Fayette County November 2016

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Lifestyle Letter

Thankful.

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he penultimate month of the year is always a special one—one in which we're reminded of the wealth of gratitude we have for the people in our lives and for the Fayette County community.

The air is crisp, the leaves are changing and the year, although winding down, is as busy as ever, but we can't help but take some time to sit down and think about what we're thankful for.

We're thankful for friends and family. We're thankful for health, happiness and prosperity, and, here at Fayette County Lifestyle, we're especially thankful for you. As we take the time to put together the issues from month to month, you—the readers—are always in our minds. We strive to bring you the good news of the Fayette County community—to fill the pages of this magazine with the people and stories you care about—and we're thankful you take the time to join us each month.

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This November, take some time to sit down and think about what you're thankful for.

Grab a cup of warm apple cider, fill your hearts with love and joy (and your stomachs with turkey and pumpkin pie) at the Thanksgiving table.

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May you find gratitude in life's little moments, and may the list of what you're thankful for be neverending.

Happy November, and happy Thanksgiving, Fayette County. We'll see you around.

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12 Jumping to Inspire

Olympic Gold Medalist Returns Home to Fayetteville

Boni Blackstone Celebrates Country Station 92.5 FM's 'Homecoming'

Decorating Den's Kimberly Ormsby serves up the wow factor in home design

State Farm Insurance agent discusses what makes Fayette County home

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Inspired By

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Animal Kingdom

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Open House

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Culinary Creations

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

22 Bubba The Bear Comes to Fayetteville

26 Traditional Beauty

34 It All Comes Down To Family

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Good Times

Fundraising Fashionistas Bloom Where They Are Planted

Bloom hosted its third annual Frocks & Rocks Charity Fashion Show on August 28. This exclusive ladies-only fashion event allowed women to view items from local boutiques while raising $25,000 to support The Bloom Closet, a cost-free clothing boutique for foster children in Georgia.

Fayette County's Annual Expo Is A Success … Offering Something For Everyone Each year, the largest tradeshow event in the County provides an opportunity to network and view products and services available in Fayette County. Fidelity Bank, Truett’s Pizza Café, Harris Internal Medicine, Somerby of Peachtree City, Big Frog and Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy were some of the vendors on hand.

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Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival

The 39th Annual Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival attracted visitors from all over Georgia and neighboring states. Over 100 arts, crafts, and food vendors took part in the event. Attendees enjoyed the wide variety of handcrafted goods and original artwork.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

on October 6. GBHP has several locations around metro Atlanta, including Cumming, Johns Creek, Marietta, Roswell, Smyrna, and Stockbridge. The new location is easily accessible from GA Hwy 54.

GBHP offers a wide range of counseling and therapeutic services at its various locations, including help with anxiety disorders, marital and relationship conflicts and drug or alcohol addictions. It also can assist with anger and stress management. Appointment requests are available online at MyGBHP.com, or you can call for assistance.

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Bureau will host its first annual Hops & Props

night of dinner, dancing and western-themed fun at

Georgia Beer Fest on November 5. Live enter-

the Cattle Baron’s Ball on November 5. You can help

tainment will include the band Sweetband and

give cancer the boot, as proceeds from the event

performances from the Kelly Porter Irish Dance

will benefit the American Cancer Society. You’ll two-

Academy and The Lisa Kelly Voice Academy. Along

step the night away to the sounds of The Full House

with the beer tastings, food from local eateries will

Band while enjoying silent and live auctions. And

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give you the details for a toe-tapping, rip-roaring good time.

WALKING FOR A GOOD CAUSE The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest event worldwide to raise funds and awareness for the disease.

The walk is held in more than 600 communities in the United States, including Peachtree City. This year’s event was held at Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater and managed to educate, motivate and inspire for a much-needed cause.

“There are 130,000 Georgians living with Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to grow in Georgia by 46 percent in the next 10 years,” says Ava Cologne, manager of constituent events in Metro Atlanta office. “Not only are we raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease but are raising critical dollars to fund programs for families who are suffering and fund research to one day find a cure”.

The

3-mile

walking

route

boasted hundreds of participants.

