Vet Clinic

Winner: Boulevard Animal Hospital

298 Prince Ave. · 706-425-5099

They can take care of your pet and calm you down, too, because they know animals of all sizes and are there to help—and they’re in town, too, right where you need them.

Runner Up (Tie):

Good Hands Veterinary Hospital

2391 Daniels Bridge Rd. · 706-613-1880

Hope Animal Medical Center

1150 Mitchell Bridge Rd. · 706-546-7879

Pet Groomer

Winner: The Dawg House Grooming and Gifts

2095 Milledge Ave. · 706-355-9911

Here’s the place to get Fido cleaned up and ready for his close-up. He deserves it, and so do you.

Runner Up: JulieAnne Cantin at Good Hands Veterinary Hospital

2391 Daniels Bridge Rd. · 706-613-1880

Place to take Kids on a Rainy Day

Winner: Athens-Clarke County Library

2025 Baxter St. · 706-613-3650

Rain or shine, it’s a great place for kids and everybody else, but when the weather is bad, the library is always an interesting friend to turn a dismal day into a fun experience.

Runner Up: Sandy Creek Nature Center

2050 Old Commerce Rd. · 706-613-3615

Kids' Classes: Movement

Winner: Canopy Studio

160 Tracy St. · 706-549-8501

Canopy’s classes bring so much fun that kids hardly notice they’re building strength, gaining confidence and learning teamwork.

Runner Up: Dance FX

396 Foundry St. · 706-355-3078

Kids' Classes: Creative

Winner: Treehouse Kid and Craft

815 W. Broad St. · 706-850-8226

Treehouse is a treasure-trove of interesting and innovative things for children to learn, involving their minds, their hands and their enjoyment.

Runner Up: Good Dirt

485 Macon Hwy. · 706-355-3161

Photo Credit: CD Skehan

Favorite Kid's Classes: Creative - Treehouse Kid + Craft.