Addison said. They are also having to re-educate their consumer base due to the misinformation shared about the food animal industry. “We want our cattle to live the best lives they can. We are a family full of animal lovers and would never put the life of an animal in jeopardy. We consider ourselves to be upscale babysitters, except the babies are

1200 pounds and cannot tell you their needs. The farm and its animals will always be my primary care,” Addison explained. Addison and Evans admit it is hard to compete against large corporations as a family farm. Their integrity defines their product. Consumers and distributors care about where their food is coming from more so than ever. The “pasture to plate” motto is attractive, and the results are evident. Beef from Semiema Farms has been shipped as far away as Bermuda. The goal of the Hooks family is to keep Semiema Farms and Hooks Cattle Company running as a business they are proud of for generations to come. And, with twothousand cattle to feed on any given day, the Hooks family doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.

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CROSSROADS OF THE GREAT SOUTH. Emanuel County, on the Georgia Grown Trail 1 route and just off the well-worn path of Interstate 16, is a community rich in history and "roads less traveled." A trip through Emanuel County offers what no interstate or bypass can — the scenic route — and the opportunity to see all the hidden gems the community has to offer. (Photo by John Riddle)

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Main Street Market MAIN STREET MARKET – VOTED ONE OF THE “BEST IN GEOR GIA”

The Main Street Market in downtown Swainsboro is a haven of antiques and collectibles. The 12,000-square-foot building houses over 60 booths in a climate-controlled setting for easy and comfortable shopping. It is also the home of the Music Memories Museum. The Main Street Market was voted one of the “Best In Georgia” by readers of the Georgia Business Journal in 2021.

WHERE: 215 West Main Street MORE INFO: Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Closed Sunday 478-237-0936 • www.mainstreetmarketswainsboro.com

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MUSIC MEMORIES MUSEUM Did you know that country music star Hank William Jr’s first stage performance was in Swainsboro in 1958 at the age of eight years old? He performed at the Nancy Auditorium with his mother Aubrey Williams. You can see and learn much more local musical history, as well as memorabilia from other famous musicians, in the Music Memories Museum located in the Main Street Market in downtown Swainsboro. The private collection is owned by southern gospel recording artist Michael Bright, who is also the manager of Main Street Market.

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Twin City TWIN CITY CENTENNIAL THE LITTLE CITY WITH BIG HISTORY Twin City, twelve miles east of Swainsboro, was incorporated in 1921 from two cities, Summit and Graymont, that had been established in 1889 and 1896 respectively. The Twin City Historic District, listed on the Georgia National Register of Historic Districts, covers approximately 255 acres of historic residential, commercial, and community resources. The northeast part of the district is the historic area of Summit; the southwest part of the district is the historic area of Graymont. Between the two towns is the area established in the early 1900s as the "civic center." The historic district has several areas of significance, including architecture,

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for its excellent example of historic residential, commercial, and community landmark buildings representing the common architectural types and styles found throughout Georgia in the mid19th through the mid-20th centuries. Commerce is also represented as the two historic central business districts represent the typical stores and businesses found in small rural communities in Georgia. Community planning and development are also showcased, as the original plans for both Summit and Graymont are excellent examples of a railroad strip-type town in Georgia with the main street running parallel to the railroad through the center of town. The historic district also boasts an original 1830s log cabin and excellent examples of house types from Late Victorian to the modern movement. In 2021, Twin City celebrated its centennial year spearheaded by a Centennial Committee with activities and events including the dedication of a new Centennial Park & Trail, updated city limit signs, improvements to existing parks, and a new festival. The first annual Cotton Blossom Festival was held the first Saturday in November.

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At DANIELS CHEVROLET • BUICK • GMC in Swainsboro, we have been a family owned and operated new and pre-owned dealership in Emanuel County since 1926. We have a large selection of new & pre-owned vehicles for you to choose from and our team is dedicated to providing an exceptional customer service experience to those in Swainsboro, Waynesboro, and the surrounding areas. We provide excellent certiied used vehicles that have undergone many quality checks. These vehicles also come with warranty and certiied history. We believe that the customer is king and thus customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal.

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Swainsboro Raceway WHERE THE CHECKERED FLAG IS ALWAYS FLYING

The historic Swainsboro Raceway, located off Highway 56 just outside Swainsboro, is a threetenths of a mile dirt track hosting approximately thirty races March through September with special events in November and December. Regular racing events are held on Saturday nights with six different racing divisions and thirteen Go Kart Divisions. Most races attract over 100 cars with an average attendance of more than 2,500 fans. Swainsboro Raceway attracts over 500 drivers from all over the United States each year for their annual race schedule. Special events include a monthly Ladies Night featuring a Powder Puff, an annual Preacher Feature where ministers from area churches compete for the title and trophy for their church, and the annual Ms. Swainsboro Raceway Pageant. The grandstand seating includes a family friendly non-alcoholic section and a modern infield and grandstand concession stand. There are 59 parking

spots in the “Fan Zone” for those who like to watch the race from the back of their RV or truck. The “Bud Room” allow adults to grab an ice-cold beverage and freshly popped popcorn. For the best view of racing, Swainsboro Raceway now has three enclosed, air conditioned, VIP Towers with cable television available for rent. The raceway has changed a lot since it opened in 1964 with races on Sunday afternoons with only three divisions to compete in and grandstands to seat 100 spectators. In 2000, the track was purchased by Paul and Debra Purvis, who have been involved with dirt racing for over thirty years. In 2014, Swainsboro Raceway became home to one of the best Go Kart facilities in the South. At Swainsboro Kart Track, 13 divisions race weekly with drivers as young as 5 years old. These special events have truly made Swainsboro Raceway & Kart Track a family entertainment place.

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JIM ROBERTS

N AT I O N A L LY RECOGNIZED FLORIST STORY BY JOANN TRAMMELL PHOTO BY MARK WILLIAMS STUDIO

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Perhaps, Jim was most impressed by the vision and process involving the Blue Room. The Blue Room is dedicated to the Grand Tree, the official tree that is brought to the Whitehouse by a horse-drawn carriage and greeted by the First Family. This tree is decorated with handmade paper flowers from every state and U.S. territory, paying homage to all. Jim also helped decorate the tree that holds the presidential ornament that is given as gifts by the President and First Lady each year.

who has traveled to Swainsboro from Highway 80 East has passed by a unique shop with an old truck on the front lawn as part of the decor and probably wondered what that cute little building used to be and what delightful things are in there now. Upon further investigation, one realizes that it is the home of Southern Traditions Floral and Gifts created by Jim Roberts, owner and designer. Jim, a Swainsboro native, is the son of Nancy and Jimmy Roberts. The building that houses

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his business has been in the family for more than fifty years as it once housed the Roberts-Cruce Ford Tractor Company, owned by John R. Roberts, Jim’s grandfather. Jim found an interest in making crafts to earn extra money while in high school. He worked his way through college and graduated from UGA with a degree in Landscaping but, he said, “I always had my heart set on the floral business.” Having started

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BELOW: In 2019, his first year, Jim became the “mantle king” because he oversaw decorating all of the mantles in the lower level. “The products, ribbons, and colors have all been preselected by the First Lady and her design team.You are given some flexibility in the creative design, but everything ultimately has to be approved.”