All funds help support the care, support and research endeavors of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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SKILLFUL FAYETTEVILLE BALLERINA DANCER PERFORMS IN THE “URBAN NUTCRACKER” Seventeen-year-old Martine Bartley has classically twirled and pir-

The Fayette Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand open-

ouetted since age 8. Now Bartley will take center stage in Ballethnic

ing of Georgia Behavioral Health Professionals in Peachtree City

Dance Company’s “Urban Nutcracker” in November at the Riverside

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intensives locally since the age of 9. She was awarded merit scholarships to the Dance Theatre of Harlem, as well as the Orlando Ballet. She is most proud of being selected to participate in the Governor’s Honors Program in the area of Dance and being selected to apprentice with the Ballethnic Dance Company. In addition to being an accomplished dancer, she is also an exceptional student with a straight-A average. She is a senior at Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA), an online public school that educates students across the state through an engaging online curriculum.

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ARTICLE ANNA BARNES

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wo-time Olympic gold medalist Christian Taylor recently returned home to Fayetteville to show appreciation for his Fayette County roots and to inspire children in schools around the area.

Taylor took home his second gold medal in the triple jump competition during this year’s Olympics in Rio. He currently holds the Georgia state high school records in long jump, triple jump, and the 400m. He graduated from the University of Florida with eight SEC championships under his belt. At age 21, Taylor became the youngest person ever to win a World Outdoor Championship.

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Taylor after winning his second gold medal in the triple jump at this year's Olympic games.

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Taylor and his family at this year's Olympics in Rio.

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Victory, and Sandy Creek High School. Growing up, Taylor was involved in what he calls the “typical childhood” activities. He played soccer, played trombone in the band, and was a member of the 4H and Beta club. Taylor chose to visit the schools he attended as a kid so that the students could relate to him. He hopes that they can be inspired by someone who walked down the same hallways and had the same teachers that they do now.

The 26-year-old Olympic Champion’s success did not come easily, a message he wants to make clear to the children he mentors.

“We all have to make sacrifices no matter what they are. I think a lot of people think these things happen overnight and they don’t,” Taylor says.

Taylor set his sights on the Olympics early. He encourages the students he speaks with to set goals and to strive to achieve them.

“As soon as I got in track and field, I said ‘I want to go to the Olympics because that is the biggest stage.’ Whatever you want to do, no matter what field that is, don’t strive to just be there. Strive to run it. Strive to own it,” says Taylor.

Undoubtedly, Taylor is an expert in perseverance. In 2012, he was forced to switch his jumping leg due to an injury. Ten years of muscle memory had to be changed so that Taylor could continue to compete. Faced with criticism and doubt, he was able to come out stronger than before and prove his critics otherwise.

“I was 22 years old, and I knew my story wasn’t supposed to end there. I can be a living testimony to my faith and the fact that you never know what God has planned for you. Four years later, I am back at the top and jumping farther than I ever have,” he says.

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At speaking engagements, Taylor emphasizes that anything is possible.

“This is why I can tell you not to have barriers and show you how God can really work,” he says.

Although Taylor spends most of his time traveling, training and competing as a professional athlete, he still felt like he could be doing more. After speaking with his agent, he learned of the organization called Classroom Champions. Classroom Champions gives professional athletes a chance to give back through online motivational lectures that schools can stream into their classrooms. Taylor also coaches middle school and high school track and field in Gainesville, Florida. Taylor hopes to continue to find ways to give back.

“I get to work with seven different schools every year. Classroom Champions is just the start of something I would like to do on a bigger scale. Inspiring the next generation is something I am passionate about,” he says.

Taylor’s first coaches and biggest cheerleaders are his parents.

Ian and Stephanie Taylor said that they chose to raise their son in Fayetteville because of the school and faith systems in the area.

What is it Ian Taylor admires most about his son? “His humbleness. His ability to decipher the big stage,” he says.

Taylor certainly has remained humble and wants people to know that he is a regular person no different from them. The reigning champion in his true fashion has already set his goals for the future.

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Animal Kingdom

Hoppy Fresh

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HOMEMADE HOPS-INFUSED DOG SHAMPOO Perfect for a fresh, deep clean scented with hops.

