Home + Design

Deep Roots, Bright Future

Meet Frank Hasty Article by Sue G. Collins Frank Hasty’s Roswell roots are deep. His great-grandfather was the Roswell Constable in the late 1800s. He had 21 children and their homestead was on what is now Jones Drive, off Atlanta Street just south of the square.  Growing up in Buckhead, Frank and his dad would spend weekends at Lake Lanier. “We would put a 10 foot Jon boat in my mom’s station wagon and my dad and I would drive to Lake Lanier, launch the boat and find an island to camp on for...

May 2024

Entertainment

Local Favorites

Article by Roswell City Lifestyle Staff Elite Skillz Sports and Fitness They have one goal: to empower children through active programs to become the best version of themselves. They offer after-school, school break camps, evening classes, birthday parties, parent's night out, and a ton of free community events throughout the year! Weekly Skillz classes include karate, tumbling, dance, sports, art, yoga, and ninja parkour, providing a variety of enrichment options for kids in a safe, clean...

May 2024

Education

Steve's Strong Foundation

Article by Sue G. Collins Roswell’s Home Town Mortgage has something important in common with Georgia’s beloved breakfast classic, Waffle House. Steve Beecham, founder and partner at Home Town explains, “Yes, we say we are open 24/7 like the Waffle House. In other words we never take time off from doing someone’s loan or answering their questions. Someone is here to help when you need it, including evenings and weekends!” Steve and his son Connor have built the business over the last decade...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Planting Roots in Roswell

Article by Cortney Wilbanks | Photography by Wayne Albright In the heart of Roswell, amidst the gentle rustle of petals and the sweet scent of blossoms, resides locally owned floral shop Stems on the Move. Behind the lens of the business are “Chief Flornancial Officer” Nicholas and creative visionary Paul Riner, who grew his part-time passion into a full-time business. With a background in musical theater, Paul’s journey to becoming a florist began when he lived in NYC. What started as a...

May 2024

Fitness

To the River!

Active in the Atlanta Fly Fishing Club, Roswell's Terry McClean just can't stay off the water. Article by Sue G. Collins The only thing Terry McClean of Roswell loves more than fly fishing is learning more about fly fishing and introducing new people to the sport.  As an active member and trip leader with the Atlanta Fly Fishing Club, he fishes once a week during fall, winter and spring, heading to North Georgia and North Carolina’s cool rivers and streams, and will lead a trip out west to...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Men, This One's For You

Therapy will make you stronger Article by Roswell City Lifestyle staff The biggest hurdle individuals face in seeking therapy is the societal stigma and old-fashioned ideas of good health. "Therapy is something that we, at Lotus Wellness Counseling, feel can be beneficial to anyone, no matter what age, race, gender, or sexuality," says Meenal Patel, MA, LCPC/LPC and   CEO/founder of Lotus of Wellness Counseling, LLC. "Together, let's normalize mental health conversations, educate ourselves...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Veterans Are Still Serving

Commander Jim Davis leads his almost 300 veteran membership Article by Jeff Fischer We’re Still Serving!  Those are the proud words spoken by every member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) throughout the United States of America.  And these words are very appropriate as they truly exemplify their ongoing mission with patriotism at its core.  North Fulton County has the honor to be represented by VFW Post 12002 with Commander Jim Davis leading his almost 300 veteran membership through...

May 2024

Arts + Culture

Home Tour Highlights

Article by Roswell City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Roswell Woman’s Club The Roswell Woman’s Club (RWC) hosted the 2024 Spring Home & Garden Tour in April. Attendees had the opportunity to tour four beautiful homes in the Downtown Roswell Historic District for interior design and landscape inspiration. The fundraiser is a community favorite and a mainstay of RWC’s community fundraising. Funds raised help North Fulton charities and education. RWC thanks the sponsors who committed their...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Tom's Day

Article by Sue G. Collins Before his first coffee, Tom Tumbleson squeezes more into his morning than I do in most days.  He’s up with the sun, listening to a morning motivation, working out, getting his kids ready for school at Mountain Park and Crabapple Academy and checking in with the entrepreneurs and CEOs at Nexus Roswell. Tom is the founder of Nexus, a cowering space with private offices and community space.  He visits with prospective clients (solopreneurs, remote execs, small...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

A Cut Above the Rest

A journey through the best butcher shop in Roswell Article by Roswell City Lifestyle Staff Mitch's  Meats is all about quality.  As a boutique butcher shop, Mitch's Meats & Fish was established to provide Roswell and the surrounding community with an expert butcher and chef to make your next meal a meal to remember. From hand-cut prime steaks to the freshest fish available from all over the world, Mitch's has only the best with no shortcuts. Along with daily specials, the team offers beef...

May 2024