Home + Design

Beautiful Interiors. Beautiful Connections.

Inside a custom home designed for connection and everyday life. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by Elizabeth Granger Interiors A single road off Elders Mill in Senoia quietly tells a much larger story. It winds through 266 acres purchased years ago by a local family. It is land that has evolved into a thoughtfully planned family compound, where several homes sit, each on generous acreage, connected not by fences but by intention. At a time when families are often scattered across cities or...

Home + Design

Fresh, Elegant, and Attainable Design

Turan Designs offers all inclusive kitchen and bathroom remodels. Article by Susan Walworth | Photography by Provided Everyone is busy, and life is complicated. That’s why Turan Designs focuses on creating kitchens and bathrooms that offer practical functionality and long-lasting beauty. From initial concept through completion, owners Teri and Mikail Turan have earned a stellar reputation for creating fresh, elegant, and affordable kitchen and bath designs for clients in Fayette County and...

Home + Design

Beyond the Wall

The evolution of creativity, craftsmanship, and joy behind modern wallpaper – according to Sarah Thomas. Article by Sydney Kate Lewis | Photography by Provided So many people are victims of the rising and falling of trends. Wallpaper, in particular, surged in popularity among what is now an “older” generation, only to fall out of favor with their children. This could be due to ever-fluctuating opinions on design, or perhaps the lingering “trauma” of renovating parents’ homes - stripping...

Food + Beverage

More Cheese? Yes, Please!

Macaroni and cheese so decadent, you'll feel like you struck it rich. Article by Pauli Reep Ultra-creamy, decadently cheesy, and worthy of its name, this Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese is comfort food at its finest. A rich blend of five to six cheeses, warm spices, and a silky sauce baked until golden makes it perfect for holidays, gatherings, or anytime indulgence. Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese Active time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Serves 10 Ingredients: 16...

Life + Culture

Lake Oconee’s Grandest Celebration of Food & Wine

Taste the world in one extraordinary setting. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Lake Oconee Food & Wine 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 Festival, one of the Southeast’s most anticipated destination weekends. Over four...

Health + Wellness

Know Your Numbers

February is National Heart Health Month, and Piedmont Heart encourages our community to know their numbers, prioritize prevention, and be proactive about lifelong heart health. Article by Piedmont Hospital | Photography by Provided Hypertension is a risk factor for both heart disease and stroke. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is caused primarily by lifestyle factors such as stress, smoking, lack of exercise, and a poor diet. It can also be linked to genetics, kidney disease...

Life + Culture

All the Way LIVE!

Trilith LIVE: Fayette County’s new cultural powerhouse is here and built to inspire. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by Provided For twenty-five years, Al Mead has been one of Fayette County’s most recognizable community champions - a connector, a convener, a ministry leader, and a constant presence in civic life. So it comes as no surprise that in June of this past year, Al stepped into a role that elevates his gifts and leadership in a way no previous position has: President of the...

Life + Culture

Grounded in Compassion

April Mowell stewards sacred spaces while guiding families through grief, healing, remembrance, and hope. Article by Jennifer Conforti | Photography by Provided April Mowell admits that much of the cemetery business surprised her. Having watched her husband grow up around the funeral industry, she once viewed it as an unusual — even uncomfortable — line of work. But that perspective shifted quickly once she stepped into it herself. “It didn’t take me long to realize that this business serves...

Travel

The Trail to Friendship

Inspiration turned into action is helping women find community in Fayette County. Article by Sydney Kate Lewis | Photography by Provided What started as a simple question in the “Life in the Bubble” Facebook group has grown into a thriving community of more than 2,000 members as of December 2025. Heidi Becker has always loved being outdoors, whether walking trails, hiking the Georgia mountains, or exploring new places while traveling, but she was hesitant to do so alone for safety reasons. In...

Food + Beverage

Get a Little Cheesy!

An Italian Fontina fondue made for two, where sparks fly and double dipping is encouraged. Article by Pauli Reep Fondue may be a classic, but passé? Not a chance. It’s one of the most interactive and joyful dishes you can put on the table—communal, comforting, and built around everyone’s favorite buffet star – cheese. This Italian Fontina Fondue is silky, savory, and undeniably elegant, pairing beautifully with crisp fennel and cured salami for dipping. Gruyère, fontina, and Parmesan melt into...