ABOVE: The East Landing has the Gold Star Tree as its focal point to honor U.S. Military and families. The tree is adorned with patriotic ribbons intended to serve as a reminder of the selflessness of the American heroes that defend our nation. “In 2020, I had the privilege of working on the Gold star tree and working with these wonderful gold star families that have lost a family member in service to our nation. It was such a humbling experience and a major highlight for me.”

in the floral business almost thirty years ago, he opened Southern Traditions Floral and Gifts in 2000. If there are any surprises that Roberts found in his given profession, it is that it's a twenty-four-houra-day profession because you are always on call but, “That’s a minimal price to pay for doing what you love,” he said. The year 2020 was grueling with shutdowns and limited hours due to Covid-19. Certain cut flowers were just not available and others on restricted supply, but hard work and dedication prevailed, and Southern Traditions is now back to regular hours and services. They stay busy all year with services for all occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, sympathy, and more. In November, Southern Traditions is transformed into a winter wonderland. They hold an excellent Christmas Open House, including window designs, food, door prizes, decorations, and breathtaking Christmas displays. Shoppers can always count on enjoying

the experience of great customer service and a truly superb product when visiting Southern Traditions, no matter what time of year. Jim's devotion to creating things shows in all the events and community activities he participates in, along with his creative designer, Kelli Dawkins Powell. Roberts serves on the Board of Emanuel Arts Council, the Downtown Development Authority, and the Chamber of Commerce. After living in Twin City for ten years, where he beautifully renovated a home, Jim has finally found his way back to his hometown. He is completely renovating the clubhouse he purchased from his grandparents’ estate on Canoochee Road, which, he said, “…has proved to be quite a challenge but a challenge of love.”

ABOVE: In 2020, arrangements representing the United States territories were designed by Jim and his team of decorators. These were displayed in the lower cross hall.

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OF HELPING DECORATE THE WHITE HOUSE.” I was interviewed by Maureen McCormick, who played Marsha Brady on The Brady Bunch."

TOP: Jim at the

doors of the White House. BOTTOM: Friends

sent photos of the HGTV special that highlighted Jim describing his decorations.

One of the most thrilling honors that Jim has had in his career is to be chosen to be one of an esteemed group of volunteer florists to help decorate the White House at Christmas. Jim has been selected for two years to be one of the few hundred volunteers from among thousands who apply. The process is rigorous, with very specific rules regarding receiving an invitation. Of course, there are background checks, screening, and proper vetting involved for such an important job and access to the White House daily for two weeks. Each day, he went through security checks, signed non-disclosure agreements, and was under constant surveillance. "There are specific rules for everything, even a rule about the proper tying of a Whitehouse bow and the Secret Service is always around," Jim explained. "After all, we are working in the very house where the President of the United States resides and are among some of the nation’s most treasured artifacts.” Another aspect of the experience is the HGTV special filmed each year during the process of decorating the Whitehouse. "It was just like a movie set with lights, cameras, and people everywhere.

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Once the White House is fully decorated, it's time for some pomp and circumstance. “There was a reception after the decorating was complete, which was quite opulent with a massive display of food and drinks and music provided by military bands. It's the first official holiday reception, and the First Lady attends to thank the volunteers,” Jim said. While Jim had always dreamed of helping decorate the White House, a place he calls "one of the most iconic places in the world," he had no idea how to be considered until a friend in Texas mentioned it to him. It has certainly been one of his most memorable experiences. “The feelings are hard to put into words. It still feels like a dream. It’s an experience I will always cherish. To realize that I helped decorate the White House for two years and can always look back and say, ‘I was there. I helped do that,’ is amazing,” he said. Regardless of reputation, experience, and participation in the past, florists must apply every year to be considered for the honor. Jim did not intend to apply in 2021 but hopes to again in the future. And, even though all volunteers pay for all their own expenses while in Washington, Jim thinks it’s a great return on the investment. Jim would like to be remembered as the dedicated, hard-working Christian he is and that he brings beauty into this world. And to know that he brought some beauty to the "People's House," well, that is something that this young boy from Swainsboro who started making crafts in high school and wouldn't let go of his dreams of being a florist will cherish forever.

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ART S C OUNCIL The gallery’s first exhibit was by artist Neil Kalmanson for whom the gallery is named. Kalmanson was professor of art at East Georgia State College from 1973 to 2003. He was also the director of Emanuel Art Council’s Kalmanson Gallery from 1979 to 2013. (Photo by John Riddle)

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A NEW THE EMANUEL ARTS COUNCIL OCCUPIES THE FIRST PHASE OF THE KARRH CENTER RENOVATION S TO R Y BY JAC Q U I E BRASHER

he Emanuel Arts Council (EAC) moved into the Barbara and Tobe Karrh Community Arts Center in December 2021. The center’s opening represents completion of the first phase of a major renovation of the old theatre located at 109 North Green Street in downtown Swainsboro. While the theatre portion is still undergoing extensive restoration and renovation, the portion of the building occupied by the EAC is complete. The ground floor is occupied by The Kalmanson Gallery and a kitchen area. The

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upstairs level of the center, referred to as The Loft, will be used as office, workshop, and meeting space for the executive director of the EAC and the board of directors. The EAC will host regular art exhibitions in The Kalmanson Gallery, facilitated by Gallery Director Desmal Purcell. When complete, the center will include a fully renovated theatre featuring first run movies and live performances, educational space, a community meeting room and more to promote the creative economy in Emanuel County. The restoration of the theatre was initiated by Bill

and Jim Karrh and the 2015 Swainsboro City Council when it accepted the donation of the building. The Emanuel Coalition for Cultural & Economic Development (ECCED) was then established to assist with fundraising activities and help guide the project. The The EAC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to empower and grow the community through cultural programs in all areas of the arts. The EAC operates through membership, donations, fundraisers, and grants.

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Members of the Emanuel Arts Council at the ribbon cutting and center opening: Jean Schwabe, Jim Roberts, Syvetta Young, Executive Director Jacquie Brasher, Board President Kenny Griffin, Gallery Director Desmal Purcell, Board Secretary Katelyn Moore, Lynn Brinson. Not pictured are: : Julie Frix, Jill Scarboro, Huddie Culbreth, Christian Kraus, Annette Worthen. (Photo by John Riddle)

A $10,000 donation from the Mill Creek Foundation in March 2021 is being utilized to help complete the restoration of the property which the Emanuel Coalition for Culture and Economic Development is spearheading. Lynn Brinson, Jacquie Brasher, Mayor Charles Schwabe, Kristin Hall, Al Lawson, Denny Key of Mill Creek Foundation, Kenny Griffin, Ken Warnock. (Photo provided)

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Ella Canady has risen through the ranks of the barrel racing community quickly since her start in the sport only five years ago, recently competing against some of the best rider-horse duos in the country and holding her own. The Swainsboro High School student has grit and natural talent, but her fearlessness and determination set her apart and ahead of other riders.

