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Advocates for Awareness

Annual Gala Continues to Raise Critical Funds for Organization's Mission Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Jolie Loren Photography Over the last decade of my work as an event planner in Atlanta, no organization has had a greater impact on my life than the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance. My work has made me realize that everyone has a voice in the prevention of this disease and that we all need to be advocates for awareness and early detection.  The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance...

Health + Wellness

TurningPoint Celebrates 20 Years of Support

Article by Thomas Smith The 23rd annual Pink Affair, the signature annual gala benefiting TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, will take place on Saturday, March 16. For the third consecutive year, it will take place at the Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta,   The Pink Affair is a memorable evening, featuring a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, an open bar with beer and wine, a special “Golden Ticket” drawing, live music, and dancing. Veteran charity auctioneer Dean Crownover and...

Home + Design

A View From Every Room

Article by Sue G. Collins First impressions are important... and walking into this mountain lodge outside Blue Ridge, it’s the floor-to-ceiling windows that not only flood the interior with light, but also offer stunning views of the surroundings, creating a seamless connection with the outdoors. This three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home on two acres offers an all-paved proximity to the nearby lake and town, providing convenient access to the recreational activities and local amenities we...

Arts + Culture

The Future of School

Coloring outside the lines at a nature preserve Article by BuckHaven City Lifestyle Staff Nestled on 33 acres of green space at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve , lies what has been called “one of the most innovative and important” learning experiences in the world. Local veteran educators, Andrew and Isa Shahan, were looking for a “school” for their kids that approached learning as a broader set of experiences than traditional/conventional school offers.  “We wanted these experiences to...