• 1 pint gentle natural dish washing soap • 1 pint hop water • 1 pint apple cider vinegar • 3/4 cups hops • 4 oz. glycerin • 1 tablespoon baking soda 1. Infuse water and hops in a jar for at least an hour.

2. Mix all of the ingredients together and put in a bottle.

3. Grab your pup and suds up. Rinse thoroughly.

Voilà!

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NATURAL DRY SHAMPOO For continuous upkeep and a quick and easy refresher.

• 1 cup baking soda • 1 cup cornstarch • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar powder • 5 drops of your favorite essential oil *peppermint and lavender are known to repel fleas* • Jar/container (one with a shaker lid) 1. Combine the baking soda, cornstarch, apple cider vinegar and essential oil; stir well.

2. Place in a container with a tight lid and shaker top.

3. Sprinkle shampoo generously over your dog's coat and use a soft brush until powder is not longer visible.

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Finding Your Style in the AmericasMart Showrooms

ARTICLE KIM WRIGHT

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he fall Home Show at AmericasMart in downtown Atlanta was nothing short of amazing. The 15th floor showed all of the home décor imagined for fall. It was simply amazing. I looked at home décor from Cody Ables of CODARUS, Doug Self of j.douglas, Mona Press of Art & Frame Source and Scott White at JLA Home and Olliix.

Home décor is always a unique space. It is the largest expression of you. Everyone has a unique style and wants their space to feel unique and very much like home. Between the styles of classic, traditional, modern, trendy, chic and bohemian, along with various collections and so many other styles you can literally have any home décor you wish to express your style and even your personality type. Fall home décor may even have seasonal accents or holiday accents according to your style or personality of your décor with a twist.

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Scott White – Olliix.com When I interviewed Scott White he was extremely excited about his Olliix brand. He has two other brands: JLA Home and ee1994. However, Olliix was his golden child for Home Show week and it was obvious. The Olliix brand offers so much. And guess who is their biggest audience? Yes, the millennial and baby boomers. Yep, the grands. The grandparent and grandchild alike are loving this brand and this is totally understandable. After visiting the websites of his three brands and speaking with him, I quickly understood and appreciated the Olliix brand (Olliix.com) and how it caters to millennials and baby boomers. The neutral colors with the ability to stream line is ideal, not to mention the fact that the color accent can be mild or bold, a plus with this brand.

Ollix has a warehouse in Savannah of about 75,000 square feet and will soon be moving to their new warehouse which measures 100,000 square feet within the next few months. As you can see Olliix is definitely growing and doing wonderful things. Olliix also has showrooms in High Point, NC as well as Miami, FL. They are known for carrying such brands as INK+IVY, Intelligent Design, Echo Design, Madison Park, Madison Park Signature, Metropolitan Home, Mi Zone, Mi Zone Kids and Woolrich to name a few.

Mona Press of Art & Frame Source ArtAndFrameSourceInc.com Mona Press is a family owned business which entered the industry in 1978. Originally importing wood from Italy and Spain for the picture framing business, the business evolved into what we know today as Mona Press of Art Source. Most of their customers buy their artwork through representatives because you cannot buy direct from them. I quickly discovered the unique quality of this brand. They are extremely unique on different levels. One level is that since they own all of their images, the customer has the freedom to totally embrace the artwork and change the color and size to create a signature look for the project every single time.

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AmericasMart Atlanta is an exclusive, luxury playground. As one of the world’s largest wholesale centers, AmericasMart stretches across the bottom of Ted Turner Drive (formerly Spring Street) with four buildings and at least seven million square feet of the latest apparel, rugs, home décor and gifts, which results in amazing all spread out. It is truly a playground for adults. It is famously known as "The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market." Built in 1957 AmericasMart hosts multiple annual shows such as Market Wednesday, Atlanta Apparel and the Atlanta Spring Immediate Delivery.

