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Presenting the Peachtree City Magazine, Vol. XXVI The Peachtree City Magazine is published semi-annually by Print Graphics Services Inc., 101 Tivoli Garden Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269. No portions of this issue may be reproduced without prior written consent of the publisher. The editors are not responsible for return of any unused materials. The publisher and editors are not responsible for any changes in dates of events or activities made after

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Dear Friends, No one appreciates our 100 plus miles of beautiful, green, meandering paths more than the Running Club of Peachtree City. This issue we put the spot light on this club that has grown over the years and has proven how the individual citizens of the city can make a huge difference. It only took 4 guys in 1981 get things started. See page 4. Speaking of the paths, check out page 24 for information on the new Paths of Peachtree City Map we are producing. It will be a great tool for guests, newcomers and residents alike! Everywhere we turn, the citizens of Peachtree City are gathering together in so many different ways and places. Our Gathering Places article gives you a quick look at some of the more popular spots and hopefully the article will encourage you to get out and enjoy this wonderfully planned city with its many amenities. Our team of photographers, writers, editors, and designers always come together to produce an unbeatable publication that reaches the 14,500 homes in Peachtree City. Of course, it is our advertisers who allow us to give away 23,500 copies every issue. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS! Charlie and Anna Nelson Publishers FROM THE PUBLISHERS

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The result of that audacious beginning was the establishment of the club and a Wednesday Evening Fun Run, in which anyone could participate, and which ended with a social.

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“We had about 25 people at the organizational meeting,” recalls Tom. “We stole the bylaws for the Delta Ski Club and changed “ski” to “run!” ■ Off and Running

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PEACHTREE CITY RUNNING CLUB RUNNING THE PATHS FOR 41 YEARS

Photo from 2005 at the 25th Anniversary of the Peachtree City Running Club honoring the four founders: L to R – Jeff Warlick, Bob Trombly, Tom Crofton, and Phil Jones. Members of the Peachtree City Running Club at the 2022 Peachtree Road Race.

In the Club’s first newsletter in October 1981, President Phil Jones wrote: “So, whatever your reasons for running, and in turn, for belonging to this fledgling running club, remember the club exists to spur interest in running, to help you. The races meetings, etc. are just the motions we go through, the mechanics of the thing; the idea is to make it all work for you, not make it all seem like Withwork.”that, the Peachtree City Running Club was, well, off and running. Within its first three years of existence, the club established a number of events that would lay a solid foundation for its place in the community. Besides regular meetings and Fun Runs, the club organized its first group appearance in

4 | PEACHTREE CITY MAGAZINE | FALL • WINTER 2022–23 | “Like us” on the Peachtree City Magazine & App facebook pagesGG P eachtree City has always been a mecca for runners. Peaceful, open, green spaces; miles and miles of paved paths; and a safe, smalltown atmosphere where like-minded runners wave and come to know each other as they pass. Back in the 1970s, Tom Crofton, Phil Jones, Bob Trombly, and Jeff Warlick were four of those runners. They saw each other frequently while running. They participated in the few organized races that happened in town—a city sponsored road race as well as one put together by the Kiwanis Club. Before long, they were friends and discussing the idea of a real bona-fide running club where they could organize their own race events, combining their love of running and socializing with their families. “Jeff pushed us into organizing,” says Tom of Jeff Warlick, who passed away several years ago. “He was good at things like that.” With Warlick’s push, the four pulled together a small group of interested runners and held the first meeting of the Peachtree City Running Club in June 1981 in the basement of what was then the Peachtree City Recreation Center (now, The Fred Amphitheater ticket office.)

A water fountain with plaques in Ronnie and Bill’s honor are located at Huddleston Pond. It’s a place to get a cool drink of water and remember two early and dedicated running club members.

Ronnie Godwin Bill McBride Water fountain with plaque honoring Godwin and McBride.

Ronnie Godwin and Bill McBride, two charter members of the Peachtree City Running Club, were essential in establishing the club and building its solid foundation. As Tom Crofton says, “We four founders handed out an invitation to the first meeting and got all the credit, but Ronnie Godwin and Bill McBride were the real work horses.”

Runners of all types participate in the Peachtree City Classic every year. Photos courtesy of the Peachtree City Running Club.

Godwin and McBride; PTCRC Hall of Famers

Ronnie, who died in 1986, served as a vice president, president, and race director in the early days of the club. He finished the Ironman Kona Triathlon in Hawaii in 1983. PTCRC established a scholarship in his name which is given to a deserving high school runner each year. Bill served as a PTCRC president and race director and also was an Ironman Kona Triathlon finisher. Bill often presented the high school scholarships named for his friend until his own death in 2008. Both men are considered members of the PTCRC Hall of Fame.

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The Peachtree City Classic

Since its successful inception, the Classic, which has attracted as many as 3,000-4,000 participants, has been the club’s annual fundraiser with one-third of profits going to run the club and the other two-thirds to the community. The course, which was voted the Best Course by Georgia Athlete Magazine, has changed little over the years. It follows some streets but mostly the city’s paved multi-use paths, taking runners through the green belt areas, by lakes, through small tunnels, across bridges, and on the scenic routes through town.

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Atlanta’s Peachtree Road Race, a Kid’s Fun Run, and the installation of the first Peachtree City Running Club drinking fountain at the old City Hall.

On the third Saturday of October 1981, the club held what would become its signature event—the Peachtree City Classic 15K and 5K.

“We started the Peachtree City Classic because we knew as runners, we could do a better job organizing a road race than the City or the Kiwanis Club,” says Bob Trombly with a laugh. We had run those races in the 70’s and knew we could learn from their mistakes. We basically took over the Kiwanis Race. Kept the 5K and added the 15K. The race started and ended on South Peachtree Parkway at McIntosh Trail. The first year we had about 300 people participating.”

This year’s race on Saturday, October 15, expects to draw about 1,300 participants and will consist of three different live races and two virtual race options: Women’s 5K, Men’s 5K, 15K Open, 5K Virtual, and 15K Virtual. Continued from page 5

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Runners support each other at the Peachtree City Classic. Photo courtesy of the PTCRC.

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“Virtual races use the ‘honor system,’” says Shelly. “Anyone who runs a virtual race can run at any time and at any location. Virtual races are designed for people to run at home on the treadmill or on a course of their choosing. Our registration site allows for virtual runners to upload their times so they can be ranked with other virtual runners. Virtual runners compete against virtual runners, and live runners compete against live runners.”

“I’m passionate about this club,” Shelly says. “We need to attract more membership families through our activities. We have to keep up club traditions. I want us to continue our scholarships for high school students as well as the Club Grand Prix, which is friendly to walkers and all runners. I want to see us fix the eight water fountains the club has installed around the city over the years and make them freeze resistant.”

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Shelly Collins, who took over the reins of the club just this year, is a wife, a mother of three, a personal trainer and certified running coach, and a force with which to be reckoned. She might just be the spark the running club needs as it comes out of this pandemic era.

■ Today's Club Today, the Peachtree City Running Club is one of the largest running clubs in Georgia, but as communications director Bob Dalton says, “It still maintains that hometown friendliness.”

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Club President Shelly Collins says the club, which had to cancel its 2020 Classic because of COVID, successfully instituted the 5K and 15K Virtual Race in 2021.

Members of the Peachtree City Flash, a local youth cross country team, before the start of the Peachtree City Classic. Photos courtesy of the Peachtree City Running Club.

“Our members are united in their desire for fitness through walking, jogging, and running,” Bob writes in his newcomer welcome letter. “We have a plethora (boatload) of social and athletic activities throughout the year for both kids and adults. We currently have over 150 family memberships in our club. We have lots to offer everyone from the occasional walker to the hardcore ultra-marathoner. There are over 100 miles of cart paths to run on in Peachtree City, and we have a run or race of some kind practically every weekend throughout the year as well as a full calendar of social activities.”

Photos courtesy of the Peachtree City Running Club.

Organized and run by Peachtree City Rotary with help from the running club, the races are promoted as a good way for families to get out and exercise together which is significant to the running club’s purpose. The series, which collectively raises about $100,000 for participating schools annually, has raised about $1.5 million since it began and plays a large part in annual fund raising efforts.

In 2005, running club member and Rotarian George Martin got the idea to start the Rotary Elementary School Grand Prix, a series of 5K races and 1-mile runs/walks that would raise funds for the participating Fayette County elementary schools. "We started the Grand Prix as an experiment with only five schools,” says George. “The idea was that, in terms of their fund raising, ‘a rising tide raises all boats’ and that each school could raise more money if we had runners from across the City participating. Those 5 schools very quickly grew to 17 when the schools saw what could be done.”

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Weekly group runs open to members and the public are still at the core of the Peachtree City Running Club. Runners, walkers, plodders, shufflers, and joggers of all paces—all are welcome to participate.

