Chastain Park is set to turn a natural landscape into public greenspace.
WIDE OPEN SPACES

CHASTAIN PARK TO INCLUDE 30-ACRE PALISADES PROJECT! Twelve to 16 months of construction is set…

The Southall property includes hiking trails, meticulously tended gardens and apple orchards. photo: The Nomadic People
TENNESSEE TIME

Southall Farm & Inn delivers memorable moments! A quick getaway with my husband isn’t easy…

At 26-stories tall, The St. Regis Atlanta commands Buckhead's attention.
ENDURING ELEGANCE

The St. Regis Atlanta upholds the hotel brand’s historic legacy! The St. Regis’ pioneering luxury…

Interns at Cafe Momentum are ready for work.
EAT, DRINK AND CHANGE LIVES

Learning life skills! The Department of Juvenile Justice and a casual fine dining restaurant seem…

Rishab Anand, Prakhar Saxena and Rohan Anand of Rise 'N' Reach. photo: Kimberly Evans
KIDS WITH A CAUSE

Brothers start a nonprofit! Westminster students Rohan Anand and his brother Rishab recently received ESPN’s…

Firelady Fur Belted Trench Coat
THE OUTFIT IS OUTERWEAR

October in Atlanta is a month for fashion. It all kicks off with Atlanta Fashion…

A pedestrian bridge over the Reedy Falls gives outdoor enthusists a pastoral view.
GOURMET GREENVILLE

A wealth of food finds has turned this town into a culinary destination. I was…

JF&CS CEO Amanda La Kier helped lead the campaign.
EXCEEDING THEIR GOAL

Serving the community. Chamblee-based Jewish Family and Career Services’ Growth, Innovation & Durability Campaign raised…

St. Augustine abuts the blue waters of the Matanzas River and Matanzas Bay.
KICKING IT SINCE THE 1500S

St. Augustine is the oldest, still occupied city in the U.S.! While this year marks…

A meal at Lure in the village of Oia offers jaw-dropping views of Santorini's caldera.
MYTHIC PROPORTIONS

A trip to a trio of Hellenic destinations leaves this writer wanting more. This summer,…

Donna Hyland, outgoing CEO of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
PASSING THE TORCH

Forty years of leadership. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CEO Donna W. Hyland announced her retirement…

Pam Rollins, Tim Rollins, Amy Rollins Kreisler, Head of School Meredyth Cole, John Knox and Eileen Keough Millard
AN EXTRAORDINARY DONATION

Generational ties. The Rollins family stunned The Lovett School community when they made a record-breaking…

Wesley Woods Heroes John Stephenson and Kathy Waller
EVERYDAY HEROES

Wesley Woods names honorees! Buckhead residents Kathy Waller and John Stephenson will be named honorees…

Haul For You, a white-glove hauling company, was co-founded by Justin Amick and Jeremy Levison (pictured).
FOR THE LONG HAUL

LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS LAUNCH NEW BUSINESS! Justin Amick and Jeremy Levison, the Buckhead and Sandy Springs…

Football Stoneware Divided Serving Platter
TAILGATE TIME

The end of August ushers in a new season. And no, it isn’t fall. It’s…

The Horse Shoe Farm is nestled among the picturesque rural landscape of Hendersonville, North Carolina.
GREAT OUTDOORS

The Horse Shoe Farm brings to life the best of country living! I had the…

After a $72 million reimagining, the Bobby Jones Clubhouse will become The Molly Blank Center for Opera and the Arts.
HIGH NOTE

THE ATLANTA OPERA IS GIVING NEW LIFE TO A LONG-NEGLECTED BUCKHEAD LANDMARK! The Bobby Jones…

Williams Sonoma Honeycomb Cream & Sugar Set
COFFEE CORNER

Whether you’re a caffeine addict or find comfort in the daily ritual, how you drink…

Past president of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., Sid Barron, focuses on the Best Academy for high risk youth.
TRANSFORMING FUTURES

Four decades of impact. In 1986, 100 Black men joined forces to support educational and…

Wicklow Hall’s accommodations are both quaint and comfortable.
LOWCOUNTRY RETREAT

A historic Georgetown inn offers privacy and an easy path to stillness. In a world…

Designed with Mexicaninspired architecture, Velas Vallarta is located on 10 acres along Banderas Bay.
A NEW COAST

Two stops in two seasons in Mexico’s Pacific Coast region! I love Mexico: the food,…

Eloise Mitchell, executive director of the Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, leads foster youth into the future.
PHILANTHROPIC PIONEER

Rescuing children since 1888. Working as a maid at Atlanta’s Terminal Station in the late…

Buckhead's Piedmont Center will be transformed into a mixed-use development beginning this year.
MAJOR MAKEOVER

PIEDMONT CENTER REINVENTED AND REIMAGINED! In January, CP Group unveiled its master plan to redevelop…

Hotel Phoenix stands at the heart of Centennial Yards' entertainment options.
UP AND UP

The uber-stylish Hotel Phoenix sets the tone for a refreshed downtown. Like a phoenix rising,…

Hotel Emma anchors San Antonio's 22-acre Pearl District.
BIG IN TEXAS

San Antonio has become the place to visit in the Lone Star State. San Antonio…

A part of Three Waters Resort and Marina, The Cove sits on a peaceful, adultsonly Islamorada peninsula.
GET THERE FAST, TAKE IT SLOW

The Cove lets guests get away from it all! My first order of business at…

top 100 CEOs and C-level executives - Joanne Hayes - Simply Buckhead founder
PUBLISHING GOOD NEWS

An honor for one of our own. Titan 100, a program that recognizes the top…

Fazit U.S. Soccer Speckles
FANDOM THROUGH FASHION

For the first time, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta, and with it…

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…

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…