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READER
SPOTLIGHT
Amy
EDWARDS __________________
Why did you decide to make Madison
your home?
Madison is a growing community but still with
a small town feel. I opened an Allstate Agency
in Madison/Gluckstadt for those same reasons.
How long have you lived in Madison?
I first lived in Madison from 1995-1997. Then
after moving out of state and eventually to
Hattiesburg, I returned to Madison in 2017.
Tell us about your family.
I’ve been married to James for almost 26 years and
we have two children. Emily Grace is 22 and will
graduate from Mississippi State in December.
Dylan is 23 and is a CPA at Horne, LLP in their
Nashville office.
What is your favorite memory
of living in Madison?
Buying our very first home in a neighborhood off
of Hoy Road in August of 1995. This city has
really grown since then!
Where are your three favorite places
to eat in Madison?
Gosh! I can’t limit it! Angelo’s, Mermaid Café,
Railroad Pizza, Kristos, Zea, Caet, Sombra,
Soulshine. We are empty nesters so tend to eat out
a lot!
What are some fun things to do in
Madison on the weekends?
Listen to live music at Georgia Blue, attend events
in Livingston, shop, catch a movie, or go to one of
the local festivals or 5k races.
Share some things you enjoy doing
in your spare time.
Walking my dog, hiking and wildlife watching in
the Rocky Mountains, attending sporting events,
traveling, spending time with family and friends,
and being a member of Pinelake Madison.
What are three things on your
bucket list?
Go to Alaska. Travel to several national parks
in an RV (as a passenger!). And become a
grandmother one day.
Who is someone you admire
and why?
My husband and my mother. They have both
been perfect examples of excellent work ethic,
putting others first, and determination to
succeed.
Where do you see yourself
ten years from now?
(Professionally) Still an Allstate Agency owner,
but with locations in both Rankin County
and Madison County. (Personally) An active
member of Pinelake, maybe a grandmother,
hopefully smarter, healthier, and better at
snow skiing!
What is your favorite
childhood memory?
Spending time with friends at the Crossgates
pool, playing kickball in my cul-de-sac with
all the other kids, and riding bikes all over
Crossgates in Brandon!
If you could give us one
encouraging quote, what
would it be?
“For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope
and a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11
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