RISING STARS 2026
MEET SIX STANDOUT INDIVIDUALS MAKING THEIR MARKS! Each summer, Simply Buckhead profiles a collection of top talent in our community. In this much anticipated annual feature, we showcase men and women who are innovating, giving back and rising to the pinnacle of their industries. Here you’ll find a teenage problem-solver and future tech titan, a…
SIMPLY BUCKHEAD COVER STORY
MEET SIX STANDOUT INDIVIDUALS MAKING THEIR MARKS! Each summer, Simply Buckhead profiles a collection of…
Planting deep restaurant roots. Jamey Shirah grew up in Hopeful, a small farming community in…
Teen tech founder connects house flippers and contractors. At an age when most teenage boys…
This sommelier is redefining Atlanta hospitality one story-driven pour at a time. For sommelier Joon…
UP FRONT
THE ATLANTA OPERA IS GIVING NEW LIFE TO A LONG-NEGLECTED BUCKHEAD LANDMARK! The Bobby Jones…
Four decades of impact. In 1986, 100 Black men joined forces to support educational and…
A historic Georgetown inn offers privacy and an easy path to stillness. In a world…
Rescuing children since 1888. Working as a maid at Atlanta’s Terminal Station in the late…
PIEDMONT CENTER REINVENTED AND REIMAGINED! In January, CP Group unveiled its master plan to redevelop…
The uber-stylish Hotel Phoenix sets the tone for a refreshed downtown. Like a phoenix rising,…
The Cove lets guests get away from it all! My first order of business at…
SUMMIT COFFEE TO TRANSFORM THE HISTORIC WILLIAMS-PAYNE HOUSE. In a bid to breathe new life…
Providing special needs kids with workplace experience. When Sergio Pacheco and Gloria Mattei-Pacheco’s son, Adrian,…
Promoting early literacy. A new partnership between the Fulton County Library System and Reach Out…
The Tess, renovated and renamed, brings local charm to an Autograph Collection hotel! As a…
Eat, drink and be merry! Taste of Atlanta’s 25th anniversary party kicks off with its…
Winston-Salem celebrates history and innovation! I knew only two things about Winston-Salem before my recent…
Tiny houses serve as models. Harriet Hoskyns-Abrahall, who resides at the Lenbrook retirement community in…
Every year, roughly 10 to 40 million metric tons of microplastics are released into the…
A pastoral oasis awaits a short drive north. The road curves, and suddenly Satolah Creek…
SANDY SPRINGS AUTHOR’S BOOK PROVES MAHJONG IS FOR ALL AGES! For Gabby and Mark Spatt,…
Spreading the word. Because ovarian cancer can either be symptomless or mimic other gastrointestinal issues,…
Creating a joyful sound! Professional bassoonist Dantes Rameau moved to Atlanta in 2010 after earning…
New year, new mindset—and a new soundtrack to match. As fitness goals take center stage,…
Celebrating Quiet Heroes! Families and Communities Together, better known as FACT Relief, was born after…
Acquisition broadens impact. Dress for Success Atlanta began in 1997 as an organization focused on…
WOO OPENS THIRD LOCATION IN SANDY SPRINGS! Atlanta-based skincare and beauty boutique Woo Skincare +…
FAMILY
Local stops for a smooth start. As summer winds down, the back-to-school scramble begins. Help…
Plan an inviting summer gathering with tips from event architect Warren Huntley! If you’re wondering…
How to prevent uncomfortable situations with your pet! We bring pets into our homes to…
Start planning for your parents’ future. This year, Baby Boomers born in 1946 are turning…
Signs, diagnosis and support for families. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a…
Plan your dream destination wedding with tips from Sandy Springs planner Elizabeth Klespies. If you’ve…
Know the facts before investing in pet insurance. Veterinarian bills—expected or not—are never easy to…
Reading your pet’s body language. Pets communicate in myriad ways. A tucked tail on dogs…
Reach new heights with these expert indoor rock climbing tips! According to Claudiu Vidulescu, humans…
A new platform eases parents’ planning! Managing summer camps shouldn’t feel like a second job.…
Smart tips for planning a smooth babymoon. Thinking of sneaking in one last romantic getaway…
Dietician Cheryl Orlansky unpacks the protein craze that’s sweeping the nation. If you feel like…
Chamblee expert shares tips for making holiday gift wrapping a breeze! There’s something magical about…
Interactive gaming experiences offer cold-season fun. Holiday breaks provide a welcome respite from the daily…
Buckhead financial expert offers tips for first-time investors! When Ashley M. Fox worked as a…
Underwood Hills mom turns cozy chaos into kidswear hit. After working in social media for…
Tips from our writers on traveling sanely with little kids! Forget packing light. When you’re…
Buckhead-based physician explains the importance of postpartum prep. You’ve set up the nursery. You’ve organized…
How to help during the hectic kitten season. Kitten season, which lasts from spring to…
Six expert tips for preparing for college. Planning for college, from saving for tuition to…
Buckhead trainer offers tips for safe and effective summer outdoor workouts! It’s called Hotlanta for…
A canine training program helps rehabilitate the formerly incarcerated. In 2021, Susan Jacobs-Meadows started Beyond…
Tech-centric camps and lessons for kids! Learning to code is learning a new language, one…
Planning a funeral service for your loved one. Losing someone is never easy. Of course,…
Pup-friendly venues that go the extra mile! Atlanta offers a host of dog-welcoming locations, so…
LIVING
A pair of bookends can reinforce the subtle announcement that you’re a literary lover. Cheeky…
Sarah Cyrus makes luxury consigning easy! Sarah Cyrus says she fell into the consignment world…
