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body became a part of our Men ofSummer Calendar, which we shot at hisWater Church, a pool outside his Mom’shouse where hardly a Saturday wasmissed by his close friends. Matthewwas at pretty much every event we everput on at the 11th Hour, not so he couldstick it on his resume, or try to get someband he knew written up. He was thereto enjoy it, and he was a consummateprofessional at doing just that. So tohear of his passing recently, saddened usgreatly here. He was the kind of readerwe were proud to call ours, and the kindof citizen Macon needed more of. Restin Peace Good Buddy. We love you.

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The Macon Civic Club is getting ready to high-kick off its annual Musical Review on January30th. For 52 years now, prominent Maconites

have been shagging, fox-trotting, and cha cha-ing theirway into our hearts and minds so that they can raisemoney for Middle Georgia charities. George Greer,this year’s show chairmen, has been busy getting every-one ready for the big night, and is confident that thecurrent show will live up to the storied history of theclub. Greer, an attorney with the firm of Spivey, Pope,Green and Greer, has been practicing law for 11 yearsin Macon. He’s also been playing rock and roll formost of that time, as a member of the bands TronJackson and Gringo Grande. Greer also plays guitar aspart of the Civic Club band, along with six other gui-tarists, a fiddle player, a banjo player, a timbale, and afull orchestra. They spare no expense.

If you’ve never been to a Civic Club show, picturepart Hee-Haw, part chorus line, and part rock and rollshow, only performed by people that you probably haveworked with in our community over the years. CivicClub members are practicing five nights a week for amonth to polish their dance moves and tighten up theirsinging voices to put forward the best show they can,and it shows. The club has given away 2.7 million dol-lars to local charities over the last 52 years. StephanieStienbart, the Development Director for Local CharityJay’s HOPE relayed some praise for the club.

“We cannot thank the Macon Civic Club enoughfor their continued support over the years. The Jay'sHOPE Foundation's mission is to improve the quality-of-life of children battling cancer and their familiesthrough social, emotional, educational, spiritual andfinancial support. We are the only organization inCentral Georgia that offers this direct support to localfamilies. We can do this because all the money we raisestays in the community. We feel so blessed that groups,like the Macon Civic Club, chose to stand in the gapwith us to help spread HOPE.”

Greer’s main job as show chairmen was comingup with a theme for this year’s show, as well as comingup with songs to be featured. “I had come up withabout forty possibilities, all of which my wife Annatold me sounded like Jr/Sr prom themes. We were sit-ting around listening to music one night, and “ProudMary” came on while we were talking about theRiverwalk being one of our featured charities. When

the chorus, Rollin on the River started playing, it justall made sense.” Anna was also vital in designing thisyear’s logo, picking out songs, and getting the wivestogether to show these men how to dance.

Once the theme and the songs are decided on, thepros come on board to help get the show into shape.Jim Crisp from Theatre Macon is the TechnicalDirector, Laura Voss is the Music Director and SylviaHaney is the Choreographer.

Greer told us that The Allman Brothers, EricChurch, The Rolling Stones, The Dixie Chicks, andJohnny Cash are just a few of the artists whose songswill be featured in this years show. When asked if it washard to get a group of grown men to dance and act thefool in front of a Grand Opera House full of people, helaughs. “If we had to do it more than once a year, I’dprobably say yes, but there is a sense among all of us,that we need to work hard and get out of our comfortzone, and put the most polished product we can out infront of the audience. We want to raise money for chari-ties that need it, and the only way we can do that is byputting on a great show, so once a year, it’s not so hard.”

Show dates are Wednesday, January 30 throughSaturday, February 2, at the Grand Opera House. Ticketprices are $18.00 for Wednesday’s performance, $20.00for Thursday, $40.00 for Friday (which includes a pre-show cocktail party in front of the Grand on MulberryStreet) and $20.00 for Saturday’s finale (subject to han-dling charges and fees from the Grand Opera House).The show starts at 7:30 each night with Friday’s galacommencing at 6:15 pm.

As is always the case, the net proceeds from theproduction will be donated to numerous charitiesthroughout the Middle Georgia area. In addition, thisyear, Rolling on the River, will benefit Theatre Maconand The Museum of Arts & Sciences with the proceedsfrom the Wednesday evening show, Heart of GeorgiaDDM and Bo’s Camp, a project of the Children’sHospital of Middle Georgia, with the proceeds from theThursday night show, The Middle Georgia HeartAssociation and Jay’s Hope with the proceeds from thegala on Mulberry Street on Friday night, and TheOcmulgee Heritage Trail/Middle Georgia Riverwalkand the Andy Anderson Institute with the proceeds ofSaturday evening show. Please call the Grand OperaHouse Box Office at (478) 301-5470 for ticket reserva-tions or Mercer Ticket Sales, 651 Mulberry Street.

The Official and Satirical "Men of Intown Macon"2013 Calendar is now on sale at the College HillAlliance office. Featuring 13 months of the living,working, and playing in the historic (and fun!) neigh-borhood, the calendar is part of Intown's annualfundraisers. Regularly $15, the calendars are nowavailable for $10. Call the office at 478.301.2008 andcome get your copy!

JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 1MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY TOHOST ‘HUNGER WEEK’

Mount de Sales students and faculty will be promot-ing the awareness of poverty focusing on our owncommunity January 28th - February 1st. The schoolwill be holding drives for local organizations like Teensfor Jeans, collecting eye glasses for the Lion's Club,and other items like canned foods and coats. Thesedrives will all be taking place at the same time, inconjunction with the school’s theme for the week, theHunger Games. Students will be participating in a‘Hunger Games’ competition thru the week to raisemoney and have a fun time while doing it. They willalso have researched statistics on hand and a pledgebanner for people to sign after donating.

MOUNT DE SALES WILL BE TAKING DONATIONS FOR:

Teens for Jeans- Almost 2 million teens are home-less and the number one item asked for by sheltersis jeans. We are collecting gently used jeans. Moreinfo on: http://www.dosomething.org/teensforjeans

Eyeglasses Drive- The eyeglasses will be going to alocal Lion's Club. According to The World HealthOrganization, 153 million people have eye problemsthat could be easily be fixed with corrective lenses.But people in underdeveloped nations cannot learn orwork well because of their eyesght disablilities andlimited access to glasses. More info on:http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/sight-pro-grams/eyeglass-recycling/the-need-for-eyeglasses.php

Canned Food Drive- The Middle Ga CommunityFood Bank has expressed a need for canned foods,saying that they have a major shortage. More info on:http://www.mgcfb.org/

Monetary donations to Free the Children -In this gloabal organization, fund donators are free tochoose a gift that their money will go to. For example:wells, clean water, farm animals that provide food andincome, and more. www.freethechildren.com

You can donate to any or all of these charities bystopping by Mount de Sales anytime during Jan 28 -Feb 1. The school is located at 851 Orange Street indowntown Macon.

CIVIC CLUB’S MUSICAL REVUE STILLROLLIN’ AFTER 52 YEARS

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FRIDAY

1.25TUBMAN AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM’S “ALL THAT JAZZ”Featuring Phil Perry & Pieces of a Dream.(Jazz concert & Benefit for the museum)Cost: $125 individual floor tickets. $1,000 for atable. $40 balcony seating. Macon CityAuditorium, 415 1st Street, Macon.7pm - Cocktails & Dinner, 8pm - Show perform-ances, After Show Dancing with AJ the DJ

MONROE CROSSING - BLUEGRASS ATTHE DOUGLASS THEATRE7:30PM. Named in honor of Bill Monroe, “TheFather of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe Crossingdazzles audiences with an electrifying blend ofclassic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfeltoriginals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharparrangements, and on-stage rapport make themaudience favorites across the United States andCanada. $20 in advance, $22 at the door, $15with student ID

FREE CONCERT AT MERCER UNIVERSITY TO HONOR THE LATENEVA FICKLINGMercer University’s Townsend School of Musicpresents celebrated Czech baritone, VratislavKriz, in concert with pianist and WesleyanCollege professor of music Dr. Edward Eikner,in Neva Langley Fickling Hall at the McCorkleMusic Building at Mercer on Friday, Jan. 25, at7:30 p.m. This rare American appearance byKriz is in celebration of what would have beenthe 80th birthday of Neva Fickling, namesake ofFickling Hall. Admission to this concert is freeand open to the public thanks to a generous giftfrom the Fickling Family Foundation.

