Riding through Life with Ladies on Spokes
July 26, 2010 by Kristina Bjoran
Filed under Good Stories
The concept of true friendship has been a subject of interest for all the greatest minds, from Cicero to Socrates to Ralph Waldo Emerson. Perhaps Emerson captured the spirit perfectly, insisting that when friendships are real, “they are not glass threads or frost-work, but the solidest thing we know.”
The members of the Fayette and Coweta [...]
Elizabeth Dresden is ABWA 2010 Woman of the Year
June 25, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Business, Good Stories
The McIntosh Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) has named Elizabeth Dresden as the 2010 Woman of the Year. Each year, the chapter gives this award to a member whose passion for giving back to the community stands out among her ABWA peers.
Elizabeth enjoyed a challenging and rewarding corporate career spanning more than [...]
Drop Dead Diva second season premieres Sunday
June 4, 2010 by Joyce Beverly
Filed under Good Stories
The second season of Drop Dead Diva, which is filmed in studios and on locations in and around Peachtree City, premieres Sunday evening at 9 p.m. on Lifetime. Jackson Hurst, who plays Grayson Kent on the series, teased last week this will be an “amazing season.”
Praised by critics as one of 2009’s top new [...]
Keeping Busy: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
June 3, 2010 by Kristina Bjoran
Filed under Good Stories
Fayette County is home to an advocacy organization called FACTOR. This group tackles a number of difficult issues, ranging from drug abuse to child abuse. One of their support programs comes in the form of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG), which aims to provide not only emotional support but also education and assistance to grandparents who [...]
Read More...Fayette Woman production team meets deadlines with style
May 6, 2010 by Kristin Girard
Filed under Good Stories
Like any true Southern lady, Fayette Woman’s got substance and style.
And for style, she’s got the Production Department—graphic artists Fran Glass, Carol Cato and Todd Hanson, along with Production Editor Heather Ward (see page 16) to thank.
Collectively, they are responsible for the design, layout, graphics and artistry of the magazine. Or, as publisher Joyce Beverly [...]
Fayette Woman honors magazine sales department
May 6, 2010 by Kristin Girard
Filed under Good Stories
Fayette Woman’s advertising sales department is a team of eight very different women.
Among them you’ll find a licensed pilot (Leigh Ann), a 4-year cancer-free survivor (Judy), a dancer/golfer/bowler (Diann), and a young mother (Sandy). One of them runs her church’s homeless shelter (Karen), one wants to visit all of the National Parks in the United [...]
Fayette Woman honors magazine delivery team
May 6, 2010 by Joyce Beverly
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Five people hit the streets the first week of the month to deliver 7,500 copies of Fayette Woman to hundreds of locales.
Complimentary copies are delivered to doctors and dentists office, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, book stores, libraries, restaurants, hair, nail and tanning salons, gyms, and schools.
The team that makes this happen includes moms and retirees and [...]
Fayette Woman honors the legacy of Helen Denton
May 6, 2010 by Lynn Parsons
Filed under Good Stories
In October 2005, Fayette Woman proudly featured Helen Kogel Denton, a retired veteran of World War II, who has a special place in American history. In June of 1944, Ms. Denton—then known as Corporal Kogel— worked for General Dwight D. Eisenhower, typing battle plans for D-Day, the United States Army’s invasion of Normandy, France. Her [...]
Read More...Fayette Woman honors magazine founders
May 6, 2010 by Joyce Beverly
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“This magazine is long overdue,” Cathy Aldredge said in January 2001 when she and her daughter, Melanie Hill, launched Fayette Woman.
“Fayette County has a wonderful group of diverse, successful mothers, business women, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, educators and artists, and we are proud to showcase them with this publication.”
The duo combined Cathy’s background in publishing and Melanie’s [...]
Christian city earns Clean Air Campaign award
April 20, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Good Stories
Christian City’s President/CEO Bob Crutchfield recently accepted a Silver Level Partnership award by The Clean Air Campaign and Governor Sonny Perdue. The award was granted to show appreciation for Christian City’s continued participation and support of their programs.
The Clean Air Campaign is a not-for-profit organization that motivates Georgians in the work place by encouraging employees [...]
Evelyn Plott recognized by Wellspring Ministries
April 20, 2010 by Fayette Woman
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Evelyn Plott, founder/headmaster of The Campus in Peachtree City, recently received a plaque in honor of her work with the Wellspring Ministries. Mary Frances Bowley, founder of Wellspring Living, recognized Evie as a valuable partner in their work to serve victims of child sex trafficking.
“Evie was pivotal in the development of the personalized [...]
Nominate your mom (or friend) for Mother of the Year
April 13, 2010 by Joyce Beverly
Filed under Good Stories
Should your mom (or friend) be named Mother of the Year?
Let us know! The deadline for Fayette County’s annual Mother of the Year Contest, coordinated by The Citizen and Fayette Woman magazine, is Tuesday, April 27.
Valuable prize packages this year are provided by sponsors including A Southern Accent, A’meritage at Dogwood, Atlanta Market Furniture & [...]