Real Estate

Heavenly Sleeps

Valentine dreams, mountain style Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff Do you dream of a darkened room or enjoy waking to the sunlight flooding the room?  We love these bedrooms, all in the Blue Ridge area, brought to us by Laura Elleby. More than just a place to retire to at the end of a day in the mountains, this primary suite is a retreat with a private sitting area around an outdoor fireplace with endless views. The spa-like en-suite bath offers a 13x7 shower/tub sanctuary with...

Health + Wellness

Playing with a Purpose

Peter Krause and Amanda Vail give from the heart to benefit Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Jolie Loren Photography Peter Krause, President & CEO of Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) Southeast and Amanda Vail, Chief Operating Officer are making a difference in the lives of many, right here at home in Alpharetta and across the United States.  Their heroic support and advocacy of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) Butterfly Fund sets them apart from...

Life + Culture

Be Mine!

Make a reservation for your night out in Alpharetta Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle staff Date night, any night. Here are a few picks for nearby spots to celebrate with a friend or your honeybun.  Couples who laugh together, stay together. Share in laughs, food, drinks, and joy at Helium Comedy Club, Alpharetta’s new contemporary entertainment venue. Find live comedy and performance art from nationally accredited acts, no more than 60 feet away, with shows averaging 1 hour and 40...

Arts + Culture

Bringing Art Everyday

Art educators creating outside the classroom Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle staff Ondrian Duncan Reid has been the art teacher at Haynes Bridge Middle School for 11 years and an art educator in Fulton County for 21 years. "I want my students to experience the act of making and learn to express their personal ideas and interests through art," she says. This quarter, students will create cardboard cakes, paint monochromatic color wheels, and practice juxtaposition by illustrating...

Home + Design

Loving Our Green Earth

The Alpharetta Garden Club keeps it beautiful Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle staff If you love to garden, hope to garden, or just admire Alpharetta's many gorgeous home gardens, you are very welcome to join the Alpharetta Garden Club. The Club plans monthly meetings with interesting programs, a popular annual Pass-Along Plant Sale, and contributes to the upkeep at the gardens at the historic Mansell House. The Club is hands-on with numerous opportunities to learn more about all that...

Food + Beverage

Valentine's Day IN

Article by City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Janie Jones When my kids were young, we'd serve chocolate fondue for dinner. Why fight it? I'd sneak in bananas, strawberries, and blueberries for chocolate dipping, but it was the Sara Lee poundcake and Oreos that took top billing. For your Valentine's Day IN this year, here is some inspiration to put the YOU in cupid.  Sweet Treat Table Surprise your children with a sweet treat table. Keep it simple with a few favorite snacks and candies...

Food + Beverage

Locally Owned, With Love

Creation Social House Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Firelite Studios Creation Social House is a family-owned and operated bar and restaurant serving new Mediterranean cuisines and beautiful cocktails.  For the uninitiated, the general manager, Vikram Arroju, shares his team's favorite dishes like the Lamb/Chicken Adana Kebabs, Chef 01 Steak Kebab, Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza), Beef Liver Fry, Grilled Wings, Lamb Chops, and Falafel. Creation Social also offer entertainment and...

Fitness

Inside Out

Autoimmunity - shedding light on a growing health concern.  Article by Dr. Michael J. Dellaria, B.S., D.C., C.F.M.C The National Institute of Health estimates that 23 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases. This surpasses cancer. So, what is autoimmune disease? In the most basic explanation, it is the body’s immune system attacking a part of the body. If the immune system attacks its own joints, it could be called rheumatoid arthritis. If it attacks its own nervous system, it...

Education

Taking the Stage

Local High School Marching Band Takes National Stage at Grand Nationals Competition Article by Megan Bowman The Cambridge High School Marching Band made history this fall as the first band from the school to participate in the prestigious Grand Nationals Competition in Indianapolis. More than 540 training hours culminated with a community send-off where students, parents, families, and community leaders all gathered to show their support for the hardworking musicians and enjoy the 2024...

Food + Beverage

Working It

Article by Patricia Bacon Though Kolleen Losch first opened her gym in Forsyth County nearly 15 years ago, she says she finds most of her fulfillment through the community she has built in Alpharetta. CORE57 is located in Alpharetta City Center, where she felt she had an opportunity to have a broader impact on her clients. Kolleen, an Alpharetta resident, enjoys running into her CORE57 members while out on the town. “I love that my clients have not only become tight-knit within the gym, but...