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AmericasMart Atlanta is the nation’s only global wholesale marketplace housing the world’s single-largest collection of home, gift, area rug and apparel merchandise. The largest of AmericasMart’s 16 annual Markets and shows, The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market in January and July are the ignition switch for global retailing with buyers from every U.S. state and as many as 70 countries discovering product in more than 1,500 showrooms and more than 3,000 temporary exhibiting companies. ICON HONORS, the home and gift industry’s most celebrated recognition program, is produced and staged annually by AmericasMart.

Located in downtown Atlanta, the AmericasMart complex contains more than seven million square feet of space. It’s a huge global stage on which manufacturers, designers and sales representatives unveil new lines, launch new designs and introduce new categories–all for the benefit of buyers seeking all that is fresh and first in the home, rug, gift and apparel arenas. For more information, please visit AmericasMart.com.

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Boni Blackstone Celebrates Country Station 92.5 FM's 'Homecoming' ARTICLE MARY WELCH

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f Boni Blackstone starts talking about the virtues of local radio, grab yourself a cup of coffee or some iced tea because it’ll take a while.

Blackstone is among a group of investors, including her husband, Joe Pedicino, who are bringing country station 92.5 FM The Bear to Fayetteville. She is passionate about the role that the station will play in promoting local businesses, civic events and even preparing people for a career in broadcasting.

“With a lot of the big radio stations it’s just one person in a studio talking and people listening to stations all over the country don’t know they’re getting the same broadcast from the same person,” she says. “We have a radio station that reflects this area. We’re building a radio station for a community. We have live personalities on the air from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. telling you to come to the blood drive, or the church bake sale or the PetSmart opening. We are a community radio station and we report on the community.”

Need a refill? Blackstone is just warming up!

“Our disc jockeys live in the area. They know the places to shop, eat, the people in the schools. We want to hear from people. That’s why we have a request line that goes straight to the studio. We want our people talking to our listeners,” she says. “We not only want to hear what songs they want us to play, we want to hear if there’s a bad wreck on I-75. We’ll call the sheriff’s office and then go on the air and tell people how to get around the traffic.”

Blackstone, who grew up in Riverdale, says bringing the station to Fayetteville is “like a homecoming. I got my first job here. I got married here. And, now I get to bring my radio station that I love here. Fayette County has rolled out the red carpet for us. They’re as excited as we are about the move back.”

The history of The Bear goes back for nearly 20 years. Blackstone, her husband, and financial partners owned Legacy Media and ran four AM and FM stations in Newnan and in 2007 purchased WEKS 92.5 FM The Bear, a 6,000watt station, operating in Griffin.

After purchase, the FCC upgraded its signal from a weak 6,000 watts to a regional powerhouse of 25,000 watts that could be heard in 19 counties.

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opportunity to buy it from a long-time owner, and the willingness of former employees trained under Joe to put together a world-class team of local-minded radio professionals,” she says. “With the 25,000 watts we were in the center of the bull’s eye and developers wanted to have us in their towns.”

Fayetteville thought the station would be a nice fit for all the positive entertainment emphasis taking place like movies, TV shows, concerts and local attractions as well as a resource to train people to work in these industries. A recent article quoted the city guaranteeing the station $40,000 for radio advertising over the next four years to relocate.

The Bear will open up a new studio on the green and passerby will be able to look through the large windows and see the broadcasts. “We’re real excited about the move but the station will stay the same.

Same music, same personalities. Same devotion to the local community,” she says.

The station is heavy on local news and events. Hometown Radio is a program where local leaders and businesspeople can go on and have informative discussions with the disc jockeys in-between songs. Employees participate in parades, cancer walks, and other community events. The station is also 24

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big on live remotes where they’ll broadcast live and “literally bring a party. We’ll give away prizes, pass out ice cream.”

Of course, often the star of these remotes is Bubba the Bear, the station’s mascot who was designed by the same firm that brought us the San Diego Chicken.

Since the sale, Legacy has since partnered with Murray Communications and its list of stations in Macon and the surrounding area that will allow all the stations to attract national advertising dollars without changing formats. “It’s all coming together and we’re all maintaining our individuality but now we’re reaching and sounding like the Atlanta stations, and hopefully getting the adverting clients.”

A mascot was important to Blackstone. After her wrestling career, she ran the couple’s production company, Blackstone Adracadabra, doing promotions, designing websites, shooting videos for auto dealers, and other marketing necessities.

