Life + Culture

A Path to Service

Meet Chattahoochee Hills Mayor Camille Lowe Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Bob Mackey Camille Lowe instinctively turns her face to the sun when it finally comes out. Sitting on a fence post at Hutcheson Ferry Park in Chattahoochee Hills, she points out the 3 miles of trails that wind through the hilly 103-acre park, one of eight public outdoor spaces she helps manage as the Mayor of the City of Chattahoochee. With over 37,000 acres of farmland, preserved greenspace, and large...

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Dr. Kristy Beam

Reimagining What Opportunity Looks Like for Atlanta Students Article by Tiffany Dilliard 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 future clearly before they are...

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Kathy Booker

Takes the Helm as Interim President and CEO of Greater South Fulton Chamber of Commerce Article and Photography by Kathy Booker doesn’t talk about leadership in theory. She talks about it in terms of people, pressure, and real decisions. A Southwest Atlanta native and nearly 30-year presence in South Fulton County, Booker has built her career working closely with the community she now helps lead. Her recent appointment as Interim President and CEO of the Greater South Fulton Chamber of...

Travel

Amelia Island

Unwind at This Georgia-Border Gem Article by Shandra Hill Smith | Photography by Braxton Smith and Provided It’s a city that prides itself on being a place where people can “experience the luxury of letting go.” And letting go is exactly what you’ll fall right into while settling in at your home away from home on Amelia Island. This Florida gem, 13 miles long and 2 miles wide, is roughly 6 hours from Atlanta—20 minutes from the Georgia border and a half-hour from Jacksonville, Florida. It...

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Elouise Miller

106 Amazing Birthdays! Article by Dr. Melinda Miller-Thrasher and Alexis Thrasher In Calhoun County, South Carolina, Elouise Miller was born Elouise McPherson on April 30,1920, one of 13 children. Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States at the time.   Elouise was born of the union between Ben McPherson and Rebecca Darby at a time when having many children meant more hands to tend to sharecropping the land. Elouise recalls walking miles to attend a one-room schoolhouse which she...

Entertainment

BronzeLens SuperStars Weekend Kicks Off 2026 Festival Season

Star Power, Inspiration, and Expanded August Programming!  Article and Photography by Honorees Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Jasmine Burke, and Jeresa Featherstone-Winfield Deliver Powerful Messages of Purpose, Legacy, and Excellence  BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia, proudly launched its 2026 season with an unforgettable BronzeLens SuperStars Weekend, featuring a dynamic series of curated events celebrating Black excellence in film, television, and the creative arts. The...

Shopping

Gifts for Any SoFu Mom

Article by Erikka Searles Mitchell Whether you want to shower your friend, spouse, or your own mom, there's something here for everyone! Order online or visit our favorite local gift boutique Heart2Home.   1.        Any Mom Living Good Candle Co. Rose Gulora is warm and elegant, offering a modern take on a classic floral candle scent that feels special without being overpowering. No toxins, no heavy fragrance, just warmth that feels good. Each candle is hand-poured in Houston using 100...

Finance + Legal Services

Investing in Your Business

Growth by Design, Not by Default Article by Glenda Walker Every business owner wants growth, increased revenue, expanded capacity, and stronger profitability. But growth rarely happens by default. It happens by design. And design requires investment. In today’s competitive local business environment, whether you operate in hospitality, healthcare, retail, construction, or professional services, your next phase of growth often depends on access to the right capital at the right time. Yet...

Life + Culture

The Global Soccer Tournament Is Coming!

Is Your SoFu Business Ready? Article and Photography by Q: Why should a local retail, service, or hospitality business care about the World Cup? A: The Global Soccer Tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. With Atlanta serving as the host city, the metro area will experience a rise in international energy and tourist traffic that will be felt everywhere in South Fulton. Your brand will miss a once-in-a-generation attention wave if it...

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The Insider’s Guide to Booking Universal Epic Universe

Article by Tomeka Jones   Theme park lovers are in for a treat when stepping onto the grounds of Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth and newest park: Universal Epic Universe. Just about a 6-hour drive or a quick 1.5-hour flight from Atlanta to Orlando, Florida. The amusement park is mesmerizing, literally jaw dropping. Once you gain your composure, the real adventure begins inside one of the five themed worlds: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How to...