Travel

Where Wilderness Exhales

Exploring the uncommon grace of Sailrock South Caicos. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Sailrock South Caicos I never know what to expect when I arrive at a new destination. That uncertainty is the whole reason I travel. Sailrock South Caicos did not make me wait long for the reveal. From the moment you arrive, there is a graciousness here that feels neither rehearsed nor performative; something warmer than hospitality. Here, I felt less like a guest and more like someone who had...

Food + Beverage

Supreme Summer Sizzler

The only ribeye recipe you will ever need. Article by Pauli Reep | Photography by Provided The Perfect Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter  There are meals you make, and then there are meals you remember. This is the latter. A great ribeye does not need much, but it does need respect: a ripping hot cast-iron skillet, a generous hand with the salt, and enough confidence to leave it alone while it does its work. What takes this one over the top is the garlic compound butter, a herb-packed...

Travel

Shhhh... Don't Tell Anyone

Glen Ellen is California's best-kept wine country secret. Article and Photography by Jennifer Conforti There's a particular kind of magic that happens when you stumble onto a place nobody told you about. Not because nobody knows, but because the people who do know love it too much to give up their secret sanctuary. Glen Ellen, California, is that kind of place. Tucked into the Valley of the Moon in Sonoma County, Glen Ellen sits about 45 minutes north of San Francisco and operates at a...

Travel

Mérida... ¡Viva México!

The Yucatán is México's best kept secret. Article and Photography by Pam Reid Seven years ago, some very dear friends moved to Mérida. They had fallen in love with the jewel of the Yucatán Peninsula after vacationing there years earlier and eventually decided to make it home. Since then, I have visited often, discovering that Mérida is far more than a beautiful destination. It is a place that feels like a warm embrace, vibrant, welcoming, and wonderfully alive. Whenever I mention traveling to...

Finance + Legal Services

Financial Freedom For Life

Police officer turned financial advisor helps others reach life goals. Article and Photography by Susan Walworth During his 30-year career with the DeKalb County Police Department, John Medina often witnessed the devastating moment when families learned they’d lost a loved one. Along with their grief, he saw fear and uncertainty about the future. Today, as a managing partner with Modern Woodmen of America, Medina continues to work with families facing loss – but now he can offer more than...

Life + Culture

It's Still "The Ultimate Slice"

Celebrating 10 years of serving delicious food and the community. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by Pam Reid and Provided On September 30, 2026, Your Pie in Peachtree City will mark a milestone that few restaurants achieve with both longevity and heart: ten years of serving not just food, but community. For owner Bob Rosato, the journey has never been solely about pizza. It has been about people. “I never get tired of hearing the great feedback,” he says. “It comes down to the ability to...

Life + Culture

PhenoMENal Men of Fayette 2026!

Meet four of your neighbors doing wonderful things in Fayette County and beyond. Article by The FCL Team | Photography by South Atlanta Photography Michael Crofton, Teaching Assistant - Joseph Sams School Story by Jennifer Conforti It’s hard to keep a good man down, and Michael Crofton is one of those good men. Michael was diagnosed at birth with Down Syndrome. Long before inclusion became part of the broader conversation, Michael was living it. As one of the first students at what is...

Professional Services

From Seed to Success

Hearn Landscape transforms outdoor spaces throughout South Metro Atlanta while maintaining Fayette County roots. Article by Susan Walworth | Photography by Provided In the late 90s, when Lee and Teresa Hearn moved their family to Brooks, they weren’t just building a new home; they were planting seeds that their sons, Sam and Dan, would cultivate into a successful landscaping company. Watching their home’s construction and seeing a landscape being carved from the forest captivated the...

Sports + Recreation

Fairways of Legacy

Green Valley Golf Group is building connection and community. Article by Sydney Kate Lewis | Photography by Provided The Green Valley Golf Group, based in McDonough, Georgia, is a family-owned and operated company led by brothers Jon and Jason Schwendinger. Their leadership continues a legacy that began with their father, Gerald Schwendinger, who purchased the company’s first course in the mid-1980s. What started as a single investment has since grown into a thriving network of courses rooted...

Life + Culture

She Was Meant For This

Leigh Curry’s unexpected journey to working with special needs families. Article by Sydney Kate Lewis | Photography by Provided Leigh Curry is, like so many others, someone whose passion found her, not the other way around. After more than 20 years working in corporate human resources, she relocated with her husband and two sons to Peachtree City and began exploring new paths. Her journey included a range of experiences, from joining a direct-sales clothing company to stepping into volunteer...