A YOUNG DUNWOODY FAMILY PUTS DOWN ROOTS WITH A TOP-TO-BOTTOM RENOVATION. Allie Cate and Burke…
An expert gardener’s guide to summer success! It’s about this time of year that Atlanta’s…
The small Cane-line Illusion Glow lamp is a stylish outdoor fixture featuring a natural weave…
The Modernist’s Rob Gini and Felipe Florez make the case for ditching design dogma. Balance…
Romanticizing your life is easy when you are surrounded by beautiful things. Small luxuries like…
A PEACHTREE HILLS FAMILY DOUBLES DOWN ON THEIR BELOVED NEIGHBORHOOD. Janie Beck and her husband…
Make a sculptural statement… with the Selina Slipper Chair, part of Onward, Holly Hunt’s debut…
Mario Cambardella’s ServeScape delivers Atlanta’s greenery! Mario Cambardella’s adult life has centered around making Atlanta…
There’s a moment that tends to happen late in the afternoon at the St. Regis…
Give your stairwell the drama it deserves! Interior designer Mallory Mathison Glenn believes staircases deserve…
Crafted in Athens, the Emberhaus Fire Oven delivers steady, even heat and features rust-resistant, marine-grade…
A NORTH BUCKHEAD FAMILY HOME PROJECTS SOPHISTICATED COMFORT. A trustworthy relationship is something noteworthy; a…
New York-based TileBar is opening its first Georgia location in Buckhead Village. The premier home…
Travis Reed has a visionary approach to real estate! It’s often said that necessity is…
In a neighborhood as established as Buckhead, change rarely goes unnoticed. Yet sometimes the most…
How to find antiques and incorporate them into your home! Designer Patricia McLean is a…
Gabriela Eisenhart’s Silo Studio Design breathes new life into spaces. Designer Gabriela Eisenhart grew up…
The Scent Tower by Urthy ($225) functions as a modern sculpture that quietly infuses spaces…
HOW SUSIE PRINCE HELPED A BROOKHAVEN RESIDENT REFLECT HER PERSONAL CONFIDENCE AT HOME. Homeowner Jacqueline…
For decades, West Paces Ferry Road has represented one of Buckhead’s most established residential addresses—quiet,…
A BROOKHAVEN FAMILY EVOLVES THEIR HOUSE TO SERVE THEIR WORK NEEDS AND AESTHETIC DREAMS! The…
Originally introduced in 1970 by Herman Miller as EC-127, the iconic Eames Molded Plastic Dining…
Savannah and New York-based event designer and Houses & Parties founder Rebecca Gardner has released…
Use these expert tips to guide your next move. This past spring, designer Steve McKenzie…
Self-proclaimed “fireplace nerd” Trey Miller has the goods. A former Boy Scout, Brookhaven resident Trey…
STYLISH
DELICIOUS
This espresso tonic delivers an invigorating mix of caffeine and citrus. BRASH Coffee’s espresso tonic…
Seasonal spritzes for patio sipping! Vibrant orange and bittersweet, the Aperol Spritz is the darling of patio season, but the world of effervescence is wider than a single citrus bitter shade. Atlanta’s…
CULTURE
New college students can get campus-ready at Woo Sandy Springs! Woo Skincare & Cosmetics is sending first-year college students to campus with a little extra confidence. On July 24, the Sandy Springs…
HAPPENING
Why the TOUR Championship Is Atlanta’s Best Weekend of the Year! TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP EAST LAKE GOLF CLUB AUGUST 26-30, 2026 PROUD PARTER OF THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP For one week each August, the…
In an increasingly experience-driven business environment, companies are seeking more meaningful ways to connect with clients, partners, and employees. Corporate hospitality has evolved beyond traditional meetings and dinners, with live sporting events…
Expert guidance from Universal Diamonds on maximizing your collection and knowing when to add new pieces! Five holiday parties in two weeks. As you stand in front of your jewelry box for…
LIVING THE LIFE
LATEST
MEET SIX STANDOUT INDIVIDUALS MAKING THEIR MARKS! Each summer, Simply Buckhead profiles a collection of top talent in our community. In this much anticipated annual feature, we showcase men and women who…
Why the TOUR Championship Is Atlanta’s Best Weekend of the Year! TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP EAST LAKE GOLF CLUB AUGUST 26-30, 2026 PROUD PARTER OF THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP For one week each August, the…
Planting deep restaurant roots. Jamey Shirah grew up in Hopeful, a small farming community in south Georgia. There, on 1,000 acres, he learned lessons about patience, hard work and follow- through—lessons, it…
The numbers are staggering! Convicted of a crime he didn’t commit, Sonny Bharadia lived a nightmare for 23 years. But he was one of the lucky ones. The Georgia Innocence Project obtained…
THE ATLANTA OPERA IS GIVING NEW LIFE TO A LONG-NEGLECTED BUCKHEAD LANDMARK! The Bobby Jones Clubhouse in Buckhead is being transformed into the Molly Blank Center for Opera and the Arts, the…
The city’s only Ritz-Carlton remains loyal to its history! I can’t remember the last time I visited The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta. While I wasn’t paying attention, the 25-story property continued to draw guests…
CHARITABLE
None of the 350 attendees of the 14th Annual Atlanta Police Foundation’s Blue Jean Ball were surprised when a SWAT team showed up. The highly-trained crew was on hand to raise funds…
An Evening With Peace: In Full Bloom was the apt title for the second annual fundraiser for the Peace Preparatory Academy, an independent elementary school in Atlanta’s Bankhead neighborhood. More than 180…
The 21st Annual Quiet Heroes event in late March welcomed about 500 guests to Flourish Atlanta in Buckhead for lunch, an auction and raffles. The event included special pampering stations for the…
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