Wednesday, January 17, 2001
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Wednesday, January 17, 2001 |
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magazine promotes women in Fayette County By MICHAEL
BOYLAN There's something new out there for the women of Fayette County. In fact, if you've been to a doctor's office, a gym or a book store in the county, you may have already seen it around. It is the first issue of Fayette Woman magazine, a bimonthly publication that addresses the interests of local women. The magazine was started by Cathy Aldredge and her daughter, Melanie Hill. Aldredge has been in the publishing business for a number of years, publishing the Georgia version of the Country Register. The publication focuses on antiques, art galleries, eateries and bed and breakfasts in Georgia. There is a Country Register in nearly every state and it gave Aldredge the idea to localize the material in the publication even more. Hill, who had an antique and interior decorating business, got involved, realizing that there was a lot going on locally that would be of interest to women. The editor of the publication is Melanie Burton, who stresses at the beginning of the first issue that the magazine exists to "bring to light what is unique to this special place where we live and work and to the talented people in it." There will be regular departments in every issue, focusing on home and garden, health and fitness, parenting and places to go for weekend trips in Georgia. Each issue will also include a feature on a local woman of interest. Topics in the first issue include "Hearty Stews For Cold Days," "The Rituals of Tea," "Art in Fayetteville," and "Fayette Brides and Grooms." "This magazine is long overdue," says Aldredge. "Fayette County has a wonderful group of diverse, successful mothers, businesswomen, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, educators and artists, and we are proud to showcase them with this publication." The feature story in the first issue is about the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater's director, Kristi Rapson. In following issues, the magazine also will highlight local women in business. The magazine wants to hear directly from women in the community. If you have story ideas, e-mail to fayettewoman@aol.com or call 770-716-0509. |
