The Best of Milledgeville You voted and the results are in!
And the 2013 Winners Are... RESTAURANT & FOOD
41) ...water craft dealer? Sinclair Powersports
84) ...mortgage company? Exchange Bank
1) ...bakery? Ryals Bakery
42) ...cabinet maker? Register & Son Cabinets
85) ...moving company? All Purpose
2) ...barbeque? Paradise
43) ...car wash? Tidal Wave Auto Spa
86) ...nail salon? My Nails & Spa
3) ...chinese restaurant? Lieu’s Peking Restaurant
44) ...carpet cleaner? Merritt Professional Carpet Cleaning
87) ...nursery/plant? T’Bones Nursery
4) ...coffee? Blackbird Coffee
45) ...caterer? Crocketts
88) ...nursing home? Green Acres
5) ...dessert in town? Ryals Bakery
46) ...cellular phone provider? Verizon Wireless
89) ...pawn shop? Quality Pawn & Sales
6) ...downtown restaurant? The Brick
47) ...chiropractor? Light Force Family Chiropractic
90) ...pest control? Quinn Pest Control
7) ...french fries? McDonald’s
48) ...cleaning service? Sunflower Maids
91) ...personal trainer? Joe Williams
8) ...fried chicken? Kentucky Fried Chicken
49) ...clothing boutique? Jack & Darcy
92) ...photographer? Danielle Fields Photography
9) ...hamburger? McDonald’s
50) ...cosmetic surgeon? Dr. Rick Lockhart, MD
93) ...physical therapy? Serenity Physical Therapy
10) ...home style restaurant? Country Buffet
51) ...dance school? Georgia College Dance
94) ...plumber? LAV Plumbing
11) ...hotdog? Dairy Queen
52) ...day care? Learning Safari
95) ...pool store? Pamlico Pools
12) ...hot wings? AJ’s Hot Wings & More
53) ...dentist? Dr. Jay Harrington, DDS
96) ...print shop? Studio Designs Printing Co.
13) ...Japanese restaurant? Little Tokyo
54) ...doctor? Dr. Roy W. Deen, MD
97) ...real estate company? Craig Massee Real Estate
14) ...kid friendly restaurant? Chic-fil-A
55) ...dry cleaner? Chambers Cleaners
98) ...real estate agent? Heather Dickey
15) ...Margarita? El Tequila
56) ...electronic store? GameStop
99) ...sign company? Grimes Signs 100) ...spa? Serenity Wellness Spa & Salon
and appliance store? World Hi-Fi
16) ...Mexican restaurant? El Tequila 17) ...Italian restaurant? Amici
57) ...eye care center? Christy’s Eye Care
101) ...tanning salon? Serenity Wellness Spa & Salon
18) ...pizza? Papa John’s
58) ...financial advisor? Deborah Marsh
102) ...tattoo parlor? Pair O Dice Tattoo & Piercing
19)...Romantic restaurant? Aubri Lanes
59) ...floor dealer? Flooring America
103) ...tax service? Hargrove
20) ...sports bar? Pickle Barrel Café & Sports Pub
60) ...florist? Blossoms
104) ...tire store? Pennington Tire Co. Auto Care Center
21) ...steak restaurant? LongHorn Steakhouse
61) ...formal wear store? Harrold’s Formal Wear
105) ...title pawn? Wilkinson Title Pawn
22) ...sub sandwich? Subway
62) ...funeral home? Moore’s Funeral Home
106) ...tree service? Kennedy & Son Tree Service
23) ...sweet tea? McDonald’s
63) ...furniture store? Lake Sinclair Furniture
107) ...tractor store? Southside Equipment
24) ...restaurant service? Chick-fil-A
64) ...grocery store? Kroger
108) ...vet? Animal Hospital of Milledgeville
65) ...gymnastics facilities? Lake Country Gymnastics ENTERTAINMENT 25) ...golf course? Little Fishing Creek 26) ...local annual event? The Nutcracker 27) ...night club? Capital City 28) ...place to shoot pool? Sonny’s Brew-N-Cue 29) ...place to have a beer? The Brick 30) ...kids venue? The Fun Factory BUSINESS & SERVICES 31) ...accountant? David Pettigrew, CPA 32) ...antique store? Linda’s Attic 33) ...apartment community? Colonial Property 34) ...auto dealer-new? Louie Herron Toyota 35) ...auto dealer-used? Wilkinson Used Cars 36) ...auto body shop? C&S Body Shop 37) ...auto rental? U-Save Auto Rental 38) ...auto repair? Pennington Tire Co. Auto Care Center 39) ...bait & tackle? C&P Stop N Shop 40) ...bank? Century Bank & Trust
66) ...hardware store? Ace Hardware
COMMUNITY
67) ...hair salon? Linda’s
109) ...civic organization? Col. Dames XVIIC
68) ...hair stylist? Laurie Meeks
110 ...museum? Old Governors Mansion
69) ...health club? BodyPlex Milledgeville
111) ...radio station? Z-97 FM
70) ...heating & cooling repair? Johnson’s Heating & Air
112) ...school? Oak Hill Middle School
71) ...home builder? Tackle Box
113) ...church? St. Stephens
72) ...home improvement store? Lowe’s
114) ...orthodontist? Dr. Anne T. Sanchez, DMD
73) ...hotel/motel? Fairfield Inn & Suites
115) ...pharmacy? Medical Center Pharmacy
74) ...insurance agency? Wilkinson Insurance Agency
116) ...electrician? Baxley Electric Co., Inc.
