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We’re so excited to bring you this special issue of Statesboro Magazine! Inside you’ll meet - for the first time ever – the 2014 Fabulist! You, our readers, voted on the TOP 100 Most Fabulous people, places, and things in our area. We counted the ballots and TA-DA (drum roll, please), here they are – Statesboro Magazine’s First Fabulist! We’ll be unveiling this astonishing list of fabulous folks at the Averitt Center for the Arts on Thursday, March 5th at 5:00 p.m. Be looking for video scenes from the Fabulist party and interviews with the Who’s Who of Fabulousness on our website at www.statesboromagazine.com. The winners will soon be featured there on the first ever broadcast of Statesboro Magazine TV! Another very special feature inside this fabulous issue is Weddings by Statesboro Magazine. Our complete guide for the Statesboro bride highlights the very best wedding vendors and venues. You’ll also find exposés on the weddings of two local brides, bringing you all of the romantic details of their very beautiful and distinctive occasions. You may also notice in this issue several new layout and design features from our talented new Art Director, Hunter McCumber. We’ve changed the design of the Table of Contents (page 6) and our very popular Calendar of Events (page 8). Let us know what you think! If you would like a more comprehensive weekly calendar of area events, subscribe to Statesboro Magazine’s eBlast by emailing editor@statesboromagazine.com. The eBlast has all the events you don’t want to miss each week and is delivered to subscriber’s inboxes on Monday morning for a great start to each week! How fabulous is that? Have fun with this one!

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About the Cover Our readers voted and The Most Fabulous High School Band is the Statesboro High Marching Blue Devils, directed by Lee Collins. Pictured (L-R) are three of the fabulous band members: Caleb Cooke, (Sr), on the mellophone, Sam Tillman, (Jr), on bass drum, and Dee Brown, (So), on tuba, photographed in the band room by award winning photographer Frank Fortune.

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Georgia Southern Jazz Ensemble 7:30 p.m. PAC Purim

Statesboro Magazine Fabulist! Party 5:00 p.m. Averitt Center

First Friday A Celtic Family Celebration 7:30 p.m. PAC

Feed the Mosasaur Flavors of the Greek Isles 6:30 p.m. Nessmith-Lane Daylight Savings Begins

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Elvis: A Concert Experience Starring Jim Jinelli 3:00 p.m. Emma Kelly Theater

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Metamorphoses 7:30 p.m. Through March 11th Black Box Theater BFSDoArt

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Tango Buenos Aires 7:30 p.m. PAC

Archie Manning Lecture 7:00 p.m. Hanner Fieldhouse Tyson Foundation Dinner & Auction 6:30 p.m. Forest Heights Coppélia Ballet 7:30 p.m. Emma Kelly Theater Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 7:30 p.m. PAC

Georgia Southern Symphony 7:30 p.m. PAC St. Patrick’s Day

Business After Hours Ag South 5:00 p.m. Spring Begins

Miss Bulloch Academy Pageant 7:00 p.m. Emma Kelly Theater

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Little Shop of Horrors April 9th – 11th 7:30 p.m. Emma Kelly Theater

Business After Hours Citizens Bank 5:00 p.m.

2015 Statesboro Film Festival 6:30 p.m. Emma Kelly Theater

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Starting on December 15, 2014 we invited readers to help us choose 100 of the most fabulous people, places, and things in Statesboro. A broad range of categories included everything from “Best News Story of 2014” to “Best Dirt Road in the County.” Ballots for voting were inserted into the January/February issue of Statesboro Magazine and readers were also invited to complete the survey online at www.statesboromagazine.com. Voting ended on January 19, 2015, at midnight, and hundreds of ballots later, we tallied the votes to bring you our first ever Statesboro Fabulist!

Most Fabulous Woman of 2014 – Jan Johnston Moore, Mayor of Statesboro

If you’ve watched Mayor Jan Moore since she began her administration as Statesboro’s first woman mayor in January of 2014, you’ve seen her spearhead the revitalization of South Main Street through The Blue Mile initiative; endorse the creation of Tax Allocation Districts for future redevelopment of blighted areas; tighten-up on under-age drinking; initiate a healthy lifestyle program for 63 city employees outfitting them with fitness trackers; and witness a 10.5% reduction in crime her first year in office. For all she’s accomplished this year, Statesboro Magazine readers voted Mayor Moore first again – the Fabulist’s first Most Fabulous Woman!

Most Fabulous Public Safety Official – Wendell Turner, Public Safety Director

What’s the 411 on the most fabulous 911 official? Creating partnerships in public safety is Wendell Turner’s strength. Under his direction, the multi-jurisdictional Statesboro-Bulloch Crime Suppression Team merged City Police, the Sheriff’s Department, and University Police, resulting in a 10.5% reduction in major crimes, the lowest in seven years. He’s strengthened community buy-in by developing programs such as the Citizen’s Police Academy, and PACT (Police and Citizens Together). Turner also increased officer training and improved technology by implementing the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program.

