Arts + Culture

Cat Eye Creative Has Vision

Adam Crawford brings his expansive expertise and high-value art to Decatur. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Caroline Ficken Cat Eye Creative is more than an art gallery: it is a communal, educational hub inside an intimate, European-style space. Adam Crawford (Owner, Curator, and Consultant) wants his new Decatur location to be somewhere people can enjoy the work while learning the stories behind their creation. Art appreciation is at the center of his mission, alongside collaborating...

Sports + Recreation

The Art (and Heart) of Boxing

Decatur Boxing Club brings top-notch training and authentic Philly boxing culture to the South. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by John Wachs Xavier “Bad Pads” Biggs believes boxing is symbolic of life - it reveals if you’re worthy by testing your strength of character and self-discipline. The closer you get to success, to the title, the harder you have to work. Growing up in Philadelphia, Biggs was raised amidst its deep boxing culture. Training cleaned up his life at a pivotal point...

Arts + Culture

Framing a New Adventure

Origin Story Comics offers a new chapter for comic book fans in Decatur. Article by Josh Cornwall | Photography by Caroline Ficken At Origin Story Comics, storytelling goes beyond the pages of its books. It’s on the walls and immersed in the conversations between different generations of readers. For co-owner Adam Beauchamp, the shop represents both a childhood dream and a family-friendly space where stories truly come alive. “I started reading in the early ‘90s,” Beauchamp said. “My mom used...

Food + Beverage

Crispy Fried Nostalgia

Mothers Best Fried Chicken is Decatur's Comfort Food Destination Article by Brandon Malcolm | Photography by Jonathan Wade Mothers Best wants their fried chicken to take you to a simpler time.  “Nostalgia for the fried chicken of my childhood is behind everything we do,” Chef and Owner Ean Camperlengo explains as the sounds of Hall & Oates’ 1981 hit “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” fill the cozy, eclectically designed restaurant space off Church Street on the Decatur Square. From the...

Home Services

Passion, Purpose, Painting

How CertaPro Painters’ community spirit is powering literacy revolution. Article by Josh Cornwall In Avondale Estates this August, a neighborhood theater will come alive with classic rock and a sense of community purpose. But behind the bright lights and electric guitars is something more powerful than nostalgia–a benefit concert built on a unique blend of business, music, and Mission. The event, set for August 16 at the historic Avon Theater, will raise funds for REAP—Reading is Essential...

Food + Beverage

Herb’s 22-Year Pour

How Herb Chereck helped build Decatur’s favorite bottle shop. Article by Brooke Felder | Photography by Caroline Ficken If you’re looking for a bottle, Herb Chereck has one and probably a great story to go with it. Since 2003, he’s been the man behind Decatur’s favorite neighborhood liquor store. Herb didn't grow up dreaming of amaros and craft cocktails, but when he walked away from law school and into the liquor business, he found his true calling. Open since the 1970s, Decatur Package...

Life + Culture

Pastries A Go Go’s Glow-Up

How Adriana Park achieved massive growth and won the hearts of long-time patrons. Article by Natalie Fox | Photography by Jonathan Wade Adriana Park is the type of businesswoman we need in 2025: a vulnerable straight shooter with intelligent wit and a communal heart. She’s bold, unapologetically authentic, and a significant asset to the Decatur business community. She has spent the last year pouring her all into revamping the beloved cafe, Pastries A Go Go while focusing on business choices...

Life + Culture

Decatur FC Kicks Off Second Season

Spotlight brightens on women’s soccer stage. Article by Josh Cornwall | Photography by Sport Shots by Bree DECATUR, Ga. — The roar of a packed crowd and the unmistakable hum of local community pride are back at Decatur High School Stadium this summer. Decatur FC, the semi-professional women’s soccer team, is set to kick off its second season this May, building on a debut that shattered expectations and brought the city together. “We couldn’t have asked for a better reception from the...

Food + Beverage

Al Fresco Decatur Dining

Our Publisher’s Guide to Where to Spend Your Spring! Article and Photography by Caroline Ficken Al Fresco Decatur Dining Our Publisher’s Guide to Where to Spend Your Spring! Parker’s on Ponce Decatur’s closest thing to patio dining in NYC, this spacious courtyard overlooks Ponce de Leon, framed by an iron-wrought fence and warm string lights. A refined yet relaxed ambiance makes it ideal for sipping, dining, and people-watching. One Manhattan, please!! The Little Hippo This...

Food + Beverage

Radiant Health Kitchen Cares for Caregivers

Making Mealtime Easier for the Ones Who Make Life Happen Article by Caroline Ficken There is a quiet rhythm that keeps families, friendships, and communities running. It’s most often the work of mothers and women – the ones who hold the calendars, plan the meals, remember the birthdays, and create the spaces where love gathers. It’s work that is often unseen but deeply felt, and while they make sure everyone else is fed and cared for, their own care is frequently overlooked. Nancy Campbell...