Macon candy maker finds success in sweets, giving back to community

Jamie Weatherford is the plant manager of his family-owned, Macon-based company, Crown Candy Corp.
Apr 22, 2015 - Atlanta, GA
For Jamie Weatherford, making a difference in people's lives and giving them a second chance to give back to the community is part of the legacy of the family-run Crown Candy Corp.

A childhood love of experiments builds foundation for design career in manufacturing

Meet Nathan Wilmoth - VP of Operations for M.A. Industries in Peachtree City, GA. Nathan went from working in a print shop to having his name on 6 patents, all while working and earning a degree from Georgia Tech. Nathan is the September Face of Manufacturing, a program developed by the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) at Georgia Tech to honor people that work within or are affected by manufacturing in Georgia. www.facesofmanufacturing.com
Sep 15, 2015 - Atlanta, GA
'My job allows me to be a kid everyday.'

A journey from despair to inspiration

Linda Williams was homeless, a victim of domestic abuse, and an alcoholic, but has turned her life around because of a company and family that saw her potential. Now she helps others reclaim their lives.
Oct 15, 2015 - Atlanta, GA
Each month the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership profiles Georgians who are involved in manufacturing.

No longer on the battlefield, still in service to their country

Meet Stephen Hilliard and Chris Lucas, veterans of the armed services who continue to serve their country through their roles in manufacturing. Both are the November Faces of Manufacturing, a program developed by the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) at Georgia Tech to honor people that work within or are affected by manufacturing in Georgia. Pictured from left to right, Tim Witter, vice president of manufacturing at JCB; Chris Lucas, fabrication manager at JCB; Stephen Hilliard, director
Nov 11, 2015 - Savannah, GA
Two people on two different paths share a common thread of serving in the military and manufacturing products for the defense industry.

Faces of Manufacturing 2017 to profile industry heroes

Sarah Daly, a 2016 Faces of Manufacturing awardee, is plant manager of FiberVisions in Covington, Georgia. Daly, who obtained her degree in engineering, says she's always enjoyed taking things apart to see how she could make them better. (Photo credit: Katie Takacs)
Oct 18, 2016 - Atlanta, GA
Nominations sought to recognize those working in and supporting Georgia's manufacturing industry.
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