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Most Fabulous Overall City Employee – Robert Cheshire, Interim City Manager

It was unanimous! After spending 15-plus years as Statesboro’s City Engineer, Robert Cheshire was appointed by Council to fill in as City Manager in July of 2014. He immediately stepped up to the challenge by holding meetings with department heads and community partners, assuring a smooth transition by allowing everyone a voice in Statesboro’s future. In the last six months, Cheshire has stabilized City operations and overseen advancements in law enforcement, community redevelopment, and expansions, with the opening of a new Convention & Visitors Bureau on South Main and a Performing Arts addition to the Averitt Center on West Main.

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Most Fabulous Man of 2014 –Willie Fritz, Georgia Southern Football Coach

IIt takes a high-flying achiever to take on the job as head football coach to a second-tier college team transitioning to a higher league after a 4-4 record their last season in the Southern Conference. It may have been the Eagle’s 2013 end-of-season come-frombehind win over SEC powerhouse, the University of Florida Gators that cinched the deal for Willie Fritz. He could see the Eagle’s had spunk. A brand new stadium with new athletic facilities didn’t hurt either. In 2014, his first season, Coach Fritz’s tweaked triple-option led the Eagles to an 8 – 0, first-year, first-place, Sun Belt Conference title. A fabulous welcome to Our House for our Most Fabulous Man of 2014!

Covering 11 acres of what was once the early 20th century farm of Dan & Catherine Bland, Georgia Southern’s Garden of the Coastal Plain offers a beautiful natural park-like setting within Statesboro’s city limits. A magnolia allee, North and South woodland trails, a coastal plain native plant landscape, butterfly borders, a rose arbor, a children’s garden, the Heritage farmyard, the Welchel Camellia Garden, heritage gardens, a bog and a sandhill, and the Kennedy Outdoor Classroom provide one of the Southeast’s most lovely natural settings. Academics.georgiasouthern.edu/garden. 1505 Bland Avenue. 912.871.1149.

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Most Fabulous Local Sporting Event – Georgia Southern Football

When the giant E.A.G.L.E. flags start flying across the field as 105 players in basic blue and white run fists pumping through a tunnel of cheerleaders and balloons; when you hear the roar of 20,000 fans shouting G.E.O.R.G.I.A. – S.O.U.T.H.E.R.N; When Freedom circles overhead and the band starts playing, you know you’re in Our House. Erk Russell called it “the prettiest little stadium in America.” And our readers agree, there’s no better place to be on a Saturday in the fall.

Biggest Statesboro News Story of 2014 – Georgia Southern Wins the Sun Belt Conference Title

News Flash - The Eagles were the first team ever to go unbeaten in conference play in their first Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) season. According to our readers, that’s big news! In the Eagles’ first FBS season, they held to a record of 9-3 overall and were undefeated with a record of 8-0 in Sun Belt Conference play earning outright the conference championship. Only two other teams won a conference title in their first FBS season, Nevada in 1992 and Marshall in 1997.

Statesboro’s Most Involved Couple – Dawn & Jamey Cartee

Talk about a power couple! It’s hard to find an organization in Statesboro that hasn’t benefitted from the community minded generosity of Dr. Dawn Cartee and Jamey Cartee. She’s the president of Ogeechee Technical College and he’s president of St. Andrew’s Builders, a regional construction firm. Both hold a strong belief in community service, volunteering with the Chamber of Commerce, the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau, the hospital board, Statesboro Homebuilders, the Boys & Girls Club, the American Cancer Society, Special Olympics, United Way – there’s just not enough room to list every organization the couple supports. True blue, they’re big Georgia Southern boosters. Along with friends, they even commissioned a fire truck and re-purposed it as a tailgating wagon for football games. They call it “Fired Up!” And those two certainly are.

Most Fabulous Outdoor Green Space – Garden of the Coastal Plain

Most Fabulous Place for Game Day Apparel – The University Store

Need a pair of pompoms? What about a new shirt, hat, or shorts to show your true blue colors on Georgia Southern game day? Our readers chose carefully and hands down, the Georgia Southern Bookstore offers the most authentic apparel and fan-fare needed to cheer the Eagles on to victory. www.gsustore.com. 91 Georgia Avenue. 912.478.5181.

Most Fabulous Place to Propose – Sweetheart Circle

When couples still courted and young ladies still swooned, Sweetheart Circle was so named for the romantic spot students knew it to be. Surrounded by the University’s most historic buildings, the manicured expanse of green lawn, beautifully maintained flower beds, and ancient trees, together provide the perfect natural setting for amour. Many through the years have become engaged under the giant oaks as the soft fragrance of magnolias wafted through the air. Now Sweetheart Circle is the traditional place for students who met on campus to pledge their love, and a favorite return destination for alumni.

Most Fabulous Local Bakery – Sugar Magnolia

It could be the chewy cakes or maybe it’s the tart lemon bars that have earned Sugar Magnolia a following as Statesboro’s bakery of choice. The smell of fresh baked bread greets customers each morning who can pick-up a steaming cup of coffee and a hot muffin on the way to work, or stay at one of the cozy tables to enjoy the heavenly scent of cookies right out of the oven. www.Sugarmagnoliabakery. com 106 Savannah Avenue. 912.764.2090. March/April 2015 • 13

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Most Fabulous Overall Restaurant • Most Fabulous Downtown Restaurant • Most Fabulous Business Lunch Location • Most Fabulous Downtown Bar Local owner

Heath Robinson’s goal at downtown restaurant 40 East Grill, is to provide a “friendly downtown eat63 ery.” Truly a crowd favorite, the staff knows how to please diners with discriminating tastes. Entrees are created using the freshest local 81 ingredients with rotating specials showcasing the variety of the season. The dinner menus are truly fabulous, and the flexible lunch menu is also just right for a quick business lunch. Known as “40 East” by the locals, it’s a great gathering spot, especially for those who work downtown. A warm interior of brick and copper highlights the wall of banquettes which provide flexible seating for small groups or couples. In the evenings after work, the cozy bar fills with a Happy Hour crowd enjoying mixed drinks and a very decent list of wines. A winner in four Fabulist categories, 40 East is definitely a downtown dining destination. www.40eastgrill.com. 40 East Main Street. 912.764.4040.

