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2 – Readers Choice Awards Weekend, May 29 - May 31, 2010www.unionrecorder.com
The Best ofMilledgeville
What is the best...1) ...bakery? Ryal's Bakery2) ...barbeque? Old Clinton BBQ3) ...chinese restaurant? Lieu's Peking4) ...coffee? Blackbird Coffee5) ...dessert in town? Goodie Gallery Cheesecake6) ...downtown restaurant? The Brick7) ...french fries? McDonald's8) ...fried chicken? Shrimp Boat9) ...hamburger? Choby’s10) ...home style restaurant? GRITS11) ...hotdog? Old Tyme12) ...hot wings? A.J.’s Hot Wings & More13) ...Japanese restaurant? Little Tokyo14) ...kid friendly restaurant? Chick-fil-A15) ...Margarita? El Tequila16) ...Mexican restaurant? El Tequila17) ...pizza? Pizza Hut18) ...Romantic restaurant? Choby’s19) ...sports bar?Pickle Barrel Cafe20) ...steak restaurant? Choby’s21) ...sub sandwich? Subway22) ...sweet tea? Choby’s23) ...restaurant service? Chobys24) ...art gallery? Allied Arts25) ...golf course? Milledgeville Country Club26) ...local annual event?Deep Roots27) ...night club? Cowboy Bills28) ...place to shoot pool? Sonny’s Brew & Que29) ...accountant? David Pettigrew30) ...antique store? The Red Door31) ...apartment community? Villamar32) ...auto dealer -new? Butler33) ...auto dealer-used? Wilkinson34) ...auto body shop? Pittmans Paint & Body35) ...auto repair? Terry’s Auto Clinic36) ...bait & tackle? Scoggins BP37) ...bank? Exchange Bank38) ...water craft dealer? Sinclair Power Sports39) ...cabinet maker? Mark Evans Cabinets40) ...car wash? Express Wash41) ...carpet cleaner? Merritt Carpet Cleaning42) ...caterer? Pig in a Pit43) ...cellular phone provider? Verizon44) ...chiropractor? Light Force Chiropractic45) ...cleaning service? Sunflower Maids46) ...computer store? Computers Plus47) ...cosmetic surgeon? Dr. Lockhart48) ...day care? Little Caterpillars49) ...dentist? Jay Harrington, DDS50) ...doctor? Roy Deen, MD51) ...dry cleaner? Chambers Cleaners52) ...electronic and appliance store? Sears53) ...eye care center? Cathy’s Eye Care54) ...floor dealer? Flooring America55) ...florist? Flowers, Etc.56) ...funeral home? Moores Funeral Home57) ...furniture store? Lake Sinclair Furniture58) ...grocery store? Kroger
59) ...hardware store? Ace Hardware60) ...hair salon? Serenity61) ...hair stylist? Amber Simmons - Serenity62) ...health club? Fitness Plus63) ...heating & cooling repair? Charcool64) ...home builder? Billy Allen65) ...home improvement store? Lowe’s66) ...hotel/motel? Holiday Inn Express67) ...insurance agency? Murphey Insurance68) ...internet provider? Windstream69) ...IT repair? Computers Plus70) ...jewelry store? J.C. Grant Co.71.)...landscaper? A Cut Above72) ...law firm/attorney? Waddell & Associates73) ...liquor/wine store? Roc’s Cork Shop74) ...mattress store? Garrett Mattress & Furniture Store75) ...medical facility? Oconee Regional Medical Center76) ...mortgage company? Exchange Bank77) ...nail salon? Serenity78) ...nursery/plant? Pittman’s Nursery79) ...pawn shop? Quality Pawn80) ...pest control? Bughouse81) ...photographer? Little Moments - Heather Simmons82) ...plumber? Gerald Grimes Plumbing83) ...pool store? Pamlico84)...print shop? Studio Designs Printing85) ...real estate company? Coldwell Banker, SSK 86) ...real estate agent? Robert Binion87) ...sign company? Grimes Signs88) ...spa? Serenity89) ...tanning salon? Tucan Tans90) ...tattoo parlor? Pair-O-Dice91) ...tax service? David Pettigrew92) ...tire store? Southside Tire 93) ...tractor store? Southside Equipment94) ...vet? Animal Hospital95) ... civic organization? Pilot Club96) ...museum? Old Capitol Museum97) ...radio personality? Phillip Joiner98) ...teacher? Dr. Sara Doude99)...music store? Acoustic Crossroads100)...event planner? Leia Eubanks101)...financial advisor? WHB Wealth Management102)...dance school? Studio One103)...community leader? Linda Kerce104)...school? John Milledge Academy105)...investment service? Exchange Bank106)...nursing home? Chaplinwood107)...golf carts? Golf Cart City108)...martial arts? MAMMA109)...italian restaurant? Amici110)...greek restaurant? Metropolis Cafe111)...auto rental? U Save Auto Rental112)...title pawn? Wilkinson Title Pawn113)...tree service? Sweat Family Tree Service114)...plumbing service? L.L. Grimes Plumbing115)...seafood? Choby’s
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YOUR LOCAL SOURCE FOR SALES AND FULL EQUIPMENT SERVICE3061 N. Columbia St. • Ste D • Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-452-1697/451-0842www.sinclairpowersports.com
Hours: T-F 8:30-5:30 & • Sat 8:30 to 3:00
Voted BESTWater Craft Dealer
Thanks!
