CONTENTS
May 2023
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16 A MOTHER TO MANY Elisabeth Crawford ’ s family grows through child care & adoption
24 DOWN IN THE HOLLER South Georgia ’ s Blue Holler carries on bluegrass tradition
32 COLQUITT COUNTY ’ S ‘ FIELD OF DREAMS ’ Moss Farms Diving : powerhouse grows in Moultrie
38 SPRING FLING & BACKYARD BBQ FESTIVAL Annual festival brings Moultrians together
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70 SNAPSHOTS Our community in pictures
90 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Upcoming happenings in Moultrie and Colquitt County
94 GARDENING Tips for starting and growing your own vegetable garden
100 RECIPES : EASY RICE DISHES Kale & Kimchi “ Fried Rice ” and Mexican Breakfast Scramble
108 HOME : SPRING REFRESH Tips for Spring cleaning and decluttering
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ON THE COVER : Meet the Crawford Family . Starting from left front row are Isabella , Selena , Lois , Petra and Chloe . Pictured on the back row are Makayli , Wayne , Beth , Mildred Wilson , Mike and Bella . “ Mama Mildred ,” Beth Crawford ’ s mother , is pictured holding a photo of the Crawfords ’ deceased daughter Mackenzi , who is Bella ’ s mother .
71 photography by Jill Stringfellow Photography
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