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With Deepest Gratitude I HAVE KEPT A JOURNAL FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS. Every morning I spend at least 30 min writing about my day ahead and praying over every minute of my next 24 hours until I write and pray again. If you remember, it was around that time, in the early 2000s, when Oprah started preaching about keeping a Gratitude Journal, but that was not the reason I started mine. I started writing down my prayers every day because I have some-

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FEATURES 16 Singing from the Heart Southern Crescent Chorale celebrates 20 seasons of excellence

22 How She Rolls Giving back to the community is the heart and purpose behind her work

26 Sunshine on a Ranney Day Holly and Peter Ranney make dream spaces for special needs kids a reality

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Vince Rossetti Charity Golf Classic The Vince Rossetti Charity Golf Classic was held at Flat Creek Golf Course in PTC. The event honored Vince Rossetti, a long-time Fayette County resident and founder of the Optimist Club of Peachtree City. This year's event brought 144 golfers and over 30 sponsors to the course. Proceeds of the event will support Coco’s Cupboard, Inc. Photos by event volunteers.

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SINGING FROM THE HEART SOUTHERN CRESCENT CHORALE CELEBRATES A MILESTONE WITH 20 SEASONS OF EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC AND GIVING BACK.

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JANICE FOLSOM’S SKILLS AS A CHORAL CONDUCTOR AND

Southern Crescent Chorale was firmly established and well on its

EDUCATOR HAVE BEEN WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR DECADES.

way to becoming the outstanding choir it is today.

In 2002, Ms. Folsom began giving thought to retiring from a 34-year

Movement, syncopation, choreography, pitches, rhythm, articu-

teaching career - 29 of which were spent at Fayette County High

lation, phrasing, and so much more. There’s quite a bit that goes

School. There she held the position of Choral Director and served

into the choral music and performances audiences experience at a

as Fine Arts Department Chair, as well as Music Contact for the

Southern Crescent Chorale concert. Audiences love and enjoy the

county. She knew that music would always be an important part of

musical pieces performed by the Chorale, but most don’t realize how

her life. Ms. Folsom wanted to start a community choir and looked

challenging and technical the musical pieces actually are.

to Chorus America - a community of colleagues who care about

Southern Crescent Chorale delivers dynamic performances of major

choral music and the choral field - for the guidance and framework

works, as well as opera, spirituals, Broadway and pop favorites at ven-

to realize her dream. By the time Ms. Folsom retired in 2006, the

ues throughout the region. Now in it’s twentieth season, the Chorale

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has established a reputation for excellence and achievement in the

Southern Crescent Chorale’s annual gala is the organization’s sig-

South metro area arts community. A 65-voice community chorus, the

nature fundraiser. The proceeds from this event support the concerts.

Chorale’s mission is to enrich its communities and provide talented and

The cost of music - which is the lion’s share of the budget, instru-

interested singers an opportunity to perform a variety of challenging

mentalists, a professional orchestra for the annual Christmas concert,

choral literature with high performance standards. In the words of Ms.

special soloists, venues, and marketing make up the organization’s

Folsom, “We share extraordinary chorale music with our singers to pro-

budget. Bringing quality choral music to the South side of Atlanta has

vide them and our community an opportunity to experience it.”

always been the goal of the Chorale. Janice is confident, “If anyone

The Chorale has performed before thousands in notable ven-

would come, they would fall in love with it and want to come back.”

ues in our community and abroad. Some of these venues include

The date has been set for the 20th season celebration concert.

Spivey Hall, Southern Ground Amphitheater, Milan Cathedral, Berlin

New Hope Baptist Church is the place to be on March 13, 2022 at

Cathedral, the Assisi Basilica in Italy, Saint Stefan’s Church in Vienna,

3:00 pm, as Southern Crescent Chorale performs yet another con-

Basilica in Toledo, Spain; Cathedral at Escorial, Spain; St. Giles’

cert with musical excellence. She is incredibly proud of the Chorale

Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland; Winchester Cathedral in England,

and has great love and respect for the singers. “The Chorale singers

Chartres Cathedral in France, and Bergen Cathedral in Norway, all of

work hard every Monday night for two and a half hours learning the

which has deepened and extended the choir’s community footprint.

music - not just the pitches and rhythms, but learning to blend to

The Chorale is pleased to present a concert each season to benefit

sound like one voice. They work on stage presence and how they will

children’s organizations in our community. The first benefit concert,

share themselves - not just their voice - with the audience.

held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, was a collaboration in 2004 with

Ms. Folsom puts a great deal of thought into deciding the theme

Southern Crescent Chorale, Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir, Fayette

for every concert, and even more thought into picking the music. The

County High School Select Chorus, and Woodward Academy, to ben-

Chorale concerts are impressive, entertaining, uplifting, and afford-

efit the Atlanta Boys & Girls Club. The Chorale continues this tradition

able. Advance ticket prices range from $15-$20. Top price for a ticket

of supporting youth-serving organizations with a benefit concert.

