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SEPTEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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stickers to the bumpers of their cars that display trips they've taken or share their support of politicians or universities they love. (I have an Alabama sticker on my car. Roll Tide!) 20% of Americans even accessorize their skin with tattooed art that can be very personal and meaningful to them. Accessories can be artful and fashionable. They can be useful and utilitarian. Nonetheless, the list of things we can accessorize and what we can accessorize with is endless, and these days, the sky is the limit. Raised in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, I had to dress warmly about 8 months out of the year, and, believe me, coats were a necessity when the mercury dropped below zero. My love for accessorizing with coats grew substantially when I discovered that coats can enhance a "look". I took that very seriously and decided at a young age that I needed everything I wore to look "put together" from top to bottom and coats are the first thing people see when you enter a room in the

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FEATURES 14 Visible Ink The intention behind tattoos

18 Do You Speak Bride? Helping brides create forever-memories

24 When Medicine Meets Meaning Get to know the heart of Truffles Vein Specialists

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30 Moo Cheese, Please Happy cows and delicious cheese at Sweet Grass Dairy

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Hearts of Teal Color Run A HUGE thank you to everyone that partnered with us for the first Harts of Teal community event! We had 546 registered runners and raised over $70K! Next year the 2nd annual Harts of Teal 5K and 1M Color Run will be on July 16, 2022. Mark your calendars! We are so appreciative of everyone’s support. Photographs by Taisley Warren Photography.

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Bethany Jones 1-Year Anniversary Porch Party Bethany Jones Interiors, based in Fayetteville, celebrated their one-year anniversary with friends, neighbors, and sparkling rose. Bethany included local Fayette County businesses; fresh produce by Adams Farm, a cake by City Café, Honeysuckle Gelato cart and plants by Green P.S. in Town at Trilith. With more projects in progress, we cannot wait to see what Bethany Jones Interiors does next. Congrats, Bethany! Photographs by Elizabeth Lauren Jones Photography.

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Town at Trilith Honestly, y'all... if you haven't been over to the Town at Trilith, you need to hop in the car and get over there and witness the boom! We thought we'd share some of the amazing, exterior style at Trilith but we hope you go explore for yourself... and pick up some plants or gelato while you're at it!

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The arts are alive in Fayette County! estate, college and long-term planning. We want to meet you, Fayette County! See our ad in this month's issue for more information.

WHITEWATER HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES COMPETITIVE DANCE TEAM Exciting things are happening at Whitewater High School, including the addition to the athletic programs

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with the start of a new competitive dance team program! The girls worked all summer to prepare for this season. They have learned a competition routine, held a youth dance camp, prepared for football performances at home games and conditioned to make this first year the best! The dance team has a fantastic group of fourteen to do just that. For more information email Coach Cheney at whitewaterdanceteam@gmail.com.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE THERE’S MEANING BEHIND THE CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS THAT ADORN THE GROWING NUMBER OF BODIES IN THE UNITED STATES.

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Visible Ink NOT ALL TATTOOS ARE CREATED EQUAL, AND NOT ALL STEREOTYPES ARE JUST. Whether you believe tattooing is wrong or right, like them or hate them, we have all seen a tattoo that caused us to pause - to stare a little longer, contemplating its meaning, beauty, creativity, or outlandishness. Some secretly wishing for the boldness to display something that has meaning and significance to them, for the world to see. A beautiful tattoo is one where the artistry, color and placement are well-thought-out, and the meaning is often deeper and more personal than the eye can see. There was a time when tattoos were considered taboo - especially in the workplace and many social settings. After all, if you have a tattoo you are most likely a gang member, ex-con, biker, “bad boy” or “bad

