Northside Woman is published monthly & distributed free throughout north metro Atlanta.

Katie VanBrackle, editor | katie@northsidewoman.com

Katie VanBrackle inherited a strong creative itch from her artist mother. Too impatient to paint, she chooses instead to capture the human spirit on the page with words. Using her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she enjoys exploring the amazing, brave, funny, generous things people do. Katie lives in Milton with her husband and two sons. She dashes between schools, church and sports fields as a volunteer and depends on her sense of humor and girls’ nights out to stay sane. View all stories by Katie.

Candy Waylock, senior writer | candy@northsidewoman.com

Candy Waylock began working for Appen Newspapers in 1997, primarily as a reporter covering education issues for the weekly publications. She earned her degree in Journalism from Bradley University in 1987 and has been a member of the media ever since. In 2007, Candy helped launch Northside Woman magazine and continues to be a part of each monthly publication. She lives in Alpharetta with her husband, three children and a houseful of rescued pets! View all stories by Candy.

Kelly Brooks, graphic designer and associate publisher| kelly@northsidewoman.com

Raised in New Jersey and Tennessee, the product of a Northern mother and a Southern father, Kelly Brooks can’t help but explore every side of the story. In 2006, she earned a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication arts from the University of Georgia. After working as a reporter, she attended the University of Maryland, where she earned a master’s in multimedia journalism and took a liking to graphic design. She has been a graphic designer for Appen Newspapers since 2010.

Devon Morgan, photographer | devon@photosynthesisatlanta.com

Devon Morgan opened PhotoSynthesis Studio in 2004 after graduating with a photojournalism degree from the University of Georgia. To complement the documentary style she learned in school, Morgan studied with local photographers to master the subtle nuances of fine art portraiture, giving her clients a cohesive blend of natural emotion and beautiful lighting. See her work at PhotoSynthesis Studio. View all stories with photos by Devon.