or most of her life, after school and during summers, Ella could be found tending to an animal. Her family had somewhat of a "funny farm" going for as long as she could remember. Ella was surrounded by wildlife, whether chickens, goats, dogs, cats, or the occasional alpaca. Interacting with these animals came to her naturally, and it was only a matter of time before she found her niche. In 2013, Ella was introduced to her first horse, a rescue affectionately named Sugar. The two were quite a pair. Sugar was a

former Mennonite working horse, and Ella was an 8-year-old with no horseback riding experience. Most afternoons, Ella could be found feeding, brushing, or just talking to Sugar in the field behind her house. Through patience and dedication, and against her parents' better judgment, Ella began to ride the wild horse. Shortly after, Ella began taking riding lessons at Clarke Park Morgans in Swainsboro. Though Sugar and Ella got a late start relative to others in the community,

they learned quickly together. Within a few short years, they began attending exhibitions and competing in dressage shows around Georgia. Ella's interest in barrel racing was piqued after watching local barrel racing legend Taylor Hooks at the Georgia Sports Arena. Ella explained, "Dressage is very different. I liked it, but the adrenaline and excitement of running barrels had me hooked instantly." Taylor took Ella under her wing and introduced her to the sport. EMANUEL COUNTY LIVING

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Though Taylor was a family friend, this still left Ella a bit starstruck. "I was so inspired by her. I grew up watching her ride and knew I just wanted to do what she was doing. She taught me important things that I needed to know and encouraged me when I was insecure about my skills." Taylor tragically passed away before Ella's first barrel racing show in 2018. Ella now rides to honor her memory. Now, at age fifteen, Ella competes in over twenty shows a year on her barrel horse, Reign. They spend most weekends kicking up some red Georgia dirt in an arena somewhere. The two have attended nearly one hundred shows together, both for fun and competition. They participated at the Youth World Competition in 2020 and 2021, the Winter Classic in 2020, and the state competition in 2019, 2020, and 2021. In a barrel race, hopefully, a run will last only a short fifteen seconds. For spectators, it is over in a few blinks of an eye. According to Ella, it is a similar experience for the rider. “It’s always an adrenaline rush. A lot goes into the run, with not much room for mistakes. It seems so much faster during the run." The speed and intensity of the run make it essential for the rider to trust both herself and her horse for a successful and safe run. Not much has changed since Ella's first introduction to horses. After she leaves Swainsboro High School in the afternoons, she is most often found in a field with her horse. She is intentional with her time with Reign, saying, "I don't just get to do the fun stuff. Half of the experience is maintenance and cleaning, and going over the pattern. It takes real work before we ever set foot in an

arena." This attitude has proven fruitful in their competitions and has even caught the attention of other horse owners who have asked Ella to race their horses. Ella raced two horses in the Winter Classic 2020. She raced Reign, as well as PJ, co-owned by Daniel K. Sherrod. Daniel approached Ella after watching her ride. He left impressed, saying, "Ella has a great posture and natural seat on the horse. She has soft hands for a good connection to the horse." Daniel has had many successful barrel horses, so Ella felt honored when she was asked to give PJ some racing experience. They fell short at the Winter Classic, but Ella values the experience, nonetheless. Ella and Reign have picked up some speed through the years. They finished at the top of the second division at the Hippodrome Events Complex in North Augusta, South Carolina, for Winter Classic 2020 and finished in the third division finals in the Youth World 2021, held in Perry, Georgia, among some of the best young riders in the country. "We are both just trying to stay in shape, mentally and physically. I am nervous about every competition, but Reign is consistent, and I trust her. She is an honest horse. She knows her job and gets it done," Ella explained. Ella and Reign have had many good runs, but there are days where months of training are blown away in seconds. A run that is a split second too long or if you graze a barrel can mean the difference between

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I THINK I HAVE LEARNED NOT TO GET DISCOURAGED WHEN THINGS DON'T GO YOUR WAY— YOU'RE NOT ALWAYS GOING TO WIN.” success and going home with nothing. When the rising barrel racing star was asked what she has learned through her sport, she explained, "I think I have learned not to get discouraged when things don't go your way—you're not always going to win. You have to enjoy the journey and the race just as much as the recognition and prize money if you win." As Ella preps for for the next big event, she works, she works for her future further ahead as well. She hopes to take her straight-A's and horse-whispering skills to the University of Georgia when she graduates high school. There, she hopes to continue her journey as an equestrian. Her barrel racing days are far from over.

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t’d been 36 years since Emanuel County had a new sheriff in Swainsboro and it didn’t seem to surprise anyone that voters overwhelmingly chose longtime lawman Jeffrey L. Brewer in November of 2020 to take retiring Sheriff J. Tyson Stephens’ seat January 1 of 2021.

“I worked for [the late Sheriff Stephens] the last six years,” said Brewer, who’d retired from Georgia State Patrol as a lieutenant in 2014 after 32 years of service. “I served in every capacity within the Sheriff’s Office except investigations. The last two years, I was the Jail Administrator. Working

with the Sheriff’s Office prior to my election as Sheriff enabled me to assume office without a learning curve. From day one, I hit the ground running.” Stephens had run unopposed in prior elections. He died September 2, 2021 – eight months after his Dec. 31, 2020, retirement.

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Brewer said he was motivated to run for sheriff because he felt the county was in desperate need of strong leadership. “There is a drug and gang problem that has not been dealt with,” he explained. “The Sheriff’s Office needed to be brought into modern times, computers in vehicles, body cameras, ballistic vests and more. The deputies needed to be allowed the latitude to do their jobs. I have extensive leadership and law enforcement experience and truly felt I was the person to accomplish these goals.” Since taking office, Brewer has worked non-stop to fulfill his campaign promises. “I have met many of my objectives within the first year,” the father of four said. “I have a servant’s heart. I want to empower my coworkers with what they need to do their job, which has become very difficult in this day and time.” One of his first appointments was a drug/gang investigator, he said, adding he sent him to training to equip him to perform his duties without hesitation. He also hired a deputy to oversee the sex offender registry in Emanuel County and had all full-time deputies attend an “active shooter” course taught at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. “We have an investigator designated to investigate cybercrimes,” he continued. “This investigator is also a member of the GBI’s Child Pornography Task Force. We have gone from two Mobile Data Terminals in our vehicles to sixteen.” Each deputy now wears a body camera, he said, explaining that with the decrease in response from the Georgia State Patrol, his department has increased from two to four traffic units to handle the majority of traffic

