Arts + Culture

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 across Roswell, baseball diamonds stay busy all spring, 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...

Life + Culture

From Dirt Roads to Standing Ovations:

How Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz Built a World-Class Dance Legacy in Her Hometown Article by Nicholas Porche | Photography by Jon Bauer For Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz, the rhythm of Roswell, is deeply personal. Long before the city evolved into the bustling, vibrant hub of culture it is today, Nancy’s roots were firmly planted in its soil. As a fourth-generation member of the Tolbert family, her connection to the area stretches back to her great-grandmother, who immigrated from Ireland and eventually...

Life + Culture

Finding Belonging Together

A North Georgia farm helps individuals and families build confidence, connection, and purpose through the powerful bond between people, animals, and nature. Article by Tran Bui For families searching for connection, confidence, and a sense of community, Hand, Hoof & Heart has become much more than a farm. Since founding the organization in 2013, Erin Chimberoff has created a place where individuals feel seen, supported, and accepted exactly as they are. Located in Acworth, the program offers...

Life + Culture

Walking the Path of Good Trouble

Innovation Academy students turn civic engagement into action, inspiring change locally and nationally. Article by Tran Bui For students involved in Sole Purpose: The Good Trouble Project, history is not something confined to textbooks. It is a call to action. Over the past year, students from Innovation Academy have registered voters, spoken on the steps of the Georgia Capitol, partnered with community organizations, and taught younger students about civic engagement. Their efforts, inspired...

Food + Beverage

Local Cravings

Spotlighting standout dishes that keep diners returning to beloved restaurants. Article by Roswell City Lifestyle Sushi Yoko & Tomato Japanese Grocery A family-run Japanese restaurant serving for nearly three decades. One kitchen, two ways to eat well. During the day, SushiYOKO is comfort food. Tonkatsu, donburi bowls, udon, ramen, and lunch sets, the honest Japanese cooking you would find at a neighborhood spot back home. Nothing fussy. Just good. At night, the counter turns to omakase. A...

Education

Young, Driven & Making a Difference

Through perseverance, compassion, leadership, and purpose, these young people are leaving a lasting mark on their community. Article by Tran Bui From athletes and performers to advocates and community volunteers, these local rising leaders are making an impact while pursuing their own dreams. Though their paths are different, they share a common thread: a willingness to step outside their comfort zones, embrace challenges, and inspire others along the way. Some are creating nonprofits...

Life + Culture

Rooted in Roswell

Kelley and Connor Beecham's Love Story, one young couple's journey back home Article by Roswell City Lifestyle   Their love story is proof that the world is smaller than it seems. Connor's dad, Steve Beecham, and Kelley's best friend, Mary Hannah, are responsible for bringing us together. Our families had been loosely connected for generations through Austell, Georgia — where Kelley grew up and where Connor's mother spent much of her childhood. There were friendships between grandparents...

Sports + Recreation

From Major League Mounds to Roswell's Next Generation

Former MLB All-Star Matt Capps is investing in young athletes, building community, and proving baseball's greatest lessons extend beyond baseball. Article by Tran Bui | Photography by Albright Photography The roar of a packed Major League stadium may be behind him, but for Matt Capps, the game that shaped his life is still very much a part of who he is. Today, Capps can often be found on a baseball field in Roswell, encouraging young players, talking with parents, and helping build a program...

Local Services

Goose: Roswell's Unlikely Bomb-Sniffing Hero

Meet the Labrador Retriever proving K-9s come in all breeds Article by Tran Bui When most people picture a police K-9, they imagine a big German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois. That is why so many are surprised to meet Goose, a Labrador Retriever serving alongside Master Police Officer K-9 Handler Barron Dixon with the Roswell Police Department. "Labs are a great fit for this work," says Officer Dixon.  Their exceptional sense of smell and ability to stay focused allow them to consistently...

Local Services

Helping Children

“Hugo’s Brave Bite” launched to Support Families at the Table Article by City Lifestyle For many families, mealtimes are meant to be moments of connection. But for parents of children with feeding challenges, they can be filled with stress, worry, and uncertainty. Local pediatric feeding therapist Charlene Kurkjian, OTR/L, knows this reality well — and she's bringing hope to the table in a new way with the launch of her children's book, Hugo's Brave Bite. Charlene is the founder of Happy...