Education

Rooted in Community

Chattahoochee Nature Center celebrates the women who planted the seeds. Article and Photography by As the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) nears its 50th anniversary, its story is one of tremendous impact, built over decades through community support, thoughtful leadership and a mission that has never wavered: connecting people with nature. For long-time supporter, Dotty Etris, that mission was clear from the start. After volunteering in the earliest days of the center and encouraging...

Arts + Culture

From a Mother’s Faith to a Chef’s Dream

The 34th Taste of Alpharetta celebrates women chefs Article by Tia Greene- Granger Chef Nahm is the founder and chef behind Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine in Alpharetta. For nearly two decades, she has been dedicated to sharing authentic Thai flavors, culture and hospitality with the local community. Known for her passion, craftsmanship and commitment to quality, Chef Nahm continues to celebrate the traditions of Thai cuisine while creating memorable dining experiences for her guests. She is one of...

Real Estate

The Hidden Workforce

How Caregiving Is Reshaping Careers in America Article by Rob Sauthoff In the quiet hours before dawn, millions of Americans are already at work, not in offices or on calls, but beside aging parents, disabled spouses or chronically ill loved ones. They are caregivers, and today they represent one of the most powerful yet overlooked forces shaping the U.S. labor market. More than 63 million Americans now provide unpaid care to family members or friends, a nearly 50 percent increase over the...

Life + Culture

Hometown Girl: Tori Gideon

Singer songwriter's star is on the rise! Article and Photography by Downtown Alpharetta has always felt like Tori Gideon's second home. She loves spending slow afternoons walking the streets with her family, popping into local shops, soaking in the charm and admiring the beauty of the town. There’s something about the brick sidewalks, open spaces and friendly faces that feels grounding and inspiring. Tori is 12-years old and already, her music career is unfolding in beautiful ways. She has...

Beauty

Women in Wellness 

Join the Movement of Skincare and Self-Care at The Graivier Center  Article by Catherine James Wellness. A word on every woman’s lips. Whether it’s baked into her meal plan, infused into her skincare routine or literally, on her lips (in the form of glosses, masks or dermal fillers), it’s more than a trend. It is a crux of the modern feminine lifestyle.  The Graivier Center, an Alpharetta-based plastic surgeon and full-service medical spa, brings this philosophy to life through its...

Arts + Culture

The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Community effort feeds neighbors. You can too. Article by Aashna Singh Aashna Singh My typical Tuesday usually feels like a race against the clock, juggling a calendar of practices, club meetings and a never-ending mountain of homework. I see that same frantic pace in the adults around me, too, as they navigate back-to-back Zoom marathons and the constant cycle of extracurricular drop-offs. From my perspective as a student, it’s easy to see how fast this community moves and how, between our...

Arts + Culture

The New Educator

Dr. Kristy Beam Is Reimagining What Opportunity Looks Like for Atlanta Students Article by Tiffany Dilliardt Mclean Dr. Kristy Beam has spent her entire career doing the thing most people only talk about: Closing gaps, opening doors and building systems that actually work for students who have been overlooked, underestimated and underserved. Now, with the Academy for Innovation in Medicine, she is changing what is possible for an entire generation of young people who deserve to see their...

Fitness

Built By Friends, For Friends

Sometimes, you just want that one friend. Take her to Firelight at Shope Creek. Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Ryan Theede Decades ago, when two friends shared their dreams for life after nine-to-five, their stories collided and intertwined. Both had a vision to create a wellness retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains where guests could seamlessly embrace nature during a luxury stay. Amy Cavanaugh and Shari Robins purchased a piece of property along Shope Creek, in the outskirts of...

Education

Pro Move

When (and When Not) to Convert to a Roth IRA Article by Ryan Snover | Photography by Ryan Snover, Managing partner, Aristia Wealth Management Roth conversions have become one of retirement planning’s most debated strategies. The appeal is clear: tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals and no required minimum distributions (RMDs). But while powerful, a Roth conversion is not automatically the right move. At its core, a Roth conversion means moving pre-tax retirement dollars — typically from a...

Arts + Culture

Our City's Bright Future

Alpharetta CVB Grows Article and Photography by The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently approved the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. Tristan Haas, General Manager of The Hamilton Alpharetta, and Alex Morales, General Manager of the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, will represent the city’s lodging industry, bringing valuable leadership and hospitality expertise to the board. As a destination marketing organization, the Alpharetta Convention &...