
Home + Design
Investing in What Blooms
The Art of New Beginnings: designs that celebrate life's milestones with intention and artistry Article by Constance Vedroe April is about investing — not only in portfolios, but in passion. For Garrett Wolters, that investment didn’t begin on a trading floor. It began with flowers. After years in an entirely different industry, Wolters made a bold decision: to turn a lifelong love of plants and blooms into his next chapter. When he purchased Flowers of Marietta — a beloved floral boutique...
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Life + Culture
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
A curated lifestyle makes it easy to "join the fun" Article by Rei Kaiser | Photography by OneStreet Residential A New Chapter Begins In the heart of Marietta’s East Cobb neighborhood, a new story of community, comfort, and connection continues to unfold and it’s called EVOQ East Cobb. This modern 55+ community offers stylish apartment homes designed for an active, vibrant lifestyle where residents can invest in a robust lifestyle, live beyond limits and begin anew. Here, days are marked...
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Education
One Year After Tort Reform
Breaking down the promises, the changes, and what they mean for your premiums and protections. Article by Ali Salimi, Esq. | Photography by The AAA Group This month marks the one-year anniversary of a significant shift in Georgia's legal landscape. On April 21, 2025, Governor Kemp signed Senate Bills 68 and 69 into law. This sweeping tort reform legislation was pitched to Georgia consumers and businesses as a remedy for rising insurance costs and a way to keep insurers from exiting the state...
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Sports + Recreation
Calling the Game. Building a Life.
Kevin Egan’s global sports and entertainment career meets family life in Roswell. Article by Tran Bui Kevin Egan’s work has taken him across continents, into packed stadiums, and onto some of the biggest stages in sports and entertainment. From Dublin, Ireland to Atlanta, his journey has been anything but ordinary. Today, the global broadcaster, his wife Megan, and their children, seven year old James and four year old Maisie call Roswell home, putting down roots in a community that feels...
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Finance + Legal Services
Three Strands - Woven to Endure
Legacy is more than what you leave. It's how you live. Article by Rei Kaiser When Brandon and his family chose to plant roots in Marietta, it wasn’t by accident. They were drawn to the strong public schools, the sense of safety and connection, and the unmistakable pride that defines Cobb County. This is where his children will grow, attend local schools, build lifelong friendships, and learn what it means to belong to a community that truly shows up for one another. East Cobb’s...
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Food + Beverage
A Toast to Taste
Georgia Food + Wine Festival Returns! A Three-Day Celebration of Flavor, Culture, and Community Article by East Cobb City Lifestyle The best gatherings make you feel right at home - thoughtfully designed, beautifully layered, instantly welcoming and the irresistible pull toward gathering around a great table. From March 27–29, 2026, that feeling takes center stage at Marietta's Jim R. Miller Park as the Georgia Food + Wine Festival returns for a three-day celebration of cuisine, culture...
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Professional Services
A Modern Renaissance
Versatility, Discipline, and Relentless Work Ethic Drive Growth Across Industries Article by Wendy Edwards Our country was built on movers and shakers with dreams, the ambition to chase those dreams, and the resilience to continually push forward through adversity. For Kory Rykman, Owner of Allstate Rykman Agency, these principles have been the cornerstone of his success in business and in life. Kory was born to Russian immigrant parents who fled their homeland in search of freedom and...
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Home + Design
Framing the Finished Space
Angela Boardman Curtains brings the vision of designers and artisans to life Article by Wendy Edwards | Photography by Simplicity a Southern Lifestyle by Claudia Stimmel The scent of sawdust and the whir of power tools are enough to quicken Angela Boardman’s heart. Her lifelong passion for design has always been intertwined with construction and renovation, allowing her and her husband to breathe new life and function into every home they’ve lived in. “I have always loved new construction and...
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Food + Beverage
Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival Returns
Ritz-Carlton Reynolds hosts chefs, artists, and vintners for immersive spring celebration blending global flavors, fine wines, and Southern hospitality lakeside. Article by Sean O'Keefe Set along 30 acres of pristine shoreline and cradled by towering Georgia pines just 90 minutes from Atlanta, The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is where refined luxury meets effortless lakeside calm. This spring, March 20–22, 2026, the resort becomes the center stage for the Lake Oconee Food & Wine...
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Home + Design
Designs That Endure
Passionate leadership, collaborative design, and meticulous project management shape beautiful spaces built to last Article by Rei Keiser | Photography by CatMax Photography Founded in 1993, Schuon Kitchens & Baths has built a reputation as one of metro Atlanta’s most respected kitchen and bath remodeling firms, grounded in craftsmanship, and expertise, with a deeply personal approach to design. Led by fourth-generation cabinetmaker Hans Schuon, the company blends legacy-level skill with...
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