Big Show Burgers

Statesboro’s Biggest Hamburger

This burger’s so big, eating it is a contest. To win the Bigshow’s Burgers Challenge, competitors must consume ten all-beef patties, 12 slices of cheese, eight strips of bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, all sandwiched between two grilled-cheese sandwiches with a onepound side of chili cheese fries. You have to eat it all in 30 minutes or less. Those who complete the challenge don’t have to pay, they get a Bigshow’s t-shirt, and have the honor and distinction of getting their picture added to the Wall of Fame. For more big burgers find them on Facebook at Bigshowburgersandbar. 200 Lanier Drive. 912.243.9339.

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Most Fabulous Business That Gives Back to the Community • Most Fabulous Treats at the Bank Drive-Through – Dog Treats

Voters agree, Sea Island Bank DriveThrough tellers have the best treats for canines and their chauffeurs. A division of Synovus Bank, Sea Island has been a Statesboro institution for 114 years, not only offering individual and commercial banking services, but giving back to the community through sponsored events like the annual STAR Student recognition banquet and the Main Street Farmers Market. Employees are encouraged through a culture of servant leadership, which means that Sea Island’s management and staff are among the first to invest in the community with resources or volunteers when given the opportunity. That makes them top dog in our book. www.seaislandbank.com. Main Office. 2 East Main Street. 912.489.8661. Mall Branch. 987 Lovett Road. 912.489.9301. Fair Road Branch. 600 Fair Road. 912.489.9274.

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Statesboro’s Trendiest Boutique • Statesboro’s Most Fabulous Women’s Clothing Store • Trendiest Local Kid’s Clothing Store • Most Fabulous Local Gift Shop

A fashion mecca for locals and visitors, Walker Boutique cements its reputation for being fashion 73 forward by featuring designers like Escapada and Judith March. On trend with the latest and most stylish boutique lines, Walker is a great 79 source for items ranging from resort wear to office attire. Walker is also the best destination for accessories ranging from purses to shoes, carry-all bags to wallets, and hats making it a great resource for gifts. Monogramming is also available. A popular section features items in Georgia Southern blue and gold for the perfect game-day outfit. Home to some of the area’s most desirable costume jewelry, a wide range of styles includes one-of-a-kind handmade designs by owner Devra Walker. The store also features specialty items for the home from décor to cookware, candles, linens, rugs, serving pieces, and items for the bath. Fragrance and skincare lines are also featured. Shop in the store or shop on line at www.walkerboutique.com. 1198 Merchants Way. 912.681.3784.

Little Doses A children’s apparel boutique offering the latest interpretations on classic styles, Little Doses does for tots what Walker Boutique does for fashionistas. Styles in sizes ranging from infants to tweens can be found along with accessories including a selection of shoes and a rainbow of hair bows. From Sunday best to playwear, Little Doses covers every occasion for Mom’s looking for distinctive brands. Find them on Facebook at littledosesstatesboro or visit the store at 202 Northside Drive East. 912.764.3332.

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Most Fabulous Place to Hear a Band • Most Fabulous Local Outdoor Dining

Live entertainment and al fresco dining are a winning combination 87 for Statesboro’s Millhouse Steak House. A popular dinner and drinks destination, Millhouse offers a diverse menu with signature items including gorgonzola sirloin and chicken saltimbocca. Sides include such delicacies as black truffle mashed potatoes. A menu for appetizers and lighter fare is also available, the perfect complement to cocktails on the patio while listening to some of the area’s best bands. Millhousesteakhouse.com. 1601 Statesboro Place Circle. 912.871.6474.

Frills by Scott

Most Fabulous Window Display • Most Fabulous Place to Buy Your Wedding Dress

Scott Marchbanks has been designing and sewing custom fashion 78 items since he was a child. He left a career in education to go into fashion fulltime when he opened Frills by Scott in downtown Statesboro. Frills offers several lines of boutique designs from daywear to evening with accessories. Scott focuses on designer and custom made special occasion dresses for ladies of all sizes. With a stellar reputation for original designs and skillful fittings, Scott has built a national clientele successfully dressing brides and bridal parties, prom princesses, and pageant queens. Scott shows his marketing savvy by displaying fabulous fashions in dramatic themed window displays facing South and West Main Streets. Frillsbyscott.com. 1 South Main Street. 92.764.9545.

