The SSPD rubber duck and corresponding turtle can be found at force events or, if you're lucky, handed out by an officer.
TURTLE TIME

SSPD LAUNCHES NEW COMMUNITY-FIRST INITIATIVES. In late summer, the Sandy Springs Police Department started bringing…

The cabin's pool deck is the ideal spot to unwind at sunset.
BLUE RIDGE BEAUTY

A curated cabin is ideal for a multigenerational mountain trip! I clutch my steaming cup…

White Mountain Puzzles “I Love Atlanta” Puzzle
THE (WHITE) ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

We are in the whirlwind season of holiday tunes, stores decked out in red and…

Elizabeth Sokolowski (pictured with her late husband, Kris) knows the importance of colorectal cancer screenings.
LIFE-SAVING MISSION

Chamblee resident encourages colorectal cancer screenings in honor of her late husband. Elizabeth Sokolowski’s son…

Quinn Residences opened new roads for eight children with new bikes.
PEDALING FORWARD

Homebuilder donates children’s bikes! On Aug. 18, eight local Atlanta children received new bikes, helmets…

Boat rides along the Providence River provide sweeping city views.
RHODE ISLAND REVELRY

Head north for wintry fun in this state capital! I grew up in a state…

Brookhaven is the latest community to welcome Project B.U.I.L.D.
BUILDING FUTURES

At-risk youth learn skilled trades. Aram Wheatley could never understand why people would say that…

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…