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Information on Peachtree Running Club activities can be found at ptcrc.com. You can also follow the club on Facebook at PeachtreeCityRunningClub and on Instagram at ptcrunningclub.

Shelly is also working with Print Graphics, which publishes Peachtree City Magazine, to update the golf cart map and mark all water fountain locations. ■ Club Activities

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Left to Right: Jane Stemkoski, Jules Desgain, Pat Cote-Miles, Mark Ward, Gina Bolen, Shelly Collins, Patti Keeney, George Martin, Mark Hamilton. Photos courtesy of the Peachtree City Running Club.

When club members saw a need to provide activities for the less serious runners, they created the monthly Grand Prix Fun Runs. The fun runs level the playing field of a race. There have been fun runs where three people were tied together, fun runs that end at a donut shop, and fun runs where you predict the time you will run and then run it without a watch. Participants accumulate points over the year based on how they place in the races.

The Peachtree City Running Club also offers members a 1000mile award incentive program; a summer track series with weekly meets and a championship series; and many social activities throughout the year. Regular club meetings are normally held the first Monday evening of each month at Line Creek Brewery in Peachtree City.

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Annual Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival, 201 McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex, Peachtree City, Sat 10-6pm, Sun 12-5pm, music & food trucks. Sept 17 Art Fair on the Square, Fayetteville, local artists, music & food trucks, 11am-4pm Sept 17 KC & the Sunshine Band, Fayetteville, Brightmooramp.com Sept 21 Author Talks at the PTC Library. The War Nurse by Tracey Enerson Wood. 6pm Sept 24 Bret Michaels, Fayetteville, Brightmooramp. Septcom 24 Rotary Club of Peachtree City Dragon Boat Festival, Lake Peachtree – Drake Field, 151 Willowbend, Peachtree City 9am-4pm Sept 24 Fur Ball In support of Cocoʼs Cupboard, Inc. www.cocoscupboardinc.org Hilton Peachtree City Hotel and Conference Center. Dinner, Dancing, Art Auction

Peachtree City Market – Saturdays & Wednesdays, year-round 9am-1pm Aberdeen Shopping Ctr Disc Golf – 9-hole golf course nestled in the Village Green park near Hwy 54 – open from dawn to dusk

Oct 9 Italian Heritage Festival Drake Field 151 Willowbend, Peachtree City, 12-9pm Oct 15 PTC Classic 5/15/20 K Run, McIntosh Trail Complex. Sponsored by the PTC Running Club 7:30am12:00pm Continued on page 12 | www.peachtreecitymagazine.com |

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Dragon Boat photo by Dan Nelson.

Oct 1 Hispanic Heritage Festival, Drake Field 151 Willowbend, Peachtree City, 3-9pm

Peachtree City GeoTour – 9 spots along Peachtree City’s cart paths – it’s up to you to find them! Available all day, every day; Peachtree City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Oct 4 Author Talks at the PTC Library. Tell It True by John Pruitt. 1pm Oct 7 Faith & Blue: Drake Field, Peachtree City, Oct5-7:30pm8World War ll Heritage Days 10am-4pm Atlanta Regional Airport/Falcon Field. WWII Aircraft, Living Displays, Presentations, Military Vehicles, Vintage Car Show, Costume Contest, Warbird Rides, Demonstrations and Food Vendors. Forty’s Victory Dance in the hangar from 5-7pm

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Sept 10 The Atlanta Rhythm Section + Motherʼs Finest, Frederick Brown Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, Doors 6:30, Show 7:30 Sept 15 – 25 Coweta County Fair, Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA 30263 Sept770-254-2620.17-18

Southern Hollywood Film Tour Family-friendly tour features popular TV and movie settings. Available most days, select times. Call 404-310-9613.

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Oct 1 Tyrone Founders Day Festival, Shamrock Park, Tyrone. Noon – 9pm, Come out and enjoy music, an escape room, food trucks, vendors, fireworks and more!

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Nov 5-6 Atlanta Air Show featuring the Blue Angels

Oct 15-16 7th Magnolia Fine Arts Festival, Drake Field 155 Willowbend, Peachtree City Sat. 10:00am – 5pm, Sun 12-5pm Oct 21 6:00 pm A Spanish Fiesta, Southern Crescent Chorale annual Gala and Concert, Glendalough Manor, 200 Glendalough Court, Tyrone, southerncrescentchorale.org

Oct 21 Night Market, Drake Field 151 Willowbend, Peachtree City, 5-10pm One-of-a-kind, hand-made items, Beer Garden, Food Trucks, Entertainment. nightOctmarketptc.com22

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To honor the 52nd annual earth day, 40 students and volunteers of Peachtree Tamil School split into two groups on April 24 to remove plastics and debris from Peachtree City’s Walmart cart path and Line Creek Nature Area.

Parents and volunteers also shared insights with the students on ways to keep the environment clean and nurture Mother Earth. All the students enthusiastically participated in this drive.

Our planet is an amazing gift to us, but it needs our help to thrive! That is why each year on April 22nd, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from deterrents including pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like clearing litter and planting trees, we are making our world a happier, healthier, and sustainable place to live.

The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22nd in 1970 when a United States senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues.

Celebrating the 52nd Annual Earth Day

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Magnolia is a family-friendly festival that educates and shares artwork with the community while benefiting Fayette school art programs. Besides the fine arts market, there is a student art exhibit, great food, kids’ corner, and demonstrations with live performances all weekend! This year’s

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Janet, a potter, mixed media artist, and acrylic painter, founded FAACE in 2011 in response to the lack of opportunity for artists in Fayette County. “FAACE is all about the business of art!” says Janet. “Artists are great at being creative, but they are not always so great at business. We founded FAACE to complement the art groups that were in the county. We wanted an organization to support the arts and also help tackle the business end of being an Membersartist.” of FAACE include painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, glass artists, wood workers, fiber artists, muralists, illustrators, dancers, authors, and singers. In addition to hosting events, like the ones mentioned above, FAACE provides creative information to members and holds social and informative meetings designed to foster better business practices and artist growth.

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Magnolia Fine Arts Festival will be at Drake Field on Saturday, October 15, 10am–5pm and Sunday, HAPPENING?

Magnolia Fine Arts Festival • Southern Hands Artist Studio Artist, Sherry Cook Children's Exhibit

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When it comes to the arts in this area, two women stand out as being visionaries in ways to promote the arts and artists: Janet McGregor Dunn and Andrea Faye Boswell. Artists themselves, they have been instrumental in organizing The Magnolia Fine Arts Festival and Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour, two fine art events that take place in the Fall, and Fine Arts and Crafts Entrepreneurs, Inc (FAACE), the artists organization that supports those efforts.

FAACE’s yearly celebration of the arts comes in the form of the 2-day Magnolia Fine Arts Festival. Artists participating in the juried art festival are diverse—traditional, digital, jewelry, wood, dance, word, song, or any other artistic expression.

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began working with clay 20 years ago by taking a six-week pottery course through the Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department. Little did she know that this weekly retreat from family and responsibilities would become a passion. When she got the idea to hold an artist studio tour in Fayette and Coweta counties, Janet Dunn and FAACE were immediately on board. Andrea wanted to share the crafting, educate, and show the world all the fine artists who live in the South Metro Atlanta area. That was in 2013. Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour has been steadily growing ever since. The tour is designed to educate the general public about the process of creating art. Fayette and Coweta County artists invite attendees into their studios to give them a look at the tools they use and to explain the process that takes them from supplies to finished pieces of one of a kind, handmade, art. Up to three artists may be at any one studio location. SHAST is an all-volunteer effort by the artists who are involved.

This year’s Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour is Saturday, November 12, 9am-5pm and Sunday, November 13, 11am-5pm and includes artists from Peachtree City, Fayette County, Coweta County, Tyrone, Senoia, and Chattahoochee Hills. For more information, visit shastour.com.

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Pottery, Janet McGregor Dunn Pottery, Andrea Faye Boswell Pottery, Andrea Faye Boswell Moksha, dancer.

October 16, 12pm–5pm. For more information, visit magnoliaartsfestival.org.PotterAndreaFayeBoswell

The Art Initiative hangs curated shows for invited artists in a separate display area. Past Featured Artists have included local artists David Boyd, Jr., motherdaughter artists Sherry Cook and Katie Turner, and Martin Pate. The Featured Artist program is not limited to local art and continues to spread its net. Shows planned for the rest of the year are:

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Local Author Kevin Bryant: The Intrigue of NFL Espionage

The War Nurse by Tracey Enerson Wood From the USA Today bestselling author of The Engineer’s Wife comes a vibrant and compelling historical fiction novel based on the true stories of the American nurses who served in World War I. Despite its setting in 1918, The War Nurse is urgent and timely in its celebrations of healthcare workers who fought bravely and steadfastly against an indiscriminate enemy: a pandemic Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, 1pm Tell It True by John Pruitt Loosely based on the murder of Lemuel Penn by Ku Klux Klansmen in 1964, a story John Pruitt covered as a freshman reporter, Tell It True is Pruitt's first novel. "There were many momentous stories I covered during my career," says Pruitt, "but none equaled the magnitude of the struggles for racial equality in the South." Pruitt eventually rose to top anchor at WSB-TV in Atlanta.

