Simply Buckhead Cover Story - 2026 Rising Stars
RISING STARS 2026
TOUR Championship
EAST LAKE IS CALLING
Jamey Shirah - CEO of Revival Restaurant Group
JAMEY SHIRAH
Innocence Project's Christina Cribbs and Kristin Verrill flank Sonny Bharadia who was freed after 23 years in prison.
EXONERATING THE FALSELY ACCUSED
After a $72 million reimagining, the Bobby Jones Clubhouse will become The Molly Blank Center for Opera and the Arts.
HIGH NOTE
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta's lobby exudes the elegance the brand has become famous for.
A RETURN TO REFINEMENT
Williams Sonoma Honeycomb Cream & Sugar Set
COFFEE CORNER
Amy Sherald at SFMOMA
CLOSING TIME
The best protection against a lost pet
NO MORE LOST PETS
Actress/playwright Valeka Jessica
A “SUPERSTAR” IS BORN
photographer Alexandra Zak
ALEXANDRA ZAK
Wardrobe: Jetsetter Stretch Dress Shirt ($119). Available at Bonobo’s at Buckhead Village District.
ARI MILRUD
BLUE JEAN BALL
BLUE JEAN BALL
JOON LIM
Kelli Sullivan - REGENMD WELLNESS
LADY LONGEVITY
BRASH Coffee’s espresso tonic
REVIVE & REFRESH
5 Church's baked oysters feature super-fresh bivalves topped with Thai chili herb butter and a parmesan crumb crust.
FEATURED RESTAURANTS – JULY / AUGUST 2026
Kimberly McDonald Agate Bookends
END GAME
Past president of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., Sid Barron, focuses on the Best Academy for high risk youth.
TRANSFORMING FUTURES
Giannina Bedford
EDITOR’S LETTER – JULY / AUGUST 2026
SCHOOL-READY CHECKLIST - photo: Inside Creative House
SCHOOL-READY CHECKLIST
Warren Huntley takes summer fun to the next level with his party planning tips.
SUN’S OUT, FUN’S OUT
Celebrate the season at Tesserae with a Rooftop Spritz.
FIZZ WITH FINESSE
New college students can get campus-ready at Woo Sandy Springs
BEST IN CLASS
Heavy lifting is hard work but comes with benefits of increased bone density and a metabolism boost.
IT’S A HEAVY LIFT
THE SANDY SPRINGS SUP SHOWDOWN - Photos: Naomi Hopkins Photography
COMPETITIVE CURRENTS
Jennifer Barlament and Ken Potsic
IN TUNE WITH EACH OTHER
TAYLOR CARTER
TAYLOR CARTER
entrepreneur Fiskani Kaira
COUTURE PLAYGROUND
Nature-inspired wallpaper and a vintage-style gold mirror create a elegant backdrop in the the expanded dining room that begs to entertain.
FOREVER FOUNDATION
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