Poll

It's summertime! What are your family's vacation plans?:

October 2009

Q & A with Jennifer Bucholtz, Publisher of MyTown Monthly magazine

August, 2009
 
Q: How did you decide to get into magazine publishing?
Jennifer:  I think it was a continual building of small events that was seeded as a child, grew in college, and blossomed while in the MBA program at Mercer University.  I grew up in a rural town in Texas where, as the Cheers theme song says, “Everyone knows your name.”  I was active in clubs and sports in school and church, and often was featured in the local paper.  I liked the feeling of getting the paper and seeing my face, as well as my friends in my community.  The paper gave me a sense of pride in not only my accomplishments, but my hometown.

Jay's Hope: Shedding Light on Childhood Cancer

When one hears about cancer and dying, an image of an adult male or female comes to mind. Yet, cancer not only affects adults, it also affects young children. The National Cancer Institute reports that cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children between infancy and age 15 and approximately 10,730 new cases of pediatric cancer are expected to be diagnosed in children 0–14 years of age in 2008. As we spoke with local businesses around Middle Georgia for this special issue of Around Town Magazine, we were reminded that childhood cancer hits close to home for many families in Middle Georgia.
 

Taste of the Town - China Inn

The tastefully simple dishes, warm friendly staff, and comfortable atmosphere at China Inn have made this eatery one of the oldest and most successful Asian restaurants in Macon. Owner Peter Wu came to Macon in June of 1987 to help his uncle manage a restaurant. Wu immediately fell in love with Macon, and decided to open his own restaurant. The dream of combining Chinese and Japanese food became a reality for Wu when he opened China Inn to the community in 1991.  Since then, the laid-back-yet-chic restaurant has been serving delicious food ever since.
 

Taste of the Town - China Inn

The tastefully simple dishes, warm friendly staff, and comfortable atmosphere at China Inn have made this eatery one of the oldest and most successful Asian restaurants in Macon.  Read the "Taste of the Town" feature on China Inn.

Taste of the Town - China Inn


The tastefully simple dishes, warm friendly staff, and comfortable atmosphere at China Inn have made this eatery one of the oldest and most successful Asian restaurants in Macon. Owner Peter Wu came to Macon in June of 1987 to help his uncle manage a restaurant. Wu immediately fell in love with Macon, and decided to open his own restaurant. The dream of combining Chinese and Japanese food became a reality for Wu when he opened China Inn to the community in 1991.  Since then, the laid-back-yet-chic restaurant has been serving delicious food ever since.
 

Halloween and Fall Festival Photos - 2009

(click photo to view gallery) Halloween and Fall Festival photos submitted by MyTown's readers.  Email your photos to editor@mytownmonthly.com.  Our favorites will be published in the December issue of MyTown Monthly magazine.  Submission deadline: November 6.

Sacred Heart Student Wins "Kids for the Cure" T-Shirt Contest

Sacred Heart Catholic School student Phoebe Guidry recently won the “Kids for the Cure” T-shirt design contest.  Out of over 100 entries, Phoebe’s design was chosen the winner.  All kids who registered to participate in Race for the Cure’s Kids for the Cure received a shirt with Phoebe’s design on the front.  The contest was sponsored by the Central Georgia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, in conjunction with the annual Race for the Cure.  Of the money raised by each Komen event, 75% stays in that affiliate’s area to serve women with breast cancer. 

Lake Joy Elementary Student Wins FOCUS Design Contest

Fifth-grader Austin Anaral from Lake Joy Elementary won the annual FOCUS (Fostering Originality, Creativity, Unique ideas and Self-direction) T-shirt design contest this year.  Austin’s artwork, chosen by sponsors Houston County Association for Gifted Children (HCAGC) from 800 T-shirt designs, will grace the front of this year’s custom-designed FOCUS T-shirts.  Austin was also presented with a $50 cash award. Principal Dr.

Perry Schools Hold Adult Computer Classes

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) from Perry High School and Perry Middle School came together to host their annual adult computer classes on October 19 and 26. Residents of Houston County were invited to attend this free training. The benefits of Facebook and Microsoft Office Suite were demonstrated, and through one-on-one assistance, each class member was able to utilize them.

CGTC and MSC Announce Class Offerings in Monroe County

Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and Macon State College (MSC) will begin offering courses in Forsyth starting in January 2010, as a joint venture with the Monroe County Board of Education and the Development Authority of Monroe County. The recent acquisition of the former Monroe Academy campus will allow the Monroe County Board of Education to offer dual enrollment opportunities for students at both Mary Persons High School and the Monroe County Achievement Center. Dr. J.

User login

Monthly archive