Darling Dahlonega
February 4, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Travel
Dahlonega, Georgia (www.Dahlonega.org) is located just 65 miles north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains and is perfect for a winter weekend getaway. A plethora of lodging choices allow visitors to take in the picturesque views of the snow-tipped mountains or enjoy a light dusting of snow without worrying about the chore of shoveling. [...]
Alberta Bound with Fayette Woman
January 30, 2012 by Todd
Filed under FW Travels
Jo Alden and Judy Roberts traveled to Lake Louise in Alberta Canada and took along their copy of Fayette Woman magazine.
Nostalgic “Gone With The Girls” Getaway to Tara Country
January 30, 2012 by Bonnie Helander
Filed under Travel
Step back in time and pamper yourself and your best girl friends in true southern belle style with a day trip to Jonesboro and McDonough – Tara country! You’ll discover some important Civil War history, see an amazing Gone With The Wind display and enjoy luxuriating at an upscale spa. Your journey begins with a [...]
Tips to Save on Fuel
January 10, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Finances
The Associated Press reports a typical U.S. household will spend $4,155 on gas by year’s end — the biggest budget bite in 30 years. Gas prices may have dropped precipitously in the last few months — down an average of 12 percent at present since September — but they’re still hovering up there amidst the [...]
Historical trip to Hawaii with Fayette Woman magazine
December 29, 2011 by Todd
Filed under FW Travels
Fayette Woman Cover Girl (January 2009) Dawn Davis in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii at the Arizona Memorial-USS Missouri. The ship is the location of both the beginning and ending of WWII (USS Missouri was the ship where the surrender papers was signed).
Chengeni, Western Kenya and Fayette Woman magazine
December 29, 2011 by Todd
Filed under FW Travels
Lori O’Bar, Carol Colwell and Susan Mills from First Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City were in Chengeni, Western Kenya working with Early Childhood teachers.
How to Host Out-of-Town Guests
December 21, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Travel
How to Host Out-of-Town Guests (Without Going Insane) by Ashley Grimaldo Aunt Jean is coming to town. You’ve known about it for months, but you’re days away from her camping out in your guest room with a plethora of denture accessories. And she knows just how to cook your turkey. Face reality and get [...]
Atlanta Botanical Garden: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
December 8, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Travel
Bring friends and family to experience the Garden as never before when it is transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland! Experience a dazzling extravaganza featuring nearly 1 million lights crafted into displays inspired by nature. Highlights include a galaxy of stars in the woodlands; whimsical bees, butterflies, and other lighted pollinators in the Edible Garden; [...]
Climbing for Freedom
December 8, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Good Stories
Freedom is a small but powerful word. If you have it, you can make choices, decisions and establish your future. If you don’t have freedom, you have no power, no choices and no hope for the future. Ask a child, taken from her home at the age of 11, robbed of her innocence and forced [...]
You’re Gonna Make It After All – with Fayette Woman
December 2, 2011 by Todd
Filed under FW Travels
While in Minneapolis, Minnesota on business, Nancy Ploener (left) and Myrtice Smith (right), co-hosts of The Joy of Connecting Fayetteville, posed with their copy of Fayette Woman magazine along side the statue of Mary Tyler Moore in front of Macy’s on Nicolett Mall, which was made famous in the film footage of the actress throwing [...]
Southern Crescent Chorale Christmas Concert is Sunday
December 1, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Things to Do, Travel
Want to get in the Christmas spirit… and we mean really get into it? Join Janice Folsom, Southern Crescent Chorale director (and one of Fayette Woman’s cover ladies), as she directs the Southern Crescent Chorale in their annual Christmas Concert. For a very reasonable ticket cost ($15 adults, $12 students and seniors), you’ll hear [...]
Tips for Holiday Car Travel
November 20, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Travel
It`s almost time to pack the kids and presents into the car and head out to visit family for the holidays. Whether your trip will take you over the river or through the woods, getting to grandmother’s house can mean overcrowded roads, tough driving conditions and many repetitions of “Are we there yet?” A little [...]
