Entertainment

The North Georgia State Fair

Where Tradition, Wonder, Community, and Connection Collide Article by Rei Keiser | Photography by knox-moss photography Every fall, as the Georgia heat begins to soften and the evenings turn golden, Marietta welcomes one of its most anticipated traditions the North Georgia State Fair drawing visitors from across the southeast. More than a seasonal event, the fair is a living celebration of community. It is where generations gather to share laughter, create memories, and the simple joy of...

Education

Summer Roads, Safer Families

Simple and smart habits for kids and pets Article by Elizabeth Francis August in Georgia carries a specific kind of magic. The final stretch of summer lingers into warm evenings and local parks - from Swift Cantrell Park to the walking trails along the Chattahoochee - are full of life. Neighborhood spaces are active with pedestrian traffic - children on bikes, families pushing strollers, and dogs chasing tennis balls. But this seasonal energy also demands greater awareness behind the wheel...

Arts + Culture

Celebrating 40 Years of Creativity!

Marietta Art in the Park Transforms Marietta Square Labor Day Weekend Article by East Cobb City Lifestyle | Photography by Marietta Art in the Park This Labor Day, the Historic Marietta Square will transform into a vibrant open-air gallery as Marietta Art in the Park celebrates a remarkable milestone - its 40th anniversary. From Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, Glover Park and the surrounding streets welcome one of Georgia’s most beloved cultural traditions - marking four...

Life + Culture

Best Friends

Local families share what is special about their four-legged companions. Article by East Cobb City Lifestyle | Photography by Rykman, Salimi, Ives, and Brawner Families Trevor - Half Papillon and Half Border Collie  The Rykman Family - Allstate Insurance Rykman Agency Presenting Trevor, a vibrant one-year-old. Trevor brings boundless energy and uncanny intelligence to his family, greeting his favorite humans by sprinting at full speed and leaping straight into their arms. He is...

Sports + Recreation

Atlanta's Newest Sports Powerhouse

How a Roswell youth rowing club quietly became one of the nation’s best Article by Valerie Shepherd | Photography by Jeremy Estroff For years, Atlanta has built a reputation as a powerhouse sports city. Friday night football lights up fields around town, baseball diamonds stay busy all summer long and soccer, basketball, and lacrosse continue producing incredible athletes. But now there’s another sport making waves… and quite literally doing it on the Chattahoochee River. Atlanta is...

Professional Services

More Than a Veterinary Practice

Where Compassion, Family, and Exceptional Care Come Together Article by Rei Kaiser | Photography by Pena Rosa Studios There are places that care for pets, and then there are places that care for entire families. Walk through the doors of Providence Veterinary Clinic in Marietta and you’ll immediately feel the difference. Every greeting is genuine. Every patient is treated with the same care and attention. Every family is welcomed with warmth, empathy, and a level of expertise that builds trust...

Travel

Unexpected Summer Escapes

Beyond the usual destinations, summer lingers in unexpected places worth discovering. Article by Wendy Edwards Long summer days stretch time itself, inviting us to slow down and savor life more deeply. Moonlight over a quiet lake, wine at a century-old vineyard, or music drifting through historic streets; summer brings places fully to life. Still, it’s easy to default to familiar escapes like 30A, mountain cabins, or beach towns outside Atlanta. Yet, beyond America’s major cities are smaller...

Travel

Mainsail Hideaway

Five friends, one charming cottage, and a long weekend of sun, laughter, and Gulf breezes Article by Karyn Slovin Five great friends, sun-warmed days, and the soothing sounds of the Gulf created the perfect backdrop for a much-needed escape to the Gulf Coast. With a short stroll from the white sugar sand, the charming cottage at 54 Mailsail Drive offered the kind of coastal escape that instantly slows life down. When planning our girlfriends’ trip, we relied on Newman-Dailey Resort Properties...

Life + Culture

A Brotherhood Built on the Water

Veterans find healing, camaraderie and connection through their shared love of fly fishing. Article by Wendy Edwards War is h*ll. The adrenaline rush that fills your ears and gives you super hero abilities dulls after battle and you are left with a mixture of relief, exhilaration, exhaustion and a guilty nausea that doesn’t leave. Battle after battle it builds. Like a stack of books, it builds higher and higher until, one day, a slight disturbance or a passing breeze in the auto parts aisle at...

Life + Culture

The Backyard Escape

No passport required - designing a destination-worthy outdoor oasis. Article by Wendy Edwards Emails, texts, social media, and the constant noise surrounding us can slowly wear us down. Our souls long for spaces where we can exhale, quiet the mind, and reconnect with the present moment alone or with the ones we love. Whimsical summer gatherings beneath ornamental trees and blooming flowers, paired with exceptional food can create the kind of memories that stay with us through our twilight...