They say music is the universal language, and the surge of music festivals across the globe seems to confirm the age-old adage. More than ever before, people are traveling away from home to enjoy destination weekends with friends that hinge on these popular musical extravaganzas— sometimes to locations they might never have considered otherwise....
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We’ve crafted an aloha summer for under $200 (food and all), and you can do it too! From invitations and decor to games and food, these simple projects give your guests a party to remember—and let you keep your cool to boot! ...
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There are few things on the planet more mesmerizingly awe-inspiring than a waterfall. What is it about them that draws our collective attention and admiration? Why do travelers cross the world in search of them? Some say the aesthetic beauty invokes a sense of calm, others say the sheer power and magnitude awakens our inquisitive nature, still others claim humans associate waterfalls with clean, fresh water and, as such, with life....
Continue readingJust beyond the main drag of historic downtown Acworth lies an eclectic modern American eatery affectionately known as the best kept secret in Lake City. Since 2009, Dogwood Terrace has been serving up a little bit of heaven on a plate to those in the know and racking up quite a word of mouth following along the way. ...
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Being this funny should be illegal. But, the only time this East Cobb wife and mother of twin boys has seen the back of a squad car is as an actress playing an obsessive monogrammer named Leanne in the Dirty Little Secrets episode of her new web series....
Continue readingFor husband and wife team Juliana and Tyler Lindley, a Clemson University marketing class started more than just a budding romance-- it also launched Smyrna restaurant Freckled & Blue....
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Canton resident and family man Scotty Wilbanks credits his wife as the hero of the household, but this humble husband isn’t your typical Cherokee County father of three. He’s a multi Grammy award winning musician, Grammy nominated record producer and artist development pro who has worked full-time in the music business for more than 22 years....
Continue readingAmerican author and cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead famously said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Truer words were never spoken for four Marietta girlfriends, the brain trust behind local faith-based company Glory Haus....
Continue readingAs anyone who fills their Christmas tree with family heirloom ornaments knows, a personalized or handmade touch to your holiday decor really brings home the true sentiment of the season—time well spent with family and friends. Get a jump on your holiday decorating with these simple (and oh so cute) projects. Then, sit back and enjoy the fruits of your craftiness this holiday season....
Continue readingThere is no better time of year than October to embark on a spooky, spine tingling, hair raising adventure. It’s harvest season, the fall equinox is upon us and All Hallow’s Eve looms just over the evening horizon. If your days of Halloween trick or treating are gone, why not take in a bit of local history (and possibly some paranormal activity) on the day of the year ancient Druids believed the veil between worlds is thinnest? ...
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