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Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, 11am Cradles of the Reich by Jennifer Coburn Based on true events, Jennifer Coburn‘s Cradles of the Reich was inspired by the largely untold stories of the Lebensborn program, Himmler’s state- supported housing for young women whose sole purpose was to give birth to pure blooded Aryan children to be raised by SS families as future leaders of the new Nazi Germany.

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"I find art all around me,” says local artist Honey Corbin. “It is there in everything we live with and see every day–from a broken down barn, the fabric in furniture, architecture, to the exquisite beauty of nature.”Honey’s passion for art led her to join forces with former Peachtree City resident and librarian Rebecca Watts to start the Art Initiative in 2016. Their goal was to provide area artists with a place to show their work as well as create a space where the community could view it. The Peachtree City Library seemed to be the perfect venue for such a venture.

•Sept-Oct — Nationally recognized art quilters show sanctioned by Studio Art Quilters •Nov-Dec — Denis Barry, internationally known abstract creations artist •Jan-Feb —Three equine artists: Ulla Strickland, Julie Nestor, and Len Jagoda Prior to the pandemic, Art Initiative hosted artist receptions on "Art Sunday" as a celebration of local art for each new exhibit—a practice Honey hopes they can revive “Oursoon. library is more than books,” says Honey. “It’s for everyone—writers, artists, kids, and adults.

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Local author Kevin Bryant moved here from Germany six years ago with his family and a partially written book. Thanks in part to the pandemic and quarantine, his book, Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage, made its debut this past July 13, and this published author is on the go with podcasts, book signings, and talks. Spies on the Sidelines details the collection techniques that NFL teams utilize to gather information on their opponents in order to gain a game-day advantage, as well as the countermeasures used to defend against these. The book spans the entire history of the league and contains anecdotes from every NFL team. Topics include spying on practices, stealing paperwork and signals, debriefing personnel that switch teams, listening devices, headset tampering, elicitation, Spygate, Deflategate, and more. “All teams care about is winning,” says Kevin. “Whatever it takes is really the theme of the book, and the practice is pervasive throughout the NFL.”

The Art Initiative partners with three area artists' associations—Fayette Society of Fine Art, NewnanCoweta Art Association, and Peachtree City Photography Club. These organizations each have a permanent display space in the library where they display six twomonth shows a year. The Art Initiative provides artists with a tutorial and guidelines on the correct way to hang and display their art. Honey says it is a good learning experience for the artist. “We organized the initiative, got the grids, got the funding, and explained to the groups what the objectives were,” says Honey. “After that the groups monitor and set up their own show.”

Kevin says his biggest challenge in the book writing process was getting published. He realized early on that getting an agent was key to that. Once published, comes promoting. From now through Super Bowl 2023, Kevin sees his job as marketing the book with radio and television live appearances, dozens of podcasts, and book signings. Two of his promotional stops will be appearances at the Peachtree City Library as well as BookLove in Senoia. “I’m real happy about the reception Spies on the Sidelines has received from podcast hosts and the media at large,” says Kevin. “The subject is intriguing—football with the world of Forespionage.”bookevent details, follow Kevin Bryant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn or visit his website at spiesonthesidelines.com.

Seven years later the Art Initiative has only grown in reach and stature. Rebecca has moved to North Carolina, but Honey continues the work with local artists organizations and constantly scours regional art events in search of new artists to bring to the library.

Kevin Bryant has the credentials and the expertise to delve into this world of espionage. He is an Army veteran with over twenty years of experience safeguarding and gathering information for the Department of Defense, including thirteen years as a Special Agent during which he conducted national security investigations and instructed federal agents in training. “I decided to write the book,” says Kevin, “because I wanted to answer a question: How much spying goes on in the NFL? No one really knew the answer to this so I set out to make it my goal to answer that question. It’s really crazy. Collecting on opponents goes on 365 days a year. I cover the permissible techniques to the controversial to the illicit—the techniques that violate NFL rules and bylaws. It’s football’s answer to corporate espionage, and it goes on to this day. Getting your team wins and into the playoffs is a good incentive for breaking the rules.”

The two women decided they would take advantage of the spacious, updated library’s expanse of walls by hanging grids and searching for unique and interesting art from area artists to cover them. “I remember going to The Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour and finding artists’ studios hidden away all over the two counties,” says Honey. “It was amazing the artists we discovered.”

After more than 40 years, the former J.C. Booth is no longer a middle school—but students will continue to walk through its doors. The campus has taken on a new role that allows it to remain a viable and integral player in the community and Fayette County Public Schools. After a multi-million dollar renovation, the 1979-built school has been converted into a center for career and technical education. The former Booth is now FCPS’s Center of Innovation (COI). The COI will offer high school students throughout Fayette County an opportunity to take dual enrollment courses in math, science, English, and social studies right here in the heart of Peachtree City. Offered in conjunction with Clayton State University and Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC), dual enrollment allows all qualified high school students to take college courses for college credit during the school day. FCPS also will offer career/tech opportunities in allied health and film production at COI. College-level allied health course offerings include phlebotomy, EMR, and EMT. The film production program, a collaboration among FCPS, SCTC, and the Georgia Film Academy, is the first of its kind. It should also be noted that Clayton State University’s Fayette campus will launch a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with classes starting in the former Booth campus in Spring of 2023.

Led by Principal Deb Troutman, the new J.C. Booth is 180,654 square feet and has a core infrastructure and classroom capacity to accommodate up to 1,400 students. It features wide hallways for ease of movement between classes, and has 57 regular classrooms and 18 science labs, along with an art room, band room, orchestra room, drama room, two technology labs, a family and consumer science lab, and a business lab. All totaled, there are 89 instructional units in the building. There is a media center, cafeteria, and large commons area for students to interact, as well as a gym that seats 1,290 persons.

Middle schoolers in Peachtree City did something on the first day of the 2022-23 school year that they had not done in over 40 years—they walked into a brand new J.C. Booth Middle School. The new Booth is located on 37 acres on the eastern border of Peachtree City at the end of Stagecoach Lane. Fayette County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jonathan S. Patterson says that the new school will provide a fresh and spacious learning environment, replacing the current building that is over 40 years old and lacks the space to accommodate the more than 1,100 students who attend the school.

The renovation of the Booth Middle School campus began this past school year while middle school students were still attending. Total cost for the renovation, including new roofing, flooring, lighting, paint, an updated kitchen, furniture, safety and security features, architectural and engineering fees, and the energy management system, totals $13.5 million.

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In a letter to the community, Mayor Kim Learnard says, “A college center like the COI converges the strength of our school system, higher education, and the community. Over time, these partnerships have the potential to grow the crucial connections among business, government, and education to embrace 21st century technologies, advance graduates into local jobs, and promote lifelong learning throughout the communities.”

Center of Innovation Moves to Renovated Booth Campus

WELCOME TO THE NEW J.C. BOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Deb Troutman, Principal and Randy Hough, school board member.Monica Lacourly, School Resource Officer, and Kim Learnard, Mayor.

Lake views, spaciousness, a defined space, and place in Peachtree City to gather and relax— what more could you ask?

gathering to explore tents filled with handmade arts and crafts. Ample shaded seating areas and swings at the shoreline entice residents while teens throw their hammock straps around tree branches to peacefully enjoy the lake views.

On any given day, runners and walkers follow the .25-mile lighted, natural path that surrounds the field, defining its edges and containing its space, like a huge backyard. Its large, central grassy area can be the site of kids running and playing, families picnicking, or fun-loving crowds

■ Drake Field Drake Field has always been a focal point in the heart of town mainly because of its view—the waters of our centerpiece lake, Lake Peachtree.

■ Line Creek Brewing Co.

So whether you gather to watch the sunset, drink a cold beer after a hard day’s work, or just relax, you will find numerous places in Peachtree City to gather and enjoy your community.

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MANY SPACES FOR GATHERING PLACES

Drake Field. Photo by Dan Nelson.

The four local guys who founded Line Creek Brewing Co—Brian Messer, Matt Ramsey, Paul Costick, and Paul Schwinne—wanted a place Since its earliest days, Peachtree City has been a town with a strong sense of community. Those first residents gathered frequently, particularly at parks, tennis courts, and ballfields. Today, the demographics of Peachtree City have slightly changed. Over 35,000 strong, residents include second and third generation Peachtree City families, singles, couples, and retired folks—and the gathering places available to them have multiplied exponentially.

Drake Field’s open-air, gazebo style picnic pavilion made of stacked stone and wood sits directly in front of the park’s lake access and serves as a stage for town events. Hundreds of residents gather at Drake Field to enjoy community gatherings, including Night Market, Peachtree City Hometown Holiday, and the July 4th Celebration.