75) ...Internet provider? Charter
117) ...butcher shop? C&B Processing
76) ...IT repair? Computers Plus
118) ...windows? Clear Choice Windows
77) ...jewelry store? J C Grant Company
119) ...framing? Fields Framing
78) ...landscaper? Top Cut Lawn & Landscaping
120) ...monogramming? ChristyK Creations
79) ...law firm/attorney? Cansino, Petty & Stribling
121) ...massage therapist? LeeAnn Dominy
80) ...liquor/wine store? Twin Lakes Beverage
122) ...event rental? Tentsational
81 ...martial arts? Drouillard’s
123) ...alterations? Laundry Room
82) ...mattress store? Lake Sinclair Furniture
124) ...well service? Carroll Pump & Well Service
83) ...medical facility? ORMC
125) ...leading business organization? MBC Chamber
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Thank you to our customers and Milledgeville for voting us Best Hot Dog! Dairy Queen 1105 S. Wayne St. • Milledgeville, GA 478-452-9620
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Thank You!
To our valued customers and Milledgeville for voting us Best Butcher Shop!
We are proud, yet humbled...Your trust and support is amazing!
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Thank you Milledgeville for voting us the #1 Computer Store and in IT Repair 8 Years in a Row!
All of us at Paradise Country Bar B Que Theresa, Phillip, Allyssa, Sheila, Cheryl, Jennifer & Graysen too!
Thank you for allowing us to serve you since 1985.
For all your sales, service and networking needs
(478) 452-9470 • 1013A Fernwood Dr. • Milledgeville, GA www.computersplusga.com • Join Us On
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Thanks for voting us #1 Hardware Store AGAIN!
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When words escape, flowers speak
Thank you to everyone for voting us the #1 florist two years in a row!
Serving Milledgeville for over 60 years
We look forward to serving you for all your floral needs for many years to come. We will strive to continue to be your #1 florist. Sincerely, Sabrah and Brandy and staff Hours: M-F 9-6 • Sat 10-2 • www.milledgevilleflorist.com
The Ultimate Cooking Experience 3011 N. Columbia Street Lake Sinclair. • 478-452-9111
1895 N. Columbia Street North Milledgeville • 478-452-1205
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115 N. Wayne Street Downtown Milledgeville • 478-452-2613
Best BBQ-Wow!
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We say Thank You to our customers! And all who Voted for us!
144 W. Hancock St. • 478-451-0221 After hours/holidays 478-288-1154
There are no words to say how grateful I am! Thank you Milledgeville and to all my customers for voting me #1 Hair Salon.
Thank you for voting for us!
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Owners Chris Chambers Keith Bartlett
478.804.0146 • 112 S. Wayne St. • Milledgeville
Milledgeville!
