Megan Reeves Williamson with her “Shine Your Light” mural at Spruill Center for the Arts.
LOCAL COLOR

PUBLIC ART PROJECTS PAINT THE TOWN IN DUNWOODY! When restaurants faced the pandemic fallout last…

Watch from the sidelines or join the Sparkle Brigade as Sandy Springs shows off its holiday spirit.
Winter Wonderland

SANDY SPRINGS LIGHTS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS! ’Tis the season for some elfin magic at…

Tata Harper’s Daily Essentials
Better to Receive

FIND THE PERFECT GIFT TO DELIGHT THE BEAUTY LOVERS IN YOUR LIFE! Don’t stress about…

Emily Shapiro
The Gift of Style

Emily Shapiro takes gifting to the next level with her online shop. A career in…

Raising Art Aficionados
Raising Art Aficionados

THREE LOCAL ART EXPERTS SHARE HOW TO NURTURE YOUR CHILD’S ART APPRECIATION. Before kids learn…

Haley Glass
In the Groove

Haley Glass brings wellness events to her ’70s-themed fitness studio. When you enter FUSE Atlanta…

4TH ANNUAL ATLANTA FASHION & POLO CLASSIC

Presented by the Miguel Wilson Collection and sponsored by Bentley Atlanta, the 4th Annual Atlanta…

Jack Be Nimble Flannel Candle
It Just Makes Sense

One way to quickly whisk yourself off to another place, time or memory is through…

DREAM MAKER

STARFISH BALL BOOSTS COLLEGE GOALS OF NSORO FOUNDATION. Good times will roll at the 16th…

Meet Cam Reynolds (left) and Jenny Taubel (right), the owners of Gramercy.
Zhoosh Up Your Zzz’s

Meet the proprietors behind Buckhead’s lavish Gramercy linen boutique. Gramercy in Peachtree Battle was born…

The Bellyard anchors The Interlock, a new mixed-use development at the corner of 14th Street and Howell Mill.
Take Stock

Midtown’s Bellyard Hotel offers everything you need for a staycation, all without moving your car!…

Fall in love with this seasonally inspired dish of tender smoked duck breast and Cotechino sausage, accented with roasted pumpkin, local mushrooms, soft apples and braised chestnuts.
Dancing Through The Seasons

Ecco Buckhead’s hyper-seasonal dishes make for ever-changing offerings. Some of my fondest memories are of…

Grab a seat on the Plaza Green at The Battery Atlanta for free weekly screenings of family-friendly flicks this fall.
Green Screen

BATTERY ATLANTA HOSTS OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES. Load up the kids and head to The Battery…

Kendra Scott created a culture of giving at her namesake jewelry stores nationwide
Family, Fashion and Philanthropy

Giving is in the company DNA. When Kendra Scott opened her first namesake jewelry and…

FUN FACT Kamel played soccer in college at the University of Naples in Italy. photo: Brandon Amato
Buckhead or Bust

5CHURCH FOUNDER AYMAN KAMEL HAD ONE GOAL: EXPAND TO BUCKHEAD! An Italian-Egyptian immigrant, Ayman Kamel…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
EDITOR’S CORNER – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2021

Not a day goes by that I don’t tell my little Shih Tzu, Elle, that…

Brian Patrick Flynn
Ready, Set, Design

Brian Patrick Flynn stars in a fresh design show concept. Star of the new show…

A peek into the 15,000-squarefoot space.
Art on Display

CHAMBLEE’S DISTILLERY OF MODERN HONORS TWO CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS. Founded by event producer Seth Watson, Chamblee’s…

MAKE GROOM

KEEP YOUR DOG LOOKING FRESH WITH THESE TIPS FROM LOCAL EXPERTS. Just like you plan…

Award winner Robert Spencer presents a $15,000 check to Kate's Club.
When Kids Lose a Loved One

Grant supports grief group. Northwestern Mutual wealth management advisor Robert Spencer received one of 16…

Mary Ellen Matthews
ASHLEY LONGSHORE

A NEW SHOW HIGHLIGHTS THE ARTIST WHOSE WORK IS AS VIVACIOUS AS HER PERSONALITY. The…

Spectacular sunsets from the pool deck are a nightly highlight at this Key Largo resort.
Paradise Found

Bungalows Key Largo is a close-to home escape that feels world’s away. The Florida Keys…

PRECIOUS PETS - Simply Buckhead Cover Story
PRECIOUS PETS

OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS TAKE CENTER STAGE! According to the American Pet Products Association, nearly 70%…

The Atlanta Jewish community puts its spin on Southern BBQ at this kosher grill-off open to everyone.
Savor the Flavor

BBQ FEST KEEPS IT KOSHER IN DUNWOODY. With the witty tagline “no pork on the…

In addition to a variety of flexible work spaces, Atlanta Tech Village provides the Kula Coffee Co. in the lobby and other amenities.
BIRTHING HEALTHY BUSINESSES

Incubators help startups beat the odds. About half of startup businesses don’t last five years,…

Purposity App
APP GIVES PURPOSE TO GENEROSITY

Purposity makes it fun to help neighbors with a click! Children walking into schools with…

Chef Vagn Nielsen
NEWS CLIPS – OCTOBER 2021

CAFE CULTURE Experience the joie de vivre of France just down the street at Buckhead…

Chris Butsch is one of the tech community millennials raising funds and mobilizing volunteers to clean up the environment.
Finding Community

Tech millennials give back! Battling depression in 2015, Chris Butsch quit his job to travel…

Magical -And Often Misunderstood- Mezcal

GET TO KNOW THE SPIRIT WITH A TASTE OF PLACE. Thanks to its versatility for…

Employees craft products on-site at Buff City Soap in Buckhead.
Simpler Suds

Alex Royter brings handmade soaps to Buckhead. If you’ve ever tried a natural soap bar,…