TUESDAY

1.29FREE RECITAL WITH PIANIST DR. IANALTMAN AT MERCER UNIVERSITYMercer University’s Townsend School of Musicwill host a solo piano recital by Dr. Ian Altman,associate professor of music, on Tuesday, Jan.29, at 7:30 p.m. in Neva Langley Fickling Hall atthe McCorkle Music Building on theUniversity’s Macon campus. The programincludes works by Beethoven, Chopin andStravinsky. Admission is free and open to thepublic. For more information call (478) 301-5751 or visit music.mercer.edu.

THURSDAY

1.31RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY AT MACON CENTREPLEXRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is proudto present FULLY CHARGED, an all-new pow-erful surge of circus entertainment! Experiencethe excitement as Ringling Bros.® transformsenergy and power into megawatts of thrills andturns spectacles of superhuman athleticism anddisplays of animal magnificence into sparks ofwonder. Thru Feb 3. Tickets $22 and up.

SATURDAY

2.02THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSONPRESENTED BY MACON SYMPHONYORCHESTRA 7:30pm at the Macon CityAuditorium. From his early years with theJackson 5 to his mega-hit album Thriller andbeyond, Michael Jackson stormed the musicindustry with hit after hit. Windborne’s “Musicof Michael Jackson” takes you through each eraof this storied performer. Balcony Seating $15 -available in advance and at the door beginning at5pm before the performance. 478-301-5300

LINCOLN’S EMANCIPATION OF AGEORGIA HOUSE SERVANT2PM. Join us at The Cannonball House as MissMia presents her program on how AbrahamLincoln’s emancipation proclamation affectedthe lives of slaves in the Deep South. Wellversed in slave customs and practices of this era,Miss Mia will offer 21st Century insight into thelives of 19th Century servants. $6 per personand includes tour. 856 Mulberry St.

SUNDAY

2.03SIDNEY LANIER’S 171ST BIRTHDAYCELEBRATION2:00 p.m. at the Sidney Lanier Cottage (935High St.) Sidney's birthday celebration will fea-ture L. Ward Abel, poet, composer and performerof music, teacher and retired lawyer. He lives inrural Georgia and has been published hundredsof times in print and online. He is a Mercer LawSchool graduate and devoted Sidney lover.Champagne and cake reception to follow. Call(478) 743-3851 for more information.

WEDNESDAY

2.06CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG AT THEGRAND OPERA HOUSEThe Grand Opera House welcomes everyone’sfavorite BIG red dog, Clifford, to the stage in anew musical, “Clifford The Big Red Dog™LIVE!” on Wednesday, Feb. 6 for a special 6:30p.m. performance. The one-hour show will havekids home and in bed on time! Tickets are $11for students and $16 for adults. Purchase ticketsby calling (478) 301-5470 or buy online atTheGrandMacon.com/Clifford.

Families are invited to arrive early for freeRed Carpet Arrival pictures in front of TheGrand starting at 5:30 p.m. Those who pose forpictures will be entered into a drawing to win afree copy of a Clifford book immediately fol-lowing the performance. With memorable songsand the characters kids love, Clifford The BigRed Dog™ LIVE! is sure to be a "pup"ular hit!

THURSDAY

2.07MERCER THEATRE PRESENTS CHECKOV’S “THE SEAGULL”Mercer University Theatre presents AntonCheckov’s “The Seagull” at the Back DoorTheatre in Willingham Hall on Mercer’s Maconcampus, Feb. 7 – 17. Mercer professor and inter-nationally renowned fight choreographer, ScotMann, directs the production, which features acast comprised of Mercer students and alumni.Performances begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 7-9 and Feb.12-16, and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 17. Ticketsare $5 general admission. For tickets or moreinformation call (478) 301-2974.

“The Seagull” was groundbreaking for itsrealism and ushered in a new age of theater. Inthis adaptation by Christopher Hampton,Chekov’s tragicomic masterpiece remains afunny, provoking and psychologically cunningblack comedy. Four characters: an ingénue, anaging actress, the actress’ son and a writer clashover passions both personal and artistic. Formore information call (478) 301-2974.

SUNDAY

2.10“THE SESSIONS” FILM SCREENINGPresented by Macon Film Guild at the DouglassTheatre. At the age of 36, Mark O'Brien, a manconfined to an iron lung, decides he no longerwishes to be a virgin. With the help of his thera-pist and his priest, he contacts Cheryl Cohen-Greene, a professional sex surrogate and a typi-cal soccer mom... 2pm, 4:30pm and 7:30 pm, $5

THURSDAY

2.148TH ANNUAL MACON FILM FESTIVALDaily passes $10 each, screening pass $50 or allaccess pass including the popular after parties$100 each. Workshops and film schedule to beannounced next issue. Thru Feb. 17th.

artsFree classes at PeachMac of Macon atShoppes at River CrossingYou have just purchased the coolest,newest, greatest device Apple has evercreated. Learn how to maximize youriPad’s capabilities. Please join us for anhour of hands-on experience with yournew iPad 2. - Intro to Mac; EverySaturday 10:00 – 11:00am. Cost free! Ifyou're new to the Mac, or to OS X, thisworkshop is for you.

Middle Georgia Art Association: Freeand open to the public. Gallery openTuesday - Friday, Noon - 5 p.m.Saturday, Noon - 3 p.m. 478.744.9557.MiddleGeorgiaArt.org. 2330 Ingleside.

Macon Arts Gallery The Gallery is openTuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission is always free. For more infocall 478.743.6940. 486 First St.

Open gallery exhibits at ContemporaryArts Exchange. Resident and guest artistexhibits every First Friday, 7 - 10 p.m.MySpace.com/CAEMacon. 2nd Floor,590 Mulberry St.

Art on the Avenue Fine Art GalleryNew monthly gallery shows. 2368Ingleside Ave, 478-743-3720

Festival of Trees: The Museum of Artsand Sciences features its 26th AnnualFestival of Trees exhibition, which dis-plays more than 35 holiday trees elabo-rately decorated by local designers. Theexhibition adorns the Museum's festivegalleries through December 30, 2012.

farmer’s marketsWesleyan Market every secondSaturday 9am - 1pm. Held monthly, thisfun community event features a varietyof locally grown and produced itemsranging from flowers and organic fruitsand vegetables to baked goods. Music,fun & educational events also offered.Free and open to the public.

Mulberry Market every Wednesday.4:30-7pm. Find a variety of all thingsfresh and local, from honey to breads,seasonal vegetables to grass-fed beef.

museum hoursMuseum of Arts & Sciences. Tuesday –Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 – 5p.m. $5 - $10. Free for Bibb Co. resi-dents the first Sunday of each month.478-477-3232. 4182 Forsyth Rd.

Tubman African American MuseumTuesday-Friday 9am – 5pm Sat – 11-5pm$8general admission $6 for seniors/stu-dents/military $4childrenwww.tubmanmuseum.com

Georgia Children’s Museum: Tuesday –Saturday 10:30 -5:30, $4 per person, 2and under free. Free admission onTuesdays from 10:30 -1:30 for City ofMacon residents and First Fridays from5:30-8:30.

The Allman Brothers Band Museum atthe Big House in Macon. This house-turned-museum was where members ofthe Allman Brothers Band, their roadies,friends and families lived between 1970and 1973.Call for hours. 741.5551. 2321

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm (admission $8 foradults; $6 for seniors, college students, &military; $3.50 children).

The Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. OpenTuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. andSundays 1 p.m. - 4. Tours are on the hourwith the last tour at 3 p.m. $8 adults, $4students. Children under 6 free.

The Sidney Lanier Cottage HouseMuseum, 935 High Street in Macon, isthe birthplace of noted poet, musician &soldier, Sidney Lanier (1842-1881).Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm and toursare $5. 478.743.3851

ONGOINGALL IMAGES BY ADAM SMITH15DAYS CALENDAR

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26THGLOW IN THE PARKExperience Ocmulgee like never before on a guided night walk tour! Enjoy an easy 1mile walk on paved paths through the park. View the Macon skyline from the top of theGreat Temple Mound and learn about the history of the Indian Mounds. A FREE glowstick will be given to the first 50 attendees. Families and strollers welcome*. FREEADMISSION | No Reservation Required. 1207 Emery Highway


ALL IMAGES BY ADAM SMITH

Ican only imagine what it means formy African-American friends to wit-ness the inauguration of someone who

looks like them although I think I have apretty good idea. When I volunteered totravel to the snows of New Hampshire onthe first Peanut Brigade to campaign forJimmy Carter, much of my excitementwas wrapped up in the concept of a cam-paign by someone who talked and actedlike me.