Line Creek Brewing Co is open Monday-Thursday, 4-9pm; FridaySaturday, 12-10pm; and Sunday, 12:30-7pm. You can find more Line Creek Brewing Co., Market Day. Photos by Dan Nelson.

To go along with their handcrafted brewery beers, customers can bring in food or order from local delivery or the scheduled food trucks that line the brewery’s parking lot. There are also special food events, game nights, acoustic Happy Hours on Fridays, and local market days with vendors selling everything from food products to crystals to clothing.

Named for the nature area in its backyard and the creek that runs prominently through it, Line Creek Brewing Company is a Peachtree City gathering place. “Everyone comes here,” says Scott Prince, who grew up in town and is now Tap Room Manager. “We have a family-oriented atmosphere. Our clientele is spread pretty evenly across the generations with maybe a little emphasis on the Gen Xers and Millennials.”

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where they could brew a world class local beer, but as much as that, they wanted to build a place that would be a hub of community activity.

Peachtree City bagpiper, Walter Chandler, at Battery Way. Photo by Dan Nelson. BMX Track. Photo by Dan Nelson.

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information at linecreekbrewing.com and on Facebook and Instagram. ■ Battery Way at Sunset In the early days of Peachtree City, they called themselves the Sunset Club—an unorganized Lakeside neighborhood few who would drive their golf carts to Battery Way Park on the east side of Lake Peachtree to watch the sunset on a weekend night. Over the years, as the community grew and word of the sunset view spread, Battery Way has become a traditional place to gather as the sun goes down.Who goes? Everyone. Families with strollers and toddlers, teenagers loaded onto carts, lone bikers and walkers, groups of friends and out-of-town guests—all make their way to BatteryWhilePark.waiting for those last rays of light, you can enjoy a picnic at a lakeside picnic table. Little ones can play in the tot lot. There is outdoor exercise equipment for those who need to get in that last bit of activity. Boaters paddle their canoe, kayak, or other non-gasoline powered boats from the lake, while swimmers bob in their tubes in the roped off swimming area. If you are lucky, Walter Chandler, the Peachtree City bagpiper may be standing at the edge of the water playing his pipes as the sun fades into the horizon.

Above: Gathering at Lake Peachtree, Battery Way. Photo by Dan Nelson.

Many times, a gathering place is the neighborhood restaurant or sports bar. Peachtree City is fortunate to have a number of them in town that are haunts for friends meeting to eat and relax. Read about them in the Dining Section, page 30.

■ Peachtree City Market

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Created in 2010 by longtime Peachtree City resident Tricia Stearns, the Peachtree City Farmers Market was born from her love of organic food, family, and frugal living. Nestled among the trees and wide-open parking space of Aberdeen Shopping Center, the Peachtree City Market, as it is now called, has become a place where friends and neighbors of all ages regularly gather on Wednesday and Saturday mornings to check out the locally produced food and products.AtSaturday’s market, approximately 60 vendors raise their white tents. Shoppers can grab a coffee, tea, or other drink as they browse and chat with friends. Area food trucks line up along the rows of tents serving breakfast, lunch, and various snacks. From the market’s small stage, local musicians add to the relaxed, yet festive, atmosphere for shoppers. The Peachtree City Market is open Wednesday and Saturday, 9am-1pm, year-round, rain or shine. For more information, follow it on Facebook and Instagram or visit peachtreecitymarket.com.

■ Other Gathering Places

Kedron Fieldhouse Basketball. Photo by Dan Nelson. Market Night. Photo by Dan Nelson.

NEW- It’s about the PATHS. • Easy to read • Accurate – Updated in August 2022 The Paths Map Features: • Connecting Paths outside of 30269 • Water Fountains • Rest Rooms. • Parks and Recreation areas • Schools • Yellow Locator Path Markers for calling 911. • Major On-Grade-Crossings on high traffic roads. • Free public Golf Cart charging locations. • All city streets listed A-Z with map coordinates. • Easy to read Rules and Regulations with QR code to detailed info on City Multi-Use Path Brochure. Available for purchase of $4.00 at the Visitors Center and participating retailers. Published by PrintServices,GraphicsInc. Access to: Recreation • Shopping • Dining Schools • Accommodations & More $4.00 PTCpassport, the virtualVisitors Center that’s always available online!Try our convenient trip planner and see upcoming events, interesting places and suggested itineraries! There’s always something fun to do in Peachtree City! Scan the QR code now to get started! (678) PTCpassportVisitPeachtreeCity.com216-0282isAlways Open! e Paths of Peachtree City Map 2022 is published by Print Graphics Services, Inc and is copyrighted under the laws of Georgia. e map was compiled from multiple public sources. It was reviewed by the Peachtree City Running Club and other interested organizations.

Kay listens to her clients to learn what their needs are and compares their needs to the local market. Linda Hasluem was from England and had never experienced buying a home in the United States, and had no knowledge about subdivisions and what the prices were like. Here is what she had to say about working with Kay, “Kay was fabulous and guided us through the whole process.”

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Kay was born Kavita Chhabra in India, during a time of racial and religious unrest. She attended college and studied economics. After college she became a ﬂ ight attendant with Pan Am where she met her husband, Bill McInroe who was a pilot. They got married right before he shipped out to serve the US forces in Desert Storm. Later the couple moved to Peachtree City where Bill continued his career with Delta, and Kay became a mom for their two children attending local public schools. During that period Kay began her career as a REALTOR. Kay’s experience of international life and world travel have enabled her to help buyers from places like England, India, Pakistan, Japan, Germany, The Netherlands, China, Korea, and Croatia to ﬁnd a home in Georgia. She tells all of her clients, local or foreign, “we are with you ‘til you feel at home”.

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Choosing the right REALTOR is one of the most important decisions you will make in a lifetime. For most people, the largest asset that they own is their home. You must choose someone you trust and who is worthy of that trust.

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Kay is a leader in the community, having served as president of the Fayette County REALTORS Association, the Kiwanis Club, and she is in leadership roles in several non-pro t organizations. She has lived in Peachtree City for over 20 years, and she knows her town and the surrounding areas. If you are considering relocating, Kay McInroe can help you nd the perfect t, whether up-sizing or down-sizing, she will nd the right- size for your needs and budget. Call her today at 678-570-0717 or email to Kay@kaymcinroe.com.

Kay McInroe is a person worthy of your trust. Since 2003 she has been very successful assisting clients to nd the perfect home or sell their home at the best price. She is involved in her home city, Peachtree City, and Fayette County and watches the trends carefully on a day-to-day basis. Her college degree in Economics helps her to sort out the good deals from the not so good deals.

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T he Avenue management has always viewed the shopping center as a destination—a place where the community could gather to shop, eat, and relax or as The Avenue says, “stay awhile.” Shopping is upscale with clothing stores like White House Black Market, LOFT, Jos. A. Bank, American Eagle, and LuluLemon, and specialty stores like Barnett & Company, Williams-Sonoma, Arts & Music, Fleet Feet, The Nest, and Sephora. Restaurants are diverse and run the gamut from coffee to dessert.

When it comes to “staying awhile,” The Avenue continually plans and executes unique events to attract different age groups and has created an atmosphere where guests can have fun and relax. Scattered around The Avenue are comfortable, shady, seating areas; a fire pit, a large water fountain; and inspiring artwork. A grassy, landscaped Central Park with a gazebo is perfect for large community events.

Early on, The Avenue established four events for families— Summer Movie Nights; holiday festivities; a spring festival; and a fall festival.

Third Thursday at The Avenue.

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STOP, EAT, AND STAY AWHILE!

Girls Day at The Avenue. Photos courtesy of The Avenue.

Galentine's Day at The Avenue. Photo courtesy of The Avenue.

“Our signature events were very successful,” says Jessica Peterson, Director of Marketing, “but we felt we wanted to do more. We decided to cultivate the adult crowd so we started Third Thursdays. We think of this as strictly adult—like a date night or a Girls Night Out.”

Third Thursdays takes place on the extended outdoor patio area between Ted’s and Positano’s. There is live music, yard games, food, and cocktail specials.

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“Third Thursdays is so successful that we decided to always have something going on,” says Jessica. “We now host a minimum of three events a week. There is something for every age group.”Weekly events at The Avenue include Yoga, Tuesday Miles Weekly, and Story Time Tuesday. Stand Up Comedy Nights take place on select Fridays though October from 7-8pm. Patrons are asked to bring a chair, a sense of humor, and drinks from Highland Bakery & Kitchen.

