Master Gardener and Cancer Survivor, Meet Rosie Davidson
By Stacy Moser Almost two million people a year visit Chastain Park, Atlanta’s largest park, for a round of golf, a walk around its perimeter, a game of tennis or just to enjoy the view from one of its many benches. But if you look closely as you walk along the west side of the park, you’ll see […]
Jan Collins’ Love of the Arts
Dancing and music have been a passion for Jan Collins since the time she discovered she could stand up and tap to a tune. This high-energy dynamo explains how her mother instilled in her a love for performing. “I grew up surrounded by all the arts. My mother was the head of the English Department at Roosevelt High School […]
Smiling Bright
Growing up in Iran, Bahar Nia took a keen interest in her father’s dental practice, hovering around him, watching his skilled approach and hoping to follow in his footsteps. Once she turned 18, she and her family decided that she should continue her education in America. “For the schools here, and the opportunity,” Bahar explained, “it was best.” She had some relatives already […]
Five Buckhead Women to Celebrate
As we celebrate International Women’s day we want to shine a light on a few of the wonderful women that make up Alpharetta. Read on for their stories of ingenuity, strength, and compassion that continue to inspire us today. Umama Kibria Struggling with depression after college, Umama turned to fitness to find herself and learn […]
Cynthia Good, Founder of Little Pink Book
Imagine looking up from your laptop and seeing the bluest beaches Cabo San Lucas has to offer right outside your window. That’s the view Cynthia Good, founder and CEO of LittlePinkBook.com, has each day when she splits her time between Buckhead and her house in the ultraluxe area of Pedregal. “I go down there every couple of months and […]
Michelle Hodgson is Spreading BIG Love
A mother of five and former school teacher, Buckhead’s Michelle Hodgson has full hands and an even more full heart. In 2008, Michelle founded Children Helping Children (CHC), a nonprofit developed in honor of her infant son, Cole, who passed away the prior year. The mission of CHC is to encourage children to identify their unique, personal gifts and […]
Live! At the Battery, It’s St. Patty’s Day
Celebrate the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day with Live! At the Battery Atlanta. They’ll have a host of Irish-themed entertainment, drink specials like green beer, and even a scavenger hunt. Get your tickets now and don’t forget to wear green! Details: 825 Battery Ave. SE., Ste. 600. facebook.com/livebatteryatl
Teen Leaders Club
Every Wednesday Each Wednesday between 6:30–7:30pm, teens in grades 7 – 12 gather at the McCleskey East Cobb YMCA to discuss leadership and build their skills. Details: ymcaatlanta.org; 1055 E. Piedmont Rd.
Walk for Wishes
April 24 The Battery at Truist Park is hosting the Make-A-Wish fundraiser to celebrate all of the magical wishes that have been granted to deserving children across the country. Registration begins at 7am and the event starts at 8:30am. Details: wish.org/georgia; 755 Battery Ave.
Georgia Pinners Conference
April 16-17 Cobb Galleria Centre On Friday between 10am-80pm and Saturday between 9am-7pm $10 general admission, $19-$29 classes Cobb Galleria Centre brings Pinterest to life at the 2021 Georgia Pinners Conference, where attendees can choose from more than 100 classes, visit nearly 300 shops and hang out with other passionate Pinners. ga.pinnersconference.com
