Travel

The Gift of Galapagos

Article and Photography by Sean O'Keefe I wasn't sure what to expect when I was invited to explore The Galápagos Islands on Ecoventura's luxury expedition private yacht, Theory. Perhaps one of the world's most remote and exclusive travel destinations, the archipelago, located some 600 miles off the coast of the Equator, has captivated explorers and adventurers for centuries, inspiring Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Home to countless species of endemic flora and fauna, the voyage was to...

Arts + Culture

Lighting Up the Holidays

with Holiday Lights of Georgia Article by Candi Hannigan | Photography by Holiday Lights of Georgia Plenty of folks in our community may know David Pitts, a lifelong Cherokee County resident, and Mark Lallathin, a 15-year transplant from Ohio. What they may not know is that these two business owners are responsible for the biggest holiday light shows in Cherokee County - at Hobgood Park in Woodstock and Veterans Park in Canton - and have expanded to Ellijay and Rome.  David and Mark, owners...

Local Services

Not Home For The Holidays

How First Responders Keep the Spirit Alive While on Duty with Woodstock Fire Department Article and Photography by Sara Hagen Firefighters Vance Collins and Jordan Carter always knew they wanted their careers to be centered around helping people. Carter has been with the Woodstock Fire Department for 19 years, while Collins is newer to the job at 3 years.   On his motivation to become a first responder, Carter said, "The physical aspect of the job and getting to do what we would consider to...

Shopping

Local Faves

Our Monthly Curated List of Featured Businesses Article by Woodstock City Lifestyle Item #1: Bizarre Coffee Bizarre Coffee is a funky and creative coffee shop located in Downtown Woodstock. Check out their fall flavors like Pumpkin Honey Butter, Wicked Apple, Salted Thai, Cozy Core, and The Basic Witch. Item #2: Woodstock Flowers and Gifts Woodstock Flowers and Gifts is the perfect choice for beautiful flowers and gifts for any occasion. They offer fresh flowers, green & blooming plants...

Local Services

Local Faves

Our Monthly Curated List of Featured Businesses Article by Sara Hagen Item #1: Bizarre Coffee Bizarre Coffee is a funky and creative coffee shop located in Downtown Woodstock. Check out their fall flavors like Pumpkin Honey Butter, Wicked Apple, Salted Thai, Cozy Core, and The Basic Witch. Item #2: Woodstock Flowers and Gifts Woodstock Flowers and Gifts is the perfect choice for beautiful flowers and gifts for any occasion. They offer fresh flowers, green & blooming plants, gourmet baskets...

Health + Wellness

The Power of Peer Connection: Rose and Tani

with Seniors Helping Seniors Article and Photography by Sara Hagen Seniors Helping Seniors Northwest Atlanta is an in-home care company whose mission is to create meaningful connections while fulfilling the needs of their caregivers, clients, and families. We never stop needing community, and Seniors Helping Seniors (SHS) helps meet that need. We never stop needing community, and Seniors Helping Seniors (SHS) helps meet that need. Studies show that an integrated social lifestyle can protect...

Local Services

Grateful Moments

Local Businesses Share Their 2024 Messages of Thanks Article by Sara Hagen Design & Remodel Brothers As we are nearing the end of the year and reflect on 2024, we at Design & Remodel Brothers are incredibly grateful for the continued support and trust from the community we proudly serve day and night. Whether through our alignment with local Non-Profits, participation in community gatherings, community services we volunteer for, or the invaluable relationships we've built with our...

Life + Culture

Spreading The Word

One Families' Activism: Hydrocephalus Association's Walk to End Hydrocephalus in Atlanta Article by Sara Hagen This year’s Hydrocephalus Association (HA) Walk to End Hydrocephalus in Atlanta was especially meaningful for a Woodstock family.  Lisa, a lifelong Cherokee County resident and current Woodstock local, is stepping forward to raise awareness about hydrocephalus, a condition her 5 ½-year-old daughter, Ashtyn, has lived with since birth. Ashtyn manages the challenges of hydrocephalus...

Food + Beverage

Bringing People Together

The Art of W.AmorCharcuterie Article by Mariana and Venus, Owners of W.AmorCharcuterie | Photography by W.AmorCharcuterie In a world where connections are more important than ever, two sisters, Mariana and Venus, turned their passion for entertainment into a thriving business that celebrates love, creativity, and togetherness. W.AmorCharcuterie was born from the desire to bring people closer through the joy of sharing delicious food. After years of running their own ventures, they combined...

Home + Design

Buy It For Life

Two Kitchen Materials that Stand the Test of Time, and Two that Don't Article by Woodstock City Lifestyle Our Top Picks for Long Lasting Kitchenware: KitchenAid Professional Mixer - our editor has had this mixer for over 20 years and it works like the day it was bought. These mixers are well-made with easy part replacement if something stops working. Wusthoff Chef’s Knives - When it comes to knives, it's best to pay more upfront on something that will last decades than spend $50 or...