by Bre Humphries | Jun 30, 2022 | News
AT THE MARKET in Acworth, shopping is much more than a means to an end—it’s an inspiring experience. Designed with a charming main street-meets designer showhouse vibe, the 50,000-square-foot space houses more than 170 dealers peddling everything from vintage... 
by Chloe Carver | Jun 29, 2022 | Food for Thought, Starred
OWNER AND RESTAURANTEUR Brandon Lofton of Black Sheep, one of the most beloved restaurants in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has opened a new venture just two doors down from his original estab lishment. Situated in the historic McKinney house, The Dogwood expands upon his... 
by Bre Humphries | Jun 28, 2022 | News
MEAL PREP KITS MEET the needs of busy home cooks, and there are certainly plenty to choose from … but what if you want to source locally? Enter Garnish & Gather, a service that pairs Georgia-grown produce with recipes from local chefs, all delivered right to your... 
by Bre Humphries | Jun 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
LAST SUMMER, WE SENT OUR KIDS TO YMCA Camp Eagle Point on Lake Lanier. They had a blast—fishing, swimming, kayaking, sports and crafts … they indeed got their fill of fun in the sun. Meanwhile, my husband and I took some vacation time and created a little summer camp... 
by Lissa Poirot | Jun 24, 2022 | Starred, Destinations
After more than a year of being unable to visit Europe, when Portugal reopened to Americans last summer, I was on one of the first planes. Just desperate to return to Europe and get a sense of nor-mal summer vacation, I knew little about the nation on the western... 
by Lissa Poirot | Jun 23, 2022 | Features, Starred
Since I was a child, I have had a passion for spending time outdoors. I can recall a hiking trip I embarked on when I was 12 that involved my bicycling 25 miles to a lake area my folks took us to visit on camping trips. Packing nothing more than a thermos of Kool-Aid... 
by Jonathan Shipley | Jun 22, 2022 | Features, Starred
LITTLE OTIS LEE sprang from a cabbage and approached a young boy named Xavier Roberts. Xavier was playing in the woods near his home in North Georgia. Otis was no ordinary boy, but rather a magical boy sprung forth from magic crystal dust spread over a cabbage patch.... 
by Lissa Poirot | Jun 21, 2022 | Starred
Summer vacations mean we finally have more time to read, so if you’re looking for something fresh to toss into your beach bag, take a look at these new and upcoming releases. Our summer reading list comprises Southern-set stories and tomes by Southern authors, from... 
by Julie Hostetter | Jun 19, 2022 | Starred, Features
It all started when a scared and starving mama cat and her three kittens sought shelter for a spell in the backyard of an Atlanta home. It was a serendipitous moment for those fragile felines and resident Samantha Shelton, who found them quivering and alone. Knowing... 
by Brittany Dean | Jun 18, 2022 | Food for Thought, Starred
Downtown Roswell is known for its historic charm, walkable eateries, and fun community events like Restaurant Week and Alive in Roswell. But one tavern, in particular, is garnering attention, attracting people near and far to Canton Street. 1920 Tavern, named after... 
by Lissa Poirot | Jun 15, 2022 | Features, Starred
Growing up with the simple rule of being home when the streetlights came on, I spent most of my summertime youth outdoors. Whether with friends from my neighborhood taking a 20-mile bike ride adventure with our baskets filled with sloppily made PB&J sandwiches;... 
by Bre Humphries | Jun 15, 2022 | Georgia Made
When we love something, we want to wear it loud and proud. That’s precisely the thought process behind I Love That Park, a line of t-shirts, stickers and such that pays tribute to North Georgia’s treasured outdoor spaces. The concept started with graphic designer Pat...
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