Most Fabulous Gym for Moms • Most Fabulous Local Exercise Facility/Gym

Moms voted and they agree, 180 Fitness is the local fitness facility for 75 busy women. The free on-site childcare means a worry free work-out. The gym is open seven days a week with flexible hours available for children from six weeks on up. That kind of dedication to customer service earned 180 Fitness the title Most Fabulous Gym, too. The staff of 180 Fitness works to remove the obstacles to working out. Flexible workout plans are offered including classes, personal trainers, or group fitness. With the goal of “bringing the community together through fitness, health, and wellness,” it’s easy to see why readers chose the facility as the Most Fabulous local gym! Oneeightyfitness.com. 4 College Plaza. 912.871.6622.

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Most Fabulous Local Photographer – Lori Grice

Her reputation for amazing portraiture is widely known. The images that Lori sees through her lens are the moments that make-up a lifetime. Her work has been featured in the White House, and her images have been awarded First Place by Georgia Professional Photographers, Kodak, and Professional Photographers of America. Lori is also known for giving back to the community. She is a Deen Day Smith Service to Mankind Award recipient and a Leadership Georgia Fellow. See the difference a professional photographer makes at www.lorigrice.com. 34 East Main Street. 912.764.7272.

Most Fabulous Local Personal Trainer – America Minc

Statesboro’s own answer to Jillian Michaels is a body transformation specialist. America Minc has built a reputation among clients for providing the best motivation and accountability. For each client, she blends a custom plan of cardio, strength training, flexibility, and nutrition to guarantee results. Book your transformation at www.oneeightyfitness.com 4-A College Plaza. 912.871.6622.

Averitt Center

At 96 years old, Roxie Remley is truly a legend in her own time. Inducted into the Averitt Center’s Legends of the Arts in 2011, she has been described as “a farm girl who was also a World War II captain,” in the Women’s Army Corps. She earned a Masters of Fine Art from Pratt Institute of Art in New York before serving in the armed forces. She arrived at Georgia Southern in 1950 where she was instrumental in creating a free standing Department of Art. She taught drawing, painting and art history for 26 years, retiring in 1976. Creative and prolific, Roxie has shown her work in over 100 exhibitions. Examples of her work can be seen in the Legends Gallery of the Averitt Center for the Arts. www.averittcenteerforthearts.org 33 East Main Street. 912.212.2787.

Most Historic Location – The Bulloch County Courthouse

Bulloch County’s original courthouse was built in 1806, but on December 5th, 1864, the 15th Corps of General William Tecumseh Sherman’s army torched it. Rebuilt shortly thereafter, the second courthouse, a two-story framed structure, also burned. In 1894, the Bulloch County Grand Jury decided to build a new structure, much of which still stands today. In 1897, the clock was installed in the tower. The Confederate Monument was erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1909. In 1919, porticos and columns were added. In the 1990s the court house underwent a major renovation removing the white plaster façade and returning the exterior to its original red brick.

Statesboro’s Most Fabulous Band – The Chris Mitchell Band

A talented musician like Chris Mitchell would have to have his own band. After all, he teaches guitar, designs guitars, has his own line of guitars, manufactures custom speakers, runs a music store downtown, records music under the Pladd Dot label, and performs. The Chris Mitchell Band includes a mix of the area’s finest musicians: Brian Hendrix, bass; Matt Fallin, drummer; Ashlee Mitchell, vocals; and Chris on – (what else?) - guitar. For dates and appearances visit www.chrismitchellband.com. 38 North Main Street. 912.764.3230.

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Most Fabulous Local Artist – Roxie Remley

Most Fabulous Pizza in Town – Mellow Mushroom

Most Fabulous Soul Food Restaurant – Lee’s Restaurant

Fresh ingredients are what make Mellow Mushroom’s pizzas the Most Fabulous. House specialties include crazy names like Kosmic Karma (feta, spinach, and a pesto swirl) and Magical Mystery Tour (Portobello mushrooms, spinach, feta, and mozzarella). The Mighty Meaty is a hearty, more traditional selection with pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, and Applewood smoked bacon. There’s always plenty of mozzarella on a hand tossed chewy crust that can stand up to any number of ingredients if you want to make up your own signature pie. www.mellowmushroom.com. 1098 Bermuda Run. 912.681.4743.

Here’s a customer review from Edward H. of Roanoke Rapids that says it all: “Very humble building, very friendly service, great Southern, country food. For my meat, I had fried chicken, which was excellent. Sides were fried okra (good), macaroni and cheese (good), and creamed corn (delicious). Overall, this was a very good and pleasant experience and a great value.”48 West Jones Avenue. 912.764.4746.

Most Fabulous View – 3rd Floor of the Averitt Center Facing West at Sunset

Many iconic buildings dot the landscape of downtown Statesboro creating a quaint and lovely scene, but the view readers voted the Most Fabulous is looking west out the windows on the third floor of the Averitt Center at sundown.

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Most Fabulous Local School Band – Statesboro High School

The Statesboro High Marching Blue Devils always lend a festive atmosphere with their practiced tunes in custom blue and white uniforms, but halftimes and parades aren’t the only time they shine. The band program at SHS, led by Director Lee Collins, also features a Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Concert Band that keep members playing year round, showcasing the student’s amazing talents. Hosts of the East Georgia Marching Band Festival each fall, the Blue Devils also compete in regional festivals to keep everything fine-tuned. www.statesboroband.com. 10 Lester Road. 912.212.8860.

