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She Designs with Purpose
From life-changing moments to Smithsonian collections, Brenda Smith creates jewelry that reflects beauty, meaning, and legacy Article by Decatur City Lifestyle There is a distinct power in women who create with purpose. Exclusive jewelry designer Brenda Smith embodies that spirit in every piece she creates. Each design reflects strength, personal history, individuality and are crafted to mirror not just style, but identity and lived experience. Brenda’s journey began at a pivotal moment when...
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Sports + Recreation
More than Gold
Dominique Dawes on Impact, Balance, and Building Something Bigger Article by Tran Bui Smith | Photography by Luis Contreras, Getty Images, Dominique Dawes For many, images of Dominique Dawes is forever tied to the Magnificent Seven, the first U.S. women’s gymnastics team to win Olympic gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics. A defining moment not just for the sport, but for a generation watching history unfold in Atlanta. She made history as the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic medal...
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Chief Toni Washington
Leading with Courage and Community Article by Caroline Ficken For Fire Chief Toni Washington , public service was a calling deeply rooted in family and purpose. Raised in a household dedicated to serving others, Washington grew up surrounded by law enforcement and public safety professionals. Her mother was a police officer, her bonus father worked in pardons and parole, and both dad and grandfather served as police officers. That legacy instilled in her an early understanding of the...
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Health + Wellness
Mother's Day in Decatur
Church Street Edition Article by Caroline Ficken Just off Church Street in Decatur, a cluster of thoughtfully run, women-owned businesses creates the perfect setting for a different kind of Mother’s Day, one that feels calm, restorative, and delicious. Each space reflects the care and vision of the women behind it, offering not just services or products, but an atmosphere that invites you to slow down and stay awhile. Here, the day moves at an easy pace, with just a light touch of planning...
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