VALDOSTA SCENE Established 2005 Volume 19 • No . 12
The Valdosta Scene magazine is published monthly at 201 N . Troup St .,
Valdosta , GA 31601
PUBLISHED BY Valdosta Daily Times
PUBLISHER Laurie Gay
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MANAGING EDITOR Jill Holloway
ASSOCIATE EDITOR Kevin Hall
STAFF WRITERS Terry Richards Kasmira Smith
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Javon Longieliere Photography Terry Richards Carmen Simpson Photography Kasmira Smith
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kay & David Scott Kevin Toliver
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COLUMNIST Mark Webb
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Kristi Hill
ON THE COVER : Kids open the box to a magical surprise full of wonder from Santa .
Photography by Javon Longieliere
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ADVERTISING SALES Lauren Lane Sasha Mitchell
LAYOUT & DESIGN Derek Schaper
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