Entertainment

North Georgia State Fair

The Fair Returns to Jim R. Miller Park Article and Photography by Superior Plumbing presents the North Georgia State Fair, returning with $23.95 Advance Pay One Price ride tickets good for any day of the fair. The tickets are valid for one person, do not include admission, and are only available to purchase online before opening day, September 24. The Fair will also sell advance online admission tickets for $10 versus $15 at the gate. September 24 Free Admission $25 Pay-One-Price  ...

Food + Beverage

Bourbon Pear Cider

Article and Photography by With pears in peak season, September is the perfect time to enjoy a crisp, pear-forward drink like this bourbon pear cider. This refreshing fall-inspired cocktail combines smooth bourbon with the crisp sweetness of apple cider and the subtle sparkle of club soda. The pear-sage syrup adds a layer of herbal and fruity complexity, making this drink both seasonal and distinctive. Finished with optional cinnamon-sugar, pear slices, and sage leaves, it’s as beautiful in...

Food + Beverage

Taste of Smyrna

Article and Photography by Taste of Smyrna, presented by Superior Plumbing, “Festival of Delectable,” is coming to satisfy palates, quench your thirst, fill your soul with music and entertainment, and please the kids, all in one day! Sample a tasty array of amazing Smyrna restaurants on Saturday, September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. around the beautiful Village Green in downtown Smyrna. Admission is free, and samples can be purchased for $1 to $10. Expect more than 25 restaurants...

Style + Beauty

Dine in Style

3 On-Trend Dining Experiences for Your Next Night Out Article and Photography by Georgia Boy Georgia Boy is one of Atlanta's most sought-after dining experiences, offering an intimate, reservation-only tasting menu that blends fine dining with a sense of theater. Hidden behind Southern Belle in Poncey-Highland, the restaurant seats a small number of guests each evening for a personalized experience, where chefs present inventive, seasonal dishes inspired by Southern ingredients and global...

Style + Beauty

Keeping Styles Fresh

How Fresh Flo Laundry Concierge Gives Metro Atlanta Families Their Time Back Article by Ana Markosi When most people think of a laundry service, they think about clean clothes. But for Shanna-Kay Arellano, founder of Fresh Flo Laundry Concierge, the business has always been about something more valuable: time. "People ask me all the time, 'Why laundry?'" Arellano says. "My goal has never been to convince people they can't do their own laundry. My goal is to remind them that just because you...

Education

Helping Children Find Their Brave Bite

Local Pediatric Feeding Therapist Launches “Hugo’s Brave Bite” to Support Families at the Table Article and Photography by For many families, mealtimes are meant to be moments of connection, but for parents of children with feeding challenges, they can be filled with stress, worry, and uncertainty. After more than a decade supporting these families firsthand, local pediatric feeding therapist Charlene Kurkjian, OTR/L, is bringing hope to the table in a new way, with the launch of her...

Local Services

Zoomin' Groomin's Pets of the Month

5 Special Pets Worth Celebrating Article and Photography by Lizzie My husband Paul and I adopted her about 13 years ago. She has a very sweet and gentle disposition and just always wants to be with us. She is our special girl, and we just love her so much. We are so thankful for Zoomin' Groomin', as we know they are gentle with her and she always looks beautiful after her appointment. She has a severe tracheal collapse, and they are very sensitive to that and take great care to keep her...

Sports + Recreation

Hometown to College World Series

Harrison High's Jason Walk Leads Oklahoma to College World Series Article by Cobb County Schools Year after year, dozens of former Cobb Schools baseball players take the field with their college teams, dreaming of playing for a national championship. This year, only one has that chance. Former Harrison High School standout Jason Walk is the centerfielder and leadoff hitter for the NCAA Division I College World Series-bound University of Oklahoma. When he and his Sooners teammates upset the...

Life + Culture

50 Ways to Give Back

Peachtree Pest Control Celebrates 50 years with community service project Article by Ana Markosi As Peachtree Pest Control celebrates its 50th anniversary, the company is marking the milestone in ways that extend far beyond pest control. Through its year-long "50 for 50" initiative, the locally owned business has committed to completing 50 acts of community service. "We wouldn't be celebrating 50 years without the trust and loyalty of our customers," Alicia Maresco, Marketing Director, says...

Arts + Culture

Stories of Hope

Brittany Petish Brings Stories of Hope to Children at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Article by Ana Markosi For author Brittany Petish, reading Sally the Brave at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta was about more than sharing a children's book. It was about creating moments of joy, comfort, and connection for children and families navigating some of life's greatest challenges. "It was an incredible honor," Petish says. "Hospitals can be overwhelming places, so being invited to bring a...