Life + Culture

Meet the FCL Editor, Byron Pugh

Fun facts about the folks at your favorite local magazine! Article by Jennifer Conforti | Photography by Provided Auto Racing Byron enjoys going fast. He still bears a scar on his chin from an early vehicle crash - a tricycle when he was three! His mom says "he's been hell on wheels from the start". His first competitive racing experience was Auto Cross with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA).  Race Team Byron's racing team, Blue Bayou, competed in the ChampCar Endurance Series...

Food + Beverage

Bananas Foster Bread

Article by Pauli Reep | Photography by Provided We have unlimited recipes available to us at our fingertips today, but there's nothing quite like looking through my recipe box and finding an old favorite with stains and smudges from years gone by. Fresh from the oven, filling my house with the lovely smells and memories of the past, like an old friend coming for a visit with remembrances of old times.    Bananas Foster Bread Serves 16 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas 1 cup packed brown...

Education

Resources Matter

Georgia Library Service for the blind and print disabled removes barriers and offers services to more than just the blind. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by Provided Deemed essential during COVID-19, Georgia Library Service (GLS) for the blind and print disabled did not close their doors. With access to the library’s user-friendly online platform, and an amazing team of knowledgeable staff and volunteers, patrons considered GLS a lifeline during a very difficult time. Federally funded...

Home + Design

From Blueprint to Dream Home

Vision, partnership, and a little whimsy create this timeless beauty. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by Robert Peterson, Rustic White Interiors In May of 2021, Kristen Passos commented to her husband, “If only we could find an empty lot on a lake in this area, then we can build our dream house.” Kristen recalls that only a few hours passed when Marcelo responded that he found the lot and was going to call and make an offer. Marcelo and Kristen engaged in a new build project with Greg Love...

Home + Design

Finding Community

Walton Fayetteville creates community through relationships. Article by Susan Walworth | Photography by Provided Most people think of apartments as short-term places to live. But Walton Fayetteville, which offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes, wants its residents to be part of something better. “We feel passionately that having a strong sense of community and belonging are essential to creating an environment where people truly thrive,” Walton Communities Marketing Director...

Finance + Legal Services

Leaving A Legacy

Family values run deep and financial advice is only one part of the mission for the Wells family. Article by Jennifer Conforti | Photography by Stephen Wilson Continuing a family legacy of helping others through sound financial planning was a natural progression for Travis Wells, a professional financial advisor with Money Concepts in Fayetteville.  With deep roots in Fayette County, Travis follows a trail blazed by his mother, Linda Wells. Linda, who served for 12 years as the second woman...

Food + Beverage

Love is the Message

Place settings make room for couples to share how they met and fell in love. Article and Photography by Pam Reid Saint Valentine would be proud. February may fall short on days, but February 14th makes up for it with a celebration of romance, love, and special friendships. Roses, sentiments of love and affection, chocolates and other decadent confections do well to sweeten the occasion. While some choose to express their love and admiration in an intimate setting for two, some add place...

Life + Culture

Recognizing Rowe

Fayette-born artist, Nellie May Rowe, broke barriers and earned acclaim. Article by Susan Walworth | Photography by Courtesy High Museum of Atlanta From childhood, an artist lived inside the colorful mind of Nellie Mae Rowe.  Born in Fayette County on July 4, 1900, Rowe produced art that received national attention, including a spot in the Smithsonian. In recognition of Rowe’s accomplishments, the Fayette County Historical Society, and the Fayette Heritage Project in conjunction with the...

Local Services

The Heart Behind It All

Jason Muldrow and his team create a foundation for success. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by Provided In the dynamic landscape of business and commerce, where companies often vie for market share and consumer attention, there is a local marketing firm that has global intentions for its clients. Muldrow Marketing - A Division of Profit Now Solutions, LLC not only navigates the intricacies of the industry, but also embodies a unique ethos that sets it apart. A successful player in the...

Health + Wellness

Happiness Through Movement

Jazzercise Tyrone provides a place for fitness and community. Article by Susan Walworth | Photography by Submitted Two young moms without a background in fitness were looking for a fun activity that offered free childcare. Both found what they were looking for in Jazzercise. Amy Brown’s Jazzercise story began in Texas where she became a certified instructor before she moved to Georgia and began teaching Jazzercise in 2019. Anita Riggan’s Jazzercise story began in Tyrone, and she too became...