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24 | Lights, Camera...Color
When it came to choosing a career,
Kennedy Wright trusted her instinct and
found success in the film industry
36 | Pioneers of a Finer Frontier
He’s soft-spoken and she’s outspoken, but
together they make a great team
48 | Country at Heart
Whether he’s plowing the family farm or
writing songs for superstars, Mitch Oglesby
will always be country at heart
60 | Revisioning the Dream
When life doesn’t go as planned,
courage and perseverance can
redefine the end result
68 | A Return to Glory
With support from the Georgia Council
for the Arts and our community, the
Altama Museum of Art and History will
stand the test of time
82 | Little Blue Trucks
& Farm Animals
Known as the “man with the goats,”
William King’s story hinges on deep roots,
family and friendship
98 | Follow the Leader
Emma Hamilton is a young professional
leading the way in her community
110 | The Wide World of Esports
Technology is changing and so is the way
we define our kids’ extracurricular activities
128 | Last Words
It takes the full community
to keep the gears turning
in
every
issue
108 | The Local Marketplace
118 | Vidalia Main Street
120 | Chamber of Commerce
122 | Lyons Main Street
123 | Advertiser’s Index
124 | Scenes of Toombs
About the Cover
Visiting Bob and Bessie on his family’s farm, it’s evident that they strongly align when
it comes to farm, family and traditions. The two help tend to the farm and animals,
and Bob turns wood in the same shop where he watched his father as a boy. With
Bob serving as artist and Bessie as marketing manager, the two have created a
business venture that centers around hand-crafted wood products.
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at home
10 | Nothing Beats a Cookie
Our staff favorites get you ready for summer
14 | The Great Outdoors
Create a stylish retreat in your own backyard
focus on health
20 | Are You Brushing Correctly?
Follow these tips from Dr. Logan Christian
22 | Exceptional Healthcare,
Community Focus
The name has changed, but the
quality service at Memorial Health
Meadows Hospital remains