A new event, Fashion Night Out, showcases the latest trends for fall and is set for Thursday, September 29 from 6-8pm. Anyone can attend though registration is required. For the full Red Carpet experience, signature cocktail, and front row seating, V.I.P. Tickets are available to purchase for $25. Proceeds benefit the local non-profit, Two Sparrows Village. Visit avenuepeachtreecity.com, Facebook, and Instagram for detailed information about The Avenue and its events. i Fun at The Avenue. Photo by Dan Nelson.

| www.peachtreecitymagazine.com | FALL • WINTER 2022–23 | 29 >> shopping IN TOWN Mon-Sat: 10:00-6 Sun: 1:00-6:00 1552 HWY 54 W, Fayetteville, GA 30214smithdavisclothing.com770-487-4183TheBrands You Love from the People You Trust. Since 1965. Fayetteville, GA 30214smithdavisclothing.comShop Smart at Smith & Davis!

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RESTAURANTS: A FAVORITE KIND OF GATHERING PLACE

Delicious American Cuisine with a French Accent Westpark Walk 217 Commerce Drive, Peachtree City www.pascalsbistro.com

Murph's Bar, which is attached to Georgia Shrimp Co., is a local favorite.

Pascal’s serves lunch Mon-Fri, 11am-2pm and dinner Mon-Sat, 5-9pm. For more information: 770-632-0112, pascalsbistro.com, and Facebook.

Mon-Fri: Create Your Own Pasta Mon-Thurs: Drink Specials Mon-Sat: Dining (French & American Cuisine) 770-632-0112

Lunch: Mon-Fri 11AM-2PM Dinner: Mon-Sat 5PM-9PM

Pascal’s passion for creating delicious cuisine for everyone to enjoy is infectious. Each week, he personally selects fresh ingredients from the local farmer’s markets. The Bistro’s lunchtime pasta buffet allows customers to happily try their own hand at concocting a signature pasta dish. Family-owned with a long-time staff, Pascal’s Bistro continues to be a place where people want to be.

■ Pascal's Bistro Born in the South of France, Pascal studied his craft at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary in France. He came to American decades ago for a summer of fun and never left. In 1999, he opened Pascal’s Bistro in Peachtree City. From the beginning, people flocked to Pascal’s. It was a little bit of France in a town with few restaurants. When Pascal built the outdoor patio out his door front, nestled on the north end of West Park shopping center, it was just the added touch the lovely bistro needed. Regular customers relax and order lovely chardonnays and robust pinot noirs with their Steak Au Poivre and bistro salad.

memories start here. DINING EXPERIENCES AWAIT AT THE AVENUE! VISIT AVENUEPEACHTREECITY.COM FOR RESTAURANT AND EATERY INFORMATION 239 CITY CIR #1050, PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269

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32 | PEACHTREE CITY MAGAZINE | FALL • WINTER 2022–23 | “Like us” on the Peachtree City MagazineG >> dining AROUND TOWN Continued from page 30 Delicious Burgers, Dry-Aged Steaks, and other Unique Dishes! Vegetarian and Vegan options too! Fun Atmosphere & Friendly Service! Dog-Friendly Covered Patio! Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials! Sunday Brunch! Golf Cart Accessible! 770.629.5591102BGuthrieWay,PeachtreeCity,GA 30269 The Georgia Fresh GolfCozyMonthlyMurph'sNon-SeafoodSeafoodAtmosphereCart Big@bigshotsptcShotsKitchen & Bar More info and our monthly calendar available at www.georgiashrimpco.com 100770.631.9114NPeachtreePkwy, PeachtreeCity,GA30269Ste Burgers, Dry-Aged Steaks, Unique Dishes! and Vegan options too! Atmosphere & Friendly Service! Covered Patio! and Dinner Specials! Brunch!Accessible! The Georgia Shrimp Company Fresh Seafood Specials Daily! Non-Seafood Options Too! Murph's Bar Open Tuesday thru Sunday! Monthly Paired Wine and Beer Dinners! Cozy Atmosphere and Friendly Service! Golf Cart Accessible! @bigshotsptcShotsKitchen & Bar calendar available at www.georgiashrimpco.com The Georgia Shrimp Company @georgiashrimpco100770.631.9114NPeachtreePkwy, Ste 36 PeachtreeCity,GA30269

Photo courtesy of the Georgia Shrimp Co. Mimi's Good Food and banners from all the armed services hang from the ceiling. Mimi’s collection of Coke-Cola paraphernalia seeks attention from a shelf behind the counter. Painted wooden signs with words of wisdom—like “Absolutely No Nagging” and “Live, Laugh, Love”—adorn the colorfully painted walls. There’s a bookcase with books to browse while you wait, wooden tables, and black leatherette booths. Customers greet each other. Cooks behind the counter prepare each order in an open style kitchen. Kinda like home. Mimi’s Good Food is not pretentious. It is what it says it is—“good food.” It’s a place that is welcoming and comfortable. It is a place where owner Mimi Gentilini knows nearly every name. Yes, kinda like home. Patrons of Mimi’s have been eating breakfast and lunch with her for years. They are the regulars—working people, local politicians, retired folks, and families. Her regulars kept her going during the pandemic with lots of home delivery and a little outside eating; but new customers find Mimi’s restaurant everyday on the out of the way corner where it is hidden in Peachtree City. Omelets, waffles, French toast, hash browns, country fried steak, patty melts, fresh green salads, club sandwiches, good coffee, tea, and juice are all part of the menu. Kinda like home. Mimi’s Good Food is open Sun-Sat, 6am-3pm. 770-487-2421, 303 Kelly Drive. No website, no Facebook. ■ Partners II Pizza Jim Royal moved to Peachtree City from Lakeland, Florida, in 1976. He opened Partners II Pizza about a year later when he realized there were very few dining options in town. Why Partners II? There is no Partners I. Jim claims he was inspired by NFL quarterback Joe Namath’s bar in New York’s Upper East Side called Bachelors III. Simple as that. Except for the special pizza dough he created himself, Jim kept his ingredients simple, too: 10 original pizza toppings, the same jarred pizza sauce. Over the years, Partner’s II grew from the original 45-seat restaurant at the end of Aberdeen Village Shopping Center to the present 340-seat restaurant it is today. Pizza toppings increased to over 40. Specialty pizzas and other dishes were added to the menu, but the basics always remained the same. Who has eaten at Partner’s over the years? Most everyone in town. Most kids growing up in Peachtree City had at least one birthday party there. Most every

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■ Due South Bryan Gardner and Mike Smith had an idea to bring the trendy downtown Atlanta restaurant scene to the suburbs—to Peachtree City, in fact. They wanted a restaurant that would exude coolness with a fun and very social atmosphere. They did not want a quiet restaurant. The food would be contemporary Southern. They hoped it would work in Peachtree City. It did.

Palmers’ large patio with comfortable seating, umbrellas, and a hilltop view of the surrounding area. A regular crowd migrates to the inside bar. Special events like wine dinners, Yoga and Mimosas on Saturday mornings, and occasional live music draw different people for different reasons. As Palmers says, “It’s a place where good times are had and memories made.”Palmers is open Monday-Thursday, 11am-9pm and Friday-Saturday, 11am- 10pm. For more information: 770-629-5280, palmersptc.com, and Facebook.

Contemporary Southern foods at Due South.

Murph's Bar is open from 3pm daily, except Mondays. For more information: 770- 631-9114, gashrimpco.com, and Facebook. ■ Palmers Palmers restaurant is a real Peachtree City success story—one about a local family, passionate about “creating good food and good vibes,” opening a restaurant. Owner Ashley Edwards says their philosophy is to serve simple food, really well; but also they want people to feel like they belong at Palmers—to come in to relax, laugh, and enjoy the people they are with.

Due South offers a full menu of craft beer and trendy, distilled spirits. All beers are from the south— and most from Georgia.

Opened in 2012 and located “due south” of The Avenue, Due South is trendy and hip. It is a place where people go to socialize and have fun. It is a gathering place—just as its owners had imagined. Due South’s food is always on the cutting edge of contemporary Southern cuisine. She Crab Soup, Fried Green Tomatoes, Grilled Octopus, Shrimp & Grits, Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles, and Red Snapper Tacos are just a few of the dishes that mix new trends with the restaurant’s traditional base of dishes.

ball team has celebrated a win or loss while eating a pepperoni pizza. Most every family has walked through the salad bar line. Meetings? Yes, many. Engagements. Breakups. Everything has happened at Partner’s. Jim and his wife, Marilyn, got married there in 1991 in the third dining room, while regular customers were served in the rest of the restaurant. Aberdeen Village Shopping Center is on schedule for a rebuild and facelift. Partner’s will come back with a new look. Will it remain a gathering place in town? Only time will tell. But the odds are in its favor. For more information: 770-487-9393, partnerspizza.com, and Facebook.

