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The feature is a perfect complement to our own July newsletter issue in the magazine, highlighting some of Washington EMC’s co-op connections and the individual’s concern for the community. Thank you, and everyone involved, for making this great story available to the readers. —Bill Durden, Washington EMC, Sandersville By John Bruce John ZuLI Makes a great holiday gift! Copies will be mailed by Thanksgiving 2011. Preorders are being accepted at $15.98, including shipping. Mail your check for $15.98 per copy to: GEORGIA Magazine/ Magazine Viewpoint, P Box 1707, Tucker, GA 30085, or go online to www.georgiamagazine.org .O. to place your order. Order your copy now! President/CEO, Georgia Electric Membership Corp. By Paul Wood Celebrating the Georgia lifestyle GEMC ® Established 1945 P.O. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - September 2011

Georgia Magazine - September 2011
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar of Events
Currents
Georgia’s Energy Outlook
A Bountiful Harvest
The Coupon Mom
A Spirit of Cooperation
The 2011 Washington Youth Tour
Georgia’s Higher Learning
Higher education listings
Around Georgia
Ramble around Dahlonega continues
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Vince Dooley’s tips on growing hydrangeas, more on artist Steve Penley
Georgia Cooks
Second helping: More apple recipes and fall apple festivals
Snapshot
More Snapshot submissions
Money-saving websites
Gardens plant of the month; Liberty notes
Energy-efficiency tips

Georgia Magazine - September 2011