Arts + Culture

Nancy's World

The founder returns to celebrate Blue Heron’s 25th anniversary Article by Chelsea Darling | Photography by Dorothy O'Connor In 2000, Nancy Jones gathered community members around her kitchen table to devise a plan to save a neighborhood parcel of land from development. She was an art schoolteacher who lived nearby, with a dream of protecting the creeks and wildlife that she and her family had grown to love. What started as a grassroots effort became a thriving 30-acre urban nature preserve...

Home Services

Essential Roofing Maintenance Tips for Metro Atlanta Homeowners This June

Essential Roofing Maintenance Tips for Metro Atlanta Homeowners This JuneAs summer arrives in Metro Atlanta, Georgia, June brings longer days, intense sunshine, and the occasional summer thunderstorm. For homeowners, it's the ideal time to perform crucial roofing maintenance that can prevent costly repairs down the line. Whether you live in Marietta, Alpharetta, Decatur, or anywhere in between, keeping your roof in top shape during the hot Georgia summer is essential for protecting your home and...

Entertainment

Tami LaTrell's Melody

Changing the Music Industry for Everyone Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Tami Latrell “Music has been in my bones since day one,” says Tami LaTrell. Coming from a musical family, Tami fondly remembers her mom singing as well as her dad playing piano and bass guitar. “When I was a young child,” remembers Tami, “I sang and praise danced in church, performed in school talent shows and even joined a few girl groups.” As a teenager, songwriting became a trusted form of expression for...

Arts + Culture

Three Generations of Love

Meet the Gaffney Girls Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Jolie Loren Trisha Gaffney spends Mother’s Day like so many others.  “I spend it mothering. For me, Mother’s Day isn’t about extravagant gifts or grand gestures. It’s about the gift of motherhood itself. It’s a reset, a moment to reflect on how I got here and to continue walking this path with gratitude, despite the many challenges that come with being a mom.” Trisha is mom to 12-year old Isabella, a student at Wesleyan, and...

Travel

The Spa is Calling

The InterContinental Hotel Is gracing the skyline and refining luxury in the heart of Buckhead. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Sean O'Keefe and J Public Relations The InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta is the epitome of global elegance, offering a delicious marriage of sophisticated Southern charm and world-class luxury. From the moment of arrival, the exceptional staff provides personalized, attentive service, ensuring every need is met with warmth, professionalism, and grace. The...

Arts + Culture

Serenading the Greats

Dynamo Deb Bowman's New Album Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle Staff In the course of her brilliant and varied career as an actress and vocalist, Deb Bowman   has embraced several diverse styles, including jazz, pop, gospel, Broadway and Latin music. She brings elements of all of these styles into her new Mama Bama Records release, REFLECTION. Recorded over a two-year period in three different states, the album was originally conceived as a tribute to three contemporary songwriters who...

Arts + Culture

Leaning on Nature

Article and Photography by Caroline Bullock is an Atlanta-based Artist working in cyanotype and mixed media exploring philosophical and scientific questions about the nature of reality and impermanence. The natural world, specifically the plant world, is a constant source of Caroline’s inspiration. It teaches balance, seasonality, courage, endurance, and the interdependence of all things. Her latest body of work, This Place is a Dream, is on view at Spalding Nix Fine Art in Buckhead through...

Arts + Culture

SCAD Honors Governors

Article and Photography by Georgia’s rich forestland, Governor Kemp, and five former governors have been jointly honored in a series of original paintings by talented SCAD painting students. In a special ceremony at the state capitol, SCAD students presented tree portraits commissioned by the Georgia Forestry Commission in honor of Georgia Arbor Day to honor Georgia Governors' legacy in trees. SCAD SERVE VP Scott Linzey, SCAD Painting Students, Gov Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, Former...

Arts + Culture

Women Making History

Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle staff These powerhouse women play a key role in making the Atlanta History Center one of the must-visit attractions in Georgia while also helping build and maintain its rich historical pedigree. They are also playing leading roles in helping the Atlanta History Center usher in its 100th anniversary with a year of celebration in 2026. We are pleased to introduce Erin O'Leary and Pola Changnon. Erin O'Leary, EVP and Chief Development Officer Erin leads all...

Shopping

Invest or Indulge at Alex Lexington 

Or Better Yet, Do Both Article by Elissa Rosen Alex Lexington is a trusted name in precious metals and custom jewelry, known for its reliability and personalized service. Founded by husband-and-wife team Andre and Danielle Osborne, the business has quickly become a leading destination for investors and enthusiasts aiming to make smart investment choices. Andre and Danielle's journey began with a wildly successful gold-buying store in Midtown Atlanta. Recognizing the evolving market needs...