But, we did say her wrestling career, didn’t we? So, pour another cup. Blackstone, a former Miss Motorcraft 500, is perhaps best known as the co-host of Superstars of Wrestling with then future husband Pedicino. The two become local celebrates as well as in the wrestling world. They had an on-air comedic but adversarial relationship on the WWWF Wresting Challenge and co-hosted a weekly show. Blackstone eventually worked with Vince McMahon on shows such as WWWF Superstars, WWF All-American Wrestling, WWWF Wrestling Challenge, WWF Mania and eventually hosted Pro Wrestling Alliance. on Fox Sports Radio.

Blackstone is happy about coming full circle back to Fayette County. “I was looking to come back home and I am happy to be involved with the chamber of commerce and other local civic organizations. I love being involved in scheduling our promotions and helping businesses succeed. We are down home, folksy and real. Radio is an intimate thing and I’m excited about bringing it here — back where I call home.”

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TRADITIONAL BEAUTY DECORATING DEN'S KIMBERLY ORMSBY SERVES UP THE WOW FACTOR IN HOME DESIGN

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imberly Ormsby has always had an interest in fashion and design. So when the opportunity presented itself, becoming the owner and principle designer of her own Decorating Den franchise felt like the perfect fit. What sets her apart is the fact that she communicates extensively with each client, about preferences and dislikes, to achieve the ideal home design.

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This home of a busy professional provides a wow factor, while still honoring the home’s traditional feel.

Dining Room: The dramatic chandelier and sconces highlighted by micro metal chains are the crown pieces in the dining room, which is accented by a tray painted with a silver metallic paint in a faux finish. Added dimmers on the fixtures create the perfect ambiance for dining, whether for two or a crowd!

Formal Living Room: Glamorous comfort in neutrals with shimmers of gold all over the room. This living room is the perfect place to sit and have a pre-dinner drink with friends. Centered by two floor-to-ceiling mirrors, this room is full of texture with a leather rug, hide accessory boxes, wood branches and a micro-chain link chandelier that demands full attention as you enter the home.

Kitchen: The centerpiece of the kitchen’s multi-tiered ceiling is this retro-styled light fixture with an explosion of metal spokes and exposed bulbs.

Matching sconces add the flair and drama the homeowner was looking for. The newly repainted cabinetry with black appliances gives that added pop!

Family Room: The family room is an eclectic mix of modern and traditional, with tone on tone neutrals with texture. The inviting sectional is more than comfortable enough for movie watching or a quick nap! The eye is drawn around the room with the ‘movement’ in the accessories, from the artwork to the wave panels behind the TV, to the rug and the pleats on the mirror. The snakeskin finish on the cocktail table takes center stage.

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Culinary Creations

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A PH Y C

WILD ALE SEA Wild Ale BASS Sea AND Bass JICAMA CEVICHE And Jicama Ceviche

Choose the best-quality fish for this simple ceviche.

INGREDIENTS

SERVINGS: 4 • ¼ medium red onion, chopped, plus thin slices for serving • 2 garlic cloves, minced • ¼ habanero chile, seeded • 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger • ½ teaspoon sugar • 1/2 tablespoon sea salt, plus more • ⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro • 1 pound sea bass fillet, skin, bones, and bloodline removed • 1/2 cup jicama • ½ cup sour ale (we used Upslope Dry-Hopped Wild Ale) • ½ cup (or more) fresh lime juice, strained • 1 avocado, thinly sliced PREPARATION

• Chop onion, garlic, habanero, jicama, ginger, sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, lime and 1/2 cup sour beer. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in cilantro. Cover and chill 1 hour.

• Meanwhile, trim fish to create clean edges. Holding your knife at a 45° angle, slice into ¼"-thick pieces; try for one fluid movement per slice to avoid shredding flesh.

Transfer to the small bowl with the previous mixture, and let the fish cure in the fridge until ready to serve (at least 20 min).

• Arrange fish mixture in a shallow bowl or plate. Season with salt and top with sliced avocado. Serve immediately.