Most Fabulous Place to Sing Karaoke – Gnat’s Landing on Wednesday

There are two things people love – singing and watching other people sing. There’s nothing more entertaining than a group of friends taking the stage together to render an amateur performance of a great sing-along. We all love to watch it and we all love to do it. If you are brave enough to grab the microphone, Gnat’s Landing on Wednesday evenings is the place in Statesboro to showcase your karaoke talent or to watch others do the same. www.gnatslanding.com. 470 South Main Street. 912.489.8291.

Most Fabulous Guy’s Night Out – Gnat’s Landing

It’s probably the 50₵ wings and $5 pitchers that gained Gnat’s Landing the designation of being the Most Fabulous Cup of Joe – Most Fabulous Guy’s Night Out. Daily happy Ellianos hour, appetizer, and dinner specials, along 5 Not only was Ellianos voted the with a variety of entrees from cheeseburgMost Fabulous Cup of Joe in ers to shrimp and grits, keep the crowd Statesboro for its rich coffee blends coming back for more. The weekly schedand cool barristas, they also serve coffee ule of live entertainment keeps the place in the double drive-through or to walk-ups; hopping. Plus, the large bar area with adthere’s no fighting with the skinny lattes for joining outdoor deck accommodates a a table. According to one Thank customer, you“Itfor placing an ad with Statesboro Magazine. Below isgood yourcrowd proof.of thirsty patrons in a great rekeeps you on your way.” www.ellianos.com laxed atmosphere. www.gnatslanding.com Please check it closely and let us know right away if there are any changes needed. 598 Brannen Street. 912.225.9922. * A watermark will appear over the ad when printing. * 470 South Main Street. 912.489.8291.

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Most Fabulous Local Fundraiser/ Charity Event 2014 – Dancing With the Statesboro Starsl

Whether dancing the Texas Two Step or a 1940’s Swing, community volunteers join with professional dancers each year in an event to raise money for Safe Haven, an organization that helps victims of domestic violence. Held annually since 2011, the participants choreograph a 90-second dance routine to be performed in front of a sellout crowd. Audience members cast $1 votes for the most popular duo. Money is also raised by ticket sales, with advanced tickets usually selling out in one day. So far, the event has raised over $200,000 for Safe Haven, making real “stars” out of the volunteer dancers. www.safehavenstatesboro.org 912.764.4605.

D’s Friendly Diner

Most Fabulous Undiscovered Restaurant • Statesboro’s Best Kept Secret

“A yummy and pleasant surprise,” Read one diner’s review - ”Here’s a 74 place where you can feel at home, eat delicious, freshly made foods, enjoy great service, and avoid the boredom of the chain restaurants. Amazing smoked sausage!!!” D’s specialty is a great breakfast, but the Healthy Lunch menu and other standards make it a delicious choice. Find them on Facebook @ DsFriendlyDiner. Statesboro Square Shopping Center. 912.764.3036.

Most Fabulous Local Barbecue – Vandy’s

Downtown Statesboro has a smell all its own and it’s the scent of pit cooked pork barbecue. Since 1929 when Vandy Boyd first ventured into the business in nearby Portal, the name Vandy’s has stood for the best quality pit-cooked and chopped-toorder barbecue around. Located in downtown Statesboro since the 1940s, Vandy’s has the distinction of winning the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s coveted “Best Barbecue in the South” award. Along with the barbecue, Vandy’s also offers a magical blend of Brunswick stew and plenty of fried pickles. Still serving a bottomless glass of sweet tea made the old fashion way. www.vandysbbqstatesboro.com. Two locations: 22 West Vine Street. 912.764.2444 • 991 Lovett Road (Statesboro Mall). 912.764.3033.

Most Fabulous Local Green Business – The Greener Cleanersl

Dedicated to protecting the environment, local owners Bennie and Wanda Lee opened a dry cleaning alternative in 2009. Instead of using the traditional cleaning solvents, the Lees introduced to Statesboro the GreenEarth silicone-based solvent system to ensure clean clothes and a clean environment. www.borogreenercleaners..com. 10 Northside Drive East. 912.764.6449.

Biggest Tourist Attraction in Statesboro – Splash in the Boro

A play pool, a leisure pool, giant water slides, downhill mat racers, lily pads and a huge water bucket that dumps 600 gallons of water onto the play area every minute; it’s one of South Georgia’s best water parks and it’s the only one in the state featuring dual flow riders. To the locals it’s known as “Splash,” which aptly describes the 768,000 gallons of family fun right in our own backyard! www.splashintheboro.com. Mill Creek Park. 912.489.3000. March/April 2015 • 19

Most Stylish Local Business Owner – Laura Lanier

Most Fabulous Hotel in Statesboro – Holiday Inn

She always looks sharp and fashionable at the same time. The owner of Statesboro boutiques Social, Dish and Sole manages and serves as buyer for all three stores. “On the side” Laura runs political campaigns for such state notables as U.S. Senator Max Burns and U.S. Senator David Perdue. Active in the community, Laura serves as past president of Professional Women of Statesboro, on Chamber committees and the OTC Marketing Advisory Board. Laura’s look defines “dress for success.” www.shopsocialdish.com 721 South Main Street #5. 912.681.4008.

