Dedicated volunteer Andrea Jaron is the new executive director of Second Helpings Atlanta.
A GOOD EGG

Veteran volunteer takes helm of food driven nonprofit BY: Mickey Goodman Andrea Jaron, the new…

PLENTY TO CROW ABOUT

The Atlanta Hawks’ Million Meal Pack event surpasses its lofty goals STORY: Mickey Goodman Photos:…

Cozy Pom Pom Throw
TURN UP THE HEAT

Winters can be harsh, and sometimes the only consolation to a long, frigid day is…

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AS YOUR TEEN PREPARES TO GET BEHIND THE WHEEL
DRIVE TIME

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AS YOUR TEEN PREPARES TO GET BEHIND THE WHEEL STORY: Karon…

At Villa del Palmar, you'll enjoy scenic views of the property and beyond from the privacy of your own balcony.
ESCAPE TO UNDISCOVERED MEXICO

Villa del Palmar resort offers luxury on the quiet side of our southern neighbor STORY:…

YOU PET IT, SHE PAINTS IT

How Sarah Miller turned her passion for animals into a full-time business STORY: Laura J.…

GAME NIGHT, RETRO STYLE

For those who grew up killing time at the local arcade, Red Door Tavern welcomes…

SimplyBuckhead
NEWS CLIPS – January / February 2020

NEW SPA PREMIERES IN BUCKHEAD Give your tootsies some much-needed pampering at Buckhead’s newest spa,…

Buckhead Coalition president Sam Massell (right) salutes Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation honoree Jacques Murphy.
ANSWERING THE CALL

Area first responders honor Buckhead resident BY: Mickey Goodman When Buckhead resident Jacques Murphy walked…

The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar is one of the few resorts that kept its doors open during and immediately after Hurricane Maria.
AN ISLAND’S REBIRTH

Hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico is growing back stronger STORY: Jennifer Bradley Franklin “It’s a rebirth. It’s…

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice commemorates the lives of the thousands of African Americans who were the victims of racial lynchings.
CIVIL SOJOURN

Alabama’s capital is an ideal place to mark historic milestones STORY: H.M. Cauley January is…

HIGH-STANDARD SKIING

A vacation on the slopes at Park City’s Stein Eriksen Lodge offers the ultimate spoiling…

PORTABLE POWER

Keeping smart devices running all day can sometimes be a challenge, which is why mobile…

BIG FUN IN A TINY CABIN

Getaway’s compact lodgings offer a unique North Georgia escape STORY: Sherri Dickens Photo: John Dickens…

A HOME OF THEIR OWN

Giving disabled persons the gift of independence BY: Mickey Goodman PHOTO: Jennie Helderman As parents…

THE ABBEY IN ASHEVILLE

The world of Downton Abbey arrives at the city’s historic Biltmore estate museum STORY: Amanda…

FOR THE LOVE OF ART

Helping unleash creativity in kids BY: Mickey Goodman Children’s book author and illustrator Lydia Mays…

JINGLE ALL THE WAY

LOCAL TRADITIONS THAT MAKE THE SEASON JOLLY AND BRIGHT STORY: Sue Rodman Holiday traditions bond…

MILITARY MENTORS

Encouraging entrepreneurship among veterans BY: Mickey Goodman “Twenty-five percent of veterans and spouses transitioning from…

LIVING IT UP IN A VIRTUAL WORLD

Lego fans dreaming of morphing into the world of The Lego Movie can come close…

Nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the town of Black Mountain boasts a quaint downtown district.
SMALL TOWN, BIG ADVENTURES

Black Mountain, North Carolina, offers a charming alternative to nearby Asheville STORY: H.M. Cauley Ready…

The front desk at The Scott Resort & Spa hints at the hotel's one-of-a-kind decor.
DESERT DISCOVERY

Scottsdale is a prominent part of Arizona’s allure STORY: Giannina S. Bedford Photos courtesy of…

A NEW INCARNATION

Following a multimillion-dollar renovation that began in fall 2018, The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel,…

NEWS CLIPS – OCTOBER 2019

BY: Karon Warren MACY’S NOW OFFERS CUSTOM TAILORING For gentlemen who have a hard time…

Scottish Rite patients Lexie and Malachi Delaney pose with Lego character Emmet at the hospital's new Magic Mobile Unit.
MAKING MAGIC

Fun for young surgical patients BY: Mickey Goodman Lexie and Malachi Delany are all too…

Pre or post treatment, guests can enjoy the spa's vitality whirlpool.
THIRD TIME’S A CHARM

The recently rebranded Waldorf Astoria affords a luxury stay smack in the heart of Buckhead…

TRIP TO THE VET? FEAR NOT

A FEAR FREE EDUCATION HELPS PET PROFESSIONALS ALLEVIATE THEIR FOUR-LEGGED CLIENTS’ ANXIETY STORY: Laura J.…

SPREADING CHEER

Local company turning 85 performs 85 acts of kindness STORY: Mickey Goodman As the 85th…

PROVIDING MOBILITY

Orthopedic surgeon volunteers at home and abroad BY: Mickey Goodman For his philanthropic work with…

Wick Garrard (left) and Ellen Sacchi (center) join Erin Yabroudy at the Piedmont Park Conservancy's 21st annual Landmark Luncheon.
SERIAL VOLUNTEER

Area realtor gives back in a big way BY: Mickey Goodman Busy Buckhead-based Harry Norman…