Although I grew up in Savannah, Iwas born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, whereour family farm was located, only 80miles from Plains. My first childhood jobwas working in a tobacco barn and ware-house so I was particularly attuned toJimmy Carter’s background. Many peoplefrom that first campaign foray will nowinsist they fully expected him to win thepresidency, but I think those claims areexaggerated. While he certainly thoughthe could win, I remember hoping that hewould garner enough delegates to beappointed to the cabinet or even be namedas the vice-presidential nominee to bal-ance the national ticket. What I was look-ing for was validation that a SouthernBaptist farmer from Georgia could betaken seriously on the national level.

One of my most vivid memories ofNew Hampshire was the bitter cold as we

walked from house to house. I sported amustache then and I’m not exaggeratingwhen I say that icicles had formed thereby the time a resident opened his door. Itold him my name, that I was fromGeorgia, and that I wanted to share someinformation about Jimmy Carter (all thewhile hoping in vain he would invite meinto the heated foyer). He said he wanted toask me a couple of questions and I washappy I had studied all the campaign posi-tion papers. He asked, “Where are youfrom originally?” and I assured him I was aninth-generation Georgian. He next said,“Where did you go away to school?” and Ireplied that I was a recent graduate of theUniversity of Georgia. His response dumb-founded me, “But you talk so intelligent-ly!” I promise you this is not an apocryphalstory but happened exactly as I’ve relatedit. I controlled my temper but I distinctlyrecall thinking, “If this campaign doesnothing else perhaps it will change the wayGeorgians are viewed nationally.” No mat-ter what you think of Jimmy Carter’s pres-idency, I maintain his campaign and admin-istration were successful on that score. Latein his life, former Ambassador, Governor,and cabinet member Averill Harriman, whohad served every president since FranklinRoosevelt, was asked which president, inhis experience, had been the most intelli-

gent. Without pausing, he answered,“Jimmy Carter.”

I joined the paid campaign staff soonafter the New Hampshire primary victoryand was delighted when the first area Iwas given to direct was eastern NorthCarolina. I was handed an airplane ticketand the name of one supporter - who hap-pened to be a peanut farmer – at whosehome I stayed. It would be the first state inwhich we won a primary majority.

In a recent birthday note to me,Rosalynn Carter kindly recalled the air-port stops we shared. In those pre-SecretService days, she travelled in a smalltwin-engine propeller airplane with onefaithful aide (who, remarkably, is still withher today). She landed in Rocky Mount,where I had organized a rally, but I was sohoarse I could barely whisper. Only thendid we learn no one had planned to pro-vide food so I quickly dispatched a volun-teer to pick up a bag of burgers and fries.There was then no way to communicateother than old-fashioned telephones andwe would call “wheels up” from a payphone to the next location so they couldestimate an arrival time. In an era beforeinternet, cell phones, or even faxmachines, if you had asked us what“social media” was we probably wouldhave answered, “a late-night drink with a

reporter after a long campaign day.”By the time the nomination was

secured and the general election wasunderway, I was working for Mrs. Carterin her scheduling office. After the historicvictory in November’s general election,she asked me to join her White House staffas the Carter Family’s AppointmentsSecretary scheduling the various membersof a large and active family. The momentthe President was sworn in, a small groupwas immediately driven in a van to theWhite House where we were already inour desks while the Carters were still inthe Capitol. One vivid memory is listeningto our classified radio traffic when theSecret Service was apoplectic that theCarters were walking the full paraderoute. When I heard one scream, “Tellthem to get back into the car!” I smiled,knowing that this was going to be an inter-esting experience for us all.

Yes, I cried that day. It affirmed mysoul that someone like me could achievesuch lofty heights. I cried again four yearsago as I sat on the Capitol lawn andwatched Barack Obama be sworn in thefirst time. Even with their faults, each wasmy President. I see something of myself inboth and I share the pride my friends dis-play so proudly in this most recent nation-al coming-of-age.

CITY SCENEOP-EDINAUGURATION AS VALIDATION

BY RICK HUTTOCity-wide Councilman, published author

THE COLLEGE HILL CORRIDOR WANTS TO KNOW...

DO YOU HAVE A PUBLICART IDEA?Do you have an idea, inspiration or itch to interject a work of creative art

in the Corridor like the envisioned mural above? The Community

Foundation of Central Georgia is eager to receive proposals through the

Knight Neighborhood Challenge grant program from artists or arts organ-

izations to do public art projects in the College Hill Corridor as pilots for

public art in Macon. For more information, please check out the Public

Art Info Kit found at www.collegehillcorridor.com.

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With opener Matthew Hope. Shane has landed his songs on several hit TV shows such as “The Hills”, “The Real World” and many of the major cable networks such as CMT, VH1, Discovery Channel, Bravo, Nat Geo in the US and Interna-tional. His latest Album “Make a Name” was recorded at Sony Tree Studios in Nahville TN. The Album was recorded with Dierks Bentley’s band and produced by Brian Layson (Dierks Bentley’s band leader and guitarist).

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Opening is local artists The Sundollars. As Carolina public radio favorites, they have toured their raspy Southern style and shared the stage with the likes of Widespread Panic, Grace Potter and according to Ray Waddell of Billboard, this eclectic trio “make[s] endlessly listenable music, with ambitious chording and instrumentation and few boundaries in their musical exploration.”

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TUESDAY, FEB 26FABIAN CONCERT SERIES7:30PM. Noted pops conductor, singer and pianist, Matt Catingub leads an all-star cast of musicians including Amy Schwartz Moretti- violin, Kurt Muroki-bass, and Steve Moretti-percussion.Presented by the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings. Catingub wrote music for the George Clooney film, Good Night and Good Luck, whichwon a Grammy!

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Forty years ago, a woman by the name ofNorma L. McCorvey of Texas entered theSupreme Court to hear the decision (writ-ten by Harry Blackum) on her case where,for her protection, she assumed the aliasJane Roe.

Tuesday, January 22,1973, Roe v. Wade changedthe way the judicial systemapproached abortions in theUnited States. A lesserknown case, from Georgia,Doe v. Bolton, also foundlaws in Georgia concerningwomen's privacy in healthmatters unconstitutionalunder the 14th Amendment.

However, even after 40years, women's hard wonpersonal liberties are stillbeing questioned. Kansas,2009,George Tiller is shot to death whileat a church service. He owned a women'sclinic. In 2011, Mississippi legislature proposed the "personhood" amendmentwhich outlawed all forms of abortion. Itwas rejected. Laws were still enacted in 12different states in 2012 on the regulationof the procedure.

The recent election also had some sur-prising turns on the issue: Paul Ryan'sattention grabbing remarks on the issue ofrape. Then, Romney wasn't clear on hisstance, having made several contradictingstatements over the years. Needless to say,women were worried.

With so much at stake, I wanted toexamine the history of this medical proce-dure. Not only does it ensure the safety ofmany women, but the right to choose inregards to one's own personal healthcare isa stepping stone in the equalization of thegenders. It is the belief that a woman iscapable of making a decision that is bestfor her own body.

The first legislation against medicalprocedures of this variety was in the mid-1800s. Brian Young, author of "A BriefSurvey of US Abortion Law Before 1973Decision" says, "The first US law againstabortion, adopted by Connecticut in 1821,criminalized the administration of poisonor of any 'destructive substance' to inducea miscarriage. It applied only to caseswhere thebaby had "quickened." Hedescribes "quickened" as to having wit-nessed movement.

In 1873, Anthony Comstock introducedthe Comstock Act, that directly prohibitedcontraceptives of any type and declared anyprocedure tampering with a pregnancy afelony. With this legislation, women in needhad to resort to illegal procedures.

Illegal procedures began to become aserious threat to many women, especiallythose of lower income. Upper classwomen, with personal physicians and bet-ter economic stability, had the means totravel to places which allowed the proce-dures. There is an estimated between200,000 to 1.2 million women who dieddue to illegal abortions during the1950s-

1960s. It is hard to give an exact number,as these were illegal procedures that manywere afraid to admit to having.