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at the door is $25. If you are a student or age 60+, you can get a ticket to an amazing concert for $15. The choir is like family. There are original members still with the Chorale since the very first concert. The pandemic created challenges for the Chorale, as well as concern that they would not be able to sing. Fortunately, they were able to work around the challenges and engage with experts who helped them create outstanding virtual performances like the must-see 2020 Christmas Concert. If you haven’t been to a Chorale concert and are curious about what you’ve been missing, you can hear recordings of incredible music at www.southerncrescentchorale.org. Ms. Folsom offers advice for any young person interested in singing: “If you want to be a singer, you should first get a good foundation in music and the best way to do that is by learning to play the piano.” To the community, she wants everyone to know, “We are excellent in all we do.” Before every concert performance, Ms. Folsom tells the choir to sing from the heart. She believes that, “Music is giving of yourself.” If you’ve attended a Chorale concert, you certainly get it all. If you haven’t, plan to soon, and get ready for a wonderfully memorable experience.

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FOR WANDA CRONIC HOWELL, GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IS THE HEART AND PURPOSE BEHIND HER WORK.

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" There is no requirement that anyone purchase a vehicle from us during the Driving Is Caring promotion," Wanda said. " But, it wouldn' t hurt my feelings if you found your next dream car with us."

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schools. One of Wanda’s biggest commitments is to the

community organizations. She said her philosophy can

Salvation Army. Like her father before her, she serves on the

be summed up by Luke 12:48 – “To whom much has

board of the local Corps. “In addition to contributing money,

been given, much will be required. You get back what you

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give,” she said. “My purpose is to have a positive influ-

Thanksgiving and Christmas to expedite everything they do,”

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bell ringers during the kettle campaign.”

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Wanda was a student at Sweet Briar College when

for women, Wanda has focused her philanthropy on busi-

she served Cokes at the first dealership’s grand open-

ness women’s groups, like the American Business Women’s

ing. After graduation, she earned a Master’s degree in

Association (ABWA) and the Business Women of Fayette

Business Education from the University of South Carolina

and Coweta (BWFC). She has been one of the biggest

and taught business at the college level. She joined the

sponsors of the annual O Christmas Tea which raises funds

family business in 1985 and became a dealer when she

to benefit five charities that help women and children –

and her father bought a second dealership. She took over

three in the local area and two in Africa. They are:

all the dealerships at the death of her father in 2003. “I am very blessed to have worked with my Dad,” she said. “He was an incredible business leader and my mentor.” Because of her background as a teacher, education is another major area of giving for her. She has chaired the Scholarship Committee of the local American Business Women’s Association for three-decade, which provides tuition assistance for women. The Cronic dealerships support local schools, often with test drive programs through the manufacturers.

+ Pathway Home for Women, which helps young women to escape chemical dependency; + TEAM Alliance, which supports a school for impoverished children in Kenya; + Two Sparrow’s Village, which is building an inclusive home for adults with developmental disabilities; + Southside Support which networks and supports special needs families; and, + Wo Ye Bra, which creates sewing micro-enterprises for women in Africa.

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HOW SHE ROLLS (CONTINUED)

Wanda (right) presents a check to Griffin Christian High School to support their sports programs.

This year’s O Christmas Tea has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Even though Cronic is a Diamond Level sponsor for the Spring Swing event that the BWFC has rescheduled for March 24, 2022. Wanda wanted to find a way to support the sponsored non-profits now who depend on the money raised by the event. Thus, the idea for Driving Is Caring was born. She is hosting a sponsored test drive at all three Cronic dealerships in Griffin during the months of November and December. People interested in supporting these causes can come to any of the three Cronic dealerships and request a test drive to benefit these causes. Cronic will donate $50 to the BWFC for each test drive of a new or pre-owned vehicle. To schedule a test drive, call Wanda at 770/715-9867 or contact her at whowell@croniccars.com. “There is no requirement that anyone purchase a vehicle from us during the Driving Is Caring promotion,” Wanda said. “But, it wouldn’t hurt my feelings if you found your next dream car with us.”

