Peru’s Hiram Bingham train is the height of elegance
The observation car provides optimal viewing of the Peruvian landscape along the route from Cusco to Aguascalientes.
BY: Jennifer Bradley Franklin
The luxury train features polished Pullman-style cars.
The chilled pisco sour is tart and boozy, live music from a three-piece band is filtering in and the […]
Local woman recognized for service to ill children
Ultimate Camp Twin Lakes volunteer Elizabeth Correll Richards was recently recognized for her years of service.
BY: Mickey Goodman
Elizabeth Correll Richards of Buckhead had a connection to Camp Twin Lakes long before she was old enough to volunteer. Her father, Pete Correll, former CEO of Georgia- Pacific, helped secure the company’s donation of 115 acres near Rutledge, […]
A few months ago, the city of Brookhaven reopened Skyland Park next to its former site on Skyland Drive.
BY: Karon Warren
Essentially, the city and the DeKalb County School District swapped parcels of land so the school system could build a new elementary school. Brookhaven received $4.75 million in the deal, which helped pay for the revamp of the park, and any remaining balance will go toward […]
Can’t make it to Sin City? Head instead to nearby Cherokee, North Carolina
Harrah’s Cherokee features both indoor and outdoor pools.
STORY: Jill Becker
The gaming options include blackjack, craps, roulette, poker and slots.
Every once in a while, when someone asks me what I did for a living back in the day, I’ll tell them […]
Saving the planet is a huge task, but making the swap to sustainable and naturally derived materials can help make a difference.
Savi Provisions: Repurpose Compostable Tableware
Any day, but particularly Earth Day (April 22), is a great time to explore the benefits of replacing your usual products with eco-friendly versions to help reduce the negative effects they have on the environment. Here are some […]
These restaurateurs can ride
A hurricane didn’t keep Il Giallo’s Leonardo Moura (left) and Jamie Adams from riding to raise funds for No Kid Hungry
BY: Mickey Goodman
Leonardo Moura and Jamie Adams are known for creating memorable meals at their Sandy Springs restaurant, Il Giallo. They’re also known for their philanthropy, particularly bicycling in the 300- mile Chefs Cycle to raise funds for No Kid […]
A PERFECT LITERARY CHECKLIST FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
STORY: Sue Rodman
One of the easiest gifts an adult can give a child is to read to them. It’s an activity that can be done as soon as they’re born and can continue long past the time they’re old enough to read themselves. According to a Kids & Family Reading Report by Scholastic, the majority of both kids […]
Local organizations awarded for inspiring fit choices
Celebrating the award-winning partnership between Sharecare and the Atlanta Hawks are city councilman Amir Farokhi, Sharecare CEO Jeff Arnold, Hawks VP of basketball Dominique Wilkins, Harry the Hawk and Hawks announcer Bob Rathbun.
BY: Mickey Goodman
Sharecare and the Atlanta Hawks recently received the NBA Partnership of the Year Award for providing the best campaign of the 2017-18 season […]
From driving a real race car to riding in a vintage aircraft, the region has thrills galore
Satisfy your need for speed by turning some laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway with the NASCAR Racing Experience.
STORY: Karon Warren
While Atlanta certainly has a lot to offer, it could be hard to find some entertainment that really gets your blood pumping. That’s where Henry County comes in. […]
