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…

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…

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…

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…

Emilie, Lauren and Samantha Scalise created Strides for Survivors tor raise funds for TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation.
TEEN SISTERS PAY IT FORWARD

Walk supports rehab center! After radiation, chemo and multiple surgeries, there are many months of…

Fashion a Cure chairs Ashley Whitehurst, Jennifer Roulet and Lynn Rankin
A STYLING EVENT

Fashion show celebrates people touched by cancer. In 2013, members of Friends of Winship were…

On May 10, the Betty League celebrates its fifth year of competition raising money for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
PLAY BALL

Hitting home runs year after year! Soon after Buckhead resident Amy Douglass’s 10-year old daughter,…

Board the Dollywood Express for a 20-minute trek through the foothills of the Great Smokies. All photos: Courtesy of The Dollywood Company
A TRIP DOWN DOLLY LANE

Exploring Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg as a family of four. As a native Floridian, I…

Backbone One Game Controller
POWER UP

Function meets flair with these luxe, gamer-approved accessories. Backbone One Game Controller ($99.99] For gamers…

Just a two-hour drive from Atlanta, Cloudland at McLemore Resort feels a world away.
IN THE CLOUDS

Pick your vacation speed at Cloudland at McLemore Resort! The closer we got to our…

Atlanta Women's Fund founder Kari Love conceived unique fund raising method.
EMPOWERING WOMEN AND GIRLS

Addressing barriers to success! In 1986, 10 women donated $10,000 each and founded the Atlanta…

The National Theatre is the capital's home for touring Broadway shows.
AROUND THE HOUSE

A weekend in D.C. revolves around sights near the White House. The highlights of Washington,…