Home + Design

Room for a Growing Family

When your family grows does your home need to grow too? Article by Robert Platt/Aaron Michelle Baker | Photography by Janet Howard As a new parent, the sheer number of supplies needed to prepare for a newborn can be overwhelming. But we gather the necessities and establish their locations, knowing they will meet our new bundles’ needs. But something happens - these babies grow. Their needs change. The next thing we know, they are autonomous humans with not only needs but wants . Mostly, my...

Professional Services

Emerald Integrative Therapy Services

Therapies help children and others heal and thrive Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Parents know their children best, so as a parent, you may be concerned if you notice your child is acting a bit differently. By communicating with your child, you may find there’s a simple answer and solution. But if that’s not the case, when should parents seek professional help? Sarah Hong MA, LPC, NCC, is a professional therapist who works with Emerald Integrated Therapy Services...

Local Services

Ahimsa House

Keeping pets safe during crisis until they can be reunited with their owner Article by Provided by Ahimsa House | Photography by Janet Howard Almost all pet owners consider their pets part of the family, according to a Pew Research Center (1) survey. Furry family members provide companionship, emotional support, protection, and even physiological benefits for human caretakers (2). But when crisis strikes, it can affect the whole family… pets included.   Those benefits from furry family...

Arts + Culture

Exploring The Oddities Museum

Looking for weird and different? The Oddities Museum has something for everyone. Article by Courtesy of The Oddities Museum | Photography by Janet Howard The only difference between The Oddities Museum and the museum's founder's childhood bedroom is that the space is larger and the treasures are grander. Jeremy Gibbs, founder of The Oddities Museum, explains that even as a young boy, he filled every square inch of his room with unique found objects. Now as an adult, the collection is splitting...

Food + Beverage

Deep Roots Wine Market

Exploring wines in the heart of Chamblee at Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room. Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard As we explore areas of Chamblee and beyond, we thought it would be fun to dive into some of the many wines from the selection offered at the Chamblee location of Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room. Deep Roots is a franchise founded by Dana Gurela with her flagship location in Roswell. Lynn Hale brought the franchise to Chamblee at the end of 2024 to bring...

Arts + Culture

Mahealani's Polynesian Review

Exploring art and culture with Mahealani's Polynesian Review. Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Part of exploring is perhaps learning about different cultures and customs in your own backyard. Area residents in Chamblee had the opportunity to do just that in the way of entertaining performances by Mahealani's Polynesian Revue. It was truly a celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May.  According to the website, the Mahealani's Polynesian Revue...

Travel

McLemore Resort

Where Elevation Meets Aspiration: A Golf and Resort Experience Article by Jamie Fraser | Photography by Courtesy of McLemore Resort Just under two hours north of Atlanta lies a mountaintop escape where ambition, heritage, and hospitality converge into one unforgettable experience: McLemore Resort. Perched on the edge of Lookout Mountain, McLemore is not just a destination—it’s a revelation for those who crave the soul of the sport and the spirit of luxury. McLemore invites you to rise above...

Life + Culture

Community Leadership

Chamblee City Councilman Paul Stovall talks about his deep roots and growth in Chamblee.. Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by City of Chamblee Chamblee City Councilman Paul Stovall has deep roots in Chamblee. “I’m third generation owner of our house in Chamblee,” Paul says. The house he’s referring to was previously owned by his grandparents and originally purchased in the early 1960s. According to Paul, he and his wife, Sunny, bought the house from his grandparent's estate in 2004. At...

Auto + Marine

Car Care Tips

Preparing your vehicle for the summer and rainy seasons: essential maintenance tips Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard With summer months here, we turned to the professionals at MBT Atlanta for tips on how to maintain our vehicles during the hot summer and often rainy months. David Jacob, owner of MBT Atlanta sent us a number of summer maintenance tips to help us keep our vehicles in tip-top running condition even when the heat is on. David says as summer approaches and the...

Sports + Recreation

Apotheos FC

Apotheos FC soccer is the common ground bringing everybody together “Bolder, Brighter and Better Together." Article by Tana Poncsak | Photography by Janet Howard Anthony Catalano played soccer for the Charleston Battery team in the Silverbacks Park many years ago. Today, Anthony is back in the Silverbacks Park but not as a soccer player, but as a founder of the Apotheos FC Soccer Team that’s branded with the Apotheos coffee and a motto to be bolder, brighter, better together .   “I started...