Middle Georgia Oddities Market brings unique collectibles, mildly macabre items
WARNER ROBINS — Some people collect stamps or baseball cards. Some prefer things a little … “different”. Such is the case for Kristie and Christopher Whisler, owners of Middle Georgia Oddities Market in Warner Robins. For them, what began as childhood fascination with the unusual has grown into a business that celebrates creativity, supports local artists and brings together people who proudly march to the beat of their own drum. Located at 1760 Watson Boulevard, Middle Georgia Oddities Market offers a little bit of everything that falls outside the ordinary. Visitors can browse preserved insects, bones, taxidermy, handmade jewelry, candles, clothing, sculpted figures and vintage media. And for Kristie, whose business actually began years ago under the name Postmortem Crafts, the shop represents something much bigger than selling unusual artwork. “I wanted to have a collection of different artists in here,” she said. “I’m all about community, I’m all about animals, the people.” The business officially opened its storefront Sept. 12, following a journey that began with a move from Orlando, Florida, to Middle Georgia about two and a half years ago. The move wasn’t exactly planned. “It’s funny how we ended up here,” she said. “My husband was in