issues within the county. He also started a GED program at the jail for inmates. “This opens doors for successful graduates of this program,” he said. “I plan to continue the quest to eliminate drug and gang activity, providing for a safer place to live for our citizens.” One of Brewer’s greatest challenges is being able to hire enough deputies to enable him to meet all his goals. “In the current environment, there is little interest in working in law enforcement,” he said, adding that it's unfortunate because Jeffrey & Connie Brewer he believes it’s “a very rewarding career.” He seemed to blame forward began even before graduating from the media for this misconception. “The high school, working at various businesses media is quick to promote the minute in Swainsboro before “hanging iron” for a percentage of bad law enforcement officers, year at EmCo Metal Products in Twin City but overlook the majority that do their jobs after graduation and managing to complete and do it well.” the Emergency Medical Technician course He does feel, however, that in the in the evenings at Swainsboro Technical era of “defunding the police” in many School. metropolitan cities, he’s grateful his He worked in the EMS field in Laurens community is supportive of local law and Jefferson counties before moving enforcement. to Decatur in 1979 to attend DeKalb “I believe the citizens of this great Community College to complete the county support law enforcement and I am Paramedic Program. When he returned to very grateful for that!,” he quipped. “The Emanuel County EMS, he became the third Sheriff’s Office has a good relationship paramedic in the county. with the citizens. We are available to serve. In 1982, he was employed with the GSP We attend and participate in many county as a radio operator before being promoted functions, providing opportunities to to Trooper in 1984 and completing the 60th remain positively engaged with citizens.” Trooper School. The 1977 Twin City ECI graduate After retiring from GSP in 2014, he said that while the goal of the Emanuel began working with the Emanuel County County Sheriff’s Office is to give a person Sheriff’s Office and was appointed Captain, in need a hand up, they also want to hold overseeing the day-to-day operations of individuals accountable for their actions as the Administrative Office and serving as the circumstances call for. “We are here to supervisor of Courthouse/Courtroom serve our great community, but also here to Security and the Uniform Patrol Division. ensure we have the safest place possible for He and his wife Connie have been our great citizens.” married for more than 30 years and have Brewer’s ability to keep moving been blessed with five grandchildren.

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Georgia airports are a gateway to more than forty thousand worldwide airports, including more than nineteen thousand airports in the United States alone.

he East Georgia Regional Airport is a transportation gateway to the Southeast. Located about two miles northwest of Swainsboro, Georgia, it is a city/county-owned public-use airport that connects customers to Savannah, Dalton, Albany, Macon, and many other cities in Georgia and the Southeastern United States. The airport offers airport tours, airplane rides, charter flights, aircraft rentals, flight instruction, and full piston and turbine maintenance. Visitors coming to the area for hunting and fishing, law enforcement patrols, search and rescue missions, and flight training come through East Georgia Regional Airport. A single runway stretches over six thousand feet long. The airport is equipped with a precision instrument approach. The airport has three business tenants: AirStar Flight Support, AirStar Charter, and Air Cargo Carriers. AirStar Flight Support is the airport’s fixed base operator (FBO), providing fueling, aircraft maintenance and other service. AirStar Charter is the largest tenant with 14 employees. Air Cargo Carriers provide cargo services for UPS with service to their hub in Columbia, South Carolina hub. Robert Barker, president at AirStar, Inc., knows that a community's airport is a gateway for commerce. His business has been at East Georgia Regional Airport since 2008. “For the community to grow, it needs vibrant businesses and industries there,” he said. “One of the best things going

for Emanuel County is the airport. They have a fantastic airport here. It attracts people to the community.”

EAST GEORGIA REGIONAL AIRPORT ECONOMIC IMPACT

According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, airports in Georgia are a huge influence in the state and local economies. When you factor in all Georgia airports, total statewide economic impacts are estimated at over 450,000 jobs, $9.2 billion in annual payroll, and over $70 billion in economic activity. East Georgia Regional Airport accounts for a $7.7 million slice of that economic impact. The well-developed airport system connects residents, businesses, and visitors to transportation, healthcare, tourism, and commerce. COMMUNITY IMPACT There is a good chance you benefit from different activities that East Georgia Regional supports. Airports support healthcare and emergency services. Airports support the state’s agricultural and forestry industries, and September 2020 power companies rely on airports to keep electricity flowing. State and federal agencies use airports to protect the environment, and law enforcement benefits from airports. Businesses throughout Georgia rely on airports to improve their efficiency.

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“Our regional airports are as essential to the economic vitality of rural Georgia as the interstate system is to “over the road” commerce in our state. It makes the transportation of goods, services, and people more efficient by saving money and more importantly, time.” -Ken Warnock TOURISM Emanuel County is a destination for hunters who visit Georgia. These visitors bring their dollars with them, spending money on supplies and equipment. The State of Georgia hosts about 1.5 million hunters annually according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Spending by these hunters supports almost 24,000 jobs. Beaver Creek Plantation and Flat Creek Lodge are local hunting areas that bring hunters and tourists to the area. These resorts are also venues for weddings and corporate events. East Georgia Regional Airport provides quick access to these activities for visitors from out of the area, which also brings dollars into the region. A HUB FOR ALL KINDS OF BUSINESS/SERVICE AirStar, Inc.'s charter services, AirStar Charter, has its hub at the East Georgia Regional Airport. They cater to

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celebrities, athletes, politicians, and other high net worth individuals. “We fly very famous people all over the place,” Barker mentioned. “We also occasionally fly Georgia's governor to different destinations.” AirStar’s offered destinations include locations such as Chicago, New York City, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, and other major cities in the Eastern United States. They run five private aircraft: four five-seaters, and one nine-seater. AirCARE1 is a company that owns and operates private air ambulances for patients in need of a dedicated aircraft, pilots, and specialized medical crew. They use the airport to fly Georgia residents in need of advanced medical care to other parts of Georgia, other areas in the United States, and in some instances, even to other parts of the world. While in the air, AirCARE1 provides patients with the same level of medical care that a patient might receive at the best ground-based medical facilities. They are recognized as a leader in the field of medical transport. AirCARE1 is

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one of the few air ambulance and medevac providers who have earned dual accreditation, both in U.S. and European medical transport. Georgia Power, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the Georgia State Patrol, frequently rely on airports. Georgia Power conducts power line patrols, an important part of maintaining the flow of electricity to residents and businesses. The Department of Natural Resources and the Forestry Commission depend on the airport for wildlife management, waterway protection, forest fire prevention, and firefighting. The State Patrol often needs the airport for various types of law enforcement activities, including patrols, search and rescue missions, and flight training. East Georgia Regional Airport is a hub for commerce, tourism, business, medical care, and agency activities, making it one of the most accessible gateways into and out of Southeast Georgia.

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2,413 70 JO B S

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$2,495 , 5 0 0

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ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT AIRPORTSUPPORTED ANNUAL STATE & LOCAL SALES & INCOME TAX REVENUES

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Dennis Rich, eighty-seven years old, still cuts hair five days a week, much like he has done for fifty-nine years.

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Dennis Rich, the eighty-seven-year-old barber who sees no reason to retire now

alking into Rich Barber Shop in downtown Swainsboro is like stepping back in time. The shop looks much as it did in 1936 when Elmo Rich gave his first haircut to Dr. Wilder Smith. The current barber chairs were installed in 1937. The cash register, still in use, is from the same period. Another fixture that hasn't changed much is Dennis Rich, Elmo's son, who, at eightyseven years old, still cuts hair five days a week, much like he has done for fifty-nine years. In 1936, the building that Rich Barber Shop is located in was the Coleman Hotel. It was known as the “nicest hotel between Jacksonville and Savannah.” Its barbers stayed busy with out-of-town guests as well as locals. Farmers would flock to town on Saturdays to sell their produce and tobacco. Customers paid ninety cents for a haircut. Some also paid twenty-five cents for showers located on the barber shop's bottom floor. "Folks who lived out in the county would come to town on Saturdays. Many didn't have running water back then. This is the only shower they had access to," Dennis Rich recalled vividly. "Swainsboro was very progressive back then. Tobacco was huge. The town was full every Saturday. In the early 1950s, you could hardly walk the streets for the people it was so busy. My Dad would stay until one o'clock in the morning cutting hair and shaving customers on Saturdays." Some customers span four generations. One local customer has had his hair cut by Dennis Rich since he was a teenager.

