Life + Culture

The Emerald Extravaganza

Hosted by the Ivy Community Foundation November 7 Article by Jolene Butts Freeman The Emerald Extravaganza, hosted by the Ivy Community Foundation in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Kappa Omega Chapter, continues its legacy of giving back. The holiday gala will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Atlanta Airport Marriott, 2020 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, GA 30337. The annual event is a scholarship fundraiser that brings the community...

Arts + Culture

Liana Morales

Haydee in Buena Vista Social Club at the Fox Article by Juju Ramos | Photography by Matthew Murphy and Provided Some people dream with their heads in the clouds. Others learn to dream with both feet planted firmly on the ground. The sisters of Buena Vista Social Club somehow manage to do both. Haydee is the older sister. The protector. The realist. She loves Omara fiercely, but understands something her younger sister has not learned yet: la libertad often comes with a price. Haydee dreams...

Life + Culture

The Fresh Prince of College Park:

How Yung Joc Gives Back to SoFu Article by Gabrielle Latimore | Photography by Bob Mackey You may know Yung Joc for his music, television, and radio career, but the talented entertainer’s commitment to his community began long before he hit our TV screens and airwaves. Growing up in College Park, Joc jokes that his childhood felt more like a 90s sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”in particular, just without a Geoffrey. He initially grew up in the Westside, but after getting in more than just...

Finance + Legal Services

HomeTrust Bank and the Importance of Relationship Banking:

The Bank Should Know Your Name Article by Juju Ramos You can do almost anything from your phone now. Deposit a check. Pay a bill. Apply for a loan. What you can’t always do is explain to a chatbot why your business needs the money  now , or why the numbers on a screen don’t tell the whole story. HomeTrust Bank believes there’s still room for a real conversation. The bank turned 100 this year and still their bankers work directly with customers, and decisions are made locally. So if you’re...

Life + Culture

Troop 1906

Scouting Builds South Fulton Boys-To-Men Through Camping and Character-Building Article by Curtis Bunn Diallo Patterson delivered the commencement address when he graduated from Tuskegee University in 2024. He served for a year on the school’s Board of Trustees. He’s worked at the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Now, he is in the third year of a doctorate program at prestigious Cornell University. At the foundation of all those lofty accomplishments, Patterson said, are his...

Arts + Culture

“Switches” at BronzeLens FIlm Festival

And Your Offical List of This Years Winning Films Article by Erikka Searles Mitchell | Photography by Vinny Nolan and Justin Brown Have you ever wanted to know what your partner experiences in a day? Can you really put yourself in their shoes? That’s the premise of the body-swap romantic comedy “Switches” that screened at the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta. I was blessed to chat with Brandon Broussard, the writer and director of the film. He was sure to point out that most films that...

Local Services

How Can South Fulton Families Help an Aging Parent Stay Connected This Fall?

Create an article.Senior social isolation can become more noticeable in fall, when daylight shortens, weather changes and familiar activities may become harder to attend. Families in South Fulton County and surrounding communities can help an aging parent stay connected by paying attention to changes in routine and creating dependable opportunities for companionship.Living alone does not automatically mean a person is lonely. The concern is a meaningful change: fewer calls, skipped church...

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How Can Case Management Help South Fulton Families Navigate Senior Care?

Create an article.Case management for seniors can make a complicated care journey easier to understand. When an older adult moves between a hospital, rehabilitation center, physician’s office and home, families in South Fulton County and surrounding communities may suddenly face unfamiliar decisions, appointments and instructions.National Case Management Week, October 11–17, recognizes professionals who help people coordinate care and connect with appropriate resources. Understanding their role...

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Fire Safety for Seniors: 7 Things South Fulton Families Should Check This Fall

Fire safety for seniors deserves special attention during fall, when heaters, candles and holiday cooking begin returning to daily routines. For families in South Fulton County and surrounding communities, a few practical checks can reduce common risks and make it easier for an older adult to respond if something goes wrong.Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, is a useful reminder to walk through the home together. The goal is not to frighten or criticize. It is to notice small problems before...

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When Should South Fulton Families Start Long-Term Care Planning?

Create an article.Long-term care planning is one of those conversations families often mean to have later.Later can turn into a hospital discharge, a fall, a missed medication, or a phone call from a worried neighbor. Then decisions that deserved time and thought have to be made quickly.That is why long-term care planning works best before a crisis.For families in South Fulton County and surrounding communities, planning ahead does not mean deciding today that a parent needs full-time care. It...