Meet Rebekah White

People pay attention when Billboard Magazine, the world's premier music publication, gives an artist good reviews. Rebekah White is no exception. In 2005 Gordon Ely of Billboard called her song Psycho Girl “easily one of the strongest new projects to hit my desk in a long, long time. Her melodies are catchy and radio-friendly, without being predictable.”

Rebekah has been surrounded by music her entire life. Both of her parents are musicians, so it’s in her blood. “I have been singing ever since I could talk,” she said. “I started playing piano at seven and started writing music at 15.” Now at age 24, she is recording her debut CD...

Day in the life of Makenna Mullikin

“Would you like paper or plastic?” Americans hear this question at the end of every trip to the grocery store. After the items are scanned by the checkout clerk, a grocery bagger will place the items in bags for the customer. Customers have the choice of paper or plastic bags. This courtesy is offered by chain grocery stores across the US...

Day in the life of CR Miller

Far from what we see portrayed on television, C.R. Miller is a real forensic scientist. His specialty is Controlled Dangerous Substances, which means that he tests drugs like marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. These drugs are seized by police officers during routine traffic checks and arrests. After analyzing the drugs, C.R. often testifies in court as an expert witness as to explain his findings.

“What forensic scientists do can change the lives of victims, victims’ families, suspects, and suspects’ families,” says C.R. He chose this field after the death of a friend in college. During this experience he saw firsthand how the justice system works. “I decided that I wanted to have a hand in solving crimes and helping people in the process,” he says...

Day in the life of William Haun

Day in the life of Mandy Waldrep

Many girls dream of the day they say, “I do,” at their wedding. Mandy Waldrep had a slightly different dream. She wanted to help plan the wedding!

While studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2003, Mandy did an internship with designer Nanette Lepore’s Showroom. Here she developed her understanding of the fashion world. She then did a second internship with the Office of the First Lady at the Georgia Governor’s Mansion where she did event planning. After helping her sister’s wedding in 2005, Mandy knew that wedding planning was the career she wanted to pursue. It combined her interests of fashion and event planning into one perfect package...

Day in the life of Chris Borders

Chris Borders doesn’t reinvent the wheel. He reinvents the entire car...

Day in the life of Lloyd Morris

Last year more than 1.4 million visitors enjoyed the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, all under the watchful eye of chief park ranger Lloyd Morris. For six years, Lloyd and his team have managed and cared for the 11 367 hectares of the Park. It is the site of the Battle of Kennesaw on June 27, 1864, during the Civil War. The Park runs over 12 kilometers long and 2.4 kilometers wide, making the job a formidable task...

Day in the life of Scott Russell

Although he had lived his entire life in Sydney, Scott Russell always wanted to see his country and loved working outdoors. One day he saw an article about tour guides in Central Australia and the Top End. Packing up and moving to a place so different from what he had known appealed to him. “The idea of sleeping under the stars in the Outback just did it for me,” he said...

Day in the life of Bill Shannon

If you don’t know what to order when you step up to the bar, Bill Shannon might suggest Absolut, Grey Goose or Ketel One. Or if you look like you need to hear a good joke, he can tell you the one about the priest and Barbara Streisand in a boat. Whatever you need to feel relaxed and enjoy yourself, Bill is ready to serve it up. That is why he is such a popular bartender...

Meet Meg Magee

While giving flowers as a gift is a common practice around the world, the rules are not the same in every country. Meg Magee learned this when she began working as a florist in a popular Atlanta flower shop. “For example, delivering flowers in a box and sending Mylar balloons with a bouquet are both very American customs,” explained Meg...

Day in the life of Stephen Borders

Since he was a boy, Stephen Borders wanted to be a firefighter like his father. Today, Stephen is a firefighter-paramedic for the City of Atlanta’s Fire Rescue. This group of about 1000 people is charged with responding to all types of critical situations, like medical emergencies, traffic accidents, and fires...

Day in the life of Cliff Duren

Cliff Duren arranges music for an all-male a cappella group called Somethin’ Else. They have toured throughout the southeastern states of the US and also Europe in the nine years since Cliff founded Somethin’ Else. Their fifth CD, entitled More, was released in April. In the last year, the group has performed well over 50 concerts...

Meet Sarah Miller, a dancer

Day in the life of Peggy Itschner

Eighty percent of American students begin their university studies without having chosen a major. Fifty percent of university students will change majors at least one time before earning their diploma. This is where Peggy Itschner fits in...

Day in the Life of Donald Brown, a piper

Day in the Life of Simon Mussell

When Simon Mussell took a job with the National Health Service (NHS) in 1999, he had no idea how much it would affect his future...

Meet Genevieve Wolff

One of the challenging parts of Genevieve Wolff’s job is explaining to others just what exactly it is that she does. She is an analyst with Brookwood Associates, an investment banking firm based in the Southeastern United States. The firm advises companies who want to sell or buy other companies. Their clients include private equity firms, public companies and privately owned companies...

Meet Shawna Williams

“What do I want to be when I grow up?” Two years ago at 38 years old, Shawna asked herself that question...