contents
20 | The Altama Museum of Art
& History Gets a Facelift
The Second Century Project aims
to restore this historical treasure.
22 | The Value of a Song
Malorie Acosta uses the healing power of
music to help those who are suffering.
32 | A Journey Marked by Love
Kailey Dees embraces motherhood
through fostering and adoption.
44 | All in the Family
Three generations build a business on
experiences learned from history
and hard work.
56 | Fires, Tortoises
and Marylou Moore
Georgia DNR gopher tortoise biologist
Marylou Moore dedicates her time to
conserving the habitat of our state reptile.
68 | Music, Memories
& Michael Johnson
As a mentor and community partner,
Michael Johnson is serving needs
in Toombs County.
80 | A House of Hope
After experiencing how drug addiction
affects family, Steve and Chastity
Hutchinson found a way to help addicts
navigate recovery.
92 | Home is Where
the Heart Gives
A long way from home, Ivette Torres
is thankful to call Toombs County her
community.
100 | Swim Like a Pro
The Vidalia Swim Team prepares for the
future by hosting a clinic with Olympian
Santiago Grassi.
106 | Choosing Life
Brittany Garcia discovers that the key to
healthy habits starts with accountability.
128 | Last Words
Navigating the empty nest is
not easy, but can be fun
in
every
issue
114 | Lyons Main Street
115 | The Local Market
117 | Downtown Vidalia
Association
118 | Chamber of Commerce
120 | Scenes of Toombs
127 | Advertiser’s Index
About the Cover
Kailey Dees saw a need and set out to help be part of the solution. By becoming a
foster parent, she was able to offer a safe and secure home to children in transition.
Little did she know that not one but two of her foster children would soon be
available for adoption–which is an uncommon situation. Embarking on an adventure
as a new mother was an unexpected but exciting blessing for both Kailey and “her
precious miracles.”
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focus on health
10 | How Meadows Health
is Protecting You
Meadows Health takes new measures to
protect your health during wellness visits.
at home
12 | Winter Remedies
Beat the cold weather with these hearty
soups that will warm you from head to toe.
16 | Suite Baths
Thinking of changing up your bathroom?
Check out these latest trends.