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FROM OUR<br />
CONSULTING EDITOR<br />
October in the South is a magical time when nature dons its finest<br />
attire, painting the landscape with hues of amber, scarlet, and gold.<br />
As the sun mellows and we anxiously await the air to take on a<br />
gentle crispness, we all look forward to the embrace of autumn.<br />
October whispers of harvests and gatherings, of pumpkin<br />
patches and corn mazes. Families come together to pick<br />
sunflowers, apples, and carve jack-o’-lanterns, forging bonds<br />
that stand strong against the test of time. In every field, in every<br />
small-town square, there’s a sense of unity and shared purpose<br />
that warms the heart.<br />
This month, we pay tribute to those in our communities<br />
who have overcome and those that are blazing trails. You’ll read<br />
about the “grit” that young Sawyer Dykman exhibits, as well as<br />
the Sibleys who had to learn a new rhythm after great loss.<br />
We also feature the unique culinary heritage of the South<br />
that lends itself to creative fall charcuterie boards that will sure<br />
to be the hit of any tailgate or gathering—and fall fashions from<br />
local boutique owners right here in our area.<br />
As the days grow shorter and the nights become crisper, let<br />
us revel in the beauty that surrounds us. October is a reminder<br />
that change can be breathtaking, and that every season brings<br />
its own gifts. May this month be a tapestry of moments that fill<br />
your heart with joy and your soul with gratitude.<br />
Wishing you an October filled with abundant Southern<br />
warmth and wonder.<br />
HOMETOWN STAFF<br />
PUBLISHER & EDITOR<br />
Tahya Dobbs<br />
CFO<br />
Kevin Dobbs<br />
CONSULTING EDITOR<br />
Mary Ann Kirby<br />
IN THIS ISSUE<br />
The Way We Were 10<br />
As We Wait Eagerly 14<br />
Fall Fashion 21<br />
Hometown Family 38<br />
A Day in the Life 52<br />
Kids Who Care 58<br />
The Ongoing Story of Sawyer Dykman 62<br />
The Time Coin 82<br />
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE<br />
Barbie Bassett<br />
CONTENT MANAGER<br />
Susan Wolgamott<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
ASSISTANT<br />
Melissa Kennon<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE<br />
ASSISTANT<br />
Alisha Floyd<br />
...see you around town.<br />
LAYOUT DESIGN<br />
Daniel Thomas<br />
3dt<br />
STAFF<br />
PHOTOGRAPHER<br />
Othel Anding<br />
STAFF<br />
ASSISTANT<br />
Debby Francis<br />
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