Arts + Culture

The Art of Coming Together

Chalktoberfest brings art, creativity and community to Marietta Square Article by East Cobb City Lifestyle There’s something magical about Marietta Square in the fall. Add brilliant works of art unfolding right beneath your feet, live music drifting from Glover Park and the energy of thousands of people gathering downtown, and you have one of the community’s most colorful traditions - Chalktoberfest. Returning October 10 and 11, the internationally recognized Chalktoberfest transforms...

Food + Beverage

A SEAT AT THE TABLE

Six acclaimed chefs, one unforgettable dinner, and the personal journeys behind some of the region’s most distinctive culinary voices. Article by Elizabeth Francis Atlanta’s acclaimed culinary scene is defined not only by extraordinary talent, but by what emerges when its finest chefs come together. As plans heat up for the upcoming Georgia Food + Wine Festival, organizers are building on an unforgettable evening. After years in the making, a long-held vision came to life as six distinguished...

Health + Wellness

The Pink Fight!

Take Action This Breast Cancer Awareness Month Article by East Cobb City Lifestyle Amid the pumpkins, leaves and scarecrows, October carries an important message. Pink ribbons appear in storefronts and throughout our communities as reminders to honor those affected by breast cancer, celebrate survivors and remember loved ones. According to the American Cancer Society, although women are diagnosed most often, men can develop the disease as well. Breast cancer reaches across ages, neighborhoods...

Travel

Georgia’s Islands of Discovery

Coastal escapes where history, natural beauty and adventure meet Article by Elizabeth Francis Georgia’s coastline may stretch for only about 100 miles, but its barrier islands offer a remarkable collection of landscapes, stories and unforgettable experiences. Here, windswept beaches meet maritime forests, moss-draped oaks shade historic pathways and generations of coastal residents have preserved traditions found nowhere else. Jekyll, Sapelo, Cumberland and St. Simons islands each reveal a...

Arts + Culture

Under The Lights

Six distinguished schools celebrate football, tradition, character, and the communities that make Friday nights unforgettable. Article by Rei Kaiser High school football is far more than a game - during the season - it's the heartbeat of a community. Beneath the stadium lights, perseverance, pride, and belonging take center stage as players, coaches and trainers are joined by marching bands, cheer and dance teams, families, alumni and devoted fans. Behind the scenes, countless professionals...

Fitness

Wellness Connects Community

FitLife EXPO - one of North Atlanta's favorite fall traditions Article by Rei Keiser | Photography by FitLife EXPO When the FitLife EXPO launched in 2021, the idea was simple: bring people back together.  Six years later, it's one of North Atlanta's favorite traditions - bringing together local businesses, families, nonprofits, and the opportunity to connect and engage people while making an impact on community. Built around the mission to  Connect. Engage. Impact. , the FitLife EXPO was...

Life + Culture

Driven by Hope

Ferrari of Atlanta's Rides to Remember uniting community, supporting children Article by Rei Kaiser | Photography by Aaron Schorch Photography True style is measured not only by what we admire, but by how we choose to give back. Few events embody style with substance more beautifully than Rides to Remember, where Ferrari of Atlanta’s legendary automobiles, timeless design, and compassionate giving travel the same road. Ferrari of Atlanta’s 501c3, Rides to Remember, has become one of...

Life + Culture

Designing Confidence

Mrs. Georgia America 2026 Inspires Through Purpose and Perseverance Article by Tran Bui Lindsay Shockey, a North Atlanta resident, spends her days helping bring spaces to life through thoughtful design. As Mrs. Georgia America 2026, she's applying that same intentional approach to helping others build resilience, purpose, and self-belief. "I was inspired by the incredible women who held this title before me," says Shockey. "Through their service, leadership, and dedication, they created a...

Style + Beauty

Drake House Fashion Show Raises Record Funds, Inspires Hope

Alumni Kirby Gavatt returns as keynote speaker, proving recovery can become a platform for others. Article by City Lifestyle | Photography by Albright Photography The Drake House's annual fashion show has always been more than the runway - it's a night where community comes together to help single moms and their children find stable ground.  Their two boutiques are also stocked with gently-loved treasures, designer handbags, shoes, and closet staples waiting for a second life. Bring your...

Travel

Fire & Ice

An Unforgettable Journey Through Iceland Article by Lisa Thompson | Photography by Thompson Explorations Iceland - the Land of Fire and Ice. Upon my first entry into this this rugged country of sweeping vistas and towering volcanoes, I was captivated. Home to just 400,000 residents, it is Europe's most sparsely populated nation, but has more than 800,000 sheep as Icelanders are fond of telling you. The country boasts Europe's largest glacier, covering nearly eight percent of its landmass...