Miss Troup County 2022

Soaking in my last few weeks of having this title. I can’t believe that it has come so fast! 😭💖

One month ago, I spent my week competing in the Miss Georgia Scholarship Organization. It was my first time competing for the job of Miss Georgia and it was one of the best experiences of my life.

In my 10 minute private interview with the judges, I was asked if I felt I was at a disadvantage competing against other contestants that have been competing for 7+ years. My response was simple, absolutely not. Competing for Miss Georgia is not only about winning the title. It is about learning interview skills, how to be successful in public speaking, winning scholarship dollars, and making life-long friends.

While I did not walk away with my dream job, I continue to move forward with something to be proud of. I was voted, by the contestants, Miss Congeniality. This award means more to me than my fellow contestants and friends will ever know. One of my main goals in life is to make the people around me smile. With so much hate in the world, it is every single person's responsibility to portray kindness and love to each other. To have won this award, I am reminded of why it is so important to be kind to the people around us.

So with that being said, I am so proud to compete in the Miss America Organization. I'm looking forward to everything to come in the 2023 Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition!

SO SO SO proud of my teen today! She started the competition week strong with a GREAT interview! I couldn’t even wait for her to come see me so I sprinted across the street to the Rivercenter!

Good job Addie!! Thanks for giving me a little pep in my step for tomorrow.👑💗

As a Columbus local, I can tell you that Cooks is a STAPLE! Best hotdogs in town!!

Thank you Cooks for letting us come visit and grab some dogs.🌭

Thanking KIA of Columbus for the Miss Georgia 2022’s new ride!! I can’t wait to see who will win her👑

AND WE ARE OFF! Miss Georgia here we come!👑💗

I’m so proud to be an advocate for Life After Foster Care!👏🏼

Competing for the job of Miss Georgia is Haley Taghon, Miss Troup County!

If you’re looking for another way to support me, here you go! We are trying to reach our goal of $20,000 and you can help us reach it by donating to my page!💗

Fundraising for Reach Out and Read Help Miss Troup County raise money for Reach Out and Read GA!

Pilates with our princesses! Miss Troup County OT and I have our princesses for Miss Georgia! Sadly, we were missing Paisley today but she will be with us at Miss Georgia as well💗

Laree Hendricks Barnes
Judy Neighbors
Kim Deriso Burch

I had the best time on Friday night with the young ladies of !💗 My sister queens and I had different stations at the princess ball teaching poise, beauty, kindness, and intellect. I’m so grateful to have been a part of this night with all of these lovely ladies. 🥰