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A Life of Service

Posted on February 20, 2012 by ovbrantley

President’s Day is a good time to reflect on service to others. I have always been proud of my decision to enter public service. My quilt Good Things Are Happening celebrates my service to Fulton County. The quilt gets its … Continue reading →

Posted in A Quilter's Life, My Treasured Heirlooms | Tagged African American quilter, Commissioner Bill edwards, Fulton County, Good Things are Happening, O.V. Brantley, patchwork, quilts, wallhanging | 1 Comment

Election Day in Georgia

Posted on July 20, 2010 by ovbrantley

It’s election day in Georgia. Voting is an awesome responsibility for all who live in a democracy. Take it seriously. I made Good Things Are Happening as a memory quilt for my time spent working for Fulton County. The name comes … Continue reading →

Posted in A Quilter's Life, My Musings about Life | Tagged African American quilter, Commissioner Bill edwards, fabric art, Good Things are Happening, O.V. Brantley, wallhanging | Leave a comment

A Private Quilter Once Again

Posted on August 10, 2009 by ovbrantley

My term as president of the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild has ended. I have to admit I am happy to go out on a high note. The Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Show was a phenomenal success! For the first … Continue reading →

Posted in A Quilter's Life | Tagged African American quilter, Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild, Caribbean Rock, Carolyn Mazloomi, Commissioner Bill edwards, FGTV, Julian Tillery, Marva Swanson, Sippin Sistahs, South Fulton Arts Center | Leave a comment

Fulton County Commissioner Bill Edwards Will Cut the Ribbon at the Quilt Show

Posted on July 26, 2009 by ovbrantley

Once again all facets of my life collide. Commissioner Bill Edwards, one of my bosses while I was Fulton County Attorney, will cut the ribbon at the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Show August 1, 2009 at 10 a.m. Always, more … Continue reading →

Posted in A Quilter's Life | Tagged African American quilter, Brown Sugar Stitchers, Commissioner Bill edwards, District 7, Fulton County Attorney, O.V. Brantley, quilt show, South Fulton Arts Center | Leave a comment

Service Delivery Strategy Prevents Government Waste

Posted on May 7, 2009 by ovbrantley

Politicians are well known for power plays and turf battles. Often these personal goals are placed above the good of the people they were elected to serve. During the current economic down turn, it is more critical than ever for … Continue reading →

Posted in A Quilter's Life, My Life as a Mediator | Tagged city services, Commissioner Bill edwards, county services, Fulton County, Fulton County Attorney, Good Things are Happening, Henning Mediation and Arbitrtion Service, Mediation, O.V. Brantley, quilter, quilts, Service Delivery Strategy | Leave a comment

Public Officials Need Mediation

Posted on April 15, 2009 by ovbrantley

Although I have been personally involved in lawsuits where one public official sued another, I think it is unseemly for public officials to sue each other. While disagreements are sure to arise, I think public officials owe it to their … Continue reading →