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Get geared up for the holidays in the latest issue of Macon Magazine.

We have great recipes to make planning your Thanksgiving easier. We even include an overview of the history of dressing in our holiday meal mix. And while we’re on the subject of food, we’ve got some guys you need to meet who really know their way around a kitchen, not to mention a barbecue pit. Not to be missed is Brad Evans’ story on how to go whole hog. The native of Vienna, home of the Big Pig Jig, can get you fired up with great advice on how to barbecue the perfect pig, and have a great time while you’re doing it. At the other end of the spectrum, Keith Fitzgerald takes you through the steps of de-boning a chicken to produce a mouth-watering French dish of mushroom- and spinach-stuffed chicken. We also have another story on a fowl subject, taking a look at the growing trend of raising chickens in your own backyard. If you are looking to take your food and wine experience on the road, Kathy Hoskins leads us on a tour of Virginia wine country, with great insights that are sure to lift your spirits-literally and physically. But our October-November issue isn’t all about food. In another holiday vein, we offer a gift guide packed with great ideas to help you navigate holiday shopping. And there’s a history lesson with a fascinating story about Jerry Cowles, the man Macon has forgotten.

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Macon Magazine is an award-winning bi-monthly publication with more than 45,000 discriminating readers per issue. Macon Magazine emphasizes local history, arts and cultural events, homes and real estate developments plus the people and places that make Central Georgia unique.

We also publish Midstate – Your Guide to Living in Central Georgia. Published annually, Midstate is a comprehensive directory offering newcomers and visitors entertainment and leisure, education, arts and economic development information. Midstate is distributed throughout Central Georgia in chambers, banks, hospitals, colleges, realtor offices, local businesses and convention and visitor bureaus.

Publishers James and Jodi Palmer are married and have four children. They both are journalists who spent 20 years working for newspapers. They bought Macon Magazine in the Fall of 2000 and are committed to continuing the magazine's strong tradition of providing readers with useful, interesting stories about Macon and Central Georgia. The Palmers enjoy hearing from readers and encourage input for new story ideas and opinions about Macon Magazine. E-mail them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (478) 746-7779.

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Weddings

Submissions are closed for the 2012 Wedding Album, but you can view this special section in the February/March 2012 issue.

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Macon Magazine takes a positive but clear-eyed look at our community, highlighting the many positive aspects of living in Macon. We strive to be honest, accurate and astute in our writing and reporting; to be above-board and honorable in our dealings with our advertisers and subscribers; to support local organizations that promote Macon whenever possible and to conduct all of our business with the highest professional standards. We hope you'll enjoy this issue of Macon Magazine – Macon's premiere arts, culture and living magazine.

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Men who cook.

Ben Vaughn grew up on his family's farm in Forsyth. After graduating from Auburn University, he moved back to Macon to attend Mercer Law School and, ultimately, to practice law as a partner at Dillon & Vaughn, P.C. Having his office on the downtown square in his hometown provides for an easy getaway to his family's farm when he's not suited up for the court room.

Ben prefers a low-maintenance menu. But, don't let his simplistic slant fool you. He isn't shy on the flavor, and he especially loves to prepare food for family and friends that he has either hunted (with his silver Labrador Retriever, Gunner) or picked from his family's garden.

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The Community Foundation of Central Georgia.

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia’s mission is, and has been from the beginning, to enhance the quality of life for the people of Central Georgia. The Foundation has put this mission into action throughout its first 20 years. CFCG has awarded $55 million in grants and built total assets from zero to over $68 million—a fabulous illustration of the power of endowment and generosity! CFCG’s board of directors recently adopted this vision statement for the Foundation:

“In Central Georgia, philanthropy thrives, neighborhoods are strong and citizens work toward common goals.” Through the generosity of our donors, the leadership of the board, and the hard work of volunteers and staff, this vision will be realized.

DIY: How to take better iphone photos

Some of your best photos are taken on your iPhone. Or, they should be. Chances are, the last time you saw a picture-perfect moment, you grabbed your iPhone and snapped. Is your finished product a lot more “wah, wah, wahhhh” than “Wow!”? Whatever your response, we turned to Inward Studio’s Neil Carpenter to help you get your shot just right every time. While his photography work recording everything from newborns, weddings and practically any other life event consists of a substantial digital camera, he vows that you can get better results with your iPhone than you think.

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5 Gift Ideas for the Techie in Your Life.

To help you enjoy the holiday season, Matthew Michael (co-founder of M&R Marketing Group, a full-service marketing shop located in Macon) has put together a shopping list for you to help remove the stress of last minute shopping. Each of these gifts is techie-approved for the gadget lover in your life.

The gadgets recommended are fun, for sure, but they also offer solutions to help you work and play smarter. There are new gadgets entering the market every day, but these are just a few of the ones that are sticking and have a large user base, which helps work out the kinks.

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PETSperts answer your questions.

Gateway Macon’s “Macon Mogul Challenge” offered to help finance the location of a business in Macon’s downtown. TailsSpin, a pet store with locations in Savannah, won the challenge with the best business plan, according to the judges. Macon Magazine is happy to provide a forum for the store’s owners, Jusak Yang Bernhard and Jeff Manley, who have offered to answer readers’ questions about pet ownership and care. Send your questions to maconmag@maconmagazine.com or post them on the Macon Magazine Facebook page.

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