When England legalized some proce-dures in 1967, The Guttmacher Report on

Public Policy reports that,"[m]ore than600 American women made the trip to theUnited Kingdom during the last threemonths of 1969 alone; by 1970, packagedeals (including round-trip airfare, pass-ports, vaccination, transportation to andfrom the airport and lodging and meals forfour days, in addition to the procedureitself) were advertised in the popularmedia". The need was still great, and onlythe few could obtain it. The rest were leftto deal with humiliating treatments andsometimes painful death.

It wasn't until Roe v. Wade, People v.Belous, and Doe v. Scott that thingschanged. States began to reform theirlaws concerning abortion. In 1994,Clinton signed his Abortion ClinicProtection Bill. Many women thoughtthat the fight was over.

With national legalization still beingupheld today , the rates of actual proce-dures being performed has dropped. Deathis a very uncommon outcome of these pro-cedures. Increased education and betterhealthcare has helped, also.

Pro-choice is not a one layered argu-ment. Under the main issues lie the mecha-nisms of women's rights. It has been a longand recent (in the scheme of history) battlethat was hard won and should be respected.The decision to have the procedure is diffi-cult and not one done lightly; and women,as private, free citizens, should always havethe right to make the choice.

We are a millennial generation, whichis described as a more progressive and eth-nical mix of individuals. We must keepthat in mind, as Nancy Keenan says, "AsRoe v. Wade marks its 40th anniversary,Winograd and Hais's millennial generationis coming of age. Numbering 77 millionby the 2020 election, they will make upnearly 40% of the electorate.They are edu-cated, motivated and progressive. Theywill be able to sway elections, determinepublic policy and transform America."Part of that transformation will be uphold-ing the just decisions made by those whosacrificed much to allow us to have thoseliberties, such as the right to choose.

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ROE V. WADE TURNS 40

by JD Quesenberry


Apparently the figurative noose is beginningto tighten around the neck of Bibb CountySchool Superintendent Romain Dallemandnow as Bibb County Commissioner JoeAllen has called for a federal investigation ofthe BOE and the Administration. There areseveral questions that now must be asked ashis impending departure now seems emi-nent:

1. Will Dallemand resign? For a few weeks the rumor mill has beenover filled with speculations thatDallemand will in fact resign some evensaying he will be resigning as early asFebruary 1. It seems those rumors areindeed fact as yesterday The MaconTelegraph announced that Dallemand hasasked for a buyout of his contract statingthat he feels it’s time for him to move on.Good riddance and thank God! But whatwill this resignation cost the taxpayers?Based on Dallemand's track record inRochester, he negotiates a new contract andthen bails out only to get a negotiated settle-ment to buyout the newly negotiated con-tract. Remember, in Rochester he had justbeen approved for a three-year contractextension only months before he came toBibb. This is his modus operandi and it hasserved him very well in the past. (He haseven set himself up a website a couple ofweeks ago at www.romaindallemand.com toput his resume out there.) I wonder howmuch it cost Rochester to get him out oftown. Also, don't forget that the Rochestersystem had to settle on the Coryea lawsuitonly this year for the sum of $320,000.(Cheryl Coryea was the whistleblowingCFO who Dallemand admitted he firedbecause she found out he not only purchaseda desk for $5000, but then hid it instead offessing up that he had bought the desk.Sounding familiar? Ron Collier? CFO? It'slike déjà vu all over again... Cue theTwilight Zone music.)

2. Is it worth it to settle with him?My opinion is yes. It would be cheap as hellto settle with this shakedown artist and gethim out of here so that maybe the system canget back to a somewhat normal climate.This, however, puts the board in a strangeposition as they might settle with this guyonly to see him get indicted in the future. It'svery apparent that at least 3 of the board,Wanda West, Ella Carter and Tom Hudsonand possibly Thelma Dillard, will not firethis guy, even though they have him com-pletely dead to rights on violating his con-tract by putting false information on hisresume, so waiting for the board to do any-thing is a complete waste of time. (Theproblem with this scenario is that I'm surethere will be a participle stating that the BOEcan't say anything about the settlement or hispast performance. Any future employer,especially school systems, need to knowwhat Dallemand is.)

3. Is the contract that the past board ram-rod through legal?I answer with a resounding NO! First, theold board really did not have the authority tovote on this as Allemande’s review had notbeen completed within the timeframe allot-ted by state law. Unfortunately, there are nopenalties nor repercussions associated withthis, but it could have been argued that sincethe review had not been done, the board vio-lated state law. Second, even though theboard voted on the contract extension, thecontract had been modified to include a lotof extra goodies for dear old Dallemand,such as more sick leave. It's my understand-ing, however, that the board NEVER dis-cussed nor voted on the modifications, butonly voted on the contract "Previously VotedOn". Therefore, again as I understand it, the'modified contract' is illegal and when thisgets in front of a judge, the judge shoulddeclare this contract null and void. Thankgoodness Brad DeFore has brought a suitchallenging the validity of this new contract.

Based on this information, I feel that theschool board should indeed buy out his con-tract and get him out of town as soon ashumanly possible, but should ONLY givehim the amount of money due to him per theold contract which would run out on June30, 2013. Believe me…It’s a cheap price topay to get him out of here before he cancause anymore damage. Unfortunately forevery taxpayer in Bibb County, we’ll befeeling the effects and paying for the dam-ages caused by Romain Dallemand for along time as we will have to settle the law-suits that are out are already there as well asthe residuals of “The Macon Miracle.

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Taki Japanese SteakhouseServing traditional hibachi with flair andfresh and creative sushi selections. Privatebar area,The Blue Diamond Bar, featuresHappy Hour all week 4:30-6:30pm with spe-cials such as 20% off sushi and $5 sake cock-tails including Plum and Saki Sunrise.Thursday and Sundays enjoy $1 sushi spe-cials. LD • BAR • $-$$ 6255 Zebulon Rd

Metropolis CafeOffering Greek, Mediterranean and IndianCuisine. Macon - 2460 Riverside Dr. (478)464-0247; Hours of operation: Mon. – Sun.,11 a.m. – 10 p.m. $-$$

Ninja Japanese SteakhouseNewly opened in downtown Macon, enjoytheir unique and delicious sushi options pre-pared by owner and 20-year chef, along sidefreshly prepared Japanese offerings. Open forlunch and dinner. Full bar available. Locatedin Mulberry Street Lane, across from TokyoAlley. LD • BAR • $-$$

BREAKFASTJ. Christopher’sOpen 7am-2pm daily, and their signaturebreakfast dishes all day long. Strawberry waf-fles to eggs benedict, fresh salads to innova-tive sandwiches. BL • $ 220 StarcadiaCircle, Macon, 476-0220


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DINING HOTSPOTS

Eating out with kids doesn’t have to cost a fortune.Here are local restaurants offering meal deals forkids. Now you can enjoy an affordable night of fami-ly-friendly dining without breaking the bank.

EVERYDAY IHOP (Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. 254-7100 orEisenhower 784-0800 ) – 12 and under eatfree; one per adult – 4:00 – 9:00 pm

S & S Cafeterias – 10 and under eat for 99¢ –purchase one adult meal and dine in; no limiton number of kid’s meals – all day Sunday

Cici’s Pizza – Kids 3 and under eat free fromthe Cici’s Pizza buffet everyday!

MONDAYSSticky Fingers - Recieve one free kids mealwith the purchase of one adult meal $7.99 orhigher. Valid Monday through Wednesday only.

McAlister’s Deli (Presidential Parkway 474-7783 and Zebulon Road 405-6825) - 12 andunder; one per adult – after 5pm (Tuesday also)

Barberitos- Kids eat free after 3pm with thepurchase of an adult entree. Dine in only. Oneper adult, twelve and under

Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta (477-7400) – 11 andunder eat free; one per adult – all day

TUESDAYSSticky Fingers - Recieve one free kids mealwith the purchase of one adult meal $7.99 orhigher. Valid Monday through Wednesday only.

Moe’s Southwest Grill - One kid 12 and undereats free with the purchase of any adult entree.

Locos Grill & Pub- Kids eat free on Tuesdaysat Locos Grill & Pub. Purchase of an adultentree is required.

