by Lissa Poirot | Dec 18, 2021 | Destinations, Starred
EVER SINCE THE PANDEMIC HIT, hordes of travelers, desperate to hit the road and stay outdoors in the fresh air, have overrun our National Parks. Record-breaking entrances are taking place at Yellowstone, Yosemite, Arches, Acadia and more. Even our publisher took her... 
by William Powell | Dec 13, 2021 | Destinations, Starred
FOR MANY JUST HEARING the name Chattanooga brings to mind the 1940’s Glenn Miller hit song, “Chattanooga Choo Choo” in which the singer asks: “Won’t you choo choo me home?” The song makes sense as Chattanooga’s history is tightly entwined with the history of the... 
by Lissa Poirot | Dec 13, 2021 | Cabin Corner, Starred
THERE IS SOMETHING magical about a waterfall. But it’s not just magic; research has found that moving water casts off negative ions that result in positive energy. The faster the water moves and crashes, the more ions. It’s why we are so happy at the beach as well as... 
by Bre Humphries | Dec 13, 2021 | Vines & Hops
WHAT WOULD YOU GIVE for an ice-cold beer? What if it was craftmade with passion and precision? With more than 20 offerings on tap at any given time, you’re sure to find your new favorite in Gainesville at Left Nut Brewing Co. RENOVATED, RETROFITTED AND REBUILT Located... 
by Bre Humphries | Dec 12, 2021 | Georgia Made
If you’ve ever watched the Netflix series “Blown Away,” you know there’s just something hypnotic about the process of glassblowing. This ancient form of art uses glass that has been heated to 2,100 degrees, melting it to the consistency of molten honey. Artists then... 
by Bre Humphries | Dec 12, 2021 | Georgia Made
Snack better this season with CaJa, a small-batch, chef-driven line of locally made popcorn. With 20 years of food industry experience, chief pop-per Nick McCormick started working with the brand as a consultant who helped design flavors as he incorporated the product... 
by Bre Humphries | Dec 12, 2021 | Georgia Made
‘Tis the season for entertaining, and have we got the party trick for you. Norcross-based Cappai Designs’ tile trays, charcuterie planks and Lazy Susans are functional works of art that will elevate your next holiday spread. Designer Sandie Cappai started crafting the... 
by Bre Humphries | Dec 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
THIS DECEMBER, JOIN AMERICANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY to remember our fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve and teach our children the value of freedom through Wreaths Across America. On December 18, wreath-laying ceremonies will take place at more than 2,500... 
by Brittany Dean | Dec 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
STARTING EACH DAYwith a cup of coffee is essential to most people—but what if you could start each day helping others by supporting local philanthropic missions? Coffee shops around North Georgia have taken action to give back to the community and provide ways for... 
by Lissa Poirot | Dec 6, 2021 | Day Trips, Destinations, Starred
WHEN I moved to Alpharetta in 2000 from “Inside the Perimeter,” my city friends swore they’d never travel so far north. I moved up to the area because a job relocated to Windward Parkway, where many corporations were moving, but there weren’t too many places to grab... 
by Amy Meadows | Dec 5, 2021 | Features, Starred
TIM CAVENDER was a sophomore at Cherokee High School in Canton when a couple of classmates asked him to play Santa for a Christmas assembly. While initially apprehensive about the portrayal, believing he would get reamed by his fellow teenage classmates, he was... 
by Bre Humphries | Dec 5, 2021 | Features, Starred
ONCE SERVING AS A RESTING PLACE for weary travelers passing through a town, the bed and breakfast became popular in the United States after The Great Depression, as many homeowners opened their doors to guests to earn some extra income. Though the fad fizzled out, the...
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