Entertainment

The Sound of 2 Lives Well Played

Where the Story lives, the notes between the lines Article by Roswell City Lifestyle | Photography by Erik Voss   Long before he stepped onto stages or built a following, Joe Gransden was a wide-eyed ten-year-old with a trumpet in his hands and a future already quietly unfolding. Music was never background noise in his childhood it was the language of his home. His grandfather, a professional trumpet player in New York, filled rooms with a rich tone that it stopped young Joe in his tracks...

Life + Culture

Preserving Innovation, Inspiring What’s Next

Mimms Museum of Technology and Art Article by Tran Bui | Photography by Luis Contreras Preserving Innovation, Inspiring What’s Next Every swipe, click, and stream traces back to a defining moment. A prototype. A pitch. A breakthrough. The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art stands as a living archive of those moments, preserving the technology and the bold thinking that transformed the way we live. As a nonprofit organization, the museum exists for a purpose far greater than display. Its...

Life + Culture

A Conversation That Changed Everything

One Roswell student. One teacher. A moment that changed the trajectory of a life. Article by Tran Bui Before national interviews and speaking engagements, Will Hargen was a Roswell student immersed in theater. He attended Queen of Angels before moving on to Blessed Trinity. By sophomore year, backstage work, set building, and rehearsals had become his world. That same year, the theater department began working on  Next to Normal , a musical centered on mental illness, grief, and family. Its...

Education

Redefining Education for Neurodivergent Children

Inside Rocli, a hybrid homeschool center built from lived experience and real-life need Article by Tran Bui When Feleshia Sams talks about Rocli, she isn’t describing a business concept. She’s talking about real life. Rocli was born from Feleshia’s experience as a mother raising a neurodivergent daughter with autism who is nonverbal and communicates through an AAC device. As her daughter approached school age, Feleshia quickly realized how difficult it was to find an environment that truly...

Entertainment

Adult Hip-Hop:

Where Grown-Ups Get Their Groove Back Article by Tran Bui Adult Hip Hop started organically. Parents watching their children dance began noticing the joy, the confidence, the release happening inside those studio walls. Eventually, someone asked the question: Why can’t we do that too? “Adult Hip Hop classes started at our studio after the parents saw how much fun their younger children were having in class,” founder Nancy Tolbert Yilmaz explains. “You can join with whatever skill level you...

Local Services

Dancing into Spring

Dance Competition Season showcases ADC's dancer's talent and growth. Article by Wendy Edwards Spring is a season of renewal, fresh starts, and creative momentum. For dancers and performers, it also marks the beginning of dance competition season, when months of dedication and discipline come to life on stage. Inside the studio at Atlanta Dance Central, excitement builds as dancers fine-tune routines and prepare for performances. For owner Charlotte Williamson, this is the most rewarding time...

Food + Beverage

Local Cravings

Spotlighting standout dishes that keep diners returning to beloved restaurants. Article and Photography by Be sure to visit and check out some of Roswell's hot spots featured to explore, dine out and discover what makes them each special!    Brewable Where Great Lunch Meets Greater Purpose: Brewable Roswell’s January Specials Shine Brewable Roswell's rotating lunch specials are unbeatable: pick two items for $10 or all three for $14.50. This January, choose from a signature quiche...

Life + Culture

Where Roswell’s Past Meets America’s Unfolding National Story

A distinguished historian reflects on the Roosevelt legacy, Bulloch Hall, and Roswell’s enduring role in shaping America’s future. Article by Roswell City Lifestyle As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, communities across the country are reflecting on the people, places, and moments that shaped our national identity. In Roswell, that reflection came to life at Bulloch Hall during a special afternoon reception welcoming Kermit Roosevelt III, great-great-grandson of President...

Life + Culture

Tiles, Talk, Friendly Competition

How Mahjong Is Turning Game Night Into the New Way to Connect Article by Tran Bui In a world where so much connection happens through screens, something refreshingly old school is bringing people back around the table. It’s Mahjong. What was once considered a niche pastime is quickly becoming one of the area’s most talked-about social games. Elizabeth Pellegrom and Carly Hankins, co-owners of Le Mahj Club, are based in Alpharetta, but their lessons and events regularly draw players from...

Sports + Recreation

Game. Set. Growth

Colleen Craig: Turning vision, grit, and community purpose into ownership and launch of Atlanta Vibe, Georgia’s groundbreaking entry into Major League Pro Women's Volleyball Article by Brennan Smith On the Court Where a Dream Took Shape On January 24, 2024, inside a roaring Omaha arena, the Atlanta Vibe clinched a fiveset thriller in the firstever Major League Volleyball match. For Colleen Craig, standing amid the noise, tension, and celebration, the moment was more than a win it was...