RISING STARS 2024
THESE IMPRESSIVE INDIVIDUALS ARE BLAZING TRAILS IN 2024! Atlanta is a top destination for highly motivated, successful people. From entrepreneurs and artists to individuals in nearly every industry in between, Buckhead and the surrounding neighborhoods create an environment that’s ripe for creativity, problem-solving, innovation and connection with the greater community. Each summer, we profile a…
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THESE IMPRESSIVE INDIVIDUALS ARE BLAZING TRAILS IN 2024! Atlanta is a top destination for highly…
Making aesthetics accessible. Dr. Yolanda Scott, the woman behind Brookhaven’s Skin Suite MedSpa, has gifted…
Adventurous entrepreneur levels up the spray tan industry. Avid reality TV fans may recognize Julie…
A self-taught artist paints larger-than-life portraits. Raymond Pickens was such a gifted artist as a…
The 10 Atelier founder helps lifestyle businesses get more exposure! Avery Schroeder has been a…
Son of the El Azteca empire prepares takes over the throne! Sandy Springs native Victor…
UP FRONT
Creating awareness! A picture of Executive Director Doug Barron’s mother-in-law sits on his desk at…
A BUCKHEAD COUPLE HOPES TO MEND SPIRITS WITH THEIR NEW CONCEPT. Buckhead residents Katherine and…
Scholarships for sanctuary workers’ kids. Kerry Stumpe, co-founder of Children of Conservation, was told ahead…
Green job training! The mission of MOBU Enterprises Foundation is two-fold: to train veterans, formerly…
Supply chain entrepreneur never misses the boat as a member of Freedom Boat Club! There’s…
A quick weekend getaway to Florida’s Paradise Coast satisfies! I have fond memories of a…
New Home for New Home for High Country Outfitters Outdoor lifestyle retailer High Country Outfitters…
Senoia is a picture-perfect weekend getaway! A 47-mile drive to Senoia deposits me worlds away…
Clayton has the best of both old-school appeal and new-school allure. Often seen as the…
Helping pets in crisis. Kathleen Rollins has always been passionate about animals, and when she…
Curaçao boasts a Caribbean-meets-European vibe. The heritage of the Caribbean is strongly linked to its…
New knees for those in need. Eight years ago, Dr. Stephen Smith, Physician Assistant Katie…
While colorful attire isn’t technically exclusive to any one season, there’s something about summer that…
BUCKHEAD’S BRASSICA DONATES A PORTION OF SALES TO SCHOLARSHIPS! The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead restaurant,…
Community leader helms a family enrichment program that is changing Grove Park! Earlier this year,…
Bringing people together. Receiving the Ann Cramer Lifetime Achievement Award at the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s…
Supplies encourage creativity. Always striving to find new ways to connect to the community, the…
Taking the plunge! Dashing into the frigid waters at Acworth Beach on Lake Altoona in…
Discovering Atlanta’s ecosystems. Environmental artist and activist Pandra Williams created EcoAddendum in 2009 to restore…
Former counselor dances like everyone’s watching with the Stayin’ Alive Crew. I didn’t start dancing…
Dine, unwind and pamper yourself at this Forsyth County complex. The architects behind the Halcyon…
WEEZIE ATLANTA STARTS TOWEL RECYCLING PROGRAM! There’s a new way to give back in Buckhead.…
Panama City offers a surprising breath of fresh air! As a teenager in the ’90s,…
A quick 45-minute trip from Atlanta has museums, shopping and more. I’ve been to Cartersville…
There’s nothing cheesy about Ecco Buckhead’s general manager and his passion for fromage. One of…
Brookhaven Announces City Centre Project Just over a decade after becoming a municipality, Brookhaven broke…
FAMILY
Enhance your lifestyle with today’s home automation options! The Jetsons may have lived in Orbit…
Local pools and lessons for summer swim time! Summertime madness has begun! There’s nothing like…
Try the new “loud budgeting” social media trend with tips from a Buckhead wealth advisor.…
Fabulous daycares and boarding for your priceless pooch. Whether you travel frequently or work in…
From gaming to substances, a psychotherapist weighs in. Addiction can be both hereditary and a…
Arrange your journeys for the coming year! According to Stephanie Oprea, platinum senior planner and…
Set your kid up for success! Could your child benefit from a tutor? Fostering their…
Interior decorator and mom Sarah Glenn Boman on nursery decor. Many parents begin scouring Pinterest…
How to plan and host a spectacular New Year’s Eve party! When that sparkling ball…
All things considered to care for your furry friend! Anyone lucky enough to have pets…
Introducing babies to allergenic foods can prevent allergies. When their babies are 4 to 6…
Tips and tricks for maintaining order in your home during the holidays! The last months…
Best-loved Atlanta parks where your precious pups can play! A favorite pastime of dogs and…
Local industry expert shares tips for navigating a home renovation! It’s no surprise that we’re…
Laying the groundwork to prevent sexual abuse. Sexual abuse of a child is a parent’s…
Animal-assisted therapy benefits kids in the hospital. It is often said that dogs are man’s…
Local sleep specialist shares tips for navigating a “sleep divorce”. How many nights do you…
How parents can nurture good practices. Every child is different: One might eat everything under…
A licensed dietician shares seasonal tips for eating well! The warmest months of the year…
LIVING
Congratulations to the winners of ADAC’s 2024 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards…