Wanda with her sister Linda at the 2018 O' Christmas Tea.

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FROM ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS TO DREAM BEDROOMS AND THERAPY ROOMS, CHARITY MAKES LIFE EASIER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS.

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WITH FRUSTRATION. The goal of one Metro Atlanta

were a huge need.”

non-profit is to replace those clouds with sunshine.

for an 11-year-old terminal brain tumor patient, who later

convicted to use their talents in construction and design

passed away. The Ranney’s quickly learned how impactful

to help special needs children.

these makeovers could be and the magnitude of the need.

“Children with special needs just pulled at our heart-

What had begun as a hobby became a full-fledged charity

strings,” Holly said, adding that they felt these kids

organization. SOARD was born in 2012, and within a few

Caleb and his parents, Lisa and Stephen Feather, on reveal day.

Their first makeover was a military-themed bedroom

Spurred by a sermon, Peter and Holly Ranney were

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years, the couple left their jobs and committed to providing no-cost accessible bathrooms, dream bedrooms and therapy rooms to special needs children full time. To be considered for a makeover, families complete an appli-

FAYETTE COUNTY MAKEOVER RECIPIENTS

cation and submit a video showing why the makeover is needed.

Caleb Feather was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome,

After recipients are chosen, SOARD representatives meet with the

a rare form of epilepsy, when he was 5. As he grew into a young

families to develop design and function plans. Tradesmen and con-

adult, his parents, Lisa and Stephen Feather, found it increasingly

tractors do the work, which on average costs about $40,000. Donors

difficult to get him in and out of the bathtub. They were selected as

and sponsors provide funding and materials. An annual gala and

SOARD makeover recipients in 2018. Not only did the SOARD team

smaller fundraisers as well as profits from Sunny & Ranney Home

complete a wheelchair-accessible bathroom for Caleb, but they also

Furnishings in Roswell, which sells donated décor and furniture, also

created his dream bedroom with a Clemson Tiger theme. “Caleb was

help cover costs.

literally speechless,” Lisa said.

SOARD has received regional and national recognition, includ-

As helpful as the makeover was initially, it proved providential

ing a spot on The Today Show, and has completed more than 140

last year. Caleb developed an effusion around his heart and lungs

makeovers. Special community projects have included parent sleep

that kept him in the ICU for 64 days and has left him adapting to

rooms at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Located in Roswell,

life at home with a tracheotomy. Lisa said his room is now like a

SOARD plans to complete a makeover in each state by 2029.

miniature ICU. Although the large Clemson Tiger paw print is still CONTINUED >

A wheelchair accessible bathroom has made life easier for Caleb and his parents.

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SUNSHINE ON A RANNEY DAY (CONTINUED) Caleb and his parents, Lisa and Stephen Featheron on reveal day.

“Helping them to gain independence, and for some, helping the parents have an easier way to help them, is so rewarding.” Caleb’s favorite makeover feature, other features such as the bins

her own safe space where she can swing and slide and play inde-

under his bed, have been invaluable for keeping medical equipment.

pendently.” Conforti appreciates not only what SOARD did for her

“Everything they did was perfect then and now,” Lisa said. “They are

family, but also what they do for others. “SOARD is such a blessing

an amazing organization.”

to special needs families,” she said.

Abby Pugh’s attic therapy room, completed in 2019, is a sensory

It’s a blessing the Ranneys feel as well. “We wake up every day

wonderland featuring a hot-air balloon swing, a twirly slide and a

feeling blessed,” Holly said. “We see firsthand what some of these

ball pit courtesy of SOARD. Abby, 11, was born with a congenital

families go through on a day-to-day basis. Many people take for

neurological brain defect called partial agenesis of the corpus cal-

granted how blessed we are to be able to wake up, roll out of bed,

losum and was later diagnosed with severe autism. “SOARD has

brush our teeth and take a shower on our own. Many of these kids

made one of the biggest differences in our lives as a special needs

cannot. Helping them to gain independence, and for some, helping

family by providing us with an amazing therapy room for Abby,” her

the parents have an easier way to help them, is so rewarding.”

mother, Jennifer Conforti said. “She has improved both physically

To learn more about SOARD or to get involved,

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Abby's therapy room includes a slide and swing.

