Joanne Hayes

Publisher & Founder

Joanne Hayes is a 26-year veteran of the publishing industry, having worked for 12 years as an Account Executive for an award-winning Journal Register Company newspaper group, Southern Rhode Island Newspapers, and 3 years as the Marketing Director of SO Rhode Island, a publication of the award-winning magazine company Providence Media, prior to her move to Atlanta in 2009.


Simply Buckhead Magazine was conceived by her company, ValueStream Media Group, and began publication in 2010, with Joanne at the helm as Publisher and Founder.  The publication quickly became the “must-read” publication for people who live, work, shop, dine, entertain, travel, have families, homes, and pets and participate in philanthropic efforts, and has literally been read online all over the world. 


ValueStream Media Group is a media partner and sponsor to CURE Childhood Cancer, Bert’s Big Adventure, Atlanta Community Food Bank, The nsoro Educational Foundation and Joanne currently serves as a Board Member for the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

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Publisher’s Note – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024

This issue marks our 100th of Simply Buckhead. It is nearly impossible to adequately express…

Joanne Hayes Publisher
Publisher’s Note – OCTOBER 2023

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I feel it’s s time for me to…

Nelson Diamond Markers Clock
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023

Produced by the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, this Nelson Diamond Markers Clock is a…

Giannina Bedford
EDITOR’S CORNER – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023

The last few months of the year seem to go by in a blink. Between…

EDITOR’S CORNER – JULY / AUGUST 2022

What do you want to be when you grow up? In this issue, the stories…

On Luke: The Darcy golden Lurex and flocked silk jacquard three-piece suit, The Waterstock black cotton narrow point collar shirt, wide bowtie in black silk jacquard, by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request. On Martha: Alexandra Suit Golden Space silk jacquard by Joshua Kane. Pricing upon request.
EVERYTHING’S JUST DANDY

U.K. designer Joshua Kane brings his collection to the U.S. On a trip to London…

Sam Massell - Simply Buckhead
Publisher’s Letter – May 2022

A Tribute to Sam Massell. Since the passing of former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell in…

Veggie lovers will delight in Casi Cielo's milhojas de verduras, a napoleon loaded with sliced eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes, topped with cotija cheese.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2021

A sampling of great eats in and around Buckhead. THE ALDEN Chamblee’s popularity as a…

The RealReal is curated for the local market with such top-performing brands as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Rolex, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier
Putting on the Ritz

BUCKHEAD CONSIGNMENT SHOP OFFERS LUXE LOOKS FOR LESS From a Michael Kors handbag and Vera…

Joanne Hayes, Simply Buckhead’s publisher, recently spent three days driving the stunning new McLaren GT.
ROOM TO ZOOM

Joanne Hayes, Simply Buckhead’s publisher, recently spent three days driving the stunning new McLaren GT.…

Quilt wines draw from nine Napa Valley American Viticultural Areas to create its full-bodied, decadent vintages.
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS

Four exquisite days in Napa Valley. Napa Valley has been on my bucket list for…

Family Ties - Simply Buckhead Magazine Cover Story
FAMILY TIES

EXPERT ADVICE ON NAVIGATING IMPORTANT CHALLENGES. Families are nothing if not dynamic, and while the…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
EDITOR’S CORNER – JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2021

The word “transformation” can feel overwhelming. Case in point: I’m a big fan of goal-setting,…

Jason Feldman
LIFE BY DESIGN

Sandy Springs resident Jason Feldman turned his passion into a paycheck A touch of serendipity…

Joanne Hayes
PUBLISHER’S CORNER – OCTOBER 2020

As we publish this month’s “Heroes” issue of Simply Buckhead, I find myself thinking of…

ElectroBike Georgia
NEWS CLIPS – September 2020

E-BIKE BIZ BUZZING IN BROOKHAVEN The pandemic didn’t put a dent in ElectroBike Georgia, which…

Some of the property's palatial residences come complete with private infinity pools.
Island Allure

Anguilla is a sun-soaked treasure, hidden in plain sight Who hasn’t been on a vacation,…

CryoEvolution in Chamblee
THE BIG CHILL

ICE-COLD TEMPERATURES FOR HOT-TO-TROT RESULTS As temperatures climb this season, who could blame us for…

Pete Pike
DESIGN NEWS – MAY 2020

Pike Nurseries is mourning the passing of its founder William “Pete” Pike. A native of…

PUBLISHER’S LETTER – MARCH / APRIL 2020

As if 2019 wasn’t exciting enough for us, we have started the year off with…

FOOD NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2019

Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, with a location in Lenox Square, recently launched a catering…

A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE

EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS THE LEGACY OF HARRY HOUDINI BY: Karon Warren Through Aug. 11, visitors to…

PASS THE CHOPSTICKS

Taste culture and tradition at Nakato Japanese Restaurant STORY: Hope S. Philbrick PHOTOS: Sara Hanna…

A DEEPER LOOK

PHOTOGRAPHER TURNS HIS LENS ON PEACHTREE CREEK BY: Karon Warren Although most Atlantans may only…

YOU'VE GOT MAIL

A local entrepreneur puts her stamp on the greeting card biz STORY: Adrianne Murchison Inspiration…

YOU’VE GOT MAIL

A local entrepreneur puts her stamp on the greeting card biz STORY: Adrianne Murchison Inspiration…

LILI DING

PICKLEBALL PLAYER STORY: Ann Hardie PHOTOS: Sara Hanna Lili Ding picked up a pickleball paddle…

CHRISTIAN SIRIANO PRIVATE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

You may remember Christian Siriano as the winner of season four of the hit reality…

BODY OF WORK

TALKING FITNESS AND MORE WITH CELEBRITY TRAINER BRAD KOLOWICH JR. STORY: Amelia Pavlik With a…

FOOD NEWS – MARCH / APRIL 2018

 Chai Yo. This upscale Thai restaurant from the team behind Tuk Tuk Food Loft and…