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Sports · AtlantaMalcolm MitchellPhotograph courtesy of Share the Magic Foundation Atlantans is a first-person account of the familiar strangers who make the city tick. This month’s is Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl champion and literacy advocate, as told to Xavier Stevens. At a young age, I adopted my mother’s mentality of making no excuses and putting my best foot forward every day. I grew up wanting to be a football player, and in my low-income neighborhood, I …See the Story
Super Bowl champion and literacy advocate Malcolm Mitchell on the importance of reading
Celebrity · AtlantaChef Edward LeeCourtesy of Edward Lee If you think bourbon is best served in a glass, think again: Celebrity Chef Edward Lee will soon tour the South to showcase how to cook with Kentucky’s brown water. June 3-6, Lee—who earned an Emmy nomination for his series The Mind of a Chef, will make stops in Florida and Georgia to demo recipes from his new book, Bourbon Land. The Epicurean Atlanta TheatreCourtesy of Epicurean Atlanta Guests will be greet…See the Story
Learn how to cook with bourbon from Kentucky celebrity chef Edward Lee
Species · AtlantaSmith-Gilbert Gardens has 3,000 species of plants, including bonsai.Photograph courtesy of Chris Nowak The street name “Big Shanty Drive,” which runs through the heart of Kennesaw, calls back to the city’s early days as a bustling shantytown for the Western and Atlantic Railroad, built by workers who flocked to the area for its abundance of water and ideal camping ground. Since its establishment, Kennesaw has rebounded from being laid to ruins d…See the Story
5 Reasons to love Kennesaw
Smyrna, Georgia · SmyrnaIt’s a beautiful Sunday morning in Smyrna, and volunteers at the neonatal puppy rescue Bosley’s Place are prepping for the busiest day of the week. They check off the tasks that keep the puppy park clean and safe: leaf litter cleared away, bowls filled with bottled water, clean toys scattered in the play yards. “They come from a variety of different places,” says founder and director Jennifer Siegel. “County shelters, other rescues, surrenders f…See the Story
Bosley’s Place cares for newborn orphaned puppies
Shopping · AtlantaThe new Christian Louboutin boutique in Phipps Plaza, with its iconic red carpetPhotograph by James Cool It might seem counterintuitive given pandemic and postpandemic shopping habits, but malls are thriving. According to a recent study by Coresight Research, a retail research and advisory firm, top-tier enclosed malls are flourishing, outperforming in occupancy, revenue, and foot traffic. A stroll around Lenox Square or Phipps Plaza validates t…See the Story
Believe it or not, malls continue to be the epicenter of Atlanta shopping
Atlanta, Georgia · AtlantaItalian hoagieCourtesy of Michael Lo Salaryman’s Michael Lo and longtime buddy Walt Gebelein often commiserate about the lack of Philadelphia-style sandwich shops in Atlanta. They crave cheesesteaks, hoagies, and chicken cutlet sandwiches, as well as northern treats like water ice. So, they decided to open a restaurant to fill that void. Nicky’s Undefeated is slated to open in Tucker (2316 Main Street) in June or July, offering Philadelphia sand…See the Story
Nicky’s Undefeated Philadelphia-style sandwich and slice shop opening in Tucker this summer
Space Queen brings bright vintage to Candler Park
Atlanta, Georgia · AtlantaAtlanta Jazz Fest takes place this weekend. Atlanta Jazz Festival When: May 25-27 Where: Piedmont Park Cost: Free Details: This Piedmont Park music festival is an Atlanta Memorial Day weekend tradition, and this year, it has an extra-special guest: André 3000 will perform from his New Blue Sun album on Monday evening. Drop by all three days for great live music, an artists market, and plenty of food and drink options. The best part—it’s a free e…See the Story