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SINCLAIRPOWERSPORTS
We appreciate your support
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Garrett Mattress & Furniture Outlet
478-414-1491Visit us at www.garrettmattressandfurnitureoutlet.com Wal-Mart
Cowboy Bills
EdgewoodApartments
Garrett Mattress &Furniture Outlet
2675 N. Columbia Street • Milledgeville
Thanks to our loyal customers forVoting Us Best of Milledgeville in
the category of Mattress StoreAGAIN
We provide the…Best PricesBest QualityBest Service
Thank YouBobby Garrett, Owner
THANK YOUMilledgeville!
Columbia Crossing Shopping Center2601 North Columbia St. • Suite H • Milledgeville, GA 31059
478-804-0101Party Orders Available — Call Ahead for Price
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Voted Best HOT WINGS
Thank Youfor making us #1 again!
Serving youfor over
25 years!Town and Country Shopping Center
908 S. Wayne StreetMilledgeville
478-452-5201
Thank you Milledgeville for voting usthe #1 Computer Store and in IT Repair.
Thank you for allowing us to serve you since 1985.
For all your sales, service and networking needs
Join us on
(478) 452-9470 • 1013A Fernwood Dr. • Milledgevillewww.computersplusga.com
Sales • Service • Networking
1st
Reader’sChoice Awards
The Union-Recorder
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5 years
in a row!!
The staff of Fitness Pluswould like to Thank YOU
for voting us BBeesstt HHeeaatthh CClluubbin Milledgeville
& Baldwin County.
Lieu’Lieu’ s Ps Peking Restauranteking Restaurant
(478) 804-00832485 N. Columbia St. Suite 101 (Old Capital Square)
Milledgeville, GA 31061
OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEKLUNCH
DINNER
Tuesday - SaturdaySaturday & SundayTuesday - ThursdayFriday & SaturdaySunday
11:00 am - 2:30 pm12:00 noon - 3:00 pm4:30 pm - 9:30 pm4:30 pm - 10:00 pm4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thanks forvoting for us!
5-year winner!
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We are so
happy &thankful to our loyal customers
for voting usBest Bakery!
478-452-0321“37 Years in Business”
Keep Smilin’
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Thank you for voting Us#1 Tree Service in Milledgeville 2nd year in a row!
24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE• Experts in Hazardous Tree Removal• Storm Damage, Tree Over Homes• Dead Trees, Trimming & Skirting
• Crown Reductions, Stump Grinding• Firewood, Tree Repair• FREE ESTIMATES
LICENSED & INSURED
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“If You Want ‘Em To Fall, Give Us A Call.”
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The Red DoorAntiques • Local Artists
Courson’s WinesLocal Handcrafted Gifts
Civil War & Indian Artifacts
Hours:
133 South Wayne StreetMilledgeville • 478-452-8261
Tues. - Fri. 10am - 5:30pm • Saturday 10am - 5pm
THANK YOUfor voting us your #1 maid service
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2485 N. Columbia St. • Old Capitol Shopping Center • Milledgeville
453-4431877-284-6786
Pair O Dice
Tattoo & PiercingsThank You!
To All of Our Customers2604 Suite 1 - North Columbia
Across from Wal-Mart
478-414-1133 • www.pairodice-tattoo.com
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5th Year
Running!
Come visit us at our new location
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#1 MUSIC STORE
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3011 Heritage PlaceSuite B
Milledgeville, GA478.454.1723
OR
478.456.9896
Thank You Milledgeville for Voting Us Best Funeral Home
301 S. Wayne Street Milledgeville, GA 31061 • (478) 452-1921
WE NOWOFFER ANIN HOUSEFLORIST
FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
Thank You!To Milledgeville & Baldwin County
for voting us
Best Cabinet Maker
Mark Evans Cabinets“We Build Quality in Every Cabinet”
Office 453-4162Cell 414-0405
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Thank You for VotingUs #1 Nursery!