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RAY BENNETT M.D. SITS AT THE HELM OF THE HEALING BRIDGE CLINIC THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE TO THE UNDERSERVED

LESS THAN A QUARTER-MILE FROM THE CALM WATERS OF LAKE PEACHTREE AND IT’S PICTURESQUE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS, AN AGED ONE-STORY STRUCTURE SITS IN A CONCRETE PARKING LOT. Inside the doors of the 2,500 square foot concrete building, there are no posh leather chairs and no fancy artwork on the walls. Instead you’ll find, on a clinic night, a group of helping hands and smiling faces belonging to volunteers who pledge to give their time and talent to those seeking medical care. This is the Healing Bridge Clinic, a volunteer led clinic that provides 100% free, non-emergency care for residents who are underinsured or have no insurance at all and are within 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. The clinic was founded by nurse Ruth McCommon who learned that people in the community were putting their health needs on hold because they had little or no insurance. She faithfully gathered a team and opened the doors of the Healing Bridge Clinic on the horseshoe curve of Willowbend Road in September 2009. CONTINUED >

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THE HEALING BRIDGE (CONTINUED)

Today, Dr. Ray Bennett is the Medical Director at the Healing Bridge Clinic. At the time he joined the clinic, he was partnering with a medical colleague to run Immediate Care Centers of Georgia in Tyrone. Upon joining the free clinic in Peachtree City, Dr. Bennett offered his talent and time to provide urgent care to visiting adult patients. He says “I have an inherent need to help individuals who are not able to help themselves or do not have the means to do so.” But giving back was not new to this physician. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Bennett earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Fisk University and his medical degree from Meharry Medical College. From 2003 to 2005, during his residency at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, the young doctor participated in three medical missions in the Philippines where he provided free treatment to hundreds of patients in poverty-stricken villages and townships. To him, it was a great opportunity to provide help and healthcare to an underserved group in a remote part of the world. “I see myself as a vessel to help others. Lending my talents for the greater good,” Dr. Bennett shares. As the Healing Bridge Clinic grew with the number of patients seen, the need to oversee the clinic’s mission became more pressing. The Board thought that Bennett was the perfect choice to lead the mission. He now serves as the clinic’s medical director, with a clear vision to continue to grow the clinic in multifaceted ways. Providers at The Healing Bridge Clinic now offer medical services in the areas of general medicine, cardiology, chiropractic, dermatology, orthopedic and podiatry. The clinic also provides mental health services as an after clinic care.

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Through the support of partnerships, the clinic is

conditions from progressing. The other big needs

able to provide tele-health care at any time of the

are nursing personnel, non-medical volunteers

day for all patients.

and a larger space. In addition, the clinic seeks tal-

The Healing Bridge Clinic is still growing. A few

ented individuals to aid patients with mental health

years ago, the clinic’s doors were open only one or

issues, nutrition and dietary needs. The dream is for

two Thursdays a month; now it’s every Thursday.

the underserved patient population to have a one-

A gynecology program is soon to be launched

stop place to seek medical assistance. This requires

and free Uber rides will also become available for

continued collaboration and commitment from the

patients with transportation challenges. In 2020,

local community.

the clinic provided over 1000 patient visits by host-

In addition to his role as medical director of

ing 102 clinics, with 25 volunteer providers and a

the Healing Bridge Clinic, Dr. Bennett continues

total of over 100 total volunteers. The 2020 volun-

to keep a busy schedule serving other patients.

teer hours served exceeded over 9200 hours, even

In 2014, he and his medical partner opened the

in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. The total

Wingard Medical Clinic in Peachtree City where he

value of medical care provided in 2020 surpassed

is now director. Specializing in urgent and primary

1.2 million dollars.

care, his team consists of three other providers

As a nonprofit, the clinic continues to face chal-

and six support employees. Next door to the clinic

lenges. Funding remains one of the primary needs.

is Windgard Med Spa that Dr. Bennett recently

This would allow the clinic to engage more spe-

launched. For more information go to wingardmed.

cialties so that patients are able to prevent medical

com or call 770-692-7575. CityLifestyle.com/FayetteCounty

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PEACHTREE CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB

101 N Peachtree Pkwy, PTC

Kedron Kroger or Virtual on Zoom

meets the 1st Thursday of each

We offer free use of equipment and

Toastmasters International is a non-

month at 9:30 a.m. Visitors are wel-

beginner classes. For more infor-

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teaches public speaking and lead-

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PEACHTREE CITY FARMERS MARKET

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Peachtree City Running Club holds

this joint event presented by Southern

duce, poultry, beef and pork, bread,

its monthly meetings on the 1st

Conservation Trust and the Red Clay

sweet treats, honey, eggs, prepared

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13-14 SOUTHERN HANDS ARTIST STUDIO TOUR

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