This birthday wasn't a big one, just one closer to Dirty Thirty, but it was a great one for me. For eight of the last ten years, I've spent my birthday working long hours at a trade show. No matter what day it fell on, I already knew what I'd be doing for the full week before or after. It may … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Girls Weekend in Dahlonega
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The Best of Atlanta’s Westside
Between college and my year in Australia, I was living at home and interning at a now defunct newspaper. It was located on a side of Atlanta I hadn't spent much time in, but my friend lived nearby so we would often meet for lunch. I was lacking funds back then, especially between working for free … [Read more...] about The Best of Atlanta’s Westside
The Perfect Atlanta Weekend with Loews Hotels
I’ve lived in Atlanta for most of my life, but there’s still plenty I haven’t done. I rarely see it from the eyes of a visitor, apart from when I’m doing research for a story. So when the opportunity presented itself to have a “staycation” in Atlanta, I jumped at the chance. The Loews Atlanta Hotel … [Read more...] about The Perfect Atlanta Weekend with Loews Hotels
Atlanta’s Best Cocktail Bars
We all love a carefully concocted beverage. For me, it was always beer, but as I've grown older, I've appreciated the art of mixology even more. Atlanta has a surprising cocktail culture for being the land of sweet tea and Coca-Cola. I made it my mission to check out some of the city's best cocktail … [Read more...] about Atlanta’s Best Cocktail Bars
Atlanta’s Best Coffee Shops for the Self-Employed
The coffee shop is the center of the freelancer universe, a place outside of the home where we can come together to block each other out with our headphones and lattes. Some of these establishments are included, despite their suburban locations, for their excellent coffee, strong WiFi and access to … [Read more...] about Atlanta’s Best Coffee Shops for the Self-Employed