Serving Milledgeville for 20 years
PPIITTTTMMAANN NNUURRSSEERRYYThe Pittman Family
350 Sparta Highway • 2 miles East of Oconee Bridge •478-453-7050
Thank You MilledgevilleWe are honored to be voted
#1 Japanese Restaurant
Little Tokyo2601 N. Columbia St. #A(478) 452-8886
2645 N. Columbia St. • Milledgeville
478-454-0080
Thank you for voting Old Clinton#1 BBQ in Baldwin County
ENJOYED NATIONWIDE
4 yearsin a row!
Thank YouBaldwin County!
For naming your local
as the best Electronics &Appliance store in the
2010 Readers Choice Awards
1831 N. Columbia St.478.452.4546
Hometown StoresLocally owned and operated by Kim Stewart
Find us, Friend us, Follow us(On inserts & the web)
Thank you for selecting us#1 Pool Room
Thanks to our special customers for voting us #1. And a specialappreciation to our staff for your loyal service“What happens at Sonny’s, Stays at Sonny’s
Sonny’s Brew ‘n’ Que120 W. Green Street. • Milledgeville • 452-0004
Terry’s Auto ClinicTerry’s Auto Clinic1019 S. ELBERT ST. • MILLEDGEVILLE
452-9733Terry DominyOwner
Kevin DominyService Manager
Thank Youfor Voting Us #1 in Auto Repair
Thanks, Milledgeville.We are honored and
appreciate your business!
#1 Heating & Cooling
112 NE Joyner RoadMilledgeville, GA 31061
Phone 478-452-9554Alt. Phone 478-452-7168
Web charcoolairconditioning.comEmail [email protected]
325 Allen Memorial Drive • Milledgeville, GA
(478) 453-8514Administrator: Nancy Robinson, RNC • Admissions Coordinator: Lynn Futch
for Voting Us #1 Nursing
Home!
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410 N. Wayne St. • Milledgeville, GA
Phone (478)-452-1913
SINCE 1953
#1 Title Pawn
#1 Used Car Dealer
#1 Auto Rental
410 N. Wayne St. • 478-452-1913
410 N. Wayne St. • 478-452-4991
410 N. Wayne St. • 478-452-1913
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MERRITT Professional CarpetCleaning and Restoration, Inc.
478-453-3422
would like to thank everyonefor voting us the
Best Carpet Cleaning Company
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5YEARS INA ROW!
157 Garrett Way, Suite A • Milledgeville, GA• 478-414-1496
Thank Youfor Voting Grimes Signs
Best Sign Store in Baldwin County
Thank You!
Best Liquor Storein Baldwin County
1887 N. Columbia St.Milledgeville, GA
WWW.CORKSHOPPE.COM
(478) 452-2335BEVERAGE WAREHOUSE
3 YEARS IN A ROW.
To the greatest customers & employees:
Thank You for voting usBest Insurance Agency
in Milledgeville
145 Garrett Way, NW Milledgeville
478-452-49101827A North Columbia StreetMilledgeville, Georgia 31061
(478) 453-4200
For voting
Coldwell BankerSSK, Realtors
Best Real Estate Agencyin Baldwin County
THANK YOU
would like to say
THANK YOUfor voting them the
BEST BODY SHOPin the Reader’s Choice Awards
PITTMAN’S PAINT & BODY SHOP300 Hammock Rd. • (478) 452-9721
Thumbs up to the
voters for making us
#1in TIRE repair
5 years in a row
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Thank You!
(478) 453-72151650 N. Columbia St. • Milledgeville
SOUTHSIDE TIRE
AND BRAKE
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for voting us theBBEESSTT TTAANNNNIINNGG SSAALLOONN in Baldwin County!
Columbia Professional Center571 Hammock Road, Suite 114 Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
www.tucantans.com478 452-9404
Mary Smith - OwnerJamie Smith - Manager
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Thank You!Thanks Baldwin County
for votinng Bughouse
BEST PEST CONTROL
Milledgeville(478) 453-11151-888-286-0308
Milledgeville for voting El TequilaBest Restaurant and Margarita!
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El Tequila Chicken - Grilled Pollo covered with sauteedonions & smothered cheese & special wine sauce.
&House Special - Grilled Shrimp, chicken, mushrooms, onions
smothered in cheese on a bed of rice
1830 N. Columbia St.Milledgeville, GA
478.414.1702
Five on the FloorFlooring America wins 5 in a row
50 Hwy 22 W., Milledgeville478-452-0111800-272-7740
Left to Right: Hannah Turner, Kay Newton, Roy Miller, Joni Neese,Nancy Galloway, Debbie Jacobs, and Darrell Black, Owner.
