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My Big Fat Academy Wedding Gala, February 4th for LaGrange Academy

     The time is almost here for LaGrange Academy’s 2012 Auction/Gala. It’s Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Jamie Keating’s – River Mill Center in Columbus.           Jamie is a real pro at this. His culinary career includes working for Milliken and Hyatt … Continue reading

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Lewis Colbert and Tryone Poole in LaGrange to speak at Callaway Conference Center

Amani and Marcus Pollard owners of Maize N’ Grace hosted NFL stars Tyrone Poole and Lewis Colbert in their shop before their speaking engagement in the evening. Ken and Zach Breland dropped by the shop for their book signing. Tyrone … Continue reading

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2012 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations eMagazine now available

Retreat has launched its 2012 marketing campaign in the Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations eMagazine, the Georgia Natural Resources department’s official guideline and regulation book. Here Joey Mines touts the “Best fishing in the nation” with a photo of him and … Continue reading

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Winter Drizzle can’t dampen a great time at Liberty Hill Sporting Club

  On a day fit for ducks – Rob Petry Owner of Liberty Hill Sporting Club and Liberty Hill Christmas Tree Farm invited us out for a morning of shooting. My son Zach and I met and Stuart Countess and … Continue reading

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Best Winter Fishing on West Point Lake in years

       Joey says he is experiencing the best winter season on he’s had on West Point Lake in 15 years. Friday and Saturday he was out with guests, Craig and Mick, from Michigan. They fished from daylight to noon … Continue reading

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December Fishing Report from Joey Mines

  December fishing is excellent for Joey Mines’ guests. He recently guided his good friends from his South Carolina hometown, and they did very well fishing on West Point Lake – not too far from Retreat. His guests, Kirk Spires from Hartsville, SC owner of Spiro’s Wingz … Continue reading

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Hills and Dales in Holiday Decor

   December is the perfect time to experience the Hills & Dales Estate, the historic home of the Fuller E. Callaway Family in LaGrange, Georgia. It’s the holiday season time of the year to see the circa 1940’s tinsel-laden Christmas tree, … Continue reading

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LaGrange’s Maize N’ Graze owners are Amazing Race finalists

     We’re all rooting for our neighbors Marcus and Amani Pollard in THE AMAZING RACE’s final episode airing December 11th on CBS at 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT. Marcus and Amani, who own Maize N’ Grace – the country chic boutique located … Continue reading

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Retreat guests enjoy center stage view of the 2011 “Perfectly Painted” Christmas Parade

The 35th annual Christmas parade was a big hit to the thousands who watched along LaGrange’s downtown streets.  Of Course, Santa Claus was on hand with Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer before the parade. Mayor Jeff Lukken … Continue reading

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Melissa the Bride visits Retreat’s office on the Square on behalf of LaGrange Academy

  As a part of Retreat’s community outreach and support effort we are happy to have Melissa the Bride from LaGrange Academy here in our office on the Square. Melissa is visiting local shops in town promoting the LaGrange Academy’s … Continue reading

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