Life + Culture

A Conversation with Charletta Wilson Jacks:

Finding Balance, Self Care and Her Vision for 2026 Article by Michelle Taylor WIllis and Erikka Searles Mitchell Just a Little Girl from Savannah, GA Charletta Wilson Jacks began as a Southern girl who grew up to be a strategist in the community and in life. She’s a champion for all, not just a select few. No matter who you are, she will root you on. As a cheerleader in high school, captain of the Varsity squad for two years and Miss Homecoming at Alfred E. Beach High School, she has always...

Travel

Higher Ground:

How a 26 Mile Trek to Machu Picchu Became a Reset for Strength, Stillness, and Self-Discovery Article by Tomeka Jones | Photography by Courtesy Gihan Tubbeh/PROMPERÚ and Tomeka Jones When visiting South America for the first time, I didn’t imagine embarking on a wellness journey involving a 26-mile hike to the famous historical sanctuary known as Machu Picchu. The stunning 15th century fortress built in Peru’s Andes Mountains is now one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Many of the more...

Finance + Legal Services

How's Your Financial Fitness?

Financial Wellness That Prepares Your Business for Funding Article by Glenda Walker A new year brings fresh opportunities and for many business owners that includes plans to grow, invest, or secure funding. Whether you're considering a loan, equipment purchase, or expansion, the smartest move you can make now is strengthening your business’s financial wellness and overall financial health. Lenders approve businesses that are prepared, organized, and financially stable not those scrambling at...

Education

Imhotep Academy Coronation

Congratulations to the Contestants and Winners! Article and Photography by The 2nd Annual Imhotep Academy Pageant was a vibrant celebration of student talent, leadership, and academic excellence. Led by 91st Miss Morris Brown College, Alena Harris, the coronation honored nine outstanding students: Miss Imhotep Academy:  Julia Bey Mister Warrior:  Winston Carhee Miss Blue and White:  Elin Alexander Miss Ultimate Student:  Maurie Miller Mister Junior Warrior:  Camelo Thomas ...

Arts + Culture

Fans and Fedoras

Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Presents Tea with a Z Photography by Shenika Linen History & Legacy of Tea with Z Named in honor of Zora Neale Hurston, pioneering author, folklorist, anthropologist, and proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Tea with Z began over three decades ago in 1994 as a small gathering hosted by the Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to celebrate Zora Neale Hurston, as well as to highlight culture and the arts. Over...

Travel

Biloxi Bound

Play, Pampering, and Performance Are All Within Reach at This Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem Article by Shandra Hill Smith | Photography by Doug Smith     By Shandra Hill Smith When you travel to Biloxi, Mississippi, you can count on relaxing views of the Gulf of Mexico, entertainment and activities for the whole family, plenty of good eating, and more. Biloxi’s Beau Rivage Resort, a roughly 5.5-hour drive from Atlanta, offers all of the above and proved the ideal getaway for my family of...

Food + Beverage

Mya and Maci Nelson

The Family That Bakes Together at Cakin' with MnM Article by Gabrielle Latimore What began as a Sunday baking lesson among sisters Mya and Maci Nelson and their father, Quentin Nelson, aka "The Cake Doc," has blossomed into a successful business, Cakin' with MnM. Coming from five generations of bakers in his family, Quentin made a mission to pass down the baking tradition to his daughters, starting them in the kitchen as young as 3 and 5.  By 2018, the Nelson family’s Sunday ritual included...

Education

The Place Everyone Belongs

Your Fulton County Library and One Book, One Read Photography by Courtesy of Fulton County Library System Across Fulton County, libraries are doing far more than lending books—they’re building bridges. Libraries serve as gathering spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn, connect, and grow. From story time circles filled with laughter to lively book clubs and technology workshops, the 34 Fulton County library branches are cornerstones of community life. They are...

Life + Culture

Le Dîner en Blanc Atlanta

Secret Soiree at Pullman Yards Article by Jasmine Tiffany | Photography by Bob Mackey Photography and Yoshi the Shooter On October 4, 2025, Atlanta transformed into a vision of white for Le Dîner en Blanc , the city’s most anticipated secret soirée. This year’s event was nothing short of magical. It was a celebration of community, culture, and creativity that truly captured the essence of this global phenomenon. Guests arrived at the undisclosed location, stepping into a curated space filled...

Life + Culture

Comfort & Joy

Holiday Traditions Shine Brightly at The St.Regis Atlanta Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by The St. Regis Atlanta This holiday season, no one celebrates with more grace and grandeur than The St. Regis Atlanta . Here, timeless sophistication meets festive magic at the city’s most distinguished address. Every moment feels intentional, every detail a gesture of joy. The result is a season wrapped in warmth, elegance, and timeless memories longing to be created. The lobby glows in...