Finance + Legal Services

Investing in Your Business

Growth by Design, Not by Default Article by Glenda Walker Every business owner wants growth, increased revenue, expanded capacity, and stronger profitability. But growth rarely happens by default. It happens by design. And design requires investment. In today’s competitive local business environment, whether you operate in hospitality, healthcare, retail, construction, or professional services, your next phase of growth often depends on access to the right capital at the right time. Yet...

Life + Culture

The Global Soccer Tournament Is Coming!

Is Your SoFu Business Ready? Article and Photography by Q: Why should a local retail, service, or hospitality business care about the World Cup? A: The Global Soccer Tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. With Atlanta serving as the host city, the metro area will experience a rise in international energy and tourist traffic that will be felt everywhere in South Fulton. Your brand will miss a once-in-a-generation attention wave if it...

Life + Culture

The Insider’s Guide to Booking Universal Epic Universe

Article by Tomeka Jones   Theme park lovers are in for a treat when stepping onto the grounds of Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth and newest park: Universal Epic Universe. Just about a 6-hour drive or a quick 1.5-hour flight from Atlanta to Orlando, Florida. The amusement park is mesmerizing, literally jaw dropping. Once you gain your composure, the real adventure begins inside one of the five themed worlds: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How to...

Education

Spelman College eSpelman

Black Girl Brilliance With an Open Invitation Article by Juju Ramos There is a certain energy that comes with Spelman. It is confidence rooted in scholarship. Leadership wrapped in grace. Black girl magic backed by intellectual firepower. For generations, Spelman College has cultivated women who do not just enter rooms. They elevate them. In 2021, that legacy expanded beyond the gates of campus and into living rooms, offices, airports, and boardrooms across the country through eSpelman, the...

Arts + Culture

Underground and Unapologetic

Why "Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed" Hits Home in the New Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families Article by Kristen Wright Matthews | Photography by Casey Gardner Ford and Kristen Wright Matthews Underground and Unapologetic: Why  “ Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed”   Hits Home By Kristen Wright Matthews There’s something electric happening underground at the Alliance Theatre—and it’s loud in all the right ways. “Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience ,” running through June 30...

Life + Culture

Bold Lips + Bow Ties 2025

Style with Purpose, Service with Impact Article and Photography by The Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. hosted its 8th annual Bold Lips + Bow Ties (BOLD8) on October 12, 2025, at The Retreat TGS Atlanta, bringing together Atlanta’s most stylish and civically engaged leaders for an unforgettable evening of elegance and philanthropy. Guests enjoyed live violin music, signature drinks, and stunning rooftop views of the Atlanta skyline while celebrating a shared commitment to...

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...