Professional Services

The Gift of Home

A little extra support can preserve independence, ease family caregiving, and protect precious time together. Article by Rei Kaiser There is something special about returning to a family home for the holidays. The familiar kitchen, decorations brought out year after year and stories shared around the table connect generations. For many older adults, remaining at home means continuing those traditions in the place where so many memories were made. It is a wish shared by many. In a 2024 AARP...

Education

More Than a Ballet

How Roswell Dance Theatre's Nutcracker Season Gives Back Article by City Lifestyle Staff Every November, eyes toward the stage! Roswell Dance Theatre's beloved annual production of  The Nutcracker  returns this year from November 27 through December 6, filling seats with families who've made it a holiday tradition for years. But behind the seasonal costumes of tutus, toy soldiers and fabulous props is a season of giving that many audience members never have the chance to see. And for over...

Travel

Hotel Bennett

Inside Charleston's Grand Hotel, a vision of 25 years Article by Lisa Thibault There are hotels you stay in, and there are hotels that tell a story the moment you walk in that leave you with an experience worth taking home. Hotel Bennett, on the corner of King Street and historic Marion Square in downtown Charleston, is unmistakably both and the perfect escape for the holidays. From the marble-clad Grand Court to the pink-hued glow of Camellias, every inch of this 179-room property was built...

Life + Culture

Giving Back, Growing Together

Volunteer leaders unite businesses and community through relationships, service, and a shared commitment to Marietta Article by East Cobb City Lifestyle Staff A thriving city is built by people who work together: business owners who create jobs, volunteers who support local causes, and leaders in education, government, and the nonprofit community who share their knowledge and resources. For years, the Marietta Business Association has brought leaders together. In the season of giving thanks...

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...