MoultrieScene
CONTENTS
May 2022
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14 A CHANGE OF HEART Mother ’ s Day founder fought commercialization of the holiday
22 SPRING FLING Swingin ’ Medallions concert to mark festival ’ s return
38 COLQUITT COUNTY ’ S ‘ FIELD OF DREAMS ’ Moss Farms diving powerhouse grows in Moultrie
52 TRAVEL : TREASURE UNDER THE TREES Rare lilies bloom for a short time at Grady County preserve
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62 DEMOTT TRACTOR CELEBRATES 65 YEARS Fourth generation rising in the ranks of Moultrie dealership
70 MOTHER ’ S DAY Gift ideas to help mom relax and what flowers to get her
86 GARDENING 5 Tips for Gardening with Kids
93 PETS Keeping pets safe in the yard by avoiding hazardous plants
96 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Upcoming happenings in Moultrie and Colquitt County
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ON THE COVER : Among the celebrants of Mother ’ s Day this year are Ollie Bell Dove and her mother , Kimberly Dove .
photography by Jill Stringfellow Photography
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