Today, Palmers has earned a reputation as “the place to go”—not too pretentious, inviting, lively, and with some of the best food in town. As the staff says, “We want your kids to love Palmer’s, not just because we have good mac and cheese, but because we know their names.”Folkslove

The Loft at Due South, the event space above the restaurant, has three private rooms, a bar and two lighted patio areas for hosting parties, rehearsal dinners, and small wedding receptions—perfect for life’s really importantHoursgatherings.varyatDue South. For more information: 770-629-5847, duesouthptc.com, Facebook, and Open Table. ■ Murphs' Bar Just like the Georgia Shrimp Company restaurant that it is attached to, Murph’s Bar has been a popular hangout since Ant and Dee Murphy opened it. With a wall dedicated to Frank Sinatra and his 1950s and 60s Las Vegas Rat Pack pals, Murph’s has a sophisticated atmosphere. It draws patrons who relish a quiet drink before or after a meal—particularly at “The Shrimp.” This neighborhood bar serves imported, local, and craft beers as well as a rotating draft beer option. There also is an extensive wine list and craft cocktail menu. “Our crowd is mainly in the 30 and up age range,” says Ant. “On Saturday mornings, it gets a little livelier when the crowd is here for drinks and rugby on our big screen televisions.” And yes, you will frequently find the gregarious Ant Murphy at the bar and leading the cheers for his favorite team.

■ Crumbl Cookies Bright bubble gum pink boxes and a first cookie perfect combination of flour, sugar, and chocolate chips made Crumbl a Tik Tok hit and Instagramable photo op for kids and adults across the country. Since opening its first store in Utah in 2017, Crumbl has expanded to over 300 bakeries in 36 states nationwide, making it the fastest-growing cookie company in the nation.

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Two friends Established Island Fin Poke in 2016 in Nevada. They wanted to create a quick, casual restaurant that served incredible Hawaiian-style poke in a cool-casual environment, Rock Salt Milk BarCrumbl Cookies Island Fin Poke

■ Takko Chef Tomas Lee left fine dining in 2008 and rediscovered his Korean roots by opening Hankook Taqueria, a mashup of traditional Korean flavors blended with familiar Mexican dishes. There, in what he calls a hole-in-the-wall taco shop, Chef Lee made a name for himself. Food Network, Food & Wine Magazine, Atlanta Eats, and The Travel Channel all discovered him. Chefs Alton Brown and Guy Fieri featured him. Today, as Takko’s executive chef, Chef Lee aims to combine traditional Korean meats and spices with the easy-to-eat style of tacos and burritos, all while creating unexpected, mouthwatering dishes. Simple, balanced, fresh, and flavorful are the hallmarks of his cuisine. Street takkos, big burritos, and takko bowls are on the menu, along with specialties like Pollo Doble Quesadilla and Gogi Nachos. Sesame fries, jalapeños, tempura avocado, and roasted kimchi add to his creations. Takko offers a kid’s menu and adult drinks. The Avenue is Chef Lee’s third Takko location. For more information: The Avenue, 316 City Circle, takkoeats.com.

Arriving in Peachtree City just a few months ago, Crumbl has been a phenomena with lines of people out the door waiting to order fresh baked cookies. Always available is the original Cumbl milk chocolate chip cookie and usually some variation of their chilled pink sugar cookie. Changing weekly, however, is a menu of four other cookie recipes. Classic Peanut Butter, Macadamia, Nutella Mudslide, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Sea Salt Toffee, and Coconut Cake are just a few of the rotating cookies. Packed in an iconic pink Crumbl box designed to perfectly fit each Crumbl cookie side-by-side—whether in a 4-pack, 6-pack, or 12-pack box—Crumbl Cookies are a treat for any occasion.For more information: 130 Peachtree East Shopping Center, 470-288-4077, crumblcookies. com. ■ Island Fin Poke

Several years ago, Cindy Hendricks and her son Grayson began researching and visiting some of the best ice cream stores in the country—from San Francisco to Washington DC to Cleveland to Florida. Based on those visits, they created Rock Salt Milk Bar. They built their family-owned ice cream store in downtown Newnan and quickly expanded to Senoia and PeachtreeRockCity.Salt Milk Bar makes all natural ice cream in its stores, using ingredients that are either organic or natural with no additives. Ingredients are local when available, and only all natural when local is not an option. Milk shakes, malts, floats, and ice cream sandwiches are a specialty, coming in traditional flavors as well as their own original creations, like caramelized banana, Mexi-Cocoa, Honey Lavender, Ooey Gooey Buttercake, and Brittle and Salt. Cookies, Cobblers and Buttercake, and ice cream by the pint are all available for purchase.For more information: 107 Lexington Circle, rocksaltmilkbar.com.

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>> dining AROUND TOWN transporting customers from every day to a surf shack on the beach. Since then, Island Fin Poke has quickly grown across the nation. Build you own bowl with a choice of a base, proteins, mix ins, marinating, toppings, finishing sauces and premium toppings or chose and Island Fin Poke bowl recipe: spicy tuna, Traditional tuna, salmon or vegetable Poke. From their homemade sauces, 25 toppings, and sustainably sourced fish, you will be tasting the flavors of the islands. And don’t forget the Dole Whip soft Islandserve!FinPoke landed in Peachtree City this past year when Matt and Toyyah Heller found the company and tasted the amazing bowls. Locating their restaurant in Peachtree Crossing Shopping Area, the Hellers have seen their family business steadily grow and have plans to open more locations in the future. For more information: Peachtree Crossing Shopping Area, 100 North Peachtree Parkway, 678-834-5777, islandfinpoke.com.

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The Loft at Due South is our Private Event Center upstairs from Due South Seafood Kitchen. The Loft specializes in Rehearsal Dinners, Showers, Birthdays, and Corporate Events. Call 770-629-5847 for more info or theloftatduesouth.com.visit Due SeafoodSouthKitchen 2100 Hw . 54 East • Sui te 107 • Pe achtree City, GA 30269

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It is important to pace yourself and gradually increase your running distance to avoid stress fractures. For beginning runners, it is best to start with a mix of walking and running. Experts say that increasing your distance by no more than 10% each week can help avoid an overuse injury by doing too much too soon.

Photo courtesy of the Peachtree City Running Club.

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Proper stretching before and after your run can help prevent injuries such as strains, sprains, and shin splints. Personal trainers recommend a five-minute warm up and cool down of stretching exercises that focus on the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and ankle muscles.

Finding the right shoe for running can be overwhelming. There are hundreds from which to choose. Simply wearing the right shoe for your foot, however, can prevent you from developing foot and knee injuries. Your specific foot type and running style will determine the right shoe for you. To avoid the foot pain that develops as shoes begin to wear and lose support, experts agree you should replace your shoes every 6 months or 500 miles.

■ Wear the Right Shoes

Stores in Peachtree City where running shoes are sold, like Fleet Feet in The Avenue and Smith and Davis on Highway 54, have great shoe selections and use some of the latest methods and technologies to help you find a shoe that fits and is appropriate for the type of running you do.

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STAYING HEALTHY TO RUN

With more than 100 miles of multi-use path in Peachtree City, running is a popular form of exercise. It is a great way to move your body, but it also carries the risk of injury. Runners are especially susceptible to knee, foot, and ankle injuries. Here are some tips to staying healthy and pain free while running our glorious paths.

Warm Up and Cool Down

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Copelan tested positive for the gene and chose to undergo a total mastectomy and reconstruction surgery.At age 20, Liz decided to get tested for BRCA2 as well. When her results came back positive, she followed in Copelan’s footsteps with a total mastectomy and reconstruction.

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With such a strong family history of breast cancer, sisters Liz and Copelan began thinking about their own future. When Liz was a high school senior, Copelan decided to be tested for the BRCA genetic mutation, which significantly increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, someone with the BRCA2 mutation has up to a 7 in 10 chance of developing breast cancer, and the odds are even higher if many other family members have had breast cancer.

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When Brack was in seventh grade, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, like too many other women in her family had been.

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Liz-Hunter Brack’s passion to help others drove her to a career as an oncology nurse at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), Atlanta, and her family history of breast cancer prompted her and her sister to make life-changing decisions to reduce their risk.

“A lot of times, I think people feel sorry for me, but I’m like, no! Do not feel sorry for me. I feel like I’m at such an advantage,” she says, noting the relief that comes from not having to worry about abnormal results each time she has a mammogram. Brack says her life experiences and passion for caregiving offer a unique perspective and compassion for her patients, especially those who underwent the same surgery she had.

“People say it takes a special person to be an oncology nurse, and I thought they’re just chattering teeth, you know, until I started working here, and I realized it really does take special people to work in oncology,” Brack says. “The level of compassion that we hold for our patients is a lot deeper. And I think a lot of us are just really tough people because we see some bad things. We see some very sick people. At the end of the day, we realize we’re not doing this for us; we’re doing this for our patients.”

THE FRONT PORCH

Here are a few ideas to make your front porch more inviting and enjoyable to you, your family, and all those who come to your door.

■ Comfort Choose porch seating that is weatherproof and comfortable, possibly made from woven materials. Add outdoor cushions and pillows to make it cozy. An outdoor rug can instantly bring life to your front porch. It defines your space, making it feel as intimate as an indoor room. A high-quality outdoor rug is durable and can withstand environmental elements.

