Interfor employed 40 co-op students in 2018—the most ever in a single year—and plan to grow the program in 2019. Focused on developing their own talent, the hope is that these students may hold significant future positions in the company.

 

Panasonic Automotive was awarded a 2018 Candidate Experience award, recognizing that the company is raising the bar on improving recruiting and candidate experience in hiring talent.

 

Mucklow's Fine Jewelry has been named one of America's Coolest Jewelry Stores by INSTORE magazine. Stores are judged in exterior appearance, interior appearance, store biography, marketing, web presence and overall individuality.

 

MOBA Soccer Academy and its owner Volker Harms was featured in a recent story by PDL (Premiere Development League). The article focuses on the high quality of their program and the importance that MOBA places on community building.

 

Clothes Less Traveled Executive Director Kevin Barbee recently celebrated his 2nd anniversary as leader of the organization.

 

Vicki Turner, Turner Design Concepts is holding a showing of her art work at the Fayette County Public Library on Thursday, September 27 from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. On hand will be her original painting of the Fayette County Courthouse which is one of her most popular pieces. The public is invited to attend.

 

The Sports Club at Braelinn is celebrating the one-year anniversary with a party at the Club on Saturday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

The Southern Crescent Walk to End Alzheimers, presented by Heartis, will be held on Saturday, October 6 at The Fred in Peachtree City. Registration is available online.

 

Real Life Center broke ground this week on a new facility that will be located on the property of Dogwood Church near the Real Life Orchard.

 

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport named a new General Manager this week to oversee all airport operations. John Selden, currently deputy general manager of John F. Kennedy Airport in New York will assume his role on October 1.

 

Graphics Signs, Inc., Line Creek Brewing Co., and Mahaffey Orthodontics all sponsored the #2 Bandelero car driven by Fayette's own Tyler Newcomer as he finished 2nd in his final race at Atlanta Motor Speedway and 4th in points for the 2018 Thursday Thunder Champions season.

 

Pinewood Forest's Idea House opens to the public on September 15. This is your opportunity to see inside Pinewood Forest and see some of the freshest new home designs and innovations. Tickets available at the door or online.