WEDNESDAYSCalientes Burrito Shop (471-8110) – 12 andunder eat free; one per adult – after 6:00 pm

Georgia Bob’s (257-6710) – 10 and under eatfree; one per adult – and after 5pm Saturday

THURSDAYSBarberitos- Kids eat free after 3pm with thepurchase of an adult entree. Dine in only. Oneper adult, twelve and under

SUNDAYSFirehouse Subs – 2 free kid’s meals when youpurchase a Medium or Large Sub – Sundays

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I, (Adrian) started playing with Kyle a few years back and reallywanted to put something together. So we started cranking out somesolid riffs together and really only needed a singer and a drummer. Iknew Evan from playing in several different bands with him so he wasalways my “go-to” bro behind a kit. One day Kyle & I headed over toEvan’s house to jam and there was this real skinny, nerdy kid therewho I wasn’t too familiar with, but he had on a Motley Crue shirt so Iknew he was home team. Evan introduced us to Jordy, and the minutehe strapped on his guitar and unleashed a wicked riff with ear pierc-ing solos…he was good to go. We played for several months justlaying out several tracks and arranging everything into its properplace, and finally realized…man, we need a singer. A good friend ofours, Chris, who was also playing in a separate band, really dug oursound and wanted in, knowing that he had a set of pipes on him andthat he’s a good dude, it seemed like the only viable thing to do.With Chris, Dragon Sleeper was finally a complete band.

Why do you like the Macon Music Scene?Macon is our home; although, some of the band live just outside

Macon, we’ve all played here and our practice site is based inMacon. The music scene here is good, but not great. There are

good places to play and we seem to have a good turn out rate for thepeople that come and see us play.

What do you see about the Macon Music Scene that couldimprove? Venues. It’s awesome to play live, and it doesn’t matter ifit’s in a small hole in the wall bar or a bigger venue, but until venuesget behind heavier acts, most bands are just stuck in the mud. If wecould get with venues that actually promote hard rock & heavy metaland get the support of radio play, local business, and other outlets it’dtake off without a hitch. The majority of people that are into this sceneare hard working everyday Joe’s. Metal is usually our escape from realworld problems. “Man, I hate my boss” (listens to Pantera), “Wife leftme and took the dog.” (cranks out some Hatebreed), “Car just brokedown and I’m stuck without any means of transportation” (turns on someJudas Priest). There’s a general consensus with metal heads that see aband play live and that is, this is where I’m gonna get it out!

Craziest after-party story?Even though we enjoy a good party, most of us have to be in bed by11p at the latest hahaha. With fulltime jobs and 9 kids between thewhole band (no we are not joking), most of us have Daddy detail inthe mornings after a gig; however, we did play in Athens last yearduring the UGA/Tech gameday and we were kid-free that weekend,which lead to a very hilarious camping trip. That’s right…we turnedour Athens gig after party into a bro-tastic camping trip, which almostlead to disaster when Kyle thought it would be funny to jump onChris, who was sound asleep on the left side of the camper, until weall soon realized that Adrian forgot to put down the four stilts that sup-port weight on either side of vessel. It literally sounded like a carcrash as I turned around to see my camper sinking. With it being liter-ally 20 degrees that night, the only thing I could say as I was huddledup as close as I could to the fire was “Man…I forgot to put the stiltsup” soon followed by Kyle inside saying “YEAH!....NO S#*T!!!”. Welove a good time, and will find one anywhere.

DRAGON SLEEPERWe are Dragon Sleeper. Kyle Cotton (guitar), Evan Jones (drums), Chris Monk (vocals),Adrian Moss (Bass), & Jordy Sanders (guitar). Influences include Iron Maiden, MotleyCrue, Darkest Hour, GWAR, among others.

What are your day jobs? Evan is a straight edge insurance salesman, Kyle is themost bearded county health inspector, Chris is the country servin’est National Guardsman,Adrian is the brownest heavy metal police officer, and Jordy is a “jack of all trades”.We’re the G.I.Joe of Heavy Metal.

Tell me about your music? The best way we could describe our music is that it feelslike a balanced combination of past hard rock & heavy metal mixed with a more modernflow of rock ‘n roll. We try to stay away from being label one specific genre and are con-stantly trying to branch out by grasping influences from classic rock and heavy metal.Someone listening to us for the first time could easily pick up how our fast and heavy riffscame from the music that we listened to and loved as kids growing up.

When we first started to play live, we would tell people “We’re the greatest band noone has ever heard”. We play fast & loud, so no matter what…You’re gonna hear whatwe have to say. With all music, especially in the local scene, you only get out of it whatyou put into it. Best way to make a name for yourself is to get the word out there. So we’llgo out of our way to print up our own Dragon Sleeper shirts to throw out into the crowd,make obnoxiously huge banners that engulf a stage, and rig up flashing lights becauselike it or not we bring the party with us, but stage set and merchandise aside, the musicstands for itself. The problem with music today is that it’s all about image. Beautiful peoplemaking horrible cookie cutter garbage that’s played non-stop. It’s a vicious cycle ofrehashed, recycled, and time stamped tunes (if you can even call them that).

We take pride in ourselves on making the same music, that raised us into themetal heads, that our parents hated. Any fans of galloping drum beats, foot stompingbass riffs, and face-melting guitar solos will not be disappointed with Dragon Sleeper.

How did you get started playing music?Most of us have been playing since we were 17 years old. So we are no stranger to thelocal Middle GA scene. Having played in several bands (even together for the most part)in the past, we’ve all been through the local meat grinder.

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BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL$35 - ATLANTA, MARCH 2ND We'd heard that they were going to change the name to The ManFestival, but that was just too easy. The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival isstarting it's 2013 tour of the US, starting in Manhattan next weekend. Atthe festival, you can expect to encounter all sorts of BBQ, bacon, andrelated foodstuffs, including pulled pork, ribs, brisket, greens, and beans,as well as a wide assortment of bourbon and beer, complete with unlimit-ed tastings. The festival will be making stops in Atlanta, Charlotte, Cary,NC, and Nashville before the year's out. 60 beers, 40 bourbons, and lotsof barbecue, oh yeah, did we mention it’s ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE!

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DowntownMacon’s social bar Relax with friends in conversation while enjoying your favorite beverage and food in one of our four separate seating areas Sidewalk, inside cocktail area, coppertop bar, or courtyard. Play pool, darts, chess, various board games, redemption games, or watch your favorite program on one of our many flat screen TVs.

Sun: Service Industry$2 Wells & Domestics, 50¢ HotdogsMon: $2 Wells & Domestics, 50¢ WingsTues: 2-4-1 Tuesdays - Calls & Imports, $1 NachosWed: Ladies - 2 for 1 Everything, $1 Hummus (and free pool & darts)Thurs: College - $2 Wells, Domestics, & Pizza

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It's that time again! The 11th HourAwards Nominations are now online andready for your input. Though some of youmay scoff at the idea of a local awardsshow, the event has proven to be an excel-lent opportunity to bring together a widerange of the community - from your serv-ice industry types to North Maconites(yes, that wide of a range) - for a night tocelebrate the things we love about ourcommunity. I think my favorite memoryof the Awards will forever be gracing thecover of the 11th Hour dressed as "PedalsThe Cherry Blossom Poodle", with SonnySpoon and entourage backing me up. Saywhat you want about the event, but I don'tknow of a single person that walks outthat night who hasn't had a good time. Iwon't go as far as to tell you who I thinkyou should vote for, I'm just going toleave you with the fact that Mark Ballardhas the best acceptance speeches. Staytuned for information about the event.

The Tubman Museum will be host-ing their annual fundraiser, "All ThatJazz", at the Macon City Auditorium onFriday the 25th. The event features popu-lar jazz act Phil Perry & Pieces of aDream and directly benefits the funding toopen the long awaited museum. Ticketsare available by calling 478-743-8544.

I'm incredibly excited about theMacon Love Rugby Club's season open-er that's taking place in Central City Parkon Saturday the 26th. The closest I've everbeen to a rugby match would be watchingsome championship game at a bar, so thefact that Macon has a highly active rugbyteam is pretty impressive to me. They'll beplaying some team from Atlanta that defi-nitely doesn't matter, but they would loveto see some unfamiliar faces supportingthem. Win or lose (they'll win), The Lovewill be celebrating after the game withanyone that wants to join them at TheHummingbird.

The Ocmulgee NationalMonument is hosting their guided "Glowin the Park" tour the night of the 26th. Thefree tour will start around 7:00pm and willallow guests to view the park in a waythey never have before. They're even giv-ing out free glow sticks to the first 50 peo-ple that arrive, but feel free to bring yourown if you'd like. There's an amazingview of Macon from the top of the GreatTemple Mound, so this should provide awhole new perspective of the city skyline.

