Fayette County has a brand new networking group for the young professional community. Young Professionals of Fayette County is an up and coming organization for individuals between the ages of 21 and 39 that will focus on networking, community involvement and leadership development. The group was initiated by Kristin Rosati and Michael Pope of BB&T in Fayetteville in collaboration with the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. Events will be held once a month, alternating between business and social events. The next event will be Connecting through Cocktails! at El Reposo in Peachtree City on May 12, 6pm. For more information, contact Kristen Rosati 770-716-4034 or krosati@BBandT.com or visit ypfayette.com.

Young Professionals Steering Committee from left to right: (top row) Amanda Fields and Matt Forshee of the Fayette County Development Authority; Julie Beshers, TCIS-The Complete Insurance Source; Jenny Cline, Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center; (bottom row) Michael Pope, Kristen Rosati and Diva Thomas all from BB&T. Not pictured are Ted Dudley, Rinnai; Courtney Cuddy, DES Consultants; and Harris Georgia, Happy Dog Studios.