Most Fabulous Country Music Artist from Statesboro – Cole Swindell

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Most Fabulous Fishing Hole – Ogeechee River

Most Fabulous Company to Work For in Statesboro – Briggs & Stratton

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Most Fabulous Spa Experience – Serenity Day Spa

Most Fabulous Local Business Website – Visit Statesboro

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Most Fabulous Sushi – Orchid

In only their second year of operation, Orchid Restaurant has already become Statesboro’s favorite destination for sushi. Owner Lan Doan pays close attention to detail and is always on hand to greet guests. The incredible selection, always beautifully plated and fresh, combined with friendly service, makes dining a lovely experience. www.orchidasianrestaurant.com. 1525 Fair Road. 912.243.9101.

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Most Fabulous Place to Buy a Used Car – Franklin Chevrolet

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Most Fabulous Farm to Table – Hunter Cattle

A 2013 Flavor of Georgia Winner, Hunter Cattle Company, producer of Grassfed Beef, Pastured Pork, Free-Range Chickens, and Free-Range Eggs, believes in the healthy benefits of hormone, antibiotic, and steroid free food. The family owned and managed farm is committed to providing the healthiest, best tasting beef, pork, poultry, and eggs for your breakfast, lunch, and dinner plate. A Main Street Farmers Market vendor, products can also be purchased on-site at the visitor friendly farm or on-line. www.huntercattle.com 934 Driggers Road. Brooklet, GA. 912.823.2333 (BEEF). March/April 2015 • 25

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Most Fabulous Girl’s Night Out – Chops on Main

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Most Fabulous Local Realtor or Developer – Bubba Hunt

We already know he’s a marketing genius from his Pawn City TV commercials. In the past year, Bubba Hunt has reinvented himself as a realtor and is putting all his business savvy into succeeding in selling residential and commercial properties. He’s the “Official Real Estate Agent” for Georgia Southern with a knack for getting customers by making friends, one at a time. www.coldwellbanker.com 1201 Brampton Avenue. 912.682.0050.

Statesboro’s Most Fabulous Golf Course – Forest Heights Country Club

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Most Fabulous School – Bulloch Academy

In the past five years, Bulloch Academy has captured eight state championship titles in Athletics, greater success in sports than any other Bulloch County school. Providing a wholeschool environment with grades K-12, BA creates a community of students with involved parents and committed teachers that results in an exceptional learning environment with over 90% of graduates going on to college. www.bullochacademy.com 873 Westside Road. 912.764.6297.

Most Fabulous Local Seafood – Ocean Galley

Most Fabulous Local Monogram Store – Sew Much Fun

What’s in a name? If it’s your name and you want it to see it on any item of clothing, any accessory, or home furnishing, Sew Much Fun can make it happen. Choose a gift from the store’s inventory of bags and accessories or bring in a special gift to be personalized. Owner Patti Dickey provides a beautiful, professional reMost Fabulous sult with fast service at reasonable rates. www. Most Fabulous Healthcare Local Antique 50 etsy.com/shop/SewMuchFunEmbroidery Thank you for placing an ad with Store Statesboro Magazine. Below is your proof. Professional – - Heir721 South Main Street, Suite 6. 912.681.1045. Please check it closely and let us know right away if there are any changes needed.

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Most Fabulous Hair Stylist – Jenny Jarrad – Hair Studio 101

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Most Fabulous Local Veterinarian – Dr. Gary Edwards

Most Fabulous Apartment Community – Aspen Heights

Most Fabulous Local Florist – Colonial House of Flowers

Most Fabulous Supermarket/Grocery Store – Bi-Lo Our readers agree, Bi-Lo is the local favorite for groceries. The fresh baked breads, hot deli plates, seasonal fruits and vegetables, tender meats, available seafood, and pharmacy(!) all combine to make shopping there a pleasure. Bonus points reward loyal shoppers with discount coupons and customers get the benefit of cents off on gas! www.bi-lo.com Statesboro Mall. 912.489.1465.

Most Fabulous College Bar – Dingus Magees

Most Fabulous Local Carwash – Goo-Goo 7 Minute Wash

Most Fabulous Local Builder – Tim Durden

With over 20 years of experience in residential construction, Tim Durden has the gift of being able to visualize how a house will look on the lot even before it’s built. This gift along with his training in custom residential construction means he’s the best at providing the home of his customer’s dreams. Developer off the Hawks Ridge subdivision, Tim is always personable and professional, a fabulous combination! www.timdurdenconstruction.com 1668 Lakeview Road. 912.587.9800.

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Most Fabulous Local Pharmacy – McCook’s Pharmacy

Most Fabulous Live Music – Loco’s

In December of 2005, registered pharmacists Len and Janie McCook opened McCook’s Pharmacy to bring local patients the individual attention only a hometown pharmacy can provide. Dedicated to furnishing total pharmacy needs, McCook’s offers professional service, patient counseling, compounding, on-line refills, a convenient drive thru, plus city-wide delivery. Five registered pharmacists are on staff to provide fast refills and friendly service. www.mccookspharmacy.com. 23630 U.S. Highway East. 912.764.2223.

