Our Story
Founded on a passion for helping families and educators succeed, our story began in 2009 when we purchased GA School Supply, a beloved retail store in Macon, Georgia.
For over 14 years, we proudly served our community, building relationships with teachers, guiding parents through school supply lists, and creating a welcoming place for back-to-school essentials.
While it was difficult to say goodbye when we retired, we moved back to the metro Atlanta area to be closer to our children and grandchildren.
We soon realized something was missing.
Not just for us; but for the community north of Atlanta.
After settling in Woodstock, we noticed a lack of a dedicated school supply store between Marietta and Tennessee. That realization sparked a new beginning. We found the perfect location near I-575 and Sixes Road and decided to come out of retirement to do what we love once again.
Today, we’re proud to bring that same personalized service, experience, and passion to our new community, helping students start strong and supporting the teachers and families who make it all possible.
Meet the Owners
Diane Vogel
Diane brings a lifelong passion for education and student success to her role as a school supply store owner. Originally from Ohio, she holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education from Miami University and a master’s degree in learning disabilities from Georgia State University, with additional coursework completed at Mercer University. She is also Orton-Gillingham trained, reflecting her deep commitment to effective literacy instruction. Over the course of her teaching career, Diane has worked with a wide range of learners, including self-contained and resource classrooms, severely disturbed students, as well as 2nd and 3rd grade and gifted education. Her creativity and expertise have been recognized through published ideas in Mailbox Magazine, and she has earned numerous honors, including Teacher of the Year at Heritage Elementary, a top-five finalist for Bibb County Teacher of the Year, and the “My Teacher Is Tops” award in 1999. Diane also shares her knowledge with fellow educators through resources available on Teachers Pay Teachers, making her store a natural extension of her dedication to supporting teachers and students alike.
Ed Vogel
Ed is a lifelong Georgia resident with deep roots in the community and a strong background in business and finance. He graduated from Grady High School (now Midtown) in 1969 and went on to earn a BBA in Accounting from the University of Georgia in 1973. In 1985, Ed and his wife, Diane, made the move to Macon, where he built a successful career working as an accountant and controller for a variety of businesses in both Atlanta and Macon. His decades of experience and dedication to serving others continue to shape the values and customer-focused approach of the store today.