Infusing some coastal vibes, this eye-catching chandelier is made of hand-braided raffia with frayed ends…
East Lake Golf Club debuts its recent refresh. Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2023, East…
NAVID DERAKHSHAN’S SANDY SPRINGS HOME PRIORITIZES REST AND RELAXATION. Navid Derakhshan knows the best of…
Two friends launch Block Betty Collection in Buckhead! Buckhead-based friends Annie Griffin and Chrissie Henritze…
Supercharge your summer grill outs with the AutoIgnite Series 545 Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker.…
Warmer months mean firing up the grill and taking the entire cooking experience outside. You…
Build an attractive garden for bees, butterflies and more. John Jenkins, a manager at Pike…
A BROOKHAVEN FAMILY REFRESHES THEIR ASHFORD PARK ABODE. The Woodwards are an Ashford Park family…
With landscape and interior design, former ballerina Nicole Day finds the world really is her…
Atlanta-based furniture manufacturer Currey & Company recently added Amanda Spence to its roster in the…
The Art Collection at Mercedes- Benz Stadium, one of the largest public art displays in…
DESIGNER KRISTIN WADSWORTH AND HER HUSBAND TACKLED A CHALLENGING RENOVATION: THEIR OWN Interior designer Kristin…
Amanda Smith scours estate sales and thrift stores, so you don’t have to! Some might…
Love it or avoid it, wallpaper is here to stay. Atlantan Amber Guyton, founder of…
Top tips for keeping your space tidy! Like many of us, Atlanta-based entrepreneur Kenika Williams…
A DUNWOODY COUPLE FUSES THEIR STYLES IN A RENOVATED ABODE! Katie Gangell and Mike Dewald…
Top tips for keeping your decor contemporary and classic. Liz Williams, founder of Buckhead- based…
There’s nothing like getting a good night’s sleep at a hotel. It’s usually a combination…
Salted brings unique designs to your tabletop! Amy Eberhardt began her career in interior design,…
SCAD Atlanta Midtown’s expansion is finally in business. FORTY FIVE, the university’s new 14-story tower…
Atlantans understand the obsession with Waffle House. And so does local gifting company Match South.…
Atlanta-based Mainly Baskets Home teamed up with Nashville-based interior designer Sarah Bartholomew to create this…
A BUCKHEAD DESIGNER HELPS A WORLD TRAVELING ENTREPRENEUR SET UP HIS MEDELLIN HOME BASE. Douglas…
Natuzzi Italia’s luxe leather. Known for its genuine leather furnishings and Italian inspired creations, Natuzzi…
The Battery Atlanta to Welcome Community for Festive Activities Throughout the Holiday Season The Battery…
Alejandra Dunphy celebrates 15 years of her eponymous interiors studio! Alejandra Dunphy has been designing…
STYLISH
DELICIOUS
Shaking one up at home is easy enough, but most home bars don’t include fresh orgeat. Atlanta-based Tip Top Proper Cocktails has a solution to this problem. This spring, the company released…
CULTURE
Decatur hosts a family-friendly event in honor of bees! National Pollinator Week Festival hits Decatur this month for its fourth annual installment. Held in conjunction with National Pollinator Week, the event will…
HAPPENING
Porsche Experience Center Atlanta Just a ten-minute drive from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Porsche Experience Center (PEC) Atlanta is a truly unique playground for car enthusiasts and thrill-seekers where you can…
‘Tis the season – Atlanta Braves baseball season that is. Whether you’re a rookie or a die-hard fan, we’re sharing the 411 on all things game-day at The Battery Atlanta and Truist…
The Jewish Film Festival returns! The 24th annual Jewish Film Festival is back for two weeks of entertainment beginning Feb. 13. It runs until March 7. Movies will be shown at iconic…
LIVING THE LIFE
LATEST
Porsche Experience Center Atlanta Just a ten-minute drive from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Porsche Experience Center (PEC) Atlanta is a truly unique playground for car enthusiasts and thrill-seekers where you can…
THESE IMPRESSIVE INDIVIDUALS ARE BLAZING TRAILS IN 2024! Atlanta is a top destination for highly motivated, successful people. From entrepreneurs and artists to individuals in nearly every industry in between, Buckhead and…
Fight summer rays with Solmate’s UPF clothing. “I never wanted to start a fashion line; it wasn’t a goal of mine,” says Collier Hills resident Jamie Smith. But as a fashion industry…
Eliminating the stress of a wellness visit! Most pets do not enjoy a trip to the vet, whether it is for a quick nail trim or something more involved. Some cats and…
Creating awareness! A picture of Executive Director Doug Barron’s mother-in-law sits on his desk at the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance office in Sandy Springs. Underneath it says, “If only we knew,” a…
10 healthful tips for grocery shopping! Making healthier choices at the grocery store means your fridge and pantry will be stocked with items that do a body good. Here, Morgan Cherry, registered…
CHARITABLE
More than 120 animal lovers gathered at the Millner Estate in Buckhead this spring to support Fix Georgia Pets, a nonprofit dedicated to battling animal overpopulation through grants for humane spaying and…
A howling good time was had by the 550 guests who headed to Buckhead’s Flourish event space in late April for the Bow Wow Brunch. At this fundraiser for the Atlanta Humane…
The most successful Fashion a Cure event to date took place in late April when 500 supporters raised more than $370,000 for Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute. The luncheon at the Piedmont…
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