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girl”. Right? On the lighter side, perhaps you’re a member of the armed forces or pledged to a Greek institution while in college. Whatever the circumstances, the decision to get a tattoo came with judgments the tattooed would care less about. Today, one in five Americans have tattoos whether they outwardly show them or not. The reasons for getting one stem from wanting to honor or memorialize a loved one or pet, celebrate the arrival of a new baby, commemorate a milestone life event or special occasion, strengthen a bond between lovers, siblings, or friends, coverup a bad tattoo from the person’s young and stupid days or a divorce or breakup, or maybe the person just always wanted one. Tattoos are mainstream today and people of all ages, races, and ethnicity have them or are getting them. One local studio, Area 54 Tattoos, has incredibly talented and experienced tattoo artists. From portraits to elaborate scenes and everything in between, their artists are able to bring your vision and personal expression to life. If it’s your first tattoo, consider something small and come with ideas. Think wisely as 17% of those who have tattoos, regret them. Tattooing at a studio with artists who have gone through years of apprenticeship is very safe. Tools are cleaned with the same products surgical instruments are cleaned with. Every needle is brand new for each client, with brand new needles used after every break as well. Area 54 Tattoos is located at 101 Crossings E #6 in Peachtree City. Call at 770-632-2910 and follow them on Instagram @area54tattoos.

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phenomenon of coaching independent bridal boutiques

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her to become a part of that bridal coaching team. “I coach on everything from how to create custom experiences to build a brand, to team culture, to purchasing designs, to bridal show strategy, to customer service situations, and even store layout.” The bride, with her own

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Bride. Over time, bridal stores and boutiques fell out of touch with

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their intended goals, meeting the needs of each bride. Instead, they

experience. “When a stylist understands how she can be truly FOR

were controlling the bride and only focused on the sale. That’s when

the bride; she is free to create all sorts of solutions. When the cul-

Rivera discovered Bride Country, a specific language that would cater

ture inside the store is a yes culture, so many problems go away,

to each bride. She set out to coach stores and boutiques on this pow-

and so does the stress associated with trying to limit and control

erful platform. “Rather than trying to force brides to understand the

the bride and her party.” Bullock took her bridal awareness and

language and culture of business, it is our responsibility to learn and

turned it into a storefront. She opened SURE (Southern. Unique.

master the language of the bride,” Bullock describes. “We are set up

Refined. Exquisite.) Bride in downtown Newnan in July. “It is fun to

in her country, so we must learn her culture, her traditions, what she is

implement ideas in my own space that are unique to SURE, just like

dreaming of, and be the best at making those things happen.”

I’ve helped other stores create their own experiences. Doing that

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pected patterns, even 3D textured lace have made their debut

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W hen Medicine Meets Meaning ARTICLE SEAN O’KEEFE | PHOTOGRAPHY LIZ ERIKSON AND PROVIDED

MAKE AN Brian Sapp, Melissa Karnegis, Kristina Walker and Shelby Hall

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THE VEIN SPECIALISTS AT TRUFFLES BELIEVE IN HONORING YOUR HEALTH AND GIVING CHARITY TO OUR COMMUNITY.

ALMOST EVERY SMALL TOWN IN GEORGIA HAS AN UNSUNG SUPERHERO. That allaround good person whose charm, commitment to family, community, charity and local business development helps to elevate everyone that they connect with on a daily basis. It is quite clear that for Fayette County, that person is none other than Brian Sapp, husband, father, partner at Truffles practice’s technical director. In conjunction with

“I think that anyone who knows me truly

his incredible team of practice administrators,

understands that my passion for veins and vascu-

nurse

sonographers,

lar testing is a driving force in my life,” said Brian.

medical assistants, and dedicated office staff, it

While most healthcare workers start their careers

is Brian who is overseeing the day-to-day opera-

with a lot of empathy, Brian made a conscious

tions of the clinics. Together they are a dynamic

decision to stay empathic and to really listen to

and engaged work family that reaches out to their

what his patients are trying to tell him. “I love to

community every single day! Each and every

teach,” said Brian, “and the combination of empa-

employee is working together with a common

thy and education really resonates with most of

goal to give each patient 100% of their attention

our patients.” It might be said that Brian’s family

and the best care imaginable. This is Brian Sapp’s

started him down the path of ultrasound. “My first

everyday life and he doesn’t even wear a cape.

