The Williams-Payne House in Sandy Springs will become a community coffee shop with a live entertainment area, bar and ice creamery.
OLD HOUSE, NEW BUZZ

SUMMIT COFFEE TO TRANSFORM THE HISTORIC WILLIAMS-PAYNE HOUSE. In a bid to breathe new life…

Sergio Pacheco, Gloria Mattei-Pacheco and their son, Adrian, are flanked by employees and friends at the grand opening of the Buckhead store in May 2025.
LET THEM EAT (BUNDT) CAKE

Providing special needs kids with workplace experience. When Sergio Pacheco and Gloria Mattei-Pacheco’s son, Adrian,…

Downtown Calistoga offers restaurants, shops and spas inviting visitors to enjoy the benefits of the geothermal hots springs.
CALISTOGA CALLING

Three days in the northern tip of California wine country! Each time I’ve been to…

Reach Out and Read Georgia Executive Director Amy Erickson has teamed up with the Fulton County Library System.
BOOKS BOOST BABIES

Promoting early literacy. A new partnership between the Fulton County Library System and Reach Out…

The view of Buckhead from The Tess's rooftop restaurant and lounge.
A NEW PERSONA

The Tess, renovated and renamed, brings local charm to an Autograph Collection hotel! As a…

Dale DeSena announces the 25th anniversary celebration of Taste of Atlanta.
CELEBRATING CULINARY ICONS

Eat, drink and be merry! Taste of Atlanta’s 25th anniversary party kicks off with its…

Reynolda's great room was the gathering place for the Reynolds family outside of Winston-Salem.
THE TOWN WITH TWO NAMES

Winston-Salem celebrates history and innovation! I knew only two things about Winston-Salem before my recent…

Harriet Hoskyns-Abrahall and fellow volunteer, Tom Blakely, help build tiny homes on the Cheyenne River Reservation.
SOLVING A HOUSING CRISIS

Tiny houses serve as models. Harriet Hoskyns-Abrahall, who resides at the Lenbrook retirement community in…

Venice's Grand Canal at sunset is the stuff of dreams.
WATERY WONDERLAND

Aman Venice is the floating city’s most coveted stay! I’m a bit of a hotel…

Caraway 7-Piece Ceramic Cookware Set with Lid Storage
MICROPLASTIC PURGE

Every year, roughly 10 to 40 million metric tons of microplastics are released into the…

Step away from the city noise at Satolah Creek Farm and enjoy the unhurried rhythm of mountain time.
FAIRY TALE WITH FRIENDS

A pastoral oasis awaits a short drive north. The road curves, and suddenly Satolah Creek…

Bubbe and Bams
GENERATIONAL STORYTELLING

SANDY SPRINGS AUTHOR’S BOOK PROVES MAHJONG IS FOR ALL AGES! For Gabby and Mark Spatt,…

Doug Barron has led the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance for 15 years.
EARLY DETECTION IS KEY

Spreading the word. Because ovarian cancer can either be symptomless or mimic other gastrointestinal issues,…

Dantes Rameau created the Atlanta Music Project that now serves more than 1,000 kids.
MUSIC MAKERS

Creating a joyful sound! Professional bassoonist Dantes Rameau moved to Atlanta in 2010 after earning…

Beats Studio Pro
MUSIC TO MY EARS

New year, new mindset—and a new soundtrack to match. As fitness goals take center stage,…

Kelly Foster heads FACT Relief to support ALS patients.
RALLYING ’ROUND

Celebrating Quiet Heroes! Families and Communities Together, better known as FACT Relief, was born after…

Cynthia Good, Susan Bonds- McColloch, Meg Reggie, Tammy Farley, Myra McElhaney
EMPOWERING WOMEN

Acquisition broadens impact. Dress for Success Atlanta began in 1997 as an organization focused on…

Woo Skincare + Cosmetics Sandy Springs
SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE

WOO OPENS THIRD LOCATION IN SANDY SPRINGS! Atlanta-based skincare and beauty boutique Woo Skincare +…

Five miles of private beach await at The Cloister, situated a short walk from Sea Island's beach club.
ISLAND REVERIE

Unlocking the wonder of The Cloister at Sea Island. My husband and I got married…

Justine Boyd at the UNCF offices
DESTINED TO GIVE BACK

UNCF’s Justine Boyd applies early life lessons to the Mayor’s Masked Ball! For more than…

SIGNIA STATUS

One of Atlanta’s newest hotels delivers in setting and services. As I stepped into the…

Bunny Williams Giovanni Mirror
MIRROR, MIRROR

Mirrors are not just about self-reflection; they are also about selfprojection, representing your design style…

The National Geographic Orion
ENCHANTING EXPEDITION

The National Geographic Orion sets a new course along the Dalmatian Coast. I am not…

Diane Moffett leads One Lamb Initiative's efforts to brings faith leaders together.
SAVING LIVES

Faith groups work in unison. Six years ago, a Peachtree Road United Methodist Church teenager…

Nancy Gordy Simms was honored for her community service.
A HERO’S WELCOME

Local community icon honored. Nancy Gordy Simms first became acquainted with Wesley Woods Foundation in…

Hank Clark blends his passion for golf and community service. photo: Brandon Amato
PAR FOR THE COURSE

PGA REACH Georgia Foundation’s new trustee. Several months ago, Hank Clark, vice president of operations…

Peggy Ratcliffe turned a personal mission into a city-wide sustainablity initiative.
LIKE A CHARM

Nonprofit marks anniversary with fundraiser. When Buckhead resident Peggy Ratcliffe’s parents passed, she was tasked…

A-list celebrities, drawn to the privacy and jaw-dropping landscape, are among the VIP clients who rent villas in Canouan Estates.
A TALE OF TWO PROPERTIES

Canouan Island in the Grenadines is a hidden gem! It was the best of times,…

MORGAN FALLS OVERLOOK PARK INTRODUCES INTERACTIVE BIRDING
TECHNOLOGY SOARS

MORGAN FALLS OVERLOOK PARK INTRODUCES INTERACTIVE BIRDING! Sandy Springs has installed a cutting-edge digital display…

Jimmy Choo Gold Satin Crystal Sandals
ALL THAT GLITTERS

As temperatures cool and holiday spirits lift, opulent parties sweep through snazzy venues and grand…