The Georgia edition of Southern Festivals, an arts and crafts trade publication, is in its 16th year of publication and focuses on the many diverse festivals and arts and crafts events occurring within the state. The Peach State Edition is a 32-page tabloid newspaper published six times yearly. It is available via subscription and at welcome/visitor centers, chambers of commerce, convention and visitor bureaus, museums and arts and crafts businesses. Two key sections of the publication are the Calendar of Events and the Map. The latter offers a guide to the location of festivals and events as well as their date and contact information. The Hill Group purchased the Peach State Edition in December 2002. “This is an exciting time for the arts and crafts industry,” Jimmy Hill, general manager/marketing, said. “Never before has there been as much interest in such events.” “We hope to continue the success of the publication and continue to provide quality and timely news,” he added. Hill also is the president of The Hill Group. Gail Hill, vice president of The Hill Group, serves as publisher and editor of the publication. Her involvement with the publication began two years ago when she took over as editor. She has much experience with arts and crafts festivals, as she previously served as a city clerk where she oversaw events the town sponsored. Hill also owned an arts and crafts business, which led her to exhibit in may festivals herself. “All those years of dealing with everyone involved with festivals, from sponsors to the vendors of the shows, have been very enjoyable,” she said. “With her experience and love of arts and crafts, Gail is a perfect fit to oversee publication of the ‘Peach State’ edition of Southern Festivals,” Jimmy Hill said. The Hill Group specializes in helping businesses grow and prosper through team building, strategic planning, time management, business management, leadership development sessions and humorist/motivational speaking. The company also manages trade groups and associations. For more information on Southern Festivals or The Hill Group, contact Gail Hill, at 1217 Eagle Ridge Road, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534; 888-345-4455; www.thehillgroupinc.com. |