STOUT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES Stout Chocolate Brownies INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup stout • 1/4 cup espesso or strong cold brew • 10 ounces 60% bittersweet chocolate chips • 1 cup butter • 1 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • 3 eggs • 1 cup flour INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven at 250 degrees F. Prepare a 9" X 9" baking pan with parchment paper allowing the paper to hang over the edges and spray with cooking spray.

• Bring stout to a boil and reduce to simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until reduced to ¼ cup. Set aside to cool.

• In a double boiler or a small bowl atop a small saucepan filled with 1 inch of water, melt chocolate chips and butter over high heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.

• Pour melted chocolate into a medium bowl and cool slightly. Add sugar, vanilla, salt and stout and mix well with a whisk or wooden spoon. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined before adding the next egg.

• Fold flour into mixture and pour into baking pan. Bake for one hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 2 hours or overnight to firm up for best cutting.

Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

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Lifestyle Calendar

November NOVEMBER 4

vember 5. It will begin in Fayetteville at the Fayette County Justice

22ND ANNUAL BEDROCK CLASSIC

Center parking lot at 10am. The route will run to Lee Street, Stonewall

GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

Avenue, Glynn Street, Melears Drive and end back at the Justice Cen-

ORCHARD HILLS GOLF CLUB

ter. Find out details at Fayetteville-GA.gov.

Swing those clubs for a good cause, in neighboring Coweta county.

The Orchard Hills Golf Club in Newnan will host the tournament, start-

NOVEMBER 18 - 30

ing at 9:30 a.m. Additional event information is listed at Coweta.GA.US.

CHRISTMAS MY WAY THE LEGACY THEATRE The Legacy Theatre in Tyrone will invoke the memory of Old Blue Eyes himself at this Frank Sinatra-themed holiday performance. Get into the holiday spirit with Sinatra favorites, from “Fly Me To The Moon” to “Love and Marriage”, and more. Prepare for a special treat of a few Rat Pack versions of traditional Christmas carols. LegacyTheatre.org has information on the production, which runs through December 18.

NOVEMBER 19 WALK WITH A DOC PEACHTREE CITY FARMERS MARKET

NOVEMBER 4 & 5

Members of the community can walk and talk with local doctors and health professionals. Free and open to the public, the event is de-

BLUSH BY HAYLEY PAIGE FALL 2016 TRUNK SHOW

signed to provide a casual, personable experience with the medical

PEACHTREE CITY

staff. The walk will be held in front of the Peachtree City Farmers

Brides will be excited to enjoy the latest wedding fashions at this

Market; the meeting point is Partners Pizza at 8 a.m. Walk With A

special preview event. J Andrew’s Bridal & Formal in Peachtree City

Doc events are held in various locations around the Atlanta area. It’s

invites appointments starting on November 4 at 11 a.m. To make an

designed to give back to the community, and allow one-on-one time

appointment or find out more, visit JAndrewsBridal.com.

with health professionals. Visit Piedmont.org for more information.

NOVEMBER 22 COFFEE AND CONNECTIONS FAYETTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Enjoy a little coffee talk at this Fayette Chamber of Commerce monthly event. Those in attendance will discover productive ways to establish connections with other businesses.

The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. Find out more at FayetteChamber.org.

NOVEMBER 25 NOVEMBER 5

SOUTHSIDE TURKEY TREK 5K HERITAGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

VETERANS DAY PARADE

Get in some exercise before partaking in that Thanksgiving meal. The

FAYETTE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER

trek begins at 8:30 a.m. at Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville,

Come honor and thank all those who presently serve and have served

and will be held rain or shine. There is also a half-mile Kids Fun Run. For

as a part of our military. The Veterans Day Parade will be held on No-

registration and more information, go to GreaterAtlantaAthletes.com.

