Food + Beverage

Sip, Savor, Celebrate

Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival Article by Sean O'Keefe Where Culinary Excellence Meets Community Impact on Lake Oconee Set along 30 acres of pristine shoreline and cradled by towering Georgia pines just 90 minutes from Atlanta, The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is where refined luxury meets effortless lakeside calm. This spring, March 20–22, 2026, the resort becomes the center stage for the Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival, one of the Southeast’s most anticipated destination weekends. ...

Life + Culture

Breakfast with Santa - Kwanzaa Edition

Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Atlanta Chapter Article by Ashley Belton The Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Atlanta Chapter proudly presented Breakfast with Santa: Kwanzaa Edition, a festive winter celebration that blended holiday joy with cultural heritage, community service, and youth leadership. This signature event created a warm, family-centered environment where children experienced the magic of the season while deepening their understanding of African traditions and the principles of...

Home + Design

Home Sweet City of South Fulton

Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs, Her Humble Beginnings and Historic Win as the First Woman Mayor Article by Gabrielle Latimore | Photography by Bob Mackey When newly appointed mayor of South Fulton, Carmalitha Gumbs, thinks about home, she pictures peace in her sanctuary where she can fully be herself. This is exactly the vision she carries for one of Georgia's fastest growing cities, South Fulton, now home to 115,000 residents and counting.  Earlier this year, Mayor Gumbs was sworn in as the first...

Home + Design

Heritage at Home

The Kitchen Photography by Michelle Davina Photography “Heritage at Home: The Kitchen” was hosted by BSB Media / Black Southern Belle at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC).  Tastemakers, design enthusiasts and industry leaders found inspiration for the holiday hosting season with a day of exploration and education centered on the heart of the home – kitchen and dining spaces. Programming included:  Interactive Brunch Offerings at Currey & Co/ UpCountry Home Panel: In Home Kitchen...

Home + Design

Designing a New Chapter

Where Home Became the Heart of My Business Article by Natasha Brown, Design Duo Interiors | Photography by Dominique White Photography In this intimate Home Issue feature honoring Women’s History Month, Interior Designer Natasha Brown shares how transforming her own home during a season of transition became the foundation for Design Duo Interiors and the beginning of a life designed with purpose. When I look around my home today, I don’t just see a beautifully designed space, I see a...

Travel

Savannah Sanctuary

Boutique Hotel Delivers on Much-Needed Reset Article by Shandra Hill Smith If you’re looking for a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Atlanta, there’s always a reason to take a road trip to Savannah. And The Kimpton Brice Hotel in this coastal Georgia city helps to make that escape a relaxing and memorable one. Your furry friends might agree, too, as you’re likely to see almost as many pets as people at this pet-friendly boutique hotel. Located within walking distance...

Arts + Culture

Legacy in Motion

Ailey Returns to the Fox Theatre Article by Zaria Samuel | Photography by Andrew Eccles SoFu Lifestyle had the opportunity to ask  Alicia Graf Mack, Artistic Director about the upcoming Atlanta stop on their tour.  AILEY celebrates the African American cultural experience through performance, classes, and community programs. How do you see dance functioning as a form of storytelling for African American history and culture? Dance is our legacy in motion. Through dance, we can share...

Entertainment

Alpha Derby Weekend

Presented by the Alphas of Atlanta Article by Andrew Snorton | Photography by Phrozen Memories Since its debut in 2015, the #AlphaDerbyWeekend via the Alphas of Atlanta is one of the largest Kentucky Derby–themed events of its kind. In bringing the experience of Churchill Downs to Atlanta, the event enters its 11th year of inviting those from near and far to join them in the Winner's Circle. Under the leadership of co-chairs Robert Cunningham and Michael Jones, the team behind the event is...

Life + Culture

Celebrating 45 Years of Impact and Empowerment

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter Marks a Milestone in South Fulton Article and Photography by As South Fulton grows in influence, culture, and community leadership, one organization has helped shape its heartbeat for nearly half a century. This year, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter celebrates its forty-fifth Charter milestone, marking decades of service, sisterhood, and intentional community uplift. Founded on January 15, 1980, Kappa Iota Zeta was...

Style + Beauty

Najee Dorsey’s Love Letter to Black Visual Culture

Black Art in America Article by Tiffany C. Dillard | Photography by Provided by Najee Dorsey and Black Art in America Black Art in America began as both a calling and a concept. Founded in 2010 by artist and curator Najee Dorsey, it has grown into a Black artist collective that champions Black artists through exhibitions, print fairs, and partnerships rooted in community, inspiring shared purpose and pride. Dorsey’s work is personal because he is an artist himself. Early on, he saw how rarely...