Beauty

Aura Introduces something unique

A special collaboration between professionals produces a fresh and innovative concept for North Fulton Article by Wendy Edwards | Photography by Fr3deR1ck and Lena Song If you have never walked into Aura Salon & Spa you are most definitely in for a treat! The mixture of style, beauty and fashion come altogether in one location right around the corner.  Passions and talents sometimes come together to bring an extraordinary mix of people with shared interests that when working together can...

Style + Beauty

STYLE IN EVERY DETAIL

13 Hub Lane Brings Curated Living to East Cobb Article by East Cobb City Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Albright Photgraphy Step inside 13 Hub Lane, and you’ll discover more than just a boutique—you’ll experience a lifestyle. Due to an ever-growing demand, this “go-to home decor store" has expanded beyond its original vision, now with two full-service Atlanta locations in East Cobb and Roswell. These thoughtfully curated destinations blends home furnishings, apparel, and interior design...

Life + Culture

Still Putting Cobb First!

The Auto Accident Attorneys Group is building a legacy of care, advocacy, and community connection Article by Rei Kaiser When Ali and Jamie Salimi planted roots in East Cobb to launch The Auto Accident Attorneys Group, they weren’t just building a law firm — they were investing in a community. Celebrating an important milestone a decade later, their firm — affectionately known as  The AAA Group  — continues to build on its legacy of care, advocacy, and community connection.  This top-rated...

Life + Culture

Audrey Kittla

Leading with Faith and Service as Miss Georgia 2025 Article by Tran Bui For Audrey Kittila of Milton, the Miss Georgia crown is more than a title; it’s a platform to live out her faith and inspire change. “My faith is where I find my hope and my joy. My relationship with Christ has given my life purpose. I always tell people that my life’s purpose and goal is to ‘Know Christ and to make him known.’ Anything I get to do is an opportunity to touch the lives of others, that is the ultimate...

Home + Design

Blue Ridge Parade of Homes

A Celebration of Style, Design, Craftsmanship and Purpose Article by East Cobb City Lifestyle Staff In the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, where fall paints the landscape in brilliant color and cool breezes usher in a new season, an extraordinary event unfolds each October. The Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes is more than a luxury home tour—it's a celebration of design, craftsmanship, and purpose, where the region's finest builders open the doors to their most inspired...

Education

Confidence Is Cool

Helping Kids Go Back to School with Authentic Style Article by Dr. Kimberly Seheult, Psychologist Owner A new school year isn’t just about fresh notebooks, the thrill of new schedules, or that “first-day fit” your kid begged for from TikTok. It’s about something even more essential: the return of the  daily identity parade  that is childhood and pre-adulting. And let’s be honest, school is less a runway and more a psychological jungle gym. At East Cobb Counseling, we believe style is more...

Life + Culture

Saddle Up: Where Champions Train

An equestrian athlete and southeast "stomping grounds". Article by Wendy Edwards You can smell the fresh green grass and hay in the air as the morning dew shimmers across the field. This is horse country in summertime, where many may flock to birthday parties, summer camps and even serious competitions. In fact, those birthday parties may even ignite a passion for Equestrian Sports and a life-long fervor for an ancient pastime that is enjoyed by so many. Just ask Averie Rykman, a seasoned...

Health + Wellness

A Safe Path

An evening of hope and healing for children in crisis Article by Jinger Robins SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center—one of Cobb County’s most trusted nonprofits—is proud to host its 22nd annual “Hearing Children’s Voices” Gala on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Truist Park. The event will raise critical funds to support SafePath’s mission of reducing the trauma for abused children and their non-offending families throughout their journeys toward healing and hope. This year’s gala will...

Home + Design

Thriving Through the Heat - August Container Gardening

Tips to keep your containers looking beautiful into fall Article by Jennifer Rust | Photography by Nikola Kratky Let’s face it, August heat makes the garden a little less fun than it was in May and any hint of cooler weather is still a hot minute away in Georgia. However, there is lots to do with plant containers now to revive them and looking beautiful through the hot summer months and into fall. You can even make it a family affair - a fun, hands-on experience to tackle with the kids.  ...

Entertainment

TRADITION, THRILLS & TASTES 

The North Georgia State Fair Turns 93! Article by Rae Kaiser When the golden hour hits just right and the scent of funnel cakes meets the roar of a rollercoaster, you know exactly where you are: the North Georgia State Fair. For nearly a century, this cherished North Georgia tradition has transformed late September into a sensory wonderland—and this year festival organizers are pulling out all the stops. Presented by community cornerstone Superior Plumbing, from September 18-28 the Fair...