A tour of Trilith Studios gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how movies are made.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

A star-studded escape to Trilith. It wasn’t two minutes into my visit to Fayetteville, Georgia,…

The Pope family is dedicated to raising money to find a cure for CF.
A HOLE IN ONE

Raising money for cystic fibrosis. When Brookhaven residents Carter and Jess Pope learned at 20…

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…

Cherry Street Energy is leading the charge to train the solar power workforce.
RISE AND SHINE

Training the new generation of solar power employees. When Michael Chanin co-founded Cherry Street Energy…

The former library is now the two bedroom Rockefeller Suite.
MULTI-GEN MOUNTAIN GETAWAY

The Greystone Inn offers relaxed charm for the whole family! My family appreciates the charming…

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 Rideau Canal dates to the early 1800s is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
OTTAWA WANDERING

72 hours in Canada’s capital to hit the historic highlights! In the thick of August’s…

14K Gold Oval Signet Ring
LEAVE YOUR MARK

Blame it all on our roots; we showed up in monogrammed boots. One thing’s for…

The Emerald Grande makes an excellent jumping off point for a weekend in Destin.
DIVING INTO DESTIN

The Florida Panhandle beach town makes a laidback, water-filled getaway. “Look at this shell, Mommy!”…

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…

The original mansion, built 100 years ago, is the centerpiece of the hotel and houses the restaurant, wine cellar, bar and meeting spaces.
HISTORIC GEM

Dallas’ Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek celebrates a milestone. It’s easy to get excited about…

Tamara Bazzle headed Buckhead Heritage's efforts to preserve the area's historic cemeteries.
DIGGING INTO THE PAST

Preserving historic cemeteries. In 2006, Buckhead native Tamara Bazzle and a group of like-minded friends…

Buckhead Rotarian Jim Breedlove and organization President Shelley Hammell present Belisa Urbina (center) with the Robert Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Award. photo: Rotary Club of Buckhead
BRIDGING THE GAP

From crisis to success! Belisa Urbina and her husband, Miquel, moved to Atlanta from Puerto…

Cooling Water Jelly Tint Lip + Cheek Blush Stain
DON’T SWEAT IT

You’re guaranteed at least two things when you live in Atlanta: traffic—even if you’re “just…

Flux Projects CEO Anne Archer Dennington creates free multi-day arts events for the public. Julie Yarbrough Photography
GO WITH THE FLOW

Supporting artists. During the Great Recession from 2007 to 2009, actors, dancers, musicians, photographers and…

Original artworks are found throughout the refreshed hotel.
MAINSTAY MAKEOVER

Grand Hyatt debuts new attractions for a weekend away! When it opened back in 1990,…

Susan and Brian Banner started the Atlanta chapter of Most Valuable Kids, which has contributed more than 70,000 tickets to underserved youth.
EXPANDING HORIZONS

Turning unused tickets into joy! An old article in a local newspaper about Most Valuable…

Mini Highlighters
WRITE THIS WAY

Bland binders and basic ball-point pens have no place here. Whether you’re at color-coding-your-calendar level…

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…

Old San Juan is anchored by the centuries-old El Morro fort.
SUN, FUN AND FOOD

Three days in San Juan, no passport required! With travel requirements becoming stricter and long-haul…

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…

Scout Living's rooftop terrace offers a pool and stunning views of the Atlanta skyline. Photos courtesy of Jamestown
LOCK AND LEAVE

Scout Living delivers efficiently designed digs and superb location. I have an affinity for small,…

Melissa Bunnen Jernigan, Robb Bunnen and Belinda Bunnen Reusch worked to preserve their family's home and land as a public nature park in Buckhead.
LUCINDA BUNNEN’S LEGACY

Family land to become public park! Soon after Lucinda and Dr. Robert Bunnen bought a…

Betty and Robert Balentine received the Garden Club of America Cynthia Pratt Laughlin national medal for environmental protection.
PROTECTING THE WILDERNESS

Propagating endangered red spruce. As a boy, Robert Balentine loved gardening, hiking and camping— passions…

Golden sunsets are a highlight at The Swag, a mountaintop resort in western North Carolina.
HEAVEN ON EARTH

The Swag allures with hospitality and natural beauty in every direction. Legend has it that…

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…

Nike Dunk Low Sneakers from Luxury Box ATL
JUST FOR DAD

Dad deserves more than a gift card to his favorite restaurant (again). Even if you…

Riding the rapids on the Animas River is a highlight of a summer visit to Durango. Photos: Courtesy of Visit Durango
DAZZLING DURANGO

This Colorado ski town is just as appealing sans snow! The rugged San Juan Mountains…

Jamie Lackey launched Helping Mamas to supply needed baby products.
FILLING A GAP

Providing moms with basic needs. As a new mom and social worker, Jamie Lackey was…