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Candy Waylock editorial
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Candy Waylock began working for Appen Newspapers in 1997, primarily as a reporter covering education issues for the weekly publications. She earned her degree in Journalism from Bradley University in 1987 and has been a member of the media ever since. In 2007, Candy helped launch Northside Woman magazine and continues to be a part of each monthly publication. She lives in Alpharetta with her husband, three children and a houseful of rescued pets!
Katie VanBrackle editorial
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Katie VanBrackle inherited a strong creative itch from her artist mother. Too impatient to paint, she chooses instead to capture the human spirit on the page with words. Using her journalism degree from UGA, she enjoys exploring the amazing, brave, funny, generous things people do. Katie lives in Milton with her husband and two sons. She dashes between schools, church and sports fields as a volunteer and depends on her sense of humor and girls’ nights out to stay sane.
Kelly Brooks
production manager
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Raised in New Jersey and Tennessee, the product of a Northern mother and a Southern father, Kelly Brooks can’t help but explore every side of the story. In 2006, she earned a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication arts from the University of Georgia. After working as a reporter, she attended the University of Maryland, where she earned a master’s in multimedia journalism and took a liking to graphic design. She has been a production artist for Appen since 2010.
Devon Morgan photographer
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Devon Morgan opened PhotoSynthesis Studio in 2004 after graduating with a photojournalism degree from the University of Georgia. To complement the documentary style she learned in school, Morgan studied with local photographers to master the subtle nuances of fine art portraiture, giving her clients a cohesive blend of natural emotion and beautiful lighting. She lives in Peachtree Corners with her St. Bernard, Stella. See her work at
www.PhotoSynthesisAtlanta.com.
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Northside Woman is published monthly and distributed free throughout north metro Atlanta. ©2012 Appen Newspapers Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be copied or reprinted without the express written permission of the publisher.
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northsidewoman.com | february2012 thecover Jennifer Arnold shares her
Milton farm with about 120 dogs at any given time. She is the founder and executive director of Canine Assistants, a nonprofit
which
provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities, epilepsy or other special needs. Here she teaches a furry friend how to turn on a light switch. Learn more about Arnold and Canine Assistants on page 20.
publisher’snote
It’s hard to believe February marks our fourth year of Northside Woman. We are planning some amazing things this year. First of all, we will continue to sponsor events benefitting local charities. This month our featured event is Feb. 26 at Party Chic by KellyKakes (partychic. net) in Roswell. I don’t know about you, but when the Academy Awards are on, I just want everyone in the house to be quiet so I can watch my favorite stars, see who is wearing what, and learn about the movies I have not had time to see! This is the second year in a row that Party Chic by KellyKakes is hosting an event
benefitting The Drake House (
thedrakehouse.org) during Oscar night. And we at Northside Woman are thrilled to be a sponsor of the event. Please come watch the awards on a big screen TV, enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cupcakes (of course!), wine and champagne and watch the event in peace with your friends. The money goes to The Drake House, a temporary housing alternative in Roswell for single women and their children. Call 770-643-0020 to reserve your spot. Tickets are only $40 in advance and $45 at the door, so they will go fast. I’ll be shopping at The Drake Closet for my fancy outfit. Hope to see you there! The longer I do this, the more things seem to come full circle. About 16 years ago I met one of the sisters featured in our “Good Eats” feature. When Maritza and I met, it had nothing to do with chocolate. We lost touch over the years, and now – years later - here she is, featured in our publication. How perfect for Valentine’s Day…and I’m still dreaming of the chocolate I sampled at her shop. We have such animal lovers on the Northside Woman staff, and lots of pets among us. So, it didn’t surprise me at all when they jumped at the chance to feature Jennifer Arnold and the wonderful things she is doing at Canine Assistants. Read about her amazing accomplishments, and the many, many lives she has touched. One of my goals for 2012 is to read more. Katie has
come up with a great list of books for February, all with a “love” theme, and I’m anxious to dig into all of them. Get reading ladies, one of our events this year is going to center around books. Stay posted. Thank you for helping us celebrate our 4th anniversary
of Northside Woman. We continue to be inspired and amazed at the wonderful women who live in our community, and we will continue to bring you their stories.
COVER PHOTO BY DAVID C. SCOTT
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