The Rookery, like many bars andrestaurants in the area, have picked up onthe popularity of hosting "ServiceIndustry Night" (or S.I.N. as theApplebee's on Riverside). Every Tuesday,they're offering top notch specials for any-

one that works the grind, whether at arestaurant or auto shop. Along with theirtraditional half-off-draft-off specials, theyhave some great things working.

First Friday brings about the usualround of excitement, with art openings onevery corner and live music on everystage. I've started off my last two FirstFridays by stopping over at the courtyardin Cherry St. Alley. Since the courtyardwas renovated, it's become the perfectplace to enjoy live music outside beforeheading to Ninja, Downtown Grill, orTokyo Alley for dinner and a drink. Someserious dancers have shown up the pasttwo events and the band can't be stumped- they were playing everything fromMichael Jackson to The BeeGees toSpringsteen.

Back City Woods heads up theHummingbird that Friday night for aspecial CD release party, celebrating therelease of Around The Bend, an albumproduced by David Barbe and the crew atChase Park Transduction in Athens.They're bringing Seven Handle Circus, an

Atlanta based "bad-ass-grass" band thatwill warm things up before some ofMacon's finest take the stage. BCWrecorded the album through help from alarge number of local donors through theirKickstarter project and from what I'veheard of it, it leaves Dirt From Which WeCame in the….dirt.

On Monday, February 4th, Dovetailis pleased to announce a special prix fixemeal created around the release of SamAdam's new cask aged beers. The fourcourse meal, created by their head chefDoug Sanneman, pairs the beers with theitems that fit them best - a menu thatincludes crab meat salad, rack of lamb,and much more. Call them at 478-238-4693 to make a reservation.

If you haven't yet, check out the LiveDowntown campaign that NewTown isstarting up. Whether you live downtownor not, there is some great information onarea happenings.

As I'm writing this, there are 50 daysuntil the Cherry Blossom Festival beginsand 60 until it's over. I can't wait.


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The Vespers, a brother/sister Southern-folk four piece from Nashville will be atThe 567 on February 8th, alongside tour-mates Caleb, and Jillian Edwards. Ticketsare available at the567.ticketleap.com

Matt Able (Feb. 25, 1973 - January16, 2013) was a Macon icon thatnever met a stranger. He had theunique ability of making anyone feelwelcome and at home- even withinminutes of meeting them. Serving asThe Rev of the 1st Mable Church ofAqua, during the summer, he wel-comed to his pool an endless streamof troubadours, hippies, freaks andgeeks to gather in fellowship ofmusic and brew. Matt was officiallyordained through the Universal LifeChurch Monastery though his con-gregation was as varied as the musicthat poured through the air- artistslike Widespread Panic, GratefulDead, Foo Fighters, Willie Nelson,Michael Jackson, and on and on andon. The Rev led the congregation onseveral mission trips includingBonnaroo, Wanee, Bear Creek Music

Festival, and numerous concerts. Hislove of live music was infectious. Hisexcitement would grab you and pullyou into the song with him.

The Rev was a strong supporterof live music and always the first tobe at the shows of any of his musi-cian friends- including, but certainlynot limited to- Red Fish BlueFish,Matt Moncrief, Brian Smith...and the list goes on. Matt was usual-ly one of the first people to volunteerfor Bragg Jam each year and lovedevery minute of it.

Though he did not have anychildren of his own, Matt loved thoseof his friends as if they were his own.Godfather to a few, father-figure toanother, Uncle Matt to most- he usu-ally made every birthday party ofthose 'Aqualytes' as he so endear-ingly termed the youth of the 1stMCOA Church.

The Rev enjoyed bragging rightsof being in two movies- Smokey andthe Bandit along with Trouble withthe Curve. Matt left the world toosoon, but he left it a better place. Hislegacy is the amazing friendship thathe gave to so many- how he madeus all better friends because of thefriend he was to us.

THE REVEREND


FRI 1/25B Keith Williams20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

David BealeBearfoot Tavern, 9-12 on patio

Chris BartlettBilly’s Clubhouse

Shane Bridges BandCox Capitol Theatre

Monroe CrossingThe Douglass Theatre

Ben WellsThe Hummingbird

Trey TeemMellow Mushroom

Travis Bryant BandWild Wing Cafe

SAT 1/26The PlaceholdersBilly’s Clubhouse

B Keith WilliamsThe Hummingbird

Radio CultWild Wing Cafe

SUN 1/27Big Mike & Booty PapasAPs Hidden Hideaway, 3pm

Jazz Band - BrunchThe Rookery

WED 1/30Open Mic Night Backporch Lounge

John StanleyBackporch Lounge

WallerThe Hummingbird

Matt PippenWild Wing Cafe, 8:30pm

THUR 1/31Rob Walker andEddie Stone The Hummingbird

FRI 2/1John Stanley Band20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

Big Daddy & Co.Billy’s Clubhouse

Back City WoodsCD Release PartyThe Hummingbird

Eddie StoneMellow Mushroom

Will StevensBearfoot Tavern, 9-12 on patio

Matt MoncriefWild Wing Cafe

SAT 2/2Planet RetroBilly’s Clubhouse

BoothillThe Hummingbird

Spankalicious, ClarkAfterDarkRoasted Cafe & Lounge

Scott Brantley BandWild Wing Cafe

SUN 2/3Big Mike & Booty PapasAPs Hidden Hideaway, 3-8pm

WED 2/6Open Mic Night Backporch Lounge

John StanleyBackporch Lounge

Matt PippenWild Wing Cafe, 8:30pm

THURS 2/7Josh CarsonWild Wing Cafe

FRI 2/8B Keith Williams20’s Pub, Riverside Drive

David BealeBearfoot Tavern, 9-12 on patio

Travis BryantBilly’s Clubhouse

Josh Graff BandThe Hummingbird

FRI 2/8Jeremy JohnsonMellow Mushroom

WartownWild Wing Cafe

SAT 2/9StoopgrassThe Hummingbird

Mile TrainBilly’s Clubhouse

DangermuffinCox Capitol Theatre

Big Daddy & Co.Wild Wing Cafe

THUR 2/14Consider the SourceThe Hummingbird

DRINK SPECIALS/SPECIAL EVENTSMONDAYSHappy hour til 9pm, jam &rehearse 7-10pm, 20’s Pub

35¢ wings, Beer BingoChasen’s Lounge

Free pool 11a-4p Monday - WedHud’s on Gray Hwy.

Everyday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6domestic pitchers $2 Beers Allday Everyday, Locos

$2 Wells & Domestics, .50 WingsBJs Downtown

$1 Wells all night, The Bird

$3.25 22oz Bud & Bud Lt Drafts• $13 Bud & Bud Lt Buckets• $2 House VodkasWild Wing Cafe

25% off all appetizers, Happy Hour3-6 and 9-Cl Macon Mellow

TUESDAYSEveryday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6domestic pitchers $2 Beers Allday Everyday, Locos

2-4-1 Tuesdays - Calls & Imports,$1 Nachos BJs Downtown

Industry Night - 25% off atChasen’s Lounge

3-4-1 Drinks every TuesdayThe Hummingbird

2 for Tues- buy 8 wings and get 8free! $2 domestic drafts 4p-CL Wild Wing

Billy’s Bar Bingo 7pm Billy’s Clubhouse

WEDNESDAYS(4pm-Close) $2 domestic Pints, $4Bombs and $4 Baby Guiness ShotsWild Wing

$1 drafts, $2 wells all night!Chasen’s Lounge

Seniors Day - $1 beers until 7pm.Ladies Night - 50¢ wells & drafts.Hud’s on Gray Hwy.

