Professional Services

Ladies Who Launch

Meet the Ladies Igniting Change through Technology. Article by Sable Massingill Martinez | Photography by Jonathan Wade California and New York are often thought to be the capitals of all things tech, but there is undeniably a burgeoning startup and tech scene in Atlanta. As women are often underrepresented in this industry, we spoke with three Decatur-based women in tech about the growing scene.    Veronica Woodruff is the founder of Travelsist, an app designed to help those who need it...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

The Restaurant Darlings of Decatur

Inspiring Women in the Decatur Hospitality Scene Article by Sable Massingill Martinez | Photography by Matt Boggs, Ben May, Courtney Whyte, There is no shortage of delicious restaurants in Decatur: our city allows restaurants to blossom, especially those that are female-owned and operated.  We spoke to three women who are redefining the restaurant scene in Decatur about their journey, and what the city offers them.  Catherine Zuber, owner of La Chiquiada, grew up watching her Grandad...

April 2024

Life + Culture

A World for All Women

Uplifting the Voices of Atlanta's Refugee Women Article by Gloria Bunn Tucked away in Legacy Park, the Refugee Women’s Network team pours their hearts into the resettled refugee and immigrant women of Atlanta. I had the opportunity to learn about this beautiful organization from the Executive Director Sushma Barakoti who has served with Refugee Women’s Network over the last 6 years. In 1995, a network of motivated refugee and immigrant women across the United States began to dream of...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

The Reading Room

A Story of Community Unfolds in Decatur Article by Gloria Bunn | Photography by Cati Teague Call it coincidence or fate, but when Kristin Radcliffe and Mary Tveit met a few years ago through their teenage sons and began regular walks through Decatur neighborhoods, they discovered similar interests in coffee, wine, good food, and community. The friends began conceptualizing a space to connect the Decatur community in a new way. Thus, the dream of The Reading Room was born. Soon after, Kristin...

April 2024

Real Estate

Timothy Cox & Co. are Decatur’s Insiders

Work with a team you’ll love - who will love y’all right back. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Matt Miller Timothy Cox has been a Realtor for over twenty years. He entered this industry because he knew there was a better way to guide clients through the home-buying process: by building a team that meets people where they are in life and ensures everyone’s unique circumstances play into their plan of action. Selling your house to buy another, which makes up the majority of transactions...

March 2024

Life + Culture

DECATUR LIBRARY

A Place for Growth - The Community Staple Offering Programs for All Residents Article by Sable Massingill | Photography by John Wachs Located right on Sycamore Street in downtown Decatur, the Decatur Library is a treasure for our community and is not your everyday, average library. With vast event programming spanning from author talks to book clubs, we are so fortunate that our library offers extensive literary programming for both adults and children and has something for everyone in our...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Risk and Reward

A Conversation with Financial Planner James Herndon. Article by Cortney Wilbanks To gain a better understanding of how risk ties into investing, we sat down with James Herndon III of Edward Jones Decatur. To kick us off, tell me how you landed in financial planning. I spent the first four years of my career as a high school educator. When I left the classroom, I transitioned to Emory University to lead the debate team. I grew tired of the travel associated with debate, which led me to...

March 2024

Wellness

Innovation and Education

Georgia Upper Cervical: wellness and recovery through an Orthospinology lens. Article by Ashley Topham | Photography by Jonathan Wade Located in the heart of downtown Decatur, Georgia Upper Cervical is more than your typical chiropractic office: it’s a place of innovation and wellness. Patients seeking relief from issues such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, sports injuries, cervical spine injuries, and more are treated to fix their pain long-term. Owner Dr. Ryan Klopfer manages his practice by...

March 2024

Education

Investing in the Earth

The Story of Wylde Center: Creating Secret Wild Spaces for Children Article by Gloria Bunn | Photography by Matthew Berberich Photography “This sanctuary places us in nature, reminding us that we are nature just as the hawk hovering above the unsuspecting mockingbird or the honey bee drinking from the damp ground.” -Sally Wylde Step through the trellis-covered entry to Oakhurst Garden and be enveloped in the calls of songbirds, the rustle of hens in the chicken coop, and the beauty of nature...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

“Million Bazillion” Makes Money Fun

This podcast-based musical makes financial education accessible for kids. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Casey Sykes Toby Emert devised "Million Bazillion: The Musical" based on the American Public Media children’s podcast, co-hosted by Bridget Bodnar. We had the opportunity to speak with them both about the process and its mission. Why did you create this show for kids? I wanted to build a Theatre for Young Audiences show with audience participation about real-life issues.  Why...

March 2024