Most Fabulous Lawyer – Laura Marsh

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Most Fabulous Party/Event of 2014 – Delia Mobley’s Kentucky Derby Party

It’s all mint juleps and rose garlands each year when hosts Delia & Chip Mobley, together with friends John & Angie Gerguis, B. & Laura Cook, Al & Debby Lee, Tracy Chandler Lewis, and Mari Hopkins, throw the most fabulous Kentucky Derby party. The ladies take care in selecting the perfect derby hat and the gentlemen wear seersucker suits or dress khakis. Everybody strolls the lawn and enjoys an afternoon of elegant socializing in preparation for the Derby’s exciting five minutes of action on the track at Churchill Downs.

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Most Fabulous Local Wings – Wild Wings Café

Most Fabulous Dirt Road – Mud Road

Most Fabulous Mani/Pedi – Luxury Nails

Most Fabulous Place to Take Kids for Fun – The Clubhouse

43,000 square feet of fun! And that’s just indoors. Part of a complex which includes a Coca-Cola raceway, a putt-putt golf course, batting cages, and driving range, The Clubhouse offers great games like laser tag and cosmic bowling in a clean safe indoor environment. There’s even a great restaurant! There is no other entertainment venue around that provides quality games, both indoor and outdoor, for area kids. www.clubhousestatesboro.com 2704 Old Register Road. 912.871.1000.

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Jim Branch looks at a lawn as an extension of the home, and works to prepare a beautifully landscaped outdoor living space for your family. Known for his honesty, integrity, and professionalism, Jim has the skills to build a landscape to complement your home or business and the ability to maintain it, keeping it inviting for years to come. www.branchlm.com 912.489.2006.

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personal reflection of the bride and groom – their tastes, hobbies, and vocations often become a part of the celebration. This year, Weddings by Statesboro Magazine features two local weddings which we think perfectly reflect how today’s couples are creating events that showcase their lives together, blending sentimental elements with the traditional customs of their families to create an event all their own. Our cover girl, Esta Denton, and new husband Aalap Shah, exchanged vows during a resplendent traditional East Asian/ Christian wedding, rare for Statesboro, but now one of the most popular wedding trends in America. Full of significant details, from the mehndi (or henna) designs painted on the bride and groom to the traditional red and white sari (bride) and sherwani (groom) wedding attire, every aspect of the wedding held special meaning. The couple prepared for their marriage with many prewedding, wedding, and post wedding ceremonies covering several days. A series of symbolic rituals were celebrated as the couple became man and wife, and two families were joined together. Another Statesboro area couple, Jamie Samuels and David Cromley, chose a theme of rustic elegance for their wedding celebration. The traditional Christian nuptials took place at First Baptist Church of Statesboro, where the couple incorporated the symbolic washing of each other’s feet during the ceremony. After the wedding, guests were invited to join the couple for dinner and dancing in a converted barn at the family farm, Nellwood, in Brooklet, GA. The couple arrived at the reception on a vintage John Deere tractor, a nod to the Cromley family’s generations of farming tradition. When planning your Statesboro wedding, whether small and intimate or ritualistic and elaborate, you will find the resources you need on the following pages to make your celebration just as custom as our Statesboro brides. Use our 2015 Bridal Resource Guide to create your affair to remember. Best Wishes!

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About the Cover Statesboro bride Esta Denton and husband Aalap Shah chose a traditional Hindu/Christian wedding for the time-honored celebration joining their families. Esta is featured here in a ceremonial sari wedding gown with the customary lei of red and white roses, which she swapped with Aalap during the ritual to signify their acceptance of each other as husband and wife. The three-day wedding celebration was beautifully photographed by R.A.G. Artistry.

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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION The Performing Arts Center at Georgia Southern relies on many volunteer ushers to help us with our events. Our volunteer ushers assist our patrons by taking tickets, dispensing programs, and providing general information and directions at ticketed events. As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to see quality performances as well as meet new, exciting people. We would love to have you as a part of our team! To volunteer or receive more information about volunteering contact our House Manager Stacie McDaniel at 912.478.0830 or smcdaniel@georgiasouthern.edu.

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SPIRITUAL PATHWAYS

The Grace of Giving

Rick Warren tells of the father who took his young son to a fast food restaurant to get the boy an order of French fries. They sat down at a table, and as the father watched his son eating he instinctively reached over to get one to eat. His son slapped his hand and said, “Dad, you can’t have one. These aren’t your fries!” Three things immediately went through the mind of the father. One, my son had forgotten that I was the source of his fries. I brought him to the restaurant, walked up to the counter, placed the order, and paid for the French fries with my own money. Second, my son had forgotten that I control the fries. I could take them away from him and say, “That’s it! No more fries for you!” Or I could buy him a truck load of fries; I could bury him in fries if I wanted to. And third, I didn’t really need his fries. I could buy my own just by walking back up to the counter and putting down a few quarters. Then the father said, “What I really wanted was for my son to learn to be unselfish.” Did you know that generosity is the most talked about virtue in the entire Bible? Someone has counted the biblical references to virtues. The word faith or its variations is used 246 times. Hope is used 185 times. Love 733 times. But generous giving is used 2,285 times in the Bible. God really wants us to be generous. And we are to be generous not just to help others; we, ourselves, are blessed when we develop generosity. The noted psychiatrist, Karl Menninger, says that generous people are rarely mentally ill. Whatever it is that makes us generous must be an antidote for mental illness. I’m still in the process of developing a generous spirit, but already I’ve been able to see the benefits. For one thing, generosity breaks the grip of materialism. Our society is extremely materialistic. It’s so easy to fall into the spirit of our times which says the answer to happiness is get, get, get! But I discovered that the more I got the

