Life + Culture

A Brotherhood Built on the Water

Veterans find healing, camaraderie and connection through their shared love of fly fishing. Article by Wendy Edwards War is h*ll. The adrenaline rush that fills your ears and gives you super hero abilities dulls after battle and you are left with a mixture of relief, exhilaration, exhaustion and a guilty nausea that doesn’t leave. Battle after battle it builds. Like a stack of books, it builds higher and higher until, one day, a slight disturbance or a passing breeze in the auto parts aisle at...

Travel

Scenic Georgia

Dramatic landscapes within easy reach of metro Atlanta Article by Decatur City Lifestyle Summer in Georgia makes it easy to look for places that feel a little outside the normal routine. Within a few hours of Decatur, some landscapes range from colorful canyon walls to deep river gorges and clear mountain streams. These places stand out because of how unusual they look compared to most of the state. Here are four outdoor destinations that are especially striking for a July day trip. A...

Home + Design

Bringing resort living home

Where expert craftsmanship, design and collaboration create your ultimate backyard retreat Article by Wendy Edwards | Photography by Albright Photography That sense of relaxation and serenity you feel while lounging beside a beautifully curated pool, taking in the surroundings at a beach escape or luxury resort, is something most of us experience only a few times a year. However, what if that vacation feeling could exist at home, every day of the year? That’s exactly what Georgia Luxury Pools...

Life + Culture

The Last of the Thirteen

From 13th Colony to 4th State, Georgia’s Place in the History of these United States Article by Bruce Baker | Photography by History Cherokee and City Lifestyle The Utopia that General James Oglethorpe envisioned for the Georgia Colony has been a long time in coming, but we're getting closer. Slavery, initially outlawed, crept in quickly and took almost 100 years to eradicate, over the objections of Georgia Governor and Canton resident Joseph Emerson Brown. Alcohol restrictions would take even...

Life + Culture

Built by Hand and Heart

The volunteer-powered trails putting Cherokee County on the national map. Article by Tony Dodemaide | Photography by SORBA Woodstock Just off Sixes Road, a few miles from I-575, the Georgia forest opens into something that mountain bikers from Florida, North Carolina, and beyond seek out by name. Blankets Creek Mountain Bike Trail System in Cherokee County has quietly earned a reputation as one of the top-rated singletrack destinations in the entire Southeast. More than 150,000 riders roll...

Entertainment

21 Down:

Article by Renee Ryals Breaking records and defying expectations, Caden Cox became the first person with Down syndrome to play and score in a collegiate football game. His story is now being brought to the big screen, starring Ashley Judd, Nia Vardalos, Dashiell Meier, and Richard T. Jones. We got a behind-the-scenes look at 21 Down and met Caden himself. On set in Covington, Georgia, Caden’s story came alive as the production recreated his Midwest football journey. Producer Melissa...

Entertainment

Woodstock City Lifestyle Celebrates May issue Cover Reveal

An event not to miss :Sponosored gathering at Deep Roots to network and share Article by Woodstock City Lifestyle Celebration, Connection, Calloboration were on display as some of Roswell and Woodstock business owners and community leaders gathered at Deep Roots Woodstock location for bites, sips and a May Women's issue cover reveal event. Local jewelry designer, Brenda Smith was recognized for her acievements as the Cover story.   Over 80 attendees filled the space with cheer, meaningful...

Life + Culture

Men leading with determination, purpose and heart

With refined strength and unwavering vision, these men lead with purpose, inspiring growth, cultivating connection, and leaving a lasting, meaningful impact. Article by Woodstock City Lifestyle We caught up with some Woodstock men and inquired about a few thoughts. What inspired your commitment to leadership, and how has that purpose evolved as you’ve grown personally and professionally? In a community like Woodstock, what drives your passion to show up, give back, and make a lasting...

Food + Beverage

Beyond the Barrel

How World Whiskey Society Is Redefining the Art of Whiskey Article by Ana Maroksi In today’s crowded whiskey landscape, where new labels seem to appear almost daily, Aiko Importers’ World Whiskey Society has taken a more deliberate path. Rather than chasing volume, the brand has focused on something far more enduring: meaning. At the center of that vision is managing partner Alex Kogan, who has helped shape the company into a storyteller as much as a spirits creator. “World Whiskey Society...

Life + Culture

The Car That Came Home

A locals' favorite's unforgettable quest to find his dream car. Article and Photography by Joe Gransen If you have been lucky enough to catch Canton's Christmas tree lighting celebration in recent years, chances are you heard his voice before you ever saw his face. Joe Gransden, Atlanta's own jazz trumpeter, vocalist, and Big Band leader, has a genuine gift for making any crowd feel like family. He has performed coast to coast, shared stages with Kenny G, and even played live at the White...