My name is Kymber Rainey, I am 30 years old, and I was born and raised in Alabama. I attended college at Troy University in Troy, AL. Once I graduated from there I married my junior high sweetheart, Lance Rainey, and we moved to Blue Ridge Georgia. Shortly after I got an interview in LaGrange, GA and the rest is history! Along with being an artist, I love to dedicate my free time to rescuing dogs. I started fostering February of 2021 and have since fostered and found a home for 12 dogs as of February 2024. While it is incredibly hard to give them up, it’s also incredibly rewarding to find them their “furever” homes! I intend to keep doing it for as long as I can. We have one permanent family member, Rhea, who makes fostering the best! She helps nanny and guide the dogs that come into the home and without her I don’t think I ever would have considered fostering. Still holding out hope that one day the husband agrees to a foster fail so Rhea has a partner.
About Kymber Rainey
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My family is in Alabama and I lived there most of my life until I graduated college. My dad’s family comes from Brewton, AL and we have a park named after us there. Both my dad and his dad also worked in manufacturing to some degree–guess I’m carrying on that tradition
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’ve worked in a variety of settings, the most exciting probably being that I worked on Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Working on a train was so much fun! Currently I am a Graphic Designer for Mountville Mills and I absolutely love it! I love turning client ideas into tangible products.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Just go for it. Try it once, if you don’t like it don’t do it again.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Sitting outside on my land, enjoying watching all my animals live life.
Kymber Rainey & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I love Taste of Lemon and Taco Express!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Nearly 6 years now.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Crave Cookie Company
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the Market Days on Saturday mornings. Love meeting local farmers/people and supporting them
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Brandon McMillan. I love what he does and would just like to chat with him. Venucci’s would probably be the spot we eat or Los Nopales.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Too many good movies. Bob’s Burgers is my comfort show. I have it on repeat for noise when I am doing stuff.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m red-green colorblind.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My dog, Rhea. My husband too, I guess.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband. My dad. My dogs.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort. Safety. Love.