Jerry Farmer was fifteen years old in 1962 when he got his first hair cut at Rich Barber Shop. He says his experience hasn’t changed much after all these years. “Dennis is a community treasure. He has had the same pleasant personality after all these years,” he said. Of course, there have been changes through the years. There were four barbers until the early 1970s. "When long hair came in in the 1970s, it hurt business," Dennis explained. Shoeshines stopped in the 1980s, though the shoeshine chairs still stand in the corner as a shrine to a by-gone day. By them are stairs that lead down to the old shower stalls in the basement. Dennis stands there too, as he has since 1962 when he started cutting hair with his Dad, who retired in 1973. Dennis’ wife, Peggy, is deceased as well as one of his four children. The remaining three children all live on the same land he lives on, just like his father before him and his father before him. Dennis has renovated his grandfather's home on the property. He is surrounded by family, including ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. History and a sense of belonging abide too. Dennis has no plans on stopping his routine. "The other four barbers retired and look where they are," Dennis quips, referring to the fact that they are all deceased. "I'm too old to retire now. If I quit, I'll wither away. I'll stop when I drop." TOP & BOTTOM: This cash register and chair,

still in use, are from the 1930s.

MIDDLE: Since 1962, Jerry Farmer has been

visiting Rich Barber Shop for haircuts.

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G A RY HAC K E T T

STORY BY JEN MEADOWS PHOTO BY JOHN RIDDLE

THE LINE BETWEEN STUDENT & TEACHER

is a fine one

GARY HACKETT is a Master Barber, preacher, and apprentice of life and God. He’s a serial entrepreneur who travels the world but always returns to the same small town where he was born and grew up because he believes in helping others share in the lessons he’s learned along the way.

s soon as you walk in the door of Hackett's School of Barbering, you are greeted with a smile. When asked how he's doing, Gary Hackett is quick to respond with, “I'm wonderful, great, super, and fantastic.” A small pleasure, he shares, is when his regulars reply with the same or similar. “It's more than a haircut. My students and I know that everyone who sits in that chair

and receives a haircut was put there for a reason. They tell us their problems, we listen, and we let them know it's going to be okay. Our customers are like our family.” The Hackett School of Barbering was a dream that began in the mind of Gary Hackett more than 25 years ago. Gary admits that he “…should have done it sooner,” but he thought the process, including

licensing, accreditation, and attracting students, would take too long. Gary graduated from Swainsboro Technical College with a cosmetology degree in 1992, but he cut hair since he was eleven years old. While he didn't always love it as much as he does now, barbering seemed to be second nature to him from a very young age. His mom encouraged him to go on whenever he felt EMANUEL COUNTY LIVING

LEFT: Of the twenty-two students currently enrolled in the Hackett’s School

of Barbering, Lonza Hightower is one of the first two students to finish the and will soon take the state board exam. TOP: Jasmine Bynes, an instructor for Hackett’s School of Barbering.

“Barbering has created such a great lifestyle for me that I want to share it with others.” like giving up. “My mom saw something in me I didn’t see in myself. So many times, I wanted to quit. My mom loved me through it all, though it was often tough love.” People from all walks of life seem naturally drawn to Gary. Not just because of his hard work and dedication, sometimes working impossible hours with very little sleep, but because of his willingness to let others in. He tells of how people have come into his barbering space, at times just a small one-room space, and sat in the corner watching and listening. Gary's passion extends beyond the barber chair. He became a pastor in 2003, and that combination has opened doors for him to share his passion to people from all walks of life, including professional basketball player Dwight

Howard. So, how did someone from a small town end up growing into a world-class celebrity barber, preacher, and serial entrepreneur? Connections, giving back, and a whole lot of faith. One day while driving through Orlando, Florida, Gary got a call from Kevin Samples, a Swainsboro native and friend, to come by to bless the new house he had just moved into in Orlando. Kevin was working as Dwight Howard’s manager. He and Dwight are also cousins - Dwight’s parents are from Swainsboro. Dwight was then playing for the Orlando Magic professional basketball team. Soon after that, Gary began visiting Kevin more frequently. Eventually, he met Reggie Jones, who was Dwight's barber. Reggie was drawn to Gary’s style and

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encouraged him to move to Orlando and go into business with him. Though Gary had opened a barbershop in Swainsboro and was reluctant to leave, in 2010 he moved to Orlando, which, “…opened up a different world and allowed me to grow in many ways.” He and Reggie opened a few barbershops together, and Gary learned a lot about barbering and running a business from Reggie's very structured style. One day, they got a call that took Gary's life experience to a whole different level. “Reggie got a call requesting two barbers for members of the Orlando Magic. They asked me to cut Dwight’s hair and needed Reggie to cut Brandon Bass’ hair,” Gary recalled. That was the first interaction he had with Dwight Howard. Soon, Gary

G A RY HAC K E T T had established himself as one of Dwight’s regular barbers. Eventually, Dwight was traded to the LA Lakers, which prompted another fortuitous call. “I got a call one day from Los Angeles asking for my full name and birthday, which I refused to give out,” Gary explained. “Then, they told me that I was needed in LA on Saturday, and I realized who they were.” Needless to say, Gary provided the information. Dwight Howard flew Reggie and Gary to LA for the weekend to see how they liked it. “The next week, they had us back, and we stayed for a week,” Gary said. “On the last day, I got a text from Kevin saying that Dwight wanted me to be the pastor for his entourage and team.” That led to Gary moving to LA in 2011, where he was picked up by a driver every day to lead 6:30 a.m. devotionals with Dwight’s team. Occasionally, he was also cutting Dwight’s hair along with other celebrities. However, Swainsboro has always been home for Gary and no matter where his travels took him, his hometown was always on his mind. In 2013, Gary’s niece was killed in a car wreck, and he felt his family needed him, so he moved home. He continued the daily devotions with Dwight’s team over the phone. Their paths split when Dwight became a free agent and moved to another team. He continued pursuing his dreams.

Soon, he obtained his Master Barber and Master Barber Instructor licenses from Webb’s Barber School of Arts in Macon. It was time for Gary to make his dream come true. He wanted to teach others how to build their dreams. He was going to become the mentor and teacher he wished he had when he was starting out. He found an empty building downtown that was “…perfect for my barbering school and more.” The problem was the price. Gary and his friends and family

"I focus on the positives in life, what's taking place, and who I'm being connected with. I don't focus on the problems." were committed to raising the money to lease the building, even organizing donut and BBQ plate sales. Soon, they had enough to help Gary open his shop. While attending a middle school awards banquet with his son, the idea for a mentoring group began to form. Soon, he opened the One Unity Youth Center in the back of his barbershop. After school, busses would bring the children to the center and volunteers from the community would help students with their homework, provide art activities, and work on their social skills.