PEST CONTROL Serving Middle GA Since 1968
THANKS MILLEDGEVILLE For voting Quinn Best Pest Control in the 8th Annual Reader’s Choice
Columbia Crossing Shopping Center 2601 North Columbia St. • Suite H • Milledgeville, GA
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• Pest Control • Termites • Roaches • Do it yourself Chemical • Residential & Commerical • Bed Bugs • Pressure Washing & Insulations 478-452-5815 117 Cypress Corners Dr. • Milledgeville
David Jackson, Broker 478-454-6340
478-804-0101
Voted Best HOT WINGS
Party Orders Available Call Ahead for Price
Thank Thank You You Milledgeville Milledgeville
Mike Cobb 478-456-5866
Kay Collins 478-454-8256
Dan Caldwell 478-454-6609
Lee Ann Redd 478-456-2633
DanielleMcLemore 478-451-7602
Kyle Hitchcock 478-451-9716
Andrew Herren 478-414-6409
Susan Hall 478-454-6200
Ron Houck 478-414-8595
Larry Entrekin 478-457-6627
Randy Stewart 478-456-6569
Beth Prestidge 478-288-6624
“The Bell Team” Jessica Bell: 706-473-0183 Gerald Bell 478-457-5274
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Alvin Archibald 706-444-3707
For For voting voting us #1 again again
Best Real Real Estate Company Company
Main Office Main Office Office
Toll Free: 866-248-2123 • www.craigmassee.com •
813 Milledgeville Hwy Eatonton, GA (706) 484-2779 • (706) 444-5693
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North Lake Office North Lake Lake Office Office
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CHRISTIE EYE CARE In the Big Lots Shopping Center
Milledgeville!
SEE CLEARLY AND
For voting us #1 Pharmacy Medical Center Pharmacy
478.452.3591
VISIT YEARLY
Please schedule your Eye Exam Today! Full VSP provider
Thank You For Voting Us #1 Reader’s Choice 2013!
2485 North Columbia Street Suite 118 Milledgeville • 478-452-6569
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RONALD FERRELL, O.D.
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To Our Loyal Customers For Your Continued Patronage. We Hope To Serve You Another 127 Years!
JC GRANT COMPANY JEWELERS
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116 S. Wayne Street • Milledgeville, GA • (478) 452-2222
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 SPORTS BAR! 1892 N. Columba St. • 478-452-1960
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THANK YOU! For Voting Us Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant & Restaurant Service
1730 N Columbia St. • 478-451-4830
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Joe Williams
IFA Certified Personal Trainer 2nd Degree Tae Kwon Do
103 Log Cabin Rd Suite C Milledgeville, Ga 31601 Phone: 478-456-5193
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THANK YOU for Voting Us The Best Pool Store!! We Appreciate You!
Thank You
1201 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
478-453-7531 hargroveaccounting@yahoo.com
Thank you to all our clients who voted to
for your vote of confidence. I am honored to serve this community as a part of Century Financial Services.
make us the Reader’s Choice 8 years running!
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Deborah S. Marsh Investment Executive 478-457-3210
Professional Training Studio
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“BUILT THIS BUSINESS WHILE WE BUILT YOUR BODY!”
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Family Owned & Operated Serving Our Community for 56 Years
Pennington Tire and Auto Repair
Come by and let us prove to you we care how you feel about our service 1131 S. Elbert St. • Milledgeville 478-452-0122 • www.penningtontire.com
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Sam Kala Owner/Operator Located at Lake Sinclair on 411
Riverside Plaza 3061 N Columbia St. Suite G Milledgeville, GA 31061
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M y N ails & S pa Professional Nail Care Salon For Ladies & Gentlemen
Full Nail Salon & Spa Acrylic Nails • Gel Nails • Pink &White • Manicure Deluxe Spa Pedicure • Nail Designs • Waxing • Facial
We Accept:
Appt. & Walk-Ins Welcome • Gift Certificates Available All Equipment Sanitized
478-452-0268 Facebook.com/mynailsandspa Website: www.mynailsandspa.info
2601 N. Columbia St, Ste. E Milledgeville, Ga 31061
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Thank You for Voting Us #1 2013!
Thank you for voting us to be the best Nails and Spa in town. We strive to be the best salon in town providing 100% satisfaction and a comfortable environment.
Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm Sunday: 12 noon-6pm WiFi Available
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Oconee Family Medicine Center Dr. Roy Deen • Dr. Michael Duke • Dr. James Smith, Jr. 800 W. Thomas Street • Milledgeville, GA 478-453-9346
to our patients for the honor of voting us Best Dentist. 645 W. Thomas St. • Milledgeville, Ga.
478-453-8666
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YOU voted for us in 2011, 2012 & 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Furniture Store and Best Mattress Store. THANK YOU! Open Mon-Sat 10 am until 5:30 pm
Hwy 441 North Milledgeville
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“There’s much at stake – your property and satisfaction, our lives and reputation. We have to be good!” Thank you for your votes for us!
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For voting us #1 Insurance Agency Wilkinson Insurance
Thank You Milledgeville for voting us #1 Home Style Restaurant!