Bill Perry grew up in Live Oak, Florida, a small town just south of Valdosta, GA. After graduating from Stetson University, he earned three degrees from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2004, he retired as pastor of First Baptist Church of Statesboro after serving that congregation for 22 years. He and his wife, Margaret, registrar of Statesboro High School before her retirement in 2005, have two daughters, five grandsons, and one granddaughter. Bill has been very much involved in community life in Statesboro. He is an avid reader and has been a runner since 1973.

more I wanted. Life can become a quest to get more and more money and the things money can buy. And as I bought into that rat-race I could never get enough. It was only when I began to practice the principles my Mother taught me that I began to get a handle on this endless quest. I found that as I gave to others I was not so driven to get more and more for myself. And now through becoming generous in my giving I’m developing wonderful peace and joy. It feels good to give. The One Who is My Master said there is more joy in giving than in receiving. I didn’t always believe that. Now I do. One of my greatest joys comes from giving to family members, friends, my church, and even strangers. I began to notice how giving brought me joy back in college days when Margaret and I fell in love. It took nearly every penny I earned to pay my college bills, but when I had a little bit of money left I liked to buy gifts for Margaret. The smile on her face meant everything to me! As time went by I began to feel joy even when I couldn’t see the reactions of those who were the recipients. Just the giving itself brings joy. It may be that one of the reasons generous giving brings joy is because for those who love God giving is an investment for eternity. If your possessions are used primarily to purchase items for yourself, when you die you leave it all behind. But if you make sacrifices and give to others, to your church, or to other causes that help those who have so little, it’s like sending gifts to eternity ahead of yourself. I don’t understand all that means, but I believe it. Years ago I heard the story of the government agent who was sent way back into the mountains of Appalachia to check on the conditions of the people there. It seemed that most all of them were living in poverty. He stopped at one shack where he saw a poorly clad woman working in her garden. He asked her, “What would you do if the government gave you a hundred dollars?” She thought a minute and said, “I guess I would give it to the poor, as far as it would go.” Wow! She puts me to shame. March/April 2015 • 61

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

“I’m A Teacher!”

My Dear CC, It seems just yesterday you were about a year old and we were playing Patty Cake and you were chewing on your “pacifier.” The sparkle of baby teeth as you laughed showed us that indeed you were going to enjoy life! Now, into your twenty-second year, all those who have been blessed by your warm and loving personality will confirm what your Big Daddy saw in those very early days. Your life has been a String of Pearls, as you spread joy and caring, walking those corridors of K through 12. I cannot remember when you made your initial but passionate alert of “I going to be a teacher!” I thought of those moments while watching you cross the stage during Georgia Southern University’s 2014 December commencement. An honor graduate celebrating the nearing of your dream to teach, as did your Mamoo and Mom a total of sixty years combined. That heritage will innately guide you as you begin unveiling the mysteries of the alphabet. Making certain they stay within the lines as you introduce the formation of art. You will be their enabler of social skills by reminding them to reply “Yes Ma’am,” raising hands to ask a question, and, by all means, “we do not break in line during our joy at lunchtime.” Further, they will be led by the way you live front and center, as you guide them into that mental process which will go on forever. CC, your choice to be a teacher will provide you a quality of life like none other. You have already seen this blessing in action as former students of Mom and Mamoo return to say, “Thanks. The lessons you gave me have never gone away. As I grew, I remembered your encouragement to do my best. To live up to my potential. To grow into making a difference!”

Ric Mandes, a popular essayist, retired after 27 years as Director of Public Relations and Development for Georgia Southern. His memories about growing up and living in South Georgia inspire his writings. He’s a published author and former newspaper columnist for the AJC.

Oh, yes, my CC, they will return as adults with families! Some of them will be practicing medicine, law; some will lift jet liners into the sky; some will become stay-at-home Moms. Others will be staff members supporting a cadre of high-end business. And true to life, there will be the news of those who listened to your parables but released them along the way. These results bring unhappy news of heartache. It’s a fact, CC. and I would be short sighted not to include this listing! As a teacher all you can do is provide the guide to a good and productive life. And on many afternoons as you drive home, faces of certain students will come to mind, and you will offer an anthem of hope for them. You know this without my caution; your salary forever will be weak, slim, and paltry. There is just nothing we as educators can do about this, my sweet granddaughter. It has been going on forever. And until American citizens have a deep and abiding altar call, your reward will remain the visits of former students thanking you for taking them by the hand and saying “girls and boys this is life!” That is why teaching is a “calling!” So, CC, continue embracing the moment and give it all you’ve got as you did when you decided to cheer for Southern your freshmen year, as you did in being elected Rush Facilitator your Senior year for Phi Mu, as you did in studying deep and strong, thus graduating with honors. And last but not least, entering Cheer South in the eighth grade and being guided by Keyshia into a team member who became airborne. It all fits. The choices you made along the way. Now, be excited to note somewhere in this Southern Land, new born babies will soon be sitting in front of you waiting… Love you, BIG DADDY March/April 2015 • 65

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