The pandemic has curtailed the group sessions, so now they have one-on-one mentoring. “We have witnessed amazing results from our mentoring program. Possibly even more so now that it’s on a personal level with the children. We have seen their grades consistently climb. Whatever help we can give to each other and our children to build our community, the better.” One of Gary Hackett's latest programs is the Junior Barbering Program. The program's purpose is to teach young people how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, build a business, and create the life of their dreams. The program includes hands-on demonstrations, interactive learning, practical lab assignments, and games. Hackett is constantly learning, growing, and sharing his knowledge with others. He learns just as much from his students and mentees as he does from his teachers. “I always feel so blessed and full of abundance, and I want to share that abundance with others.” There’s still more to come for Gary Hackett. He’s not ready to talk about the rest right now, but you can bet that it will be brilliant. “We just keep going. We're still going and growing. In four years, we'll look different from where we are right now. There is still so much I have to share.”

ABOVE: A photo of Dwight Howard (in

blue), professional basketball player in the NBA, holds a prominent place in Gary's barber shop. EMANUEL COUNTY LIVING

Courtney Terwilliger A MAN WHO LOVES WHAT HE DOES

STORY BY JEN MEADOWS PHOTO BY JOHN RIDDLE

COURTNEY TERWILLIGER has served as director of the Emanuel County EMS for forty-two years. During his tenure he has served in many roles. Perhaps, the most notable is his field is his work with the Georgia EMS Association (GEMSA) which he helped form and served as chair for fourteen years. In 2019, GEMSA renamed the "Chairman's Award" the "Courtney Terwilliger Chairman's Award" to honor his years of service and dedication to his field. In October, 2021, he was Courtney became the Emanuel County Public Safety Coordinator. If ever there was one, he is truly a man who loves what he does. 66

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COMMITMENT Courtney in the State House of Representatives on the occasion of being appointed to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission. (State Representative Butch Parrish, David Moore, Georiga EMS Board member from Candler County, Terwilliger, Speaker of the House David Ralston.)

ourtney Terwilliger says that if he had a theme song, it would be “God Bless the Broken Road.” As a young man, he was, like many, doing “foolish things”, like drag-racing. “I got into some trouble and signed up for an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) class as a way to get out of trouble. I also figured it would be good to know what to do in case someone got hurt.” So, for ten dollars, he spent two nights a week taking the class with no intention of making it his career. After finishing the EMT class, Courtney went back to working as a mechanic with his dad. He didn’t think much more about the class until a few months later when the EMT director called and asked if he wanted a job. He agreed. The EMS was still pretty new in the area, and he was able to work part-time with that and still work with his dad. When he couldn’t do both, he became a full-time EMT. Later, when the director who hired Courtney left, he applied for the position. He has been the director for 42 years now. Being part of emergency services is a highly demanding job, and you have to do it for the love of it, Courtney explained. “Many times, it's just two medics, working as a team to take care of folks out in the community. Unlike if you’re in the hospital where you’ve got a whole team of respiratory nurses, physicians, and equipment. While most of the calls are routine, some of them are very dramatic and challenging. The skill sets of your team make a big difference.” Things have changed dramatically since his career began. “Whether it was a car crash, stroke, or heart attack, our job was to get people to the hospital so they could diagnose the issue. Then the team at the hospital would take over,” Courtney recalled. Nowadays, there is much that can be diagnosed on the way to the hospital. “If a patient complains of chest pains, we can do a 12 lead EKG on them, and if need be, take them directly to the catheterization (cath) lab. If they get there quick enough, the patient can walk out of the front door with no heart damage whatsoever. If it’s an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a type of heart attack, we are sometimes able to do something about it.” Courtney adds that statistics have shown that diagnosis and treatment from EMS often can reduce a patient's hospital stay by an average of two days. “It’s quite a bizarre feeling to have someone die and see them walking around town just a little while later. I have watched a friend go home the next day,” Courtney explained. “About a week later, I saw him walking around in the grocery store, picking out his own groceries, and carrying them to the car. It can be a bit bizarre at times." Courtney stays on top of the latest medical advances, leads the coordination of education of emergency medical technicians, as well as the education of key community organizations. He is also a highly motivated advocate for personnel who work in emergency medical services, which has a high turnover rate due to increased stress and low pay.

According to Courtney, one of the reasons for losing so many EMTs is a lack of leadership training. “Directors know how to be medics, but they often don’t know how to lead. They don’t know conflict resolution and how to run a business,” he said. He saw a way to improve that situation. Courtney worked with Russ Toll from the Public Health College at Georgia Southern University to develop the Georgia EMS Leadership Program, a leadership training curriculum. The four-week curriculum program also teaches directors how to create and maintain a budget and work with county commissioners and other community entities. The program has shown success over the past ten years it has been in effect. In his East Central Georgia Health Coalition role, he helps create plans for flu and other outbreaks of diseases. Even before the latest pandemic, Courtney coordinated with the hospital administrator and respiratory therapists to train nurses and EMTs to learn to use ventilators in case the time came when their help was needed. “We needed our nurses and EMTs to learn how to use ventilators. We needed respiratory to train them. They needed to know how to assist.” He was right. “Pretty much everything we talked about and prepared for has happened in the past two years,” he said. More recently, Courtney was instrumental in obtaining a grant to Emanuel Medical Center from the Georgia Trauma Commission to improve trauma care in rural Georgia. “This gives us the opportunity to lead in the development of a true system of care for critically injured people in all of rural Georgia. In October 2021, Courtney accepted the new position of Emanuel County Public Safety Coordinator. While he continues his role as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and grant manager at the hospital, he now spends most of his time coordinating the improvement of the Emanuel County Fire and Rescue department. “In my role as the EMS Director, I have had the opportunity to work with some of the finest people in the world. This new role gives me the opportunity to continue to work with great people who place the needs of their community before their own,” Courtney said. Courtney credits his success to his family and others. “I have lived a blessed life. I have enjoyed the support of my wife and children, the hospital leadership, the medical staff, and the County leadership. Most important to my success is the support of the EMS staff and now all the fire fighters in Emanuel County. I appreciate the support and friendship of all these friends.”

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DA N I E L S C H E V R O L E T

DANIELS • C H E V R O L E T• A Swainsboro Institution

The Fourth Generation of Daniels Manage the Family Business that Started in 1926 STORY BY JOHN RIDDLE PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DANIELS CHEVROLET

n 1926, Marlow Daniels opened a general store in Twin City that sold everything from caskets to cars. Little did he know that the small business he started then would still be around in 2021 with a fourth generation of Daniels at the helm. While they haven't sold caskets for many years, they are still selling cars from the same location he moved the business to in 1945. Marlow's son, Arthur Daniels, became a partner in 1939. Arthur's son, Richard “Dickie” Daniels, joined his father and grandfather in the business after college.

[OPPOSITE TOP] Richard, Ed, and Sam Daniels are the fourth generation of Daniels to manage the family business that began as a general store in Twin City in 1926.

