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...

Food + Beverage

Intentional Service, Impeccable Cuisine

Roberto's Deluxe co-owner Jason Sheetz shares the ethos, inspiration, and dedication behind Succulent Hospitality's newest restaurant Article and Photography by Sara Hagen Among Woodstock’s rich culinary culture, Roberto's Deluxe stands out not only for its menu but for the dedication behind the scenes. Located in Adair Park, Roberto’s Deluxe is the latest venture of Succulent Hospitality, the group behind Prime 120 in downtown and Under the Cork Tree in Sandy Springs. At Roberto's Deluxe...

Food + Beverage

Leaning Ladder

Article and Photography by Sara Hagen Leaning Ladder Olive Oil, located next to Vincenzo's and Foxtale Bookshoppe downtown, is an artisan olive oil and culinary shop. Susan always had a passion for cooking and opened Leaning Ladder in 2013. In 2020, they opened their 1000-square-foot cooking studio. Leaning Ladder holds several cooking classes every month, taught by experienced chefs. In August, they had a class all about how to make Neopalitan-style pizza, from prepping the ingredients and...

Local Services

Local Faves

Article and Photography by 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, chocolates, and balloon bouquets.  Item...

Arts + Culture

The Local Bloom

Artist and Small Business Market in Downtown hosted by The Bloom Exchange Co. Article by Sara Hagen The Local Bloom was an artisan, maker, and artist market at the Woodstock Arts' Event Green in late August. Hosted by The Bloom Exchange Co., this event featured food and drinks from places like High Mountain Bread, W. Amor Charcuterie, and The Little Sober Bar. Over 50 small business vendors participated in The Local Bloom. The atmosphere was chill and fun and a perfect afternoon event for...