Giannina Bedford
EDITOR’S LETTER – JULY / AUGUST 2026
Past president of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., Sid Barron, focuses on the Best Academy for high risk youth.
TRANSFORMING FUTURES
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
Wicklow Hall’s accommodations are both quaint and comfortable.
LOWCOUNTRY RETREAT
Sarah Cyrus - SARAH CYRUS HOME
REFRESHING THE ROOM
AN EVENING WITH PEACE
The Jones Road store aesthetic represents founder Bobbi Brown (right).
BUCKHEAD, MEET JONES ROAD
KIANA COLLINS - founder of Georgia Premier Homes
KIANA COLLINS
Jenny Alton - THE POUND
LET THEM EAT (POUND) CAKE
Designed with Mexicaninspired architecture, Velas Vallarta is located on 10 acres along Banderas Bay.
A NEW COAST
We asked Kara Ziegler, a regional manager for Atlanta-based Pike Nurseries, to reveal her secrets for maintaining beautiful gardens throughout the summer.
BEAT THE HEAT
Shake Shack’s limited-time Dog Days menu
FOOD NEWS – JULY / AUGUST 2026
Koshu Club Chef de cuisine Keith Miller; Nasu Agebitashi, Kani Kurimu Korokke, Green Beans Goma-ae.
WORTH SAVORING
Market fish can be grilled, broiled or blackened. There’s no wrong choice.
REEL PLEASURE
Cane-line Illusion Glow lamp
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – JULY / AUGUST 2026
Eloise Mitchell, executive director of the Carrie Steele-Pitts Home, leads foster youth into the future.
PHILANTHROPIC PIONEER
Former CNN anchor and Author Pamela Norsworthy
PULLED INTO THE PAST
THE ARTISAN ISSUE _ Simply Buckhead Cover Story
THE ARTISAN ISSUE
Bolognese gets a wild upgrade with a mix of ostrich and beef ragu.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF SOUTHERN
How to prevent uncomfortable situations with your pet!
ATTACK AVOIDANCE
FUNNY BUS ATLANTA
LAUGH AND LEARN
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