experience with ultrasound was the ultrasound of

practitioners,

vascular

my firstborn, Logan,” said Brian, “I was nineteen years old!” After enrolling in school in Atlanta he quickly realized that he did not want to spend his life scanning babies and went back to school immediately for cardiovascular ultrasound. With over twenty-three years of dedicated vascular ultrasound expertise, Brian has seen many incredible advances in diagnostic technology. “Ultrasound machines are vastly better than ever before and they keep improving.” Truffles Vein Specialists currently uses the top-of-the-line Philips Epic ultrasounds systems; in fact, Brian teaches courses at Philips Healthcare and has held training seminars in the latest technology across the country and will be guest lecturing at UCLA later this year. Continuing education and Dr. Zwade Marshall, Gayon Willis, Tina and Brian Sapp at the 2019 GOCA event.

community engagement are equally important for Brian and between national employee conferences, intraoffice team building, and working CONTINUED >

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Vein Specialists with Dr. Paul Feldman, and the

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WHEN MEDICINE MEETS MEANING (CONTINUED)

Brian provides a painless, thorough vascular screening for his patient.

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within the community, the staff at Truffles have truly developed the perfect corporate culture as well as a true work-life balance.

The GOCA Board of Directors from left to right: Aleah James, Board Secretary; Dr. Ray Muhammad, Board Vice President; Kimberly Emory, Board President; Doug Barron, Executive Director; Carolyn Hughes, Brian Sapp, Sharon Sigler and Wade Batten.

One of Brian’s most heroic personal and professional commitments is to his position on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA); a position that he has held for six years. “For me, GOCA provides a fresh look at life as these women are fighters,” said Brian. In this position, Brian has introduced his entire office to the organization; sponsored and attended the Shaken, Not Stirred Gala held annually at Georgia Aquarium. He has also organized fundraising walk teams representing Truffles Vein Specialists at the Teal Trot and, this year, co-hosted the GOCA Broadcast Television Event with Tracye Hutchins, CBS46 news anchor. “We are a family at work,” said Brian, “these events give us a time to do something other than veins and also exposure for our staff to the mission of GOCA so they can share with our patients who might someday be ovarian cancer patients and survivors.”

For a $150 tax-deductible donation to Georgia

Through his altruistic behavior, our hero, and the

Ovarian Cancer Alliance, you will receive a vascu-

entire staff at Truffles Vein Specialists, have become

lar screening performed by a registered vascular

advocates for this incredible women’s organization

sonographer using state-of-the-art ultrasound

educating everyone on the signs and symptoms of

equipment at a Truffles Vein Specialists office

ovarian cancer. “We have had several patients with

near you. Truffles Vein Specialists will donate 200

the diagnosis,” said Brian, “1 in 78 women will get

screenings and all you have to do is call and book

this awful disease, someone I know will be person-

your vascular screening, first come, first served.

ally affected, and when they are, I will be waiting to

Every screening will be reviewed by a registered

help them fight and overcome the disease.”

physician who is credentialed in vascular interpre-

It is at this point that the magic happens. How do

tation. Any serious findings (and there will be some)

you combine your love of cardiovascular ultrasound

will be communicated to the individual immediately.

and your commitment to educating everyone on

For everyone at Truffles Vein Specialists, this pro-

the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer? Please

gram is simply the right thing to do. “We have state-

be introduced to Truffles Vein Specialist Vascular

of-the-art equipment; why not put it to good use,

Screenings for GOCA! A hybrid health, education,

the life we save may just very well be yours!”

awareness, and fundraising event to ensure your

Book your appointment now at a time that is con-

vascular health and longevity and to raise critical

venient for you. You could potentially save your own

funds and awareness for GOCA.

life as well as make an impact on the lives of women

Vascular testing involves imaging of the arteries and veins in the body, including arteries feeding the

all across the State of Georgia who may be battling, have battled, or will battle ovarian cancer.

brain, arms, legs, major organs, the carotid arteries,

For more information about Truffles Vein

the abdominal aorta, the lower extremity arteries for

Specialists please visit trufflesveinspecialists.

blockages as well as venous disease.

com or to learn about the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance please visit gaovariancancer.org. If you’d like to register for your vascular screening to benefit GOCA please scan the QR code in their ad on the back cover of this magazine.