Ladies Night 7pm-CL:$2 House Wine, $5 MartinisMacon Mellow


2-4-1 Drinks every WednesdayThe Hummingbird

Ladies - 2 for 1 Everything, Freepool and darts BJs Downtown

THURSDAYSCollege - $2 Wells, Domestics &Pizza, BJs Downtown

Ladies Night: Free wells for gals allnight, DJ Billys Clubhouse

Hud’s on Gray Hwy - Freepool, Karaoke, $2 Jose

$8 Bottomless Mugs at TheHummingbird

2-4-1 Jagerbombs, $3.50 craft beerMellow Mushroom

7p-close $1 drafts/ $2 wells20’s Pub

Taco Rita Nite- $2 tacos,$3 margaritas, $6 Mega-ritas, $4Irish Bombs Wild Wing


FRIDAYSMystery Out Dart Tournament,Trivia with Woody Chasen’s

$4 select premium liquorMellow Mushroom

Buy 1/Get 1 wells 8-until,Giveaways! AP’s Hideaway

Everyday,Miller Lite buckets just$12! Wild Wing

SATURDAYSEveryday 4-7pm: $1 beers and $6domestic pitchers $2 Beers Allday Everyday, Locos

$10 Beer Buckets, 20’s Pub

$4 select premium liquorMellow Mushroom

Game Day Specials: 2 for 1 bombsand $1 domesic draftsBilly’s Clubhouse

$13 Miller Lt & Coors Lt BucketsWild Wing Cafe

SUNDAYS$10 beer buckets, 20’s Pub

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$3.25 22oz Bud & Bud Lt Drafts,$13 Bud & Bud Lt Buckets$3 Bloody Marys Wild Wing

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FRIDAY, JAN 25SHANE BRIDGES BAND @ COX CAPITOL THEATREShane has landed his songs on several hitTV shows such as “The Hills”, “The RealWorld” and many others. His latest Album“Make a Name” was recorded at SonyTree Studios in Nahville TN. The Albumwas recorded with Dierks Bentley’s bandand produced by Brian Layson (DierksBentley’s band leader and guitarist). Makea Name has struck the interest of many inthe music industry and is sure to leave it’smark. Shane’s touring band consist of allpro seasoned musicians and writers JoshCarson (Guitar), Mike Williamson(Bass)and Carling Schatzman(Drums). $7 cover.

SATURDAY, JAN 26RADIO CULT @ WILD WINGRadio Cult rocks the night away everytime they hit the stage and that’s exactlywhat they’ve been doing since their firstshow on July 1, 2005. Four CDs and over800 shows later, the band is still rockingacross the United States and we’re luckyto have their high-energy antics in Macon.

WEDNESDAY, JAN 30WALLER @ THE BIRDIn less than a year, WALLER has evolvedfrom a straightforward folk duo to a full-band powerhouse. The band is just ascomfortable roaring through a countryclassic as they are pulling at your heartstrings with a tender ballad. They are

often compared to legends such as TheCarter Family, John Prine, or AlisonKrauss & Union Station.

FRIDAY, FEB 1JOHN STANLEY BAND @ 20’S PUBStan has performed with Moondawg,Midnight Bluez, Cosmic Groove,Soulshine, and The Tony Tyler Trance, astime flew by. Well, get ready for his nextproject, The John Stanley Band. If you arelooking for a cool blend of blues, classicrock, southern rock, and originals, theJohn Stanley Band is just the ticket.

BACK CITY WOODS @ THE HUMMINGBIRDCome check out one of Macon’s favoritelocal bands, as members Daniel NeSmith,Cal Mathis, James Lengel, Sterling Waite,and Kevin Ogle release their new album atthe Bird tonight. Blending Bluegrass,Country, Southern Rock, we can’t wait tohear what these guys have been workingon these past few months. And just intime, Readers’ Choice Awards just aroundthe corner...

SATURDAY, FEB 2SPANKALICIOUS, CLARKAFTERDARK, PLOYD ANDSQUIRRELY @ ROASTEDNick's 'Intimate' Birthday Bash FeaturingSpankalicious! In 2011 Spank playedmore than 100 shows, traveling more than90,000 miles, From sunrise sets in theFrench Quarter of New Orleans to the4:20 set at Wakarusa 2011, and manyplaces in between, Spanky has been con-sistently rocking parties at every stop.Playing alongside every major cuttingedge act in livetronica, bass music, elec-tro, and hip-hop (Pretty Lights, Caspa,Borgore—the list goes on) as well as sev-eral major festival appearances. 2012 hasseen the release of Psychedelic BoogalooIntervention, his third studio album.

THURSDAY, FEB 7JOSH CARSON @ WILD WINGOne of Macon’s best singer / songwriters,Josh is a polished musician who knowshow to blend your favorite songs into aset with some more obscure covers.

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Shane Bridges @ Cox Capitol Theatre John Stanley Band @ 20’s Pub

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Monroe Crossing’s laid-back “folkgrass” approach stands incontrast to many contemporary hyperkinetic bands, such asKentucky Thunder. Their novel, soulful, and musically satisfyingcover of Prince’s “Purple Rain” demonstrates their unique style.

FROM MACON TO CARNEGIE HALL!Monroe Crossing proudly announces plans to appear in concertat New York City's world-famous Carnegie Hall in 2013! MC'sappearance in New York will be in collaboration with a 200-plusmember chorus in presenting Carol Barnett's "The WorldBeloved: A Bluegrass Mass". This landmark event, produced byDistinguished Concerts International, New York, will take placeon President's Day, Monday, February 18, 2013. In addition toperforming the Bluegrass Mass, Monroe Crossing plans topresent a set of traditional, contemporary and original blue-grass & gospel music to the predominantly classical musicaudience.

Friday, January 25thMonroe Crossing @ Douglass Theatre

DANCE PARTY / DJ Macon’s newest dance club, Elementopen Wed-Sat!

DJ Kaos Saturday nights at Chasen’s,outdoor deck!

DJ Dance Party every Thursday night,Backporch Lounge

KARAOKETuesdays at 9pm, and Wed,Thurs,Sat & Sun, 8p, 20’s Pub

Monday nights 8pm at Billy’s

Thursdays 10pm, CJ’s Sports Bar

Every Friday at Hud’s Gray Hwy.

Friday & Sunday 9pm-until at AP’s Hidden Hideaway

Tuesday nights at Roasted Cafe &Lounge with the Captain!

Sundays at Chasen’s Lounge

Every Friday & Saturday,Friends Bar & Grill, Macon

Sundays 9pmThe Backporch Lounge

BAR BINGOCharity Pubingo every Tuesday night,come play with friends, great prizes! 7-9pm 20’s Pub

Tuesdays 7pm Billy’s Clubhouse

Wednesdays 7pm Hud’s, Gray Hwy

Thursdays, Stone-Baked Bingo 7:30pmMellow Mushroom

TRIVIATuesdays, CJ’s Sports Bar

All-Star Trivia every Monday 7-9pm,20’s Pub

Wednesdays at Roasted Cafe

Tuesday Night Trivia (8pm) withOutspoken Entertainment., WildWing Cafe

Mellow Trivia, every Tuesday at 8:30,Mellow Mushroom

Wednesday nights, 7:30pm at Billy’s Clubhouse

Trivia with Tyler at Loco’s everyTuesday, 8:30pm!

Fridays 7pm at Hud’s on Gray Hwy.

Every Wednesday at The Rookery,compete for $5,000 grand prize! 8pm

Every Wednesday at The Bird, 7pm.

POKERNightly Poker 7:30p, Friends Bar

Nightly Poker 9p, BJ Billiards

Sunday 7p, Billy’s Clubhouse

Tues,Wed and Thur:Texas Hold ‘Em7pm at AP’s Hidden Hideaway

26 JJANUARY 24 - FEBRUARY 8, 2013

In the months before their deaths, relatives say Mildred and Jewel Clevelandhad struggled living in the same house with Mildred's grown son, JasonHoward. Jobless and socially withdrawn, Howard was a disturbed man who

had been committed to a mental institution for schizophrenia following his arrestfor robbing a bank. Although his mother thought that Howard could be rehabil-itated and insisted that he live with them, relatives say her husband, Jewel, was-n't so sure. Police think that after killing and burying the Clevelands, JasonHoward continued to live in the house. He paid bills, cared for the family pets,and even took a trip to the family's vacation home. With the aid of cadaver dogs,Liberty County police found the bodies of Jewel and Mildred Clevelandwrapped in tarps and buried in a barn on June 15, 2004. An autopsy later con-firmed that both had been shot in the head and that Mildred had been beatenfirst. In his own words from a November 1994 note, Howard explained:

Let it be known that I, Jason M. Howard, can be extremely paranoid, therefore as a fugitive I willnot only be carrying firearms but explosives as well...I'm not dangerous until I am crossed or cornered,so stay away. Keep away and don't blame me for a dead tactical team. Only yourselves to blame.

For the next several years, Howard would live in the woods in Macon Georgia, in a camp he con-structed out of camouflage tarps and tents and everything else he could find. He was featured onAmerica’s Most Wanted during those years, though he would elude arrest until 2009, when Macon Policefound him breaking into a rental car. Some months later, a friend of the 11th Hour, and a cross countryrunner, came across Howard’s camp in the woods. In it three journals were found. What follows is apage of one of these journals, the first in a series of pages that look inside the head of a suspected killer.