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nyone who has ever lived in an American house built between the mid-1800s to around World War II, more than likely has some memories attached to a specific front porch. A swing, a rocking chair, or maybe just the front step was a common place to gather in the evenings to enjoy the cool air, watch passers-by, or chat with neighbors.

~MORE THAN A SWING~

The front porch is purely an American architectural phenomenon. For several reasons, it declined in home architecture after WWII but has become prominent once again the last few decades—and so has porch decorating. Folks in Peachtree City particularly like decorating their porches for Autumn and the holidays. But why not all the time? Why not think of your porch as an extension of your home and worth looking at as another “room” to decorate?

■ Front Door A black door is classic but how about a pop of color at your front door?

Consider red, yellow, blue, green, and even pink and melon color options. Also, Photo courtesy of the Barnett Group

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■ Styles and Materials Mix materials and decorating styles. Do not be afraid to add modern and rustic accessories to your traditional farmhouse porch! Remember, the right porch accessory can make a statement. Large porch wall decor and statement style planters are options. When it comes to porch furniture, Bohemian styled hanging swings and papasan chairs are on-trend.

atlantafinehomes.com | sir.com compares.nothing you can not go wrong with a wood-stained door. It will blend with a variety of colors and home styles.

New address numbers in a variety of font designs are affordable and easy to install. Possibly add your street name standout. Choose numbers that are easy to see from the street if possible. Although guests are more inclined to ring a doorbell than use a knocker, there is something special about keeping up the tradition and adding one to your door. You can find traditional, modern, whimsical and quirky door knockers—whatever reflects your taste.

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Swapping out small, understated porch lights for dramatic, large fixtures makes a noticeable difference all the way from the street. Keep in mind, your lighting does not need to all match. Adding tea lights and lanterns to the other lighting on your porch can be especially appealing for special occasions and holidays. Try battery-operated lights if you are concerned about a fire hazard.

■ A Work of Art

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■ Plants

Decorate the steps or walkway with potted plants. The steps and pots extends the porch. It makes a small porch look larger and more inviting. Hang baskets of ferns and flowering plants from your porch ceiling. For planters, choose terra cotta and durable materials like glazed stones that weather well. Express your personal taste by choosing artistic designs or opting for more modern planters with simple lines.

Consider updating the architectural elements of your porch: replace outdated railings and trim, replace the porch floors and steps, expand your space, rebuild your walkway. This, of course, can be more expensive, but modern materials can save money down the road and add to the enjoyment of your front porch.

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Think of your porch as a work of art. No detail in decorating your front porch is too small. Each element works together. Container plants, furniture, lighting, front doors, walkways, and even the risers on the steps all come together to create your piece of art—an American front porch.

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Small Functional Elements

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Permits for Updating and Renovating Homes 200 Kelly Drive • Peachtree City, GA 30269 ( On The Corner of Kelly Dr. & 74 ) 770-487-8220 M-Fwww.mobilestoragedepot.com8:30a.m.-5p.m.•Sat8:30a.m.-1:00p.m. M BILE ST DEPOTRAGE M BILE ST DEPOTRAGE The Ultimate In Self Storage It’s Never Been Easier to Remove The Mess And Relieve The Stress! 1 We Drop It Off 2 You Fill It Up 3 We Pick It Up CALL NOW and mention t hat you saw our ad in the P eachtree City M agazine t o get your se cond month FREE! LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE, CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE! We Offer... • Full Access to Your Storage • State to State Shipping • Pack and Load Service • Moving boxes and supplies • Budget Truck Rentals Are You... • Listing your home for sale? • In between homes? • Relocating? • In need of more room? • Cleaning your garage?

IMPORTANTWater:NUMBERS: Fayette County Water 770-461-1146 Electric: Coweta Fayette EMC 770-502-0226 Georgia Power 888-660-5890

Natural Gas Providers: Georgia Natural Gas 770-850-6200 True Natural Gas 770-502-0226 Constellation 1-866-743-5567 Gas South 1-866-762-6427 Inﬁnite Energy 877- 483-4684 Just Energy 1-866-587-8674 Kratos Gas & Power 1-800-296-2203 American Power & Gas 1-877-572-0442 Scana Energy 1-877-467-2262 Stream Energy 1-866-543-4642 getting ready to update and/or their homes need to check with the Building Department in Peachtree prior to starting construction. Homeowners are required to obtain the same permits and meet the same building code requirements as a generalResidentscontractor.who live in subdivisions with home owners associations (HOA) or architecture review boards (ARB) must have approval from those boards prior to submitting an application for a building permit. Permits may be submitted, but will not be released prior to the Building Department receiving the (HOA) or (ARB) approval.Permits are also required for: Decks, Fences, Sheds or Accessory Buildings, Pools, Basement Finish, Retaining Wall, and Reroof. The Building Department is located at 153 Willowbend Road, and ofﬁce hours are Monday – Friday; 8 AM- 5 PM. When in doubt about a permit requirement, contact Building Department, at 770-487-8901 or kgray@peachtree-city.org.

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Several years ago, a group of moms from south of Atlanta who had children with autism connected online to share support, resources, and ideas. From this group of caring and informationseeking moms, Southside Support was born. Over the years, the organization has expanded its reach. Today, Southside Support, seeks to connect families and individual with all types of disabilities to each other and their Southsidecommunities.Support’s stated mission is “to provide education, training, support, and inclusion opportunities for our community and for families and individuals with special needs in the South Metro AtlantaFollowingarea.” are the support groups and programs, Southside Support sustains to help meet these goals.

■ Info-Coffees In-person coffee meetings, led by fellow special needs parents and caregivers, are the grass-roots activity for Southside Support members. Meetings occur once a month with a break during the summer.

For those who cannot attend face-to-face, virtual zoom meetings are offered.

■ SNAZ SNAZ (Special Needs Accommodation Zone) is Southside Support's retro-fitted RV that travels to local community events to accommodate individuals and families who otherwise might struggle to attend those events. The wheel-chair accessible SNAZ serves as a quiet place to regroup for those with sensory processing differences, a diaper changing station for

SOUTHSIDE SUPPORT

Organized To Help Left to right back row: Jay Lerner, Matt Griffin, Mike Martin, Daniel Campen, Kay McInroe; left to right front row: Steve Ivory, Chelsie Nichole, Dr. Angeline Dy.

■ SNAP SNAP (Special Needs Alliance of Professionals) is a network of local business owners and community members who serve the special needs community or wish to work with special needs families. Every quarter, a networking event is held in the south metro Atlanta area.

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Symposium is Southside Support’s annual educational forum and resources expo for the special needs community that focuses on support, resources, inclusion, and other special needs topics of importance. Last year's Symposium in Newnan had 26 speakers from metro Atlanta, Seattle and Toronto and 4 moderators present on various mental health topics including: family resiliency, emotional wellness, anxiety, parenting, grief, addiction, suicide, hospitalization process, complex PTSD, interpersonal relationships, and humor. Panel discussions included: self care, managing your child’s mental health, uncommon therapies, and faith. The next symposium will be held on Feb 3, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza in Peachtree City.

Family Relief Fund

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For ticket and other details, visit the organization’s website and Facebook page.

Southside Support is a 501 c(3) tax exempt organization, incorporated as a non-profit in Georgia, US. For more information: 678-827-2893, southsidesupport.org, Facebook.

This program has set aside funds to provide meals, groceries, gas, and other necessities during unexpected and lengthy hospitalizations and surgeries. Any family may submit a meal train request to Southside Support or nominate a family for a meal train.

■ Volunteer There are a number of ways volunteers can help advance Southside Support’s goals. Join their Facebook group and offer advice and support to others in a similar situation to yours.

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■ Symposium

■ Ongoing Workshops

The Southside Support 8th Annual Soiree, Speakeasy Masquerade, will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 6:30pm at Flat Creek Club in Peachtree City. Enjoy signature era cocktails, games, canapés and dancing, all through a hidden secret entrance while raising funds for Southside Support.

any size individual, a clean area to adjust a feeding tube, or a private breastfeeding station for nursing mothers.

Volunteer to help with support groups, SNAZ, SNAP, Symposium, Soiree, and so many other opportunities.

Southside Support offers periodic workshops giving insight into finances, SSI, Medicaid, Medicaid waiver, insurance, guardianship/conservatorship, estate planning, and more. Experts provide guidance and details regarding the intricacies of special needs families.Details for all meetings, programs, and events can be found on the Southside Support website and FaceBook page.

