Nicole Letts

Wellness columnist at Simply Buckhead and dog columnist at Atlanta Pet Life. Lifestyle writer specializing in women's interests, travel, people and interiors.

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MODA's summer Design Camp is for curious creators ages 6-18. Hands-on experiences invite them to design buildings and neighborhoods. Registration for 2026 camps opens in December. photo: James Ly, Courtesy of MODA
GROWING UP

Where to get your budding architect involved in Atlanta and beyond. Does your kiddo enjoy…

KIDS' HAIR SALON BRINGS SPECIALTY SERVICES TO PEACHTREE BATTLE
STYLING & PROFILING

KIDS’ HAIR SALON BRINGS SPECIALTY SERVICES TO PEACHTREE BATTLE. Sit Still, a salon specifically for…

Girls on the Run Georgia's Shimmer & Shine Soirée
RUNNING TOWARDS BIG GOALS

Girls on the Run celebrates 25 years! Join Girls on the Run Georgia’s Shimmer &…

The expansive covered patio provides ample space for the family to gather around the fire or at the dining table.
HEIRLOOM QUALITY

A DUNWOODY FAMILY WEAVES CHERISHED MEMORIES INTO THEIR RENOVATION! The Abram home looks as though…

L.E.A.D. launched in 2007 with 18 teenage boys and a vision; today, the organization operates year-round, impacting hundreds of youth annually.
ANSWERING THE CALL

Empowering youth through baseball! According to former professional baseball player C.J. Stewart, “If you’re born…

The first bells for Oglethorpe were a gift from Harriet "Hattie" Harwell Wilson High of the same fame as the High Museum of Art.
GOTHIC GEM

The Architectural Legacy of Oglethorpe University. Drive north on Peachtree Road through Brookhaven, and you…

More than 100 cars will be on display throughout the day.
BBQ FOR A CAUSE

16 YEARS OF FUNDRAISING FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS. Choate Construction Company is preparing to host its…

Brookhaven International Festival
IT’S A SMALL WORLD

Brookhaven International Festival returns! Travel the world without leaving Brookhaven at the 2025 Brookhaven International…

The first segment of Sandy Springs’ Springway trail opened in late spring.
WALK ON

On May 2, stakeholders, city officials, partners and residents gathered at Morgan Falls Park to…

Brookhaven Bird Bam Weekend Returns
RACK IT!

Brookhaven Bird Bam Weekend Returns! After a wildly successful Bird Bam day last summer, Brookhaven…

The 10th annual Hope Ball will raise money for American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge. Photos: Kim Evans
A DECADE OF HOPE

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S FUNDRAISING GALA. The American Cancer Society is gearing up for its 10th…

Linnentown: The Musical
ENCORE PERFORMANCE

Musical proceeds will support new African-American history center in Athens. Following a successful debut, Linnentown:…

3. Doorman Designs dining table.
PRACTICAL POPS

A BUCKHEAD HOME PROVES COLORFUL CHOICES CAN BE BOTH STYLISH AND DURABLE! Olivia Head purchased…

New needlepoint stitchers can take beginner classes at Nimble Needle in Sandy Springs. Photos: Courtesy of Meg Daws
ON POINT

BEGINNER NEEDLEPOINT CLASSES AT SANDY SPRINGS SHOP. The Nimble Needle in Sandy Springs, owned by…

John Smoltz, (second from right) former Atlanta Braves pitcher and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, poses at his annual golf tournament.
FOR[E] THE KIDS

John Smoltz heads Celebrity-Am golf tournament. The 33rd annual John Smoltz Braves Celebrity-Am golf tournament…

Distillery of Modern Art launched indepth bourbon and rye tours in May.
WHISKEY-FOCUSED TOURS

Chamblee distillery unveils new tours and tastings! Distillery of Modern Art, led by CEO and…

Andalusia Farms is the home of Flannery O'Connor and where she wrote many of her most famous literary works.
MARVELOUS MILLEDGEVILLE

Flannery O’Connor’s hometown is a literary-filled escape. I take a wrong turn just outside of…

Caroline Eubanks (above) visited and researched historic venues such as Johnny's Hideaway and Northside Tavern for her latest book, A Boozy History of Atlanta: People, Places & Drinks that Made a City.
RAISING THE BAR

LOCAL AUTHOR PUBLISHES BOOK ABOUT HISTORIC HAUNTS IN BUCKHEAD AND BEYOND! Writer Caroline Eubanks, author…

Mingle with fellow history buffs during happy hour at the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead.
SHAKEN AND STIRRED

History on the Rocks happy hour at Cyclorama. Have your own night at the museum…

The Smith family pose in front of their new Chamblee bookstore, Wild Aster.
READ ALL ABOUT IT

INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE WELCOMES READERS TO CHAMBLEE. Grace and Tyler Smith opened Wild Aster Books in…

Give a donation to CHOA and get admission to The Springs' kid-friendly movies this summer.
NOW SHOWING

THE SPRINGS CINEMA OFFERS AFFORDABLE SUMMER FUN! When Brandt Gully purchased Lefont Sandy Springs in…

Dale Chihuly's Parterre Fountain Installation is an iconic piece of art at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.
ATLANTA’S NOT-SO-SECRET GARDENS

Meander manicured pathways and dense forests without leaving the city! Atlanta cultivates lasting beauty within…

Guests rub elbows with authors at Buckhead Art & Co.
AUTHORS AND ART

Victoria Christopher Murray at Buckhead Art & Co. Each month, gallery owner Karimah McFarlane welcomes…

Spend a long weekend searching for one-of-akind antiques in Thomasville.
FINDING TREASURE IN THOMASVILLE

South Georgia is a honey hole for antique-hunters! Why compete to antique in Atlanta when…

Sandy Springs live music Sundays
AMPED UP

Sandy Springs live music Sundays! The city of Sandy Springs is hosting its annual Concerts…

Samantha Bee - photo James Macari
HOT FLASH HAPPY HOUR

Laughs about life at City Winery! Samantha Bee, the Emmy Award-winning host of “Full Frontal…

Grant's Lounge is a live music venue, restaurant and bar where musical giants and newcomers regularly perform. photo: Russ Cambell Photohtaphy
ON THE MUSIC TRAIL IN MACON

Step into record history in central Georgia! Little Richard, Waylon Jennings and Dickey Betts are…

Secluded Intown Treehouse Airbnb
ON HIGHER GROUND IN BUCKHEAD

A whimsical treehouse continues to draw visitors almost a decade after its first guest! When…

DUNWOODY ENTREPRENEUR’S CONTEMPORARY CRAFTING CLASSES
SEW COOL

DUNWOODY ENTREPRENEUR’S CONTEMPORARY CRAFTING CLASSES! Justus Keaton is a Jane of all trades. She consults…

FILMING MEMORIES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA-SAVVY BRIDES
WEDDINGS ON THE WEB

FILMING MEMORIES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA-SAVVY BRIDES! Lacee Tarter, president and founder of marketing firm Kay…