Today, Richard's three sons, Richard, Ed, and Sam Daniels, preside over the business that celebrated its 95th anniversary in 2021. Richard, Dealer Principal and President of Daniels Chevrolet, feels a great sense of pride in carrying on the family business. “I have a great sense of pride and accomplishment to still be a part of our family's business after 95 years,” he said. “I know our Dad would be very proud, and I doubt he would believe that the business he taught us would last and be looking toward our 100th anniversary in a few years.” Daniels Chevrolet is not stuck in the past or resting on its laurels as they approach their 100th anniversary in a few years though. Just as they sold the first cars with air-conditioning and automatic transmissions when they added the Oldsmobile line years ago, Richard says that they will be investing in electric vehicles in the near future. At the core of any business with this longevity must be customer service. “We

very much care about our friends and customers,” Richard explained. In fact, it’s that dedication and their belief that “…you must believe that your dealership does more than sell cars and trucks” that earned them the highest award a dealer can earn from Chevrolet in 1998. And even though this is a great milestone for Daniels Chevrolet, Richard says that nothing will change regarding how they do business. “Our 96th anniversary will be business as usual – taking care of customers and helping our friends and fellow citizens.”

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[BOTTOM RIGHT] Four generations of Daniels

The dealership moved to its current location in 1945.

who have been part of Daniels Chevrolet. (from right) Marlow, Arthur (Marlow’s son), Richard “Dickie” (Arthur’s son), Richard’s three sons, Sam (in Richard’s arms), Richard, and Ed.

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Southern Evenings Recipes by KATHY PALMER | Photos by MARK WILLIAMS STUDIO

KATHY PALMER is known for her hospitality and recipes. She was gracious enough to share both for the "Southern Evenings" buffet. We're so glad she did! The hardest part was waiting until after the photo shoot to taste the dishes. Here, she shares some of those recipes so you can use them at your next gathering. Bon Appétit!

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Shrimp Salad INGREDIENTS

2 lbs. raw shrimp in shell 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt 1 pound box small shelf pasta 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1/2 cup purple onion, finally chopped 1/2 teaspoons dried dill Kraft Miracle Whip Salad Dressing Hellman’s Mayonnaise DIRECTIONS

• To cook shrimp in shell for optimum flavor: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Wash and drain shrimp. Spread in even layer on parchment paper on baking sheet. Sprinkle with olive oil and garlic salt. Toss. Bake for 8-10 minutes until just done, turning half way through. Cool shrimp just enough to handle, peel and devein. Do not overcook. Overcooking makes shrimp hard to shell. • Cut shrimp into bite size pieces. Save about three nice whole shrimp to decorate top of salad. • Cook pasta according to package directions. • Using a large bowl, while pasta is hot, add chopped shrimp, onion, celery, and dried dill. • Using a one to one ratio, add a combination of Miracle Whip and mayonnaise to dress salad to your desired amount of dressing. It takes at least 3/4 cup of each. Using both varieties adds a complimentary balance of tastes to the food. Add salt and pepper to taste. • Eat immediately or refrigerate until served.

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Pesto

INGREDIENTS

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup good grade olive oil 1/2 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste

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DIRECTIONS

• Using the food processor, add all ingredients except salt and pepper. Process until mixture is consistency desired. If too thick, add a little more olive oil. • Taste before seasoning with salt and pepper. The Parmesan can be salty so pesto may require little to no extra salt • To store, pour a small amount of olive oil over top. Refrigerate.

Easy Pesto Yeast Rolls DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

1 cup warm water-with one tablespoon removed: should be about 100-110 degrees. 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 large egg, beaten 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons pesto 4 cups bread flour (can use all purpose or half of each)

• In a large bowl or mixer bowl, add warm water, yeast, and honey. Mix and allow to “bloom” for about ten minutes. Add in salt, egg, olive oil, and pesto. • Mix in flour. • Place dough in a large bowl greased with olive oil. Turn dough to coat with the olive oil. Cover and let rise until it collapses-about two hours. • When collapsed, divide into 16 balls. Put balls in a greased (olive oil) nine inch round pan. Let dough rest for 30 minutes at room temperature. Preheat oven to 350. • Thin 1 tablespoon of pesto with olive oil and gently brush tops of rolls. Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until done. • Eat warm with extra pesto for spreading or make sandwiches. To use for sandwiches, split rolls, spread pesto on one side, your favorite mayonnaise on the other. Add cheese of your choice and smoked turkey, chicken, pork or beef. Serve warm or room temperature.

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Party Basil Tomato Sandwiches INGREDIENTS

White thin sliced sandwich bread Fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced Kraft Miracle Whip Salad Dressing Fresh basil leaves Salt Medium coarsely ground pepper DIRECTIONS

• These are open-faced party sandwiches. • Using a round biscuit cutter, cut bread slices into circles. Generously spread with Kraft Miracle Whip; top each with tomato slice. Sprinkle tomato slices lightly with salt and pepper. Cut basil leaves into thin strips and sprinkle over tomatoes. Serve at room temp. • (Using the specific brand called for results in a balance of flavors between sweet and acidic that gives these sandwiches their special flavor.)

Butch Parrish’s Margarita INGREDIENTS

1 ½ oz Tanteo Chipotle Tequila 1 oz Triple Sec 1 ½ oz Fig Syrup 1 ½ oz Sweet & Sour Mix Equal parts water, sugar, fig preserves. DIRECTIONS

• Combine and stir. Serve over ice.

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White Russian Cupcakes INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 cup Vodka 1/4 cup Kahlua DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350. • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla, Vodka and Kahlua. Mix well. • Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together. Stir into other ingredients just until mixed. • Bake in muffin pans for 18 minutes or until

top springs back when lightly touched. Makes 36 regular sized cupcakes. If making bite-sized cupcakes, bake 10 minutes. • Serve or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. KAHLUA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

1 cup butter, room temperature 5-6 cups confectioners sugar, sifted 1/2 cup Kahlua • Whip butter. Add confectioners sugar and begin adding Kahlua until frosting reaches proper consistency. • Use to frost cupcakes. This is enough frosting to use a decorator frosting treatment. • Cupcakes freeze well.

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Story by JOHN RIDDLE

BISCUITS Photo by Tanya Lane

SYRUP

A SOUTHERN TRADITION

USTY LANE’S BISCUITS AND COOPER HENRY’S CANE SYRUP

are a well-known combination in and around Emanuel County. Mr. Rusty shares his biscuit recipe and baking tips and while Cooper Henry won’t give up his secrets to making cane syrup, he

does share his passion for his family’s tradition. So, to enjoy this mouthwatering combination, you can try your hand at making Mr. Rusty’s biscuits and at getting your hands on a bottle of Cooper Henry’s syrup. You’ll be glad you did!

