Life + Culture

7 Kids, 3 Cities, Endless Pancakes

Spring Break Family Vacation 2025: Mostly Controlled Coastal Chaos from St. Augustine to Savannah Article and Photography by Burke Scott Spring Break 2025: We bravely loaded up our crew of 7 kids (yes, seven) and set off to conquer the Atlantic coast— St. Augustine to St. Simons Island to Savannah —armed only with two hotel rooms per stop, an appetite for adventure, and a borderline concerning love for complimentary breakfasts.  Join me and my wife, Heather, as we wrangle our crew through...

Food + Beverage

Hello Hokido: Japan’s Flavors Arrive in Smyrna

Hokido Japanese Restaurant brings fresh fish and an unforgettable, high-end Japanese dining experience to the suburbs. Article by Hannah Yahne | Photography by Provided by Hokido Tucked in the heart of Smyrna, Georgia, Hokido Japanese Restaurant is quietly redefining the suburban dining experience one pristine slice of sashimi at a time. In a town better known for its Southern charm than sushi, Hokido stands out as a beacon for lovers of authentic, high-end Japanese cuisine.   At the helm of...

Food + Beverage

Neighbors Gather to Grow Together

Neighbors gather to grow vegetables—and friendships—in Williams Park’s new community garden. Article and Photography by Stacey Scott Something beautiful is sprouting in Williams Park -- and it’s not just the vegetables. The newly formed Spring Creek Garden Club is nurturing a vibrant blend of community, curiosity, and creativity, bringing together neighbors who might not have otherwise crossed paths. Robert Harrison, the green-thumbed visionary behind the club, was inspired by a simple...

Life + Culture

Reveille in Rondeaux Revealed

Acoustic magic and a military bugle tradition from an airbase named after Marietta’s fallen World War II hero Article by Walter Dean | Photography by Provided by Stephani Schafer, Major, USAF As the glow of the morning Sun illuminates and casts shadows pointing westward over our village, and precisely as the Smyrna Community Center clock starts its own musical tradition, readers of this magazine are awakened by a fusillade of brassy notes from beyond the northern horizon, the traditional...