Finance + Legal Services

Financial Freedom For Life

Police officer turned financial advisor helps others reach life goals. Article and Photography by Susan Walworth During his 30-year career with the DeKalb County Police Department, John Medina often witnessed the devastating moment when families learned they’d lost a loved one. Along with their grief, he saw fear and uncertainty about the future. Today, as a managing partner with Modern Woodmen of America, Medina continues to work with families facing loss – but now he can offer more than...

Life + Culture

It's Still "The Ultimate Slice"

Celebrating 10 years of serving delicious food and the community. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by Pam Reid and Provided On September 30, 2026, Your Pie in Peachtree City will mark a milestone that few restaurants achieve with both longevity and heart: ten years of serving not just food, but community. For owner Bob Rosato, the journey has never been solely about pizza. It has been about people. “I never get tired of hearing the great feedback,” he says. “It comes down to the ability to...

Life + Culture

PhenoMENal Men of Fayette 2026!

Meet four of your neighbors doing wonderful things in Fayette County and beyond. Article by The FCL Team | Photography by South Atlanta Photography Michael Crofton, Teaching Assistant - Joseph Sams School Story by Jennifer Conforti It’s hard to keep a good man down, and Michael Crofton is one of those good men. Michael was diagnosed at birth with Down Syndrome. Long before inclusion became part of the broader conversation, Michael was living it. As one of the first students at what is...

Professional Services

From Seed to Success

Hearn Landscape transforms outdoor spaces throughout South Metro Atlanta while maintaining Fayette County roots. Article by Susan Walworth | Photography by Provided In the late 90s, when Lee and Teresa Hearn moved their family to Brooks, they weren’t just building a new home; they were planting seeds that their sons, Sam and Dan, would cultivate into a successful landscaping company. Watching their home’s construction and seeing a landscape being carved from the forest captivated the...

Sports + Recreation

Fairways of Legacy

Green Valley Golf Group is building connection and community. Article by Sydney Kate Lewis | Photography by Provided The Green Valley Golf Group, based in McDonough, Georgia, is a family-owned and operated company led by brothers Jon and Jason Schwendinger. Their leadership continues a legacy that began with their father, Gerald Schwendinger, who purchased the company’s first course in the mid-1980s. What started as a single investment has since grown into a thriving network of courses rooted...

Life + Culture

She Was Meant For This

Leigh Curry’s unexpected journey to working with special needs families. Article by Sydney Kate Lewis | Photography by Provided Leigh Curry is, like so many others, someone whose passion found her, not the other way around. After more than 20 years working in corporate human resources, she relocated with her husband and two sons to Peachtree City and began exploring new paths. Her journey included a range of experiences, from joining a direct-sales clothing company to stepping into volunteer...

Life + Culture

Fabulous Women of Fayette 2026!

Meet some of our local ladies doing wonderful things for our community. Article by The FCL Team | Photography by South Atlanta Photography Glory Jewitt Global Head of Environment, Health & Safety – Google Story by Sydney Kate Lewis In her newly published memoir, In Pursuit of Glory , Fayette County’s own Glory Jewitt shares the story of a woman driven by grit and purpose as she climbs the ranks in a male-dominated field. Jewitt’s journey began not in steel-toed boots, but in...

Food + Beverage

Fraîche Out of the Oven

A classic French quiche made with Caramelized onions, crisp bacon, and rich Crème Fraîche. Article by Pauli Reep | Photography by Provided Rich, elegant, and effortlessly comforting, this Crème Fraîche Quiche Lorraine elevates a timeless French classic with its silky, luxurious texture and deep, savory flavor. Crisp bacon and sweet caramelized onions are layered in a flaky, buttery crust, then enveloped in a velvety custard of crème fraîche, eggs, and a hint of nutmeg. Finished with nutty...

Food + Beverage

Martinis, Mimosas, & Mocktails

We had so much fun with the last one, we decided to belly-up again for a springtime bartender challenge! Article and Photography by Chelsie Nichole Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes that unmistakable sense of renewal—everything in bloom, everything glowing, everything just a little more alive. I slip into my green, flouncy sundress, toss on an oversized, cropped denim jacket, and step into my favorite cowboy boots. Sunnies perched on my head, I set out into the early morning...

Life + Culture

The Hope of Home

Fayette County's own, Tonya Jones, has written a memoir... and it is most memorable. Article by Jennifer Conforti | Photography by Provided Tonya Jones invites readers into a life marked by unwavering faith—one that has endured profound loss, quiet moments of reflection, and the kind of valleys that test everything you believe. I found myself laughing, crying, and pausing often to think more deeply about my own journey. Her story is a raw and honest testimony of a faith that has never failed...