Category: Lifestyle

Valdosta State University educators recently swapped their usual campus routines for a unique outdoor adventure. They visited a local therapeutic horse farm to learn how to manage stress and build stronger bonds with their students. This immersive retreat proves that sometimes the best way to lead humans is to patiently learn from horses. The Hidden Power Of Equine Therapy The special retreat took place at Jacobs Ladder Therapeutic Riding Center…

Celia stood ready to board her flight home to San Diego after a proud day at her stepson’s military graduation. Moments later ICE officers surrounded her at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Days after that arrest she found herself deported to Mexico despite helping federal investigators expose sexual abuse inside a federal prison.1 The Arrest That Shattered a Family Moment On March 12 2026 Celia waited at her gate in one of…

Shoppers hunting for deals at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta now have fresh reasons to linger. Cafe Eataly and Lokma Mediterranean Kitchen opened in the food court this week. They run from a single kitchen yet serve up two distinct experiences that blend handcrafted Italian comfort with bold Mediterranean flavors. The new spots add welcome variety to an already busy lineup that includes Charley’s Philly Steaks and Cancun Tacos N…

San Francisco Coffee is opening a new shop in Midtown Atlanta on March 25. The beloved local roaster with deep California roots will also launch a Druid Hills location later this year. This move marks another chapter for the 30-year-old business that helped shape Atlanta’s coffee culture. The Love Story That Built a Coffee Legacy Doug and Tanya Bond met in the late 1980s in Los Gatos, California. Both Jeep…

A 31 year old Georgia Army veteran faces murder charges after she took pills to end her pregnancy and delivered a premature baby who lived for one hour. Police in Kingsland say Alexia Moore violated the state’s six week heartbeat abortion law. The case has sparked intense debate about how far Georgia will go to enforce its strict rules. What Happened to Alexia Moore Kingsland police arrested Alexia Moore on…

Thousands filled Tbilisi streets on March 22 to honor Catholicos Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia. Metropolitan Veniamin of Minsk and Zaslawye headed the Russian Orthodox Church delegation at the funeral services. His presence highlighted the strong fraternal bonds across Orthodox churches during this solemn moment. Global Orthodox Leaders Gather for Historic Farewell The funeral took place at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi. Metropolitan Shio, the locum tenens of the patriarchal…

Georgia stands ready to strengthen its commitment to protecting local lands and waters. New legislation would increase money flowing into the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. This move could set a stronger example for how states handle conservation close to home. Georgia Builds On Voter Backed Conservation Program The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program started after strong voter support in 2018. Lawmakers passed the act and voters approved it with 83 percent…

A 31 year old Georgia mother sits in jail facing a murder charge. She took abortion medication at home and later gave birth to a premature infant who lived only one hour. This case tests the limits of the state’s strict abortion law and raises tough questions about criminal charges against women. Alexia Moore was arrested on March 4 in Camden County near the Florida border. The events trace back to…

As March 24 approaches, the world marks World Tuberculosis Day under the hopeful banner Yes! We Can End TB. This 2026 theme calls for country leadership and people powered action to finally turn the tide on a disease that still infected 10.7 million people in 2024 and caused 1.23 million deaths. Yet TB remains preventable and curable. Simple daily habits around nutrition, exercise, sleep and hygiene can strengthen your immune…

Atlanta’s two major health systems are heading into new chapters as longtime leaders prepare to step down. Grady Health System and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced major transitions this month that will reshape care delivery for hundreds of thousands of patients across the region starting in 2027. John Haupert will retire at the end of 2026 after 15 years guiding Grady, while Donna Hyland steps away from CHOA after nearly four…