John and Faye Leslie, owners of the
Shrimp Boatwish to thank the customers for
making us #1and our dedicated employees
AleanCathyDebbieDeniseKrista
MaryMichelleMillyMorganRanada
ReneeRobertShantriceTinaTraceyValerie
Teresa Bache, Manager
911 S. Elbert StreetMilledgeville
(478) 452-0559Dine-In • Take-Out • Drive-Thru
Jay Harrington, D.D.S.
Comprehensive Dental Care
Thank you Milledgevillefor voting us
in Dentistry
645 W. Thomas St.
Milledgeville478-453-8666
#1
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821 N. Cobb St.Milledgeville, GA478-454-3505www.oconeeregional.com
Thanks for votingOconee Regional Medical Center
as“Milledgeville’s
Best Medical Facility.”
Thank you to all our clients that voted tomake us the Reader’s Choice 5 years running!
Pictured left to right: Amy Brown, Dr. Sherry Meeks, Vivian Boyce, Dr. Tracy Green, Star Grove
680 Dunlap Rd. • Milledgeville, GA • (478) 452-5433 • www.lightforcechiro.com
2009 & 2010Reader’s Choice Award
Financial PlanningCome see why our clients honored us again this year with
The Union-Recorder’s Reader’s Choice Award for Financial Planning!!!
THANK YOU!!!
Securities AND Financial Planning offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC.
WHB Wealth Management Group, LLC3006 Heritage Rd., Suite CMilledgeville, GA 31061(478) 414-1004Fax: (478) [email protected]
William Black, CTFAPresident
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Thank you for voting us #1 Law Firm
WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLCREAL ESTATE • WILLS • PROBATE
138 S. WILKINSON STREET
478-453.9375Call (478) 452-8080 to order
812 N. Columbia St. @ the RR Tracks near Downtown
Best Dessert Homemade Cheesecake
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Thank you for your support!
We appreciate your business.
Best PlumberGerald Grimes
112 Joyner Rd. • Milledgeville
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We appreciateour communityrecognizing our
Physical TherapyFacility as the best!
We strive to exceedthe standard of traditionalphysical therapy practice.
Our goal is to providehands-on, individualized
treatment in a comfortableand private atmosphere.
Experience thedifference!
Easy Access...Close Parking!
We acceptall major insurances
and Medicare
478-453-0041106 Sportsman Club Rd.
Milledgeville
Thank You
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We are humbled
and appreciative
to be honored
by a community
that we love so much!
We appreciate
your patronage
and will continue
to strive
to earn
the privilege
of serving you!
Best Hair SalonBest Nail Salon
Best SpaBest Hair Stylist - Amber Simmons
Best Steak RestaurantBest Seafood RestaurantBest Restaurant Service
Best Romantic RestaurantBest HamburgerBest Sweet Tea
478-453-9744~107 NE Sportsman Club Rd.
Milledgeville
478-453-8158www.serenitywellnessspa.com~
Thank You!for voting
Dr. Lockhart & Staff the
Best Cosmetic Surgeonin Baldwin County.
My Staff and I appreciate thevote of Confidence, support
& patronage from ourpatients.
Also Specializing in CancerTreatment & Reconstructive Surgery of the face and neck.
Middle Georgia
Ear, Nose &Throat Surgery Center
Rick Lockhart, M.D.
111 Fieldstone Dr.Suite 102
Milledgeville
(478)452-66101-800-299-5041
Fax (478)453-0745
OTOLARYNGOLOGY - HEAD AND NECK SURGERYFACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Thank You Baldwin County for voting me
Best Radio Personality3 Years In A Row!
I want to thank the community for youroverwhelming support and I look forward to continuing to serve you for years to come.
Winning Wednesday’s: 12-2Weeknights: 6pm - 10pm
Phillip Joiner
1692 N Columbia StNext to EJ’s
478-804-2604
2600 N Columbia StWal-Mart Shopping Center
478-804-9976
Thank You for Voting us Best Sub in Baldwin County
Thanks to all our loyal customers & faithful employees
Two locations to serve you
Thank you to all who voted. We are honored.
VotedBest Dance Studio
200 Log Cabin Rd. • Milledgeville, GA 31061 • (478) 452-7811Register now for summer and fall classes.
www.studio1sod.com
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Thank YouMilledgeville forVoting Us #1
141 Chase Court (off Garrett Way) • Milledgeville
478-452-1800
3 years in a row!
THANKS FOR VOTING US #1 LANDSCAPER ABOUT US: • Commercial & Residential
• Lawn Care• Landscaping• Irrigation Installation &
Maintenence
• Pine Straw• Drainage• Sodding
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CONGRATULATIONS TOALL OF THE WINNERS!
Thank youMilledgeville and
Baldwin County forsuch a great
response to thisyears Readers
Choice Awards.
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