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8 WHAT MAKES A FRIENDLY CITY? The history of Tifton by Davis Cobb
14 SUPPORTING SMALL-TOWN SPIRIT New city manager driven to help Tifton thrive by Davis Cobb
20 THE SYD REFLECTS TIFTON’ S PAST Arts center started life as a church that wouldn’ t burn by Austin Bruce
28 RECIPES Easy chili, lemon blueberry bars, and energy boosting egg-inspired breakfasts that save time
32 TRAVEL An Alaska adventure of a lifetime by David & Kay Scott
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