Life + Culture

A Place to Call Home

Veteran Village houses Atlanta's homeless veterans Article by Ana Markosi The Atlanta Veterans Village provides long-term housing complete with comprehensive, on-site services tailored to address the unique emotional, financial, and physical needs of homeless veterans. The goal is to help them rebuild their lives and permanently break the cycle of homelessness. The Atlanta Veterans Village marks the first homeless veteran housing facility supported by The Home Depot Foundation, in partnership...

Health + Wellness

Truffles Vein Specialists

A higher standard of care Article and Photography by Vein health isn’t usually top of mind until something goes wrong. Swelling, aching, heaviness, or bulging veins often creep up over time, leaving many unsure where to turn. Truffles Vein Specialists prioritizes careful diagnostics and dedicated patient care. Founded by Dr. Paul Feldman, a plastic surgeon with more than three decades of experience in the field, the practice specializes solely in treating vein disease. While many aesthetic...

Professional Services

A Servant's Heart: Leading With Compassion

How Kennesaw Pet Center redefines veterinary care Article by Ana Markosi Dr. Jennifer Covington, a problem solver at heart, had a fulfilling career as a management consultant, but after five years, she felt something was missing. “I don't feel like I am contributing to my community,” Covington expressed to her husband more than a decade ago. “I don't feel like I'm giving back.” With that, she decided to pursue her lifelong love of animals and enrolled in veterinary school at the University of...

Local Services

Hand Hoof Heart Heals

A horse lover turns her passion into a thriving organization Article by Wendy Edwards Hidden within a lush 15-acre pocket of countryside rests a peaceful refuge where the scent of hay mingles with the early fall morning air. At first sight, it’s clear this is more than a farm. It's a place where every corner pulses with quiet compassion. Here, Erin Chimberoff, founder of Hand, Hoof and Heart, built a thriving sanctuary where animals and people discover passion, purpose, and joy together. ...

Food + Beverage

Hogwarts at Hamp & Harry's

Article by Ana Markosi Hamp & Harry’s becomes a Hogwarts immersion with this month’s themed pop-up menu. The Harry Potter menu is more than a culinary experience; it’s an interactive experience for fans and newcomers alike. “Our cocktail menu will feature many magical cocktails, including a cocktail curated for each Hogwarts House,” owners Scott McCray and Scott Kerns say. “We will post results throughout the pop-up and let our guests know how the House Cup cocktails are ranking. We will also...

Food + Beverage

Marietta's Local Playmaker

How a Marietta native is building a restaurant empire without leaving his hometown Article by Ana Markosi Decades after walking through the halls of Marietta High School, local entrepreneur Jef Wallace is still investing in his hometown. With a 20-location development deal for Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux and plans to open restaurants across Georgia and Tennessee, Wallace, who has never lived more than 20 miles from his birthplace at Kennestone Hospital, is blending brand strategy with local...

Arts + Culture

Chalktober on the Square

Building community through art Article and Photography by Chalktober Fest is coming to Marietta Square on October 11 and 12. Chalktober Fest is an annual arts event by the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, celebrating the arts in our vibrant community and benefiting the museum. It's a whirlwind of chalk art, local vendors, dance, games, delicacies, live music, and more. We sat down with Sally Macaulay, Executive Director of the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, to get an inside scoop on the festival. ...

Food + Beverage

White apple sangria

Article and Photography by Crisp white wine, warm apple brandy, and apple cider come together in this refreshing sangria that tastes like fall in a glass. It's perfect for game day gatherings, Halloween parties, or cozy nights in. Ingredients 1 bottle dry white wine 2 cups apple cider 1/2 cup apple brandy 2 to 3 cinnamon sticks Optional: 1 apple, thinly sliced to garnish Directions Combine white wine, apple cider, apple brandy, and cinnamon stick in a pitcher Refrigerate for up to...

Food + Beverage

Get a taste of Acworth

Article and Photography by On Saturday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 pm., the annual Taste of Acworth invites you to sample from an impressive lineup of Acworth's restaurants. Participating restaurants will compete in five categories: Best appetizer  Best entrée Best dessert Best food presentation Best decorated tent Guests can enjoy live local entertainment and children's games, and inflatables while they sip and savor. Dog lovers should be sure to catch the Taste of Acworth...

Food + Beverage

The Taste of Mexico

7 Tequilas brings bold, fresh Mexican flavors to Marietta Square Article by Ana Markosi With its newest location, 7 Tequilas brings traditional Mexican cuisine with a side of Tex-Mex flair to Marietta Square. Owner Tracy Garcia’s parents opened the family-owned and operated business in 2008 to “provide the community with great quality Mexican food with fresh and top-tier ingredients.” Their passion for from-scratch food has been passed through generations. “My dad's love for Mexican cuisine...