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MO O CH EESE , PL E A S E

HAPPY COWS MAKE GOOD MILK. GOOD MILK PRODUCES DELICIOUS CHEESE.

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ARTICLE ANNIE SINGH-QUERN PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW THOMAS LEE

WHO DOESN’T LIKE CHEESE? Whatever the taste, tex-

with a subtle mushroomy taste. Named after the owners’

ture or smell - nutty, creamy, crumbly or even stinky - there is

second son, Asher Blue has a natural rind and a creamy

something extraordinary about cheese. Sweet Grass Dairy

yet crumbly texture. Griffin, which earned its name after

in Thomasville, Georgia firmly believes that good cheese

the owner’s third son, is a wheat-based crumbly cheese

is made from happy cows. But that goodness also comes

(from curds soaked in beer) with malty flavors. Then there

from the sweet story behind it, the passion for the process,

is Thomasville Tomme (a tribute to the couple’s terrific

the commitment to the community and the dedication to

hometown), a farmhouse table cheese, aged from 60 to

provide the best culinary experience to customers.

90 days. Pimento is a local favorite made from loads of

Jessica and Jeremy Little acquired Sweet Grass Dairy

the dairy’s nutty Thomasville Tomme, imported piquillo

from Jessica’s parents who had begun the dream of making

peppers, smoked paprika, all blended with dollops of

cheese in their small kitchen decades ago. Today, the Littles

rich, creamy mayonnaise. The result is a slightly spicy,

balance the art and science of cheese making to produce

smoky-flavored spreadable that’s great on crackers.

products that are unique and pleasing to the palate. Sweet

Finally, there is Lil’ Moo, a fresh cow’s milk cheese that

Grass Dairy sources milk from dairy farms in Brooks, Georgia

is similar in style to cream cheese, but with a lighter tex-

owned by Jessica’s brother, Clay. There, Jersey cows chomp

ture. The six varieties of cheese, sold in more than 40 U.S.

on grass 365 days a year, thanks to the state’s mild climate

states, have won 30 national and international awards.

and the application of rotational grazing (where cows are

The “local” cheese on the charcuterie board at your

moved from pasture to pasture while allowing vegetation in

favorite neighborhood restaurant may most likely be

previously grazed areas to regenerate for future munching).

from Sweet Grass Dairy. If so, slow down and savor every

The couple firmly believes that this regenerative agriculture

bite. The Jerseys would appreciate it. And, if you’d like to

is not just better for the cows but also kind to Mother Earth.

add to your “cheesy” adventure, wind your way through

After the high-quality “grass-based” milk is harvested, it is

the historic towns of South Georgia, pass the peanut

trucked to the home of Sweet Grass Dairy where it is pre-

farms and Longleaf Pines, into the town of Thomasville.

pared for the cheese-making process.

There you’ll find the Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop in

Sweet Grass Dairy carries six different core cheeses

the heart of the town. Take a seat at the bar, or in the

that your palates may love. Green Hill, a Sweet Grass

main restaurant, soak up the southern hospitality, and

Dairy original, is a double cream, soft-ripened cheese

enjoy the goodness of cheese.

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The Business Women of Fayette and Coweta invite you to our networking lunch at Grazing Here in PTC. This is a great way to get to know more about the BWFC with food, fun, and good conversation. Attendees pay for the lunch individually but RSVP is required. Visit www.bwfcc.org for more information.

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