Life + Culture

Gratitude Grows Here in Smyrna–Vinings

Neighbors and businesses alike celebrate community and connection. Article by Stacey Scott In every season, but especially in autumn, gratitude has a way of drawing us closer to the places and people we hold dear. The air turns crisp, the colors deepen, and the pace of life seems to nudge us into reflection. Here in Smyrna–Vinings, thankfulness isn’t a once-a-year sentiment—it’s stitched into daily rhythms. You can feel it in the wave between neighbors on an evening walk, the chatter at a...

Food + Beverage

A Season to Savor

Discover charcuterie tips, holiday pairings, and thoughtful ways to show thankfulness around the table. Article and Photography by Reagan Zottnick For me, charcuterie is more than food—it’s a way of bringing people together. Every board I create is about balance: sweet and savory, familiar and adventurous, comforting and celebratory. Most of all, it’s about gratitude.   In the fall, I always lean into figs. Fresh, dried, or spooned into a jam, they pair beautifully with salami, prosciutto...

Arts + Culture

Creating With Purpose, Connecting Through Art

Artist, author and philanthropist Kim Chesney shares a life shaped by thankfulness. Article by Stacey Scott | Photography by Cason Ogletree For Kim P. Chesney, gratitude is more than a feeling — it’s a way of life. It fuels her creativity, her beliefs, and her deep desire to give back. Whether she’s layering encaustic wax onto a canvas, writing a children’s story, or volunteering her time, thankfulness runs through every part of her journey. That journey began decades ago, in a second-grade...

Life + Culture

The Legacy of Hermi’s Bridge

A Steel Truss Saved by Community Devotion: How One Woman’s Fight for Social Justice Became an Enduring Memorial on the Chattahoochee River. Article and Photography by Ashley Putnam Beneath the Georgia sky, where the Chattahoochee River echoes tales of old, stands Hermi’s Bridge, a structure not just of steel, but of enduring love and community spirit. Originally forged in 1904, this historic bridge once connected Buckhead and Vinings, a vital artery for early travelers. Yet, time, as it often...