Life + Culture

Unlocking Potential: Powerhouse Therapy Transforms Lives

CIMT: A Play-Based, Evidence-Backed Approach Helping Children Build Strength, Confidence, and Independence Article by Roswell City Lifestyle Staff Charlene Kurkjian founded Powerhouse Therapy in 2010 with a bold vision: help children with one-sided weakness from stroke or neurological conditions make lasting progress beyond what weekly therapy could offer. While working as an occupational therapist at CHOA, Charlene met a parent who had traveled out of state for an intensive therapy program...

Education

Empowering Youth

Revved Up Kids Leads the Charge Against Child Exploitation Article by Jeff Fischer   In the heart of North Fulton, a transformative initiative is taking root, aiming to shield children and teens from the perils of sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. Revved Up Kids, a nonprofit organization founded in 2014 by Alli Neal and her husband David, stands as a beacon of hope and education in the community. The inception of Revved Up Kids was, as Alli describes, "nothing less than a clear...

Education

A Heart for Service

Local Roswell student-led clubs organize service projects big and small sponsored through Interact Club Article by Becky Nelson   We often hear the phrase “a heart for service,” but how does a community truly build a culture around it? For 75 years, the Roswell Rotary Club—a part of Rotary International—has done just that. One of their strongest initiatives is sponsoring Interact Clubs in nearly every public and private school in Roswell, nurturing youth leadership and volunteerism from...

Food + Beverage

Brunch at Lola's

New! Latin-inspired flavors & cocktails on Canton Street Article by Kathryn Radtke Lola’s located in Historic Roswell on Canton Street is now open to become your weekend brunch destination! Every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm, enjoy Latin-inspired brunch dishes. From flavorful Manana Tacos to sweet-and-delicious Cuban French Toast, there's something for everyone. Pair your plate and palate with an exciting cocktail such as an espresso martini, Bloody Mary or a Paloma-mosa.  With sports...

Life + Culture

Let's Meet Nick Porche

He's the kind of neighbor who remembers your dog's name and asks how your week is going. Article by Jillian Hicks   In Roswell, you might spot Nick Porche chatting with a neighbor at Deep Roots Wine Market, ordering his favorite meal at 1920 on Canton Street, or attending school events with his family. He’s the kind of neighbor who remembers your dog’s name and asks how your week is going—not because he has to, but because he genuinely wants to know. Nick is the Chief Financial Officer of a...

Home + Design

Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Rise of Crawl Space Conversions

More Than a Home Improvement — It’s a Smart Investment especially in the South where they are limited options. Article by Wendy Edwards | Photography by CatMax Photography  In the South the mention of a crawl space might once have made homeowners cringe. But with the right partner—and today’s advanced construction methods—these underused areas are being reimagined into fully livable lower levels, often adding between 1,200 and 2,200+ square feet of usable space; that’s the size of a small...

Life + Culture

Llamas, Love & Laughter

How One Woman’s Herd is Healing Hearts Article by Tran Bui When Tracy Munroe of Dallas, Georgia says her business has a mind of its own, she’s not kidding. What started nearly 30 years ago with a personal fascination for llamas has blossomed into Wit’s End Llama Consortium, a mobile experience that’s bringing joy, comfort, and sometimes even tears (the good kind) to people of all ages and backgrounds. “I was immediately taken under the wing of some of the most influential people in the llama...

Entertainment

Busload of Book Love

Best Friends Bring Their Bookstore Dream to Life on Wheels Article by Tran Bui | Photography by Kara E Media In a world where screens are everywhere and attention spans are shrinking, Stephanie Carlisle and Morganne Turberville of Acworth are making a case for slowing down—with a good book in hand. The duo, both full-time professionals, moms, wives, and book lovers, are the co-owners of a mobile bookstore called TBR BookBus. “Reading gives us a much-needed escape from reality,” said...

Education

Huskies Helping Huskies

Putting Compassion into Action at CMS Article by Tran Bui It all started with a prayer and a promise. Just before Thanksgiving in 2015, Crabapple Middle School’s social counselor Tamla Hodges shared with CMS admin Linda Porter that the federal Shop-With-a-Cop program had cut middle schoolers due to lack of funding. Nearly 30 CMS families were depending on it for holiday gifts. After hugging and praying, they vowed to ask the next person who walked in for help. That person was parent Becky...

Education

Strengthening the future of Education in our Area

Roswell Woman's Club Awards $150,000 in Nonprofit Grants and Scholarships Article and Photography by   The Roswell Woman's Club (RWC) announced their distribution of $150,000 in community support through 86 Grants and Scholarships to Benefit Teachers, Nonprofits, and Students. This significant investment in the Greater North Fulton community will directly benefit local teachers, nonprofit organizations, and graduating high school seniors. The disbursement included: 38 teacher grants...