MR. RUSTY’S BISCUITS INGREDIENTS: MAKES APPROXIMATELY 8 - 10 BISCUITS Self-Rising Flour - 2 cups Buttermilk - 1 cup Salted Butter - 1 stick DIRECTIONS • Preheat oven to 550 degrees • Take a small amount of soften butter and wipe down the bottom of baking pan. • Preparing the mixture: Begin by pouring buttermilk and flour in a mixing bowl. Then put the butter in the microwave for approx. 10-15 seconds or until softened. Take a knife and slice the butter into several thin pieces and add to mixture. • With your hands, thoroughly mix all ingredients. After mixing, wash hands and dry well. FORMING THE DOUGH: Pour approximately 2 cups of flour into another bowl. You will need to thoroughly coat your hands and fingers with flour. Once you have coated your hands well, you will start forming the mixture into a big roll of dough. With your hands, begin working the dough on the outer edge of the bowl toward the middle. At the very slightest sign of the

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dough sticking to your hands, you will need to flour your hands again and again and again as you work the dough. The main objective of this stage is to form the dough into a big roll so that you can pull off the smaller pieces to form the biscuits. Making Biscuits: Your hands should still be coated with flour when you start this process! To begin, simply pull off a piece of dough and flatten it in your hand. Once you have the shape and size that you want, put it on the baking pan. Repeat this process until all the dough has been used. Again during this process, you will likely flour your hands several times. COOKING: Place the biscuit pan on the bottom rack of the oven for approximately 5 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Remove from oven. Then place the oven on broil. While the oven is adjusting to broil, you should melt a small amount of butter in a small bowl or coffee cup. Using a spoon, coat the top of each biscuit with the melted butter. Return to the oven and leave approximately 3 minutes or until the tops are brown. Once done, let cool for approximately 3 minutes and then…EAT THEM! CALL OR TEXT "MR. RUSTY’S HOT BISCUIT HOT LINE" IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: 478-455-1861

Photo by Tanya Lane

Photo by Zebe Durden

OOPER HENRY AND SYRUP MAKING GO WAY BACK.

He remembers fondly helping his grandfather make syrup. Cooper started his own syrup making tradition around 1989. And, while the actual syrup making is a shorter and more intense process that takes constant attention the cane growing and preparation process is a year-round effort. “There are certain things that about growing the cane, like what you feed it, that affects the final product,” Cooper shared. However, he won’t share what those things are. Cooper, a farmer, starts the syrup making process after crops are gathered. Cane must be gathered before the first freeze. According to Cooper, it takes ten gallons of cane juice to make one gallon of syrup. “Every boiling is like meeting a new person, no two are the same,” Cooper explained. “The temperature has to get to from 232 - 235 degrees to produce the density of syrup to most folks liking.” It’s hard to tell whether Cooper is more fond of the syrup or the process – or maybe it’s the fact that he’s carrying on a family tradition. Just as he helped his grandfather, he involves his grandchildren also by letting them help feed the cane mill that grinds the cane and produces the juice. Either way, folks who have tasted Cooper Henry’s syrup are just glad he does it. There is a long list of friends, neighbors, and family members who want a bottle every year way before the syrup making process begins. And, with his sons and grandchildren involved it seems that at least someone in the Henry family will be carrying on the family tradition for a few more generations. Here’s hoping!

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Arts

& CULTURE

Backroads RIDING

THE ART OF BARN HUNTING

ARN HUNTER CAL AVERY spends many days riding the backroads, looking for that “object or scene” that “will catch my eye.” Though his range of interest is broad, from landscapes to cityscapes, old buildings to waterfalls, flowers to animals, he decided, upon retirement, that he needed a primary focus. And he was led to barns by the photos of Alabama photographer Gary McDaniel, a Facebook friend and “the best barn photographer I knew.” He created his Facebook page The Barn Hunter in 2014 and is “humbled and grateful” that it has grown from four-five hundred followers in its first year to more than twelve thousand. S T O R Y B Y A L A N B R A S H E R | P H O T O S P R O V I D E D B Y C A L AV E R Y

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“ riding backroads I LOVE

I’VE NEVER BEEN ON BEFORE.”

A retired educator who spent 21 years at Swainsboro Middle School and a resident of Swainsboro since 1959, Avery and his wife, Marisue, “live in the house she was raised in.” Though his serious pursuit of photography began on their 30th anniversary trip to Oregon, his passion is capturing and sharing the beauty of his county and region. To that end, he describes "The Barn Hunter" page as “a place that you can enjoy and forget about the cares of the world for a while. We are constantly bombarded with things of this world every day. So, when you come here, I invite you to kick off your shoes and relax. Pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, grab a rocking chair, and enjoy the views.” Accordingly, for Avery, the beauty of the Emanuel County countryside is hardly limited to the subjects of his photographs: “You just never know what's around the next curve or over the next hill. Some days I see a lot of things to photograph, and some days I see very little. The worst thing that happens is I've had a nice relaxing ride in the country. Many times someone is home, and I get to meet some really nice folks." Seldom operating with more than a general idea of the area he intends to cover or a route he intends to travel, he often ends up “somewhere I didn’t have in mind to go” as a result of taking roads that “look interesting.” As Avery explains, “I love riding backroads I’ve never been on before.”

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The Barn Hunter collection asserts that beauty is ours for the finding. Avery acknowledges having, over the years, driven past many of the barns he later photographed without noticing them. And only when photography taught him to be truly mindful of his surroundings did the full beauty of Emanuel County begin to present itself. This theme is very much in line with his stated purpose: “to have a record of old structures that won’t be with us forever; to bring back fond memories of days gone by; and to inspire others, whether they have a camera or not, to ride the back roads and see what’s around the next curve or over the next hill.” Those who are adventurous and mindful enough to find beauty earn the privilege of sharing it.

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Recently, Avery has begun posting photographs from his trips to Ireland, where he and Marisue visit their son Will and their grandchildren, Arlo and Asher. Between his followers who would love to visit Ireland, those who have left Ireland for the USA, and those with Irish ancestry, the photos "have been received very well." One difference in the Ireland photos is their concentration on the landscape

Pictured: County Galway, Ireland, Photo by Cal Avery

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rather than old wooden structures. Avery explains that in the Irish countryside, "there are no old wooden structures. All the old outbuildings are made of stone. Sometimes they are nice in a landscape photo, but to me, they don't have the character of our wooden structures." However, he adds, “the Irish coastline, the mountains, the valleys, are just awesome on their own, especially when I can capture all the different shades of green. Sometimes in a landscape, there may be four or five different shades of green.”

As far as photography, Avery has three pieces of advice. First, take photos. When his son recommended that he put aside his point-andshoot camera for a DSLR, he also told him that “the secret to getting a good photo is to take a lot of them.” Avery estimates that, despite usually keeping only one or two of them, he may take upwards of a dozen photos of a single barn "from different angles at different settings.”

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Second, make friends with photographers on social media. As a member of "probably 30 photo groups," he has found that, "the people in those groups are always willing to answer questions and give advice when asked for it." And third, "develop your own style. Don't try to copy what someone else does. Be yourself. It's your art."

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he Emanuel Arts Council held an Open House and Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, for The Barbara & Tobe

Karrh Community Arts Center. The center will feature live performances, arts and culture education, and exhibits. It is also the new home for the offices of

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the Emanuel Arts Council. The opening exhibit featured artist Neil Kalmanson. The center is located on 109 North Green Street in downtown Swainsboro.

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