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The April/May 2012 issue of Macon Magazine welcomes the warm weather with our annual Homes & Gardens special section focusing on local businesses, summer-ready homes, picnic-perfect recipes and updates on amazing city development projects. Included in this section is our Nectar & Company feature about Carmen Johnston and her blossoming container garden business. Check out the perfect pool houses of two Macon residents to see why these families are spending their summers outdoors. And don't miss regular magazine features City Center and Historic Macon Update, focusing this issue on all the wonderful things happening downtown.

This issue's Editorial by Candice Dyer discusses why it's hotter here in Macon. For those who couldn't agree more, the "I Love Macon" campaign has just the thing you're looking for. Sign the pledge and stock up on stickers and magnets to display your love for this special city. And the best place for a day trip? If you haven't yet visited Gray, you'll love this town in the spring. With more greenspace in mind and a ton of upcoming events, you'll want to schedule more than just one family outing. A healthy and well-balanced dinner doesn't have to steal hours of your evening. We've offered up 6 very simple salmon dishes that will please the whole family and keep meals simple.

Regular column Personal Style returns with styling tips and tricks for the perfect purse, plus a very special web-only tutorial on how to make your own simple envelope-style makeup bag. Enjoy returning columns Men Who Cook, featuring John Walker's no-recipe method; Made in Macon, featuring the well-loved Mrs. Griffin's barbeque sauce; and Ovations, featuring the very best Hot Ticket events you won't want to miss this spring season. And of course catch your favorites: Faces, Bits & Pieces, Entertaining, Business Briefing, The Dining Guide and Last Bite. Explore this issue >>

About Us

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.

Ovations

Don't miss Ovations magazine – a partnership of Macon Magazine and Macon Arts Alliance – for the hottest tickets in town!

Friends of Nick Malloy Benefit

June 1 (Friday) | Cox Capitol Theatre | Downtown Macon

Nick Malloy is a talented up-and-coming singer/songwriter (the son of local news anchor Frank Malloy) who was seriously injured in a car crash in April. As Nick continues to recover from his injuries, central Georgia is coming together to help him out. Join us for a silent auction, live auction and a night of incredible music and entertainment at the Cox Capitol Theatre in downtown Macon. Tickets are $15-$20. If you can't make it to the event, you can still buy a $5 raffle ticket for a chance to win a Dierks Bentley autographed guitar. To learn more or to donate auction items, contact John Griffin at (478) 714-7290 or Raymond Tubb at (478) 447-0957. For tickets or event information, visit coxcapitoltheatre.com.

Homes & Gardens Section

Macon Magazine welcomes the warm weather with the annual Homes & Gardens. Included in this special section is our Nectar & Company feature about Carmen Johnston and her blossoming container garden business. Check out the perfect pool houses of two Macon residents to see why these families are spending their summers outdoors. Rebuilding Macon celebrates 20 years, and downtown sees major renovation and development projects as residents seek out loft-style city living.

IN THIS ISSUE | read more >>

Pickled Peaches

Find more peach recipes in the April/May 2012 issue of Macon Magazine

INGREDIENTS: 4 c. sugar | 2 c. white vinegar | 4 3-inch cinnamon sticks | 15 whole cloves | 4 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted & sliced

INSTRUCTIONS: Pour sugar and vinegar into a large saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add cinnamon sticks and cloves. Bring to a boil. Cover and boil about 5 minutes. Strain out cloves and cinnamon sticks (or leave in for a stronger flavor). Pack peaches into hot sterile 1 pint jars to within 1 inch of the rim. Fill each jar with syrup to within 1/2 inch from the top. Wipe rims with a clean dry cloth. Seal with new lids and screw bands. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.

LAST BITE | Peach Recipes >>

Personal Style: The Perfect Purse

by Tiffany Davis Olson

Handbag, purse, arm candy, pocketbook, tote or plain ol' bag: Whatever you want to call it, it is time to shop for your new spring and summer edition. You might be a bag snob, or maybe you have a severe case of purse infidelity – frequent changing of the purse depending on mood and outfit. Whatever the case may be, spring is here and summer is around the corner. It's time to retire your winter bag. Pick up the current copy of Macon Magazine for the looks you'll be seeing in stores, plus buying and styling tips.

PLUS | DIY "Envelope" Style Makeup Bag Tutorial >>

Electronic Eloquence: Tim Fain

Portals: April 25 | Wesleyan College | Porter Auditorium | Macon, Ga.

In violinist Tim Fain's own words: "I'm totally psyched to bring the show to Macon. ... Not only does it break the boundaries of what is possible in a live performance, but it's also just a really fun, enjoyable show to listen to and watch."

Tim Fain takes the stage at Wesleyan College's Porter Auditorium on April 25 for "Portals," a special multimedia concert you won't want to miss.

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Simple Salmon Recipes

INSTRUCTIONS: Stir balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and soy sauce with salt, brown sugar, ginger, paprika, pepper and red pepper until the salt has dissolved. Stir in garlic, onions, sesame oil and peanut oil until well combined. Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag or bowl. Add salmon to marinade and gently toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 2-24 hours. Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Drain excess marinade from salmon fillets. Grill until firm and opaque, about 4 minutes per side.

RECIPE | Asian-Inspired Simple Salmon >>

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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.

WHAT'S INSIDE | April/May 2012 issue Table of Contents >>

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