Health + Wellness

Why Holistic Health Center?

As a Doctor of Chiropractic Student at Life University, the last six months of our program are focused on getting clinical experience outside of our campus perimeter; this is called the PEAK Program. PEAK stands for Practice, Excellence, Art and Knowledge, and must be completed at one of the many credentialed offices approved by the university. When it came time to start looking for an office to complete my internship at, I approached it similarly to how a new patient seeking care would; I...

Life + Culture

The Season of Giving Back

Nonprofits to watch and support Article by Sue G. Collins Atlanta Angels Atlanta Angels is a local chapter of the National Angels network, which has been transforming the foster care experience since 2010. It began with a simple but powerful idea: relational trauma is healed through healthy relationships. The Atlanta chapter was co-founded by an adoptive mom and foster mom in Cobb County, who both had firsthand experience with Georgia’s foster system. The mission of Atlanta Angels is to walk...

Arts + Culture

A Community With Heart

Lionheart Life Center Article by Branda Peterson On a September afternoon in Downtown Alpharetta, the aroma of barbecue filled the streets behind Truck & Tap as professional chefs, restaurant teams and backyard pitmasters fired up their grills. Families gathered around the big screen for college football, children enjoyed games and activities and local businesses joined neighbors for an afternoon of live music and friendly competition. This was Grilling & Gridiron—Lionheart Life Center’s...

Education

Kids are Thankful

For School! Article and Photography by Crofton Barksdale Alpharetta Elementary School There are lots of reasons I’m thankful for AES. I’ve made great friends. I’ve been taught by great teachers. They help me learn reading and math, but have also taught me how to be a good person. It is a small school and everyone feels like family.            Aiden Arun Manning Oaks Elementary I'm very thankful for my school, but one experience stands out. Last year, I had a close friend group, so when two...

Arts + Culture

Fall Nearby

State parks make leaf peeping easy Article by Agnes Coppage | Photography by Georgia Department of Natural Resources No need to go far for fall fun. Georgia State Parks have you covered. THE BIG COLOR ENERGY FALL For peak foliage, wide views and classic mountain drama. These are the places where fall shows up in its most familiar form with bold color, elevation and sweeping views. Fort Mountain State Park — Ridge-top forests and historic stonework framed by seasonal color offer some...

Home + Design

Home for the Holidays

Why that paint chip isn't telling you the whole truth Article by Ashish Bajpa Almost every color regret I have watched happen started the same way. Somebody held a chip up against the wall in a store, liked it and bought three gallons. The color was fine. The conditions were the problem. A paint chip is a two-inch square printed on paper, lit by fluorescent light, surrounded by forty other colors. Your wall is two hundred square feet lit by a west window at four in the afternoon, next to oak...

Food + Beverage

Ale's Beer Tour

Article by Dennis Malcolm Byron | Photography by Andrea Byron Traveling the world as a beer pioneer, journalist and influencer, I’m always on the hunt for one of my favorite dynamic duos: great beer and food. And although I’ve experienced some incredible programs across the globe, I’m proud to say my own backyard of Atlanta boasts one of the best concentrations of destinations taking both seriously. Here are four of the favorites that I regularly visit and show love to because, yes, the beer...

Event Planning + Services

Praise Pumpkins

A faith-filled tradition turning porches into beacons of gratitude and joy. Article by Stacey Scott | Photography by Sheilah Tritt & Ashley Putnam For most people, pumpkins are simply a sign of fall. They line porches, accent doorsteps and signal the change of seasons. But for Sheilah Tritt, pumpkins tell a much bigger story. They are symbols of gratitude, abundance and faith—and the foundation of a movement she calls  Praise Pumpkins . The idea came to Sheilah in a Sunday church service. As...

Arts + Culture

Rare Scene

City Lifestyle's picks for quintessential steakhouse experiences Article and Photography by Alpharetta has become a place where a great dinner is never far from home. That evolution is apparent in the growing steakhouse scene. While a good steak dinner once meant driving into Buckhead, Alpharetta now has 14 steakhouses within just 26.9 square miles, providing close-to-home options for weeknights, date nights and celebrations.   The real strength of Alpharetta’s steakhouse scene is not the...

Life + Culture

Alpharetta's Own Farm

Article by Alpharetta City Lifestyle staff Alpharetta's own Old Rucker Farm and Park is open to the public, from sunup to sundown, seven days a week. Amanda Musilli is Community Agriculture & Sustainability Services Manager for the City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services and develops the vision and goals for the Community Agriculture Program, ensuring alignment with City of Alpharetta regulations. We caught up with her to talk all things FALL. What will you be harvesting...