I N M Y H E A DR i p p e d f r o m a j o u r na l o f s u s p e c t e dm u r de r e r f o u nd h i di ng o u t i n M a c o n

JASON HOWARDArrested 4/13/20094 Cts Felony Murder

INVITATION TO BID: SWIMMING POOL REPAIR

Notice is hereby given that Bibb County will receive sealedbids in the Purchasing Department, Room 405, Bibb

County Courthouse, 601 Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia31201, until 12:00 noon at the time legally prevailing in

Macon, Georgia on Thursday, February 14, 2013, for SWIM-MING POOL REPAIR, for the Bibb County Recreation

Department, Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTEDAFTER THE ABOVE DESIGNATED TIME. Bid documents may be viewed and

downloaded or obtained from either The Bibb County website atwww.co.bibb.ga.us

The Georgia Procurement Registry website athttp://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_custom_index.jsp?agency=61100

The Bibb County Purchasing Dept., 601 Mulberry St, Courthouse Room 405,Macon, GA 31201 (478) 621-6333

INVITATION TO BID : AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMSNotice is hereby given that Bibb County will receive sealed bids in the

Purchasing Department, Room 405, Bibb County Courthouse, 601MulberrySt.,31201, Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the time prevailing in Macon, Georgia onThursday, February 28, 2013, for Audio Visual Systems for five courtrooms.

NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE ABOVE DESIGNATED TIME.Sealed Bids will be publicly opened and read in the Bibb County Board ofCommissioners Administrative Conference Room starting at 2:00 p.m. on

Thursday, February 28, 2013. Bid documents may be examined and obtainedat the Bibb County Purchasing Department, Courthouse Room 405, 601

Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia or phone (478) 621-6333 or fax (478) 621-5864. or by visiting The Bibb County Website : http://www.co.bibb.ga.us/pur-

chasing Envelopes should be identified on the outside as “AUDIO VISUAL SYS-TEM” and delivered by hand or mailed to:

Bibb County Purchasing Dept.Attn: Jesse Griffin

Courthouse - Room 405601 Mulberry Street

Macon, Georgia 31201

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held February 21, 2013, 10:00 am, inCourtroom D, third floor of the Courthouse. MBE/WBE/DBE Participation:

Minority, Women Owned, and other Disadvantaged Business Enterprises areencouraged to participate in the solicitation process. Additionally, respondents

are encouraged to use M/W/DBE subcontractors where possible

INVITATION FOR BIDSBid Number 13-119-ND

Notice is hereby given that the Bibb County Board of Commissioners will receivesealed bids in the Purchasing Department, Room 405 Courthouse, 601 MulberryStreet, Macon, Georgia, until 12:00 o’clock NOON at the time legally prevailing inMacon, Georgia on Thursday, February 28, 2013, for Construction of a Phase IIof a Multi-use Trail at Arrowhead Park, Lake Tobesofkee for the Bibb County,Tobesofkee Recreation Area. Bids will be publicly opened in the Bibb County

Board of Commissioners Administrative Conference Room, on Thursday,February 28, 2013, starting at 2:00 o’clock p.m.

Bid documents may be examined and obtained at the Bibb County PurchasingDepartment, Room 405 Courthouse, 601 Mulberry Street, Macon, Georgia

31201, (478) 621-6333, or may be viewed and downloaded from the GeorgiaProcurement Registry website at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_cus-

tom_index.jsp?agency=61100 or the Bibb County website athttp://www.co.bibb.ga.us/

A Mandatory Pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 o’clock a.m., February14, 2013 at Arrowhead Park, Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area, located off

Columbus Road, Macon, Georgia, 31220.

Bid envelopes must be sealed and identified on the outside as “BID 13-119-ND -CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II OF A MULTI-USE TRAIL AT ARROWHEAD PARK,

LAKE TOBESOFKEE” and delivered by hand or mailed to:

Bibb County Purchasing DepartmentRoom 405, Bibb County Courthouse

601 Mulberry StreetMacon, Georgia 31201

Bids, in order to be considered, shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable tothe Owner in an amount not less than 5% of the BASE BID. This bid securityshall become payable to the Owner only if the bidder to whom award is madeshould fail to execute a contract with the Owner and furnish bonds in accor-

dance with the terms of his bid within ten (10) days after notification of award.No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty- (30) days after date of opening.

Whereas the contracted price exceeds $50,000.00, the bidder to whom award ismade shall submit a Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, both in amount of

one-hundred-percent (100%) of the contract price.

Bibb County reserves full freedom (in addition to the right to reject any and allbids) in awarding bids to consider all available factors including, but not limited

to, price, reputation, financial responsibility, and experience. In addition, the bid-der recognizes the right of the Owner to reject a bid if the bidder fails to furnishany required submittals on the date required by the bidding documents, or if thebid is in any way incomplete or irregular. Hence, the County may award bids toother than the lowest bidder if in the judgment of the Board of Commissioners

the interest of the County will be best served by award to another.

MBE/WBE/DBE Participation: Minority, Women Owned, and other DisadvantagedBusiness Enterprises are encouraged to participate in the solicitation process.

Additionally, respondents are encouraged to use M/W/DBE subcontractorswhere possible.

Backporch LoungeBackporch LoungeLocated Inside the Best Western2400 Riverside Dr • 745-8801

Every Wednesday!18 to party, 21 to drink

$2 PBRs, All day, Everyday!

SUNDAYS!Middle GA’s favoriteplace for Karaokewith Man in the Box!

CHRIS HICKS& FRIENDS!

NEVER A COVER!

Tel 745-8801 • 18 to party, 21 to drink

TheBack PorchLounge

• NEVER A COVER •

Located Inside the Best Western

2400 Riverside Dr.

Every Wednesday!CHRIS HICKS& FRIENDS!

SUNDAYS!Middle GA’s favorite place for Karaoke with Man in the Box!

$2 PBR

All dayEveryday!

Pre St. Patrick’s Day Party

With special guests Soulshine, an ABB tribute band,AND TONY TYLER!

FRI & SAT: MARCH 12th-13th

CD RELEASEPARTY!

JOHN STANLEYBANDSAT. APRIL 11

ROADHOUSE REGGIE& DAMAGED GOODS

Located Inside the Best Western2400 Riverside Dr • 745-8801

NEVER A COVER!NEVER A COVER!21+

WEDNESDAYS John Stanley

SAT. 1/12/13 Dirty Doves

THURSDAYS DJ Dance Party

$2 PBRsAll day, Everyday!

Backporch Lounge

Middle GA’s favoriteplace for KARAOKE

SUNDAYS:

IN THE PEACH OUTLETS OF BYRONI-75 AT HWY 49, EXIT 149 • (478)956-0441IN THE PEACH OUTLETS OF BYRONI-75 AT HWY 49, EXIT 149 • (478)956-0441

M ON- THUR 1 1 - 9FRI & SAT 1 1 - 1 0 · SUN 1 1 - 8

LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS

STEAKHOUSESTEAKHOUSE

Middle Georgia Dart League

NOW FORMING ATFriends, BJ Billiards, Club Element, Back Porch,Hooters, The Hanger, and Wagers.

LUNCH SPECIALS:W e s t e r n St i r Fr y , St u ! e d B a k e d Po t a t o ,Si x Gu n Ch i c k e nDINNER SPECIALS:Ca t " s h " l l e t s , t h e W i nc h e s t e r

& m o r e !

FIRST FRIDAY AT MONTANA’SHANG OUT ON OUR FRONT PORCH!

DJ DALE, PEACH FROZEN DRINKS

FRIENDS LOUNGEINSIDE THE RAMADA INN - CHAMBERS ROADFRIENDS LOUNGEINSIDE THE RAMADA INN - CHAMBERS ROAD

Week ly Sp ec ialsP iz z a - All Week j ust $ 6

Happy Hour Daily 1-7pmHappy Hour Daily 1-7pmWed & Fridays

Hamburger with chips $5

Monday & Thursday - 2 Hot Dogs/chips $4

Super Bowl Party at Friends in Macon Feb 3. Shot Specials, Food, give aways. $100. prize.

7405 Industrial Hwy478) 784-9191

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K araok e:Wednesday, Fridayand S aturday, 8 pm!

GAME ON.Friday - Sunday:Poker Tournament startsat 7:30pm each night

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