Entertainment

Holiday Light Guide

Where to see the best light displays in Cobb County Article and Photography by Lights of Life Life University, Marietta | November 27 – December 31 More than one million lights decorate a mile of campus in this festive display. Enjoy thematic displays, including a nativity scene, a menorah, and a 60-foot Christmas tree. Activities, like the petting zoo and train rides, are available for a small fee. The lights are open from dark to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from dark to 10 p.m...

Food + Beverage

Oysters Rockefeller

Article and Photography by Oysters Rockefeller was created in 1889 at Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans, the oldest family-owned restaurant in the United States. Jules Alciatore, son of founder Antoine Alciatore, developed the dish during a shortage of escargot, substituting oysters. Rich and flavorful, Oysters Rockefeller was designed to evoke the sense of wealth and opulence of John D. Rockefeller, the richest American man of the time. While the original recipe remains a secret, countless...

Home + Design

Making Cobb Homes Beautiful

Article and Photography by We spoke with Charlie Dallavale Jr., president of Painting Plus, to learn about why the company remains one of North Atlanta’s top general contractors. Can you share more about a project, teacher, or mentor that solidified your career path? My grandfather was a siding contractor, so it started with the family. I did learn a lot of it through Walton High School's building construction program. Bob Overstreet was the shop teacher. We used to build kids' play forts...

Professional Services

Marking 30 Years of Service

West Cobb Funeral Home & Crematory celebrates its 30th anniversary Article by Ana Markosi David Roach opened West Cobb Funeral Home & Crematory in 1995 with the intent to provide service to anyone who may need assistance with the financial or special needs that can arise with the death of a loved one. Thirty years later, the business has grown to meet the community's needs and adapted to an ever-changing industry. Throughout it all, though, its values remain the same: honesty, transparency...

Life + Culture

Living a Sterling Life

David and Anne's new chapter at Sterling Estates Article and Photography by David and Anne Strand’s story began at Michigan State University. Anne was completing her master’s degree in education, while David just received a National Science Foundation scholarship. A chance meeting became a lifelong partnership. The couple built fulfilling lives in the Marietta area, including years of volunteer work at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, where they trained trail ambassadors and...

Entertainment

Behind the Curtain

A conversation with Lucy Webb Article by Ana Markosi At just 15 years old, Lucy Webb has made strides as a student dancer on the pre-professional track at the Georgia Ballet. She’s performed various roles in productions of The Nutcracker, including a Chinese dancer, a mouse, and Fritz. This year, she makes her lead debut as Clara. We sat down with her to learn more about her life as a dancer behind the scenes. How long have you been dancing, and how long have you been with the Georgia...

Life + Culture

A Place to Call Home

Veteran Village houses Atlanta's homeless veterans Article by Ana Markosi The Atlanta Veterans Village provides long-term housing complete with comprehensive, on-site services tailored to address the unique emotional, financial, and physical needs of homeless veterans. The goal is to help them rebuild their lives and permanently break the cycle of homelessness. The Atlanta Veterans Village marks the first homeless veteran housing facility supported by The Home Depot Foundation, in partnership...

Health + Wellness

Truffles Vein Specialists

A higher standard of care Article and Photography by Vein health isn’t usually top of mind until something goes wrong. Swelling, aching, heaviness, or bulging veins often creep up over time, leaving many unsure where to turn. Truffles Vein Specialists prioritizes careful diagnostics and dedicated patient care. Founded by Dr. Paul Feldman, a plastic surgeon with more than three decades of experience in the field, the practice specializes solely in treating vein disease. While many aesthetic...

Professional Services

A Servant's Heart: Leading With Compassion

How Kennesaw Pet Center redefines veterinary care Article by Ana Markosi Dr. Jennifer Covington, a problem solver at heart, had a fulfilling career as a management consultant, but after five years, she felt something was missing. “I don't feel like I am contributing to my community,” Covington expressed to her husband more than a decade ago. “I don't feel like I'm giving back.” With that, she decided to pursue her lifelong love of animals and enrolled in veterinary school at the University of...

Local Services

Hand Hoof Heart Heals

A horse lover turns her passion into a thriving organization Article by Wendy Edwards Hidden within a lush 15-acre pocket of countryside rests a peaceful refuge where the scent of hay mingles with the early fall morning air. At first sight, it’s clear this is more than a farm. It's a place where every corner pulses with quiet compassion. Here, Erin Chimberoff, founder of Hand, Hoof and Heart, built a thriving sanctuary where animals and people discover passion, purpose, and joy together. ...