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W O M E N I N
B U S I N E S S
Women leaders share
their missions, stories,
and words of wisdom
in this annual special
advertising section.
56 Mayor LaRhonda
Patrick
How the youngest, first Black,
and first female elected mayor of
Warner Robins is faring, midway
through her first term
60 Stained glass ceiling
The barriers female religious
leaders face in Central Georgia,
and how they overcome them
64 Home workspaces
Does your work zone need an
upgrade? Get Studio Vyas's tips.
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How quilting weaves
in heritage
From art galleries to the rooms
of children in foster care, quilts
connect us to love, history,
and community
32 Heroes among us:
Alvin Copeland
Northeast High's legendary
women's basketball coach
34 Macon chose me:
Amy Hutsell
Why this cold case closer
came to Macon in 2020
36 Del Ward &
Angel Irving
Two fiery firsts for
women on Central
Georgia television
42 Collegiate Women
Rising
From welders to White House
honorees, the future of
female leadership is
locally enrolled
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106 Kimchi destination
How Miyang Rutherford found
her place as Downtown Macon's
kimchi maven
112 People & Pets Project
How Janet Hendrickson brings
healthcare to both ends of
the leash in Macon, Twiggs
County, and beyond.
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