S ince breaking ground on its Peachtree City headquarters in 1996, Cooper Lighting Solutions has been committed to giving back to the community. That commitment has only grown since the company was acquired by global lighting leader Signify, whose purpose is to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. Through global initiatives and local projects, Cooper Lighting Solutions continues to have a positive impact on the environment and society.Cooper Lighting Solutions encourages its employees to engage in volunteer work that enhances and serves the communities in which they live, offering paid time off to participate in activities that have a positive impact. Here are just a few of the ways the company is giving back:

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Midwest Food Bank – Cooper Lighting Solutions participates in a big event each year for International Women’s Day. Photo from 2022 Volunteer Day.

• Elementary School Supplies – During Customer Experience week each year in October, Cooper Lighting Solutions teams donate books to all 2nd grade students at Peeples Elementary School that focus on the 7 Healthy Habits – a key learning program for them in this grade.

• Midwest Food Bank – Cooper Lighting Solutions has a rotational volunteer effort the second Friday of each month, packing supplies for distribution to the partners that utilize Midwest Food Bank. Throughout the last several years, the company has also played an integral part in the expansions and remodels of the Midwest Food Bank facility by donating LED lighting supplies.

• Rotary Club of Peachtree City –Cooper Lighting Solutions is a presenting sponsor for the 2022 Dragon Boat Festival. We host two-three employee teams to drive employee engagement and sponsor two boats for Special Olympics and first responders. people HELPING PEOPLE COOPER LIGHTING SOLUTIONS Committed to Giving Back to Community.

• Wellspring Living – Wellspring Living is a non-profit organization in Atlanta, Georgia that provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with specialized recovery services through residential and community-based programs. Cooper Lighting Solutions donated lighting and had 60+ volunteers install the lighting at their transition home.

Left to Right: Dragon Boat – Cooper Lighting Solutions team boat, group photo and winning team.

Left to Right: Wellspring – sponsor for the Summer Supper event; Kraig Kasler, President, Cooper Lighting Solutions President and Joe Melchiors, Vice President of Sales installing light fixtures.

BWFCC Spring Swing – Cooper Lighting Solutions is a sponsor for this event to raise money for five different charity partners, eight CLS women participated in the event.

• Rotary Club of Peachtree City – Cooper Lighting Solutions was the 2020 Corporate Community Award Winner and now sponsors the award. Cooper Lighting Solutions also sponsors other important Chamber events, including the DEI Summit and the first annual Cornhole Tournament.

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■ About Cooper Lighting Solutions: Cooper Lighting Solutions delivers forward-thinking lighting solutions and an industryleading portfolio of indoor and outdoor lighting, lighting controls and smart lighting systems that improve people’s sense of well-being, while helping to make buildings, homes and cities smarter and more sustainable. These solutions are specifically designed to simplify and personalize lighting, solve complex business challenges and leverage data insights to meet the unique needs of our customers. Cooper Lighting Solutions is a business unit of Signify, the world leader in lighting, and seeks to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. For more information, visit cooperlighting.com.

Breast Cancer Survivors’ Network 770-487-4396; bcsurvivorsnetwork. org Bully Wag, Inc. Pet rescue and adoption groupJonnie Craig at (404) 518-9807 or via email at Bullywaginc09@ http://www.bullywaginc.orgyahoo.com.

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Christian City Ministering to the needs of families, particularly children, the aged and 770-964-3301;infirm christiancity.org Civitan Club—Fayette County Builds good citizenship through serving others; georgiacivitans.org and oc5.run Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Store 770-486-8517; clotheslesstraveled. org Commemorative Air Force of the Dixie Wing (CAF) 678-364-1110; dixiewing.org Daughters of the American Revolution jameswaldrop.georgiastatedar.orgdanielnewnan.georgiastatedar.orgfayettestarrsmill.georgiastatedar.org770-486-8641

Al-Anon Family Groups ga-al-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous aageorgia.org Alzheimer’s Support Group 1-800-272-3900act.alz.orgoralz.org

MOMS Clubs Fayetteville: fayettevillemoms. Peachtreewebs.com City momsclubofsharpsburg.weebly.comSharpsburg:momsclubptcn.weebly.com/North: Narcotics Anonymous Holy Trinity Catholic Church: 770-487-0175; na.org New Neighbors League newneighborsptc.com770-486-9116

The Real Life Center Helps those facing life’s unanticipated challenges- counseling, financial assistance, food pantry/ clothes closet and career help 770-631-9334; reallifecenter.org

Revolution—MarquisAmerican de Lafayette gasocietysar.org Sons of Confederate Veterans LaFayette McLaws Camp #79 Williamfayettescv.orgThomas Overby Camp #715: facebook.com/ Southern Animal Alliance Group Helps connect people with animals waiting to be adopted. southernanimalalliancegroup.org/https:// Southern Conservation Trust 770-486-7774; sctlandtrust.org Southside Support Connections for families with special needs children through social media, parent education and community 404-823-7943;outings southsidesupport. org Southwest Christian Care Services for the terminally ill, medically fragile children, and senior adults, all at no cost. 770-9698354; swchristiancare.org V2 Serving ages 13-23 through mentorship, leadership, education and community service. 805710-6080 or V2fosteringchange.org678-379-9591

Midwest Food Bank - Georgia Division homepeachtree.midwestfoodbank.org/770-486-1103

Rotary Clubs Rotary Club of Coweta-Fayette (Senoia): cowetafayetterotary.org Rotary Club Fayette Daybreak: org678-884-9556,Rotarywww.newnanrotary.orgRotaryrotaryfayettevillega.comRotaryfayettedaybreak.orgClubofFayetteville:ClubofNewnan:ClubofPeachtreeCity:peachtreecityrotary.

American Legion A veterans and community service Postorganization50,Peachtree City, americanlegionpost105ga.org770-815-9253,Postlegion57.orgPostgalegionpost50.orgJose678-472-8485,Cuevas-706-616-740057,Newnan:770-251-6949,105,Fayetteville:

Lions Club Newnan-Coweta: lionsclubs.org Peachtree City: lionsclubs.org Marine Corps League Clyde Thomason Detachment #1325 Veterans and community service organization comprised of Marines and FMF 678-827-1325;Corpsmenmcl1325.net

A Better Way Ministries abetterwayministries.com678-251-0713

Angel’s House Provides a safe, nurturing home for teen girls in crisis; theangelshouse.org770-251-7050;

Business Women of Fayette & Coweta 678-472-1199; bwfcc.org Camp Southern Ground campsouthernground.org404-941-3480; Caring Paws Group that provides animal therapy CAREingpaws.org770-252-5303;

Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center 770-719-2288; fayetteprc.com Fayette Senior Services 770-461-0813; fayss.org Fellowship of Christian Airlines Personnel 770.461.9320 https://fcap.org Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta 770-702-9100; gsgatl.org Griefshare griefshare.org Guitars Not Guns Works to help at-risk youth and others; guitarsnotguns.org Healing Bridge Clinic Provides non-emergency medical care to the uninsured in Fayette, Coweta and South Fulton counties; 770-6810157; healingbridgeclinic.org Healing4Heros Assisting military service members and veterans with certified service dogs; healing4heroes.org678-364-9993; HeroBox Provides care packages for deployed members of the armed forces 866-999-4376; herobox.org Humane Society of Fayette County fayettehumane.org770-487-1073; Jobseekers of Peachtree City Assists unemployed individuals with their job transition; jobseekersptc.org Keep Peachtree City Beautiful keeppeachtreecitybeautiful.com770-632-3195

ExceptionalOPS Advocates for people with developmental disabilities and their 770-631-1035;families exceptionalops.com Fayette County Animal Shelter control/fayettecountyga.gov/animal_770-631-7210

Optimist Clubs Peachtree City Optimist Club: georgiaoptimists.orgSenoiageorgiaoptimists.orgOptimistClub: Peachtree City Community Garden ptccommunitygardens.org770-631-2542, Peachtree City Dog Park Association 470-219-8066; ptcdogpark.com Peachtree Wind Ensemble peachtreewindensemble.org Promise Place Domestic violence services for Fayette County; 770-460-1604 promiseplace.org(Hotline)

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VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) A veterans orgNewnan:Cowetamyvfw.org/ga/post9949633-9996Posteducationalpatriotic/historical/organization9949,PeachtreeCity:678-VeteransClub,Post2667,404-981-2667,vfw2667.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s of the Southern Crescent Snapper Freeman, 404-728-6049; act.alz.org or alz.org Wellspring Treasures Thrift Shop Store: wellspringliving.orgVolunteer:770-632-1788770-631-8888;

Boy Scouts of America - Flint River Council 770-227-4556; flintrivercouncil.org Bloom 770-460-6652; bloomouryouth. org. To volunteer & donation center 770-461-7020.

Kiwanis Clubs Kiwanis Club of Fayette County: Kiwaniskiwanis.orgClub of McIntosh Trail: Kay McInroe, 678-570-0717, kiwanis. Metro-Fayette:org kiwanis.org Lekotek of Georgia, Inc. Conducts play/learning sessions in which adapted computer and educational materials are loaned to help infants and children with physical and/or cognitive disabilities 404-633-3430; lekotekga.org

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