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business directory DANCE

Ideal Therapy (404) 994-7727 idealtherapy.net

Peachtree City School of Dance (770) 632-1544 ptcschoolofdance.com

OTHER

The Bedford School (770) 774-8001 thebedfordschool.org

PET CARE

EDUCATION

FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING Certified Financial Consulting (770) 729-4492 certifiedfinancialconsulting.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS Pain 2 Wellness Center (404) 699-0966 pain2wellness.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS Turan Designs (404) 394-2038 turandesigns.net

HOME SERVICES Maidpro - Fayetteville (770) 472-2220 maidpro.com/fayetteville

INSURANCE

Farmers Insurance, Benny Crane (678) 905-8800 farmersagent.com/bcrane

Zan McBride State Farm Agent (770) 460-0836 zanmcbrideinsurance.com

LUXURY AUTOMOTIVE Cascade Limousine (678) 886-9795 cascadelimo.net

MASSAGE

Zen Massage Fayetteville (770) 719-4936 zenmassageusa.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES Alliance Spine and Pain Centers (770) 929-9033 spinepains.com

Five Multimedia (770) 715-8284 fivemultimedia.com

BUSY. BUSY. BUSY. BUSY. BUSY.

Zan McBride, Agent 286 Highway 314 Fayetteville, GA 30214 Bus: 770-460-0836 zan.mcbride.r6qg@statefarm.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY Gobi Photography (678) 667-4624 gobiphotography.com/

REAL ESTATE

BHGRE Metro Brokers (678) 731-6991 reginamincey.metrobrokers.com

State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI) State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI) Bloomington, IL 0901038.1

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Due South Southern Cuisine (770) 629-5847 duesouthptc.com/

Hanna Brothers Motion Picture and Event Catering (770) 460-0280 hannabrothers.com

On The Rocx's (678) 650-0919

SALONS & SPAS

Harlem Zen Med Spa Treatment Lounge (646) 389-3633 harlemzen.com

Roosters Men's Grooming Center (770) 703-4014 roostersmgc.com/BARBER/ga/ peachtreecity/13171/

Laser hair removal Laser facials Microdermabrasion Spa Parties

SPECIALTY SHOPS Lighthouse Promotions (770) 461-9345 lighthouse-promo.com

TRAVEL & LEISURE Atlanta East Aviation (404) 925-2073 atlantaeastfly.com

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Parting Thoughts

It All Comes Down To Family STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENT DISCUSSES WHAT MAKES FAYETTE COUNTY HOME

Z

an McBride lives and works in Fayette County. He is the Agency Owner of State Farm Insurance on Highway 314 in Fayetteville. It is a full-service agency, offering all types of insurance products, along with checking and savings accounts and even automobile refinance options. Work keeps him busy, and he loves what he does. Zan resides in Fayette County with his wife, Santiba. They have two children, three-year-old Zoe and one-year-old Trey. He’s a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, as well as the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce. He’s a man of many interests and passions, yet none of them outweigh his primary love … his family.

How long has Fayette County been home?

I’ve been living in Fayette County for two years now. I love the idea of living and working in the same place.

Why is this home for life and business?

I like the feel of community you get in Fayette County. It’s a very family-oriented community.

What are some of your favorite activities here in Fayetteville?

I would say we love to go to the park, hang out, and play with the kids on the swings. It’s kind of simple, but it’s one of our favorite things to do. We also like going out to eat as a family.

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What are some of your interests?

I’m a member of a Corvette Club here locally (Outkast Vettes).

I’m a Corvette fanatic, always have been…. I just remember one of my dad’s friends had one. And the first time I saw the lights pop up, I thought it was the coolest car in the world. I’ve been hooked on them since then.

We love to load up and go on road trips. We really like going to the beach. Panama City Beach is one of our favorite places to go.

Rehabbing houses is also a hobby of his. I’ve got a couple of rental homes.

Just to be able to go into a house, and have a vision for it, rehab it and make it into someone’s home – that’s something that’s really cool to me.

What is your life philosophy?

I would say family first. It’s kind of simplistic, but I guess once I became a family man, that took precedence over everything. Every decision I make ties into my family.

What are you proudest of?

I’m proudest of my family. I’m proud of the fact that I’ve got a wonderful wife, two beautiful children, and I’m able to at least raise them in a way where they can see an alternative to having to work for someone. Entrepreneurship was instilled in me at an early age. If they want to make that choice, they have an opportunity to follow in my footsteps, or do something else.

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