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A special Thank You from Charlie & Havalyn Adams at Country Buffet Restaurant 1465 S. Jefferson St. Milledgeville, GA 478-453-0934 146719
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Thank You Milledgeville for voting us #1! Best Title Pawn • Best Auto Dealer - Used Cars • Best Auto Rental
www.wilkinsonusedcars.com
410 N. Wayne Street Milledgeville, GA 478-452-1913 • Fax 478-453-2009
Wilkinson Auto Rental, LLC 410 N. Wayne Street Milledgveille, GA
478-452-4991 usave@windstream.net
Thank You for voting us Milledgeville’s #1 Apartment Community! Colonial Village 600 W. Franklin St.
478-452-3144
Across the street from Centennial Center
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Best Best Funeral Funeral Home! Home!
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Your Local Source For Sales And Full Equipment Ser vice 3061 N. Columbia St • Ste D • Milledgeville, GA 31061
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Lieu’s Peking Restaurant Restaurant Lieu’s Peking Thanks for voting for us 7 Consecutive Years
Animal Hospital •
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Tuesday - Thursday Friday & Saturday Sunday
11:00am - 2:30pm 12:00 noon - 3:00pm 4:30pm - 9:30pm 4:30pm - 10:00pm 4:30pm - 9:00pm
MILLEDGEVILLE’S MOST TRUSTED
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Reader’s Choice Voted Best Vet in 2013
1st Annual Reader’s Choice Awards
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We Thank You for Your Business!
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Thanks to all of our listeners for voting us your favorite radio station.
THE LAKE AREA’S BEST MUSIC!
Z-97 IS HOME OF THE.... No Repeat Workday Lake Patrol Winning Wednesday University of Georgia Football
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T h a n k Yo u Fr i ends & N ei g h b o r s Milledgeville for voting
El Tequila Best Mexican Restaurant and Best Margarita & for your support during Cinco De Mayo! Try our best selections:
El Tequila Chicken - Grilled Pollo covered with sauteed onions & smothered cheese & special wine sauce. & House Special - Grilled Shrimp, chicken, mushrooms, onions smothered in cheese on a bed of rice
For Voting us #1 Tractor Store! SOUTHSIDE EQUIPMENT CO. 140 E ANDREWS STREET MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061-4039 478-452-5523 or 800-659-6763 www.southsideequip.com
168 Garrett Way NW Milledgeville, GA
THANK Y OU MILLEDGEVILLE F1!OR2!M3!AKING U S #1 4! 5! 6! 7!
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T HANK Y OU M ILLEDGEVILLE F OR M AKING U S #1 1! 2! 3! 4! 5! 6! 7!
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Serving You For Over 29 Years! TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER 908 S. Wayne St. • Milledgeville
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Thank You Milledgeville For Voting Us Best Electrician!
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for voting us #1 Bait & Tackle
172 Gordon Hwy Milledgeville, Ga 478-452-6127 “American owned and Operated”
100% Gasoline & Diesel Lotto/Large Selection of Fish Bait & Tackle New Box Movies &Hunt Brothers Pizza
to our loyal customers Keep Smilin’ for voting us Best Bakery & Best Dessert “40 Years in Business” in Town!! 478-452-0321 146670
Thank you to all of our members and Milledgeville for voting us Best Church!
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am
Charles Baxley 4778-932-5225
Licensed & Insured
happy & thankful
Come Worship with us:
208 Cox-Woodland Road Milledgeville, GA 31061 Fax: 478-932-0126 Sam Baxley 478-452-3706
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Thank you, Milledgeville! Tidal Wave Auto Spa is honored to be voted
BEST CAR WASH in the Union Recorder’s 8TH Annual Reader’s Choice Awards.
We Invite You To Stop By & Experience A Tidal Wave!
Thank You For Voting Us
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T HA N K Y O U! Our Loyal Customers
Because of You we are
#1 in Readers Choice 2013 29 Years of serving the
Milledgeville Area 50 Highway 22 West Milledgeville, GA 31601 478-452-0111
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Sanchez & Craig Orthodontics Would Like To Thank Milledgeville And Our Patients For Selecting Us As The Best Orthodontic Office!
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It’s an honor to be named BEST Tent Rental and Event Planners for Reader’s Choice 2013. Thank you for voting!
112 JOYNER RD • MILLEDGEVILLE
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Dr. Anne Sanchez & Dr. Noell Craig
NANCY B. BUCHANAN, OWNER
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Thank Thank You You For Voting Us Your #1 Physical Therapy Clinic! 146608
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TENTS • TABLES • CHAIRS • LINENS STAGING & DANCE FLOOR SPECIALTY LIGHTING CANDELABRAS & UNIQUE IRON PIECES
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