Category: Lifestyle

NORCROSS — The smell hits you first. Grilled lamb, cardamom coffee, fresh baklava dripping with syrup. Your stomach growls so loud you swear the person next to you can hear it. For the thousands packed into the Atlanta Ramadan Food Festival in Norcross, the food is right there, steaming under bright lights, and still untouched. Everyone is waiting for one sound: the Maghrib azan that ends the daily fast. When…

Georgia just made history. For the first time ever, the state will offer serious need-based financial aid to college students, putting $325 million behind a new program called the DREAMS Scholarship. Governor Brian Kemp drove the effort, and lawmakers delivered in the 2025-2026 budget. A Win Years in the Making The fight started in living rooms and high school counseling offices. Atlanta college counselor Ashley Young kept seeing the same…

At just six years old, Jeneil Parker was learning to grill with his father. Today he is the chef crafting meals at one of Georgia’s most exclusive golf clubs, a story of passion, grit and southern cooking spirit. Born into a family where gatherings revolved around food and laughter, Parker’s early encounters with the grill sparked something deeper than just a hobby. What started as helping adults in the backyard…

In a moment filled with hope and celebration, students pulled a ribbon taut as the crowd counted down. The scissors snapped, and history was made. Bulloch County Schools officially opened its first school-based health center on February 26, 2026, bringing healthcare directly to students and families who need it most. A Landmark Moment for Bulloch County Students The Langston School-Based Health Center now serves students and staff at both Langston…

With less than 100 days until the FIFA World Cup arrives in Atlanta, soccer fever is already rising across the city. Fans are planning where to watch matches together as international teams prepare to play at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Sports bars across metro Atlanta are expected to become packed hubs during the tournament. For fans who want good food, big screens, and lively crowds without the chaos of downtown bars,…

The small Georgia town of Whigham is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host one of the South’s most unique community traditions. The 66th Annual Rattlesnake Roundup kicks off this Saturday, March 7, 2026, promising a full day of education, entertainment, and small-town charm that has drawn visitors for over six decades. What to Expect at This Year’s Event Gates open at 8 a.m. and the festivities run until…

Luxury steakhouse dining has arrived in a bold way in Alpharetta. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, a high end restaurant from Darden Restaurants, is drawing attention for its lavish dining room, premium steaks and seafood and prices that reflect the experience. But diners quickly learn one thing after sitting down. Restraint is not the point here. Big portions, rich flavors and expensive cuts of meat define the night. A Luxury Steak…

The historic Forsyth Park fountain turned emerald green Friday as hundreds gathered to witness Savannah’s beloved tradition that officially launches the city’s Irish celebration season. Cheers erupted at noon when parade committee members poured vibrant green dye into the iconic fountain. This annual ritual marks the unofficial start of one of America’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and the energy in Forsyth Park was electric. Four Decades of Green Tradition…

Downtown Atlanta wakes up early, and so do its food lovers. From classic Southern plates to loaded breakfast sandwiches, five restaurants are standing out in 2026 based on thousands of online reviews. If you want the best breakfast in downtown Atlanta, locals say these are the places worth your time and money. Here is a closer look at the five highest rated breakfast restaurants in the heart of the city…

Atlanta’s food scene is changing fast this spring with a wave of new restaurants opening across the metro area. In February alone, at least sixteen new eateries welcomed customers, and strikingly, nearly half of them focus on pastries, coffee and bagels — showing a growing appetite for casual breakfast, brunch and community spaces that go beyond traditional dining. This trend reflects both a shift in how Atlantans eat and how…