By Asif M. Qadri, MD “Doc, I have this pain I cannot seem to shake. It is episodic, but when it comes on…well…watch out?” As a gastroenterologist, this is a common description of pain amongst our patients, and such symptoms have a wide range of possible underlying causes, from inflammato
Physical activity is key By Wes Lewis, University Cancer & Blood Center Let’s face it: a cancer diagnosis is daunting. It does not begin and end in the room with the doctor, hearing the words that you never wanted to hear. At University Cancer & Blood Center, we understand that cancer does
By Dr. Ross Campbell When my wife, Leigh, and I initially started searching for locations to settle after medical school, Athens kept rising to the top of the list. There were other areas that may have looked just as good on paper for starting a dermatology practice, but something about Athens stuck
By Farmer Cass Lyla Lila is a new elegant yet homey restaurant on the ground level of the 24-story Lilli Midtown boutique apartment residence. Chef Craig Richards and restaurateur Billy Streck came together to create a new venture, whose name is a nod to each of their daughters, Lyla and Lila. Richa
Enriching the lives of our children through the arts By The Plaza Arts Center When you think of The Plaza Arts Center, you might remember a stage performance held here, or you might think of the school that once occupied our historic building. While so many people living in our region know The Plaza
By Ligia Alexander I grew up in a small town nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. My father is a Georgia boy, and my mother is from Venezuela. My parents taught my brother and me to appreciate the world around us. Just like my mother, I have creativity pumping through my veins. [&he
By State Botanical Garden of Georgia The past year has been one of tremendous growth at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. With the opening of the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden came a drastic increase in visitation, including record attendance for classes, tours and events. Construction
Have you ever had one of those months where you’re like, damn it, I need to get away for a weekend, and all the stars align, and next thing you know, you are in your car driving to your destination? If you are anything like me, this doesn’t often happen – well, the driving to [&hel
By Emory Jones I’ve never been at the top of my class. But then again, I’ve never been at the bottom either. Unless, of course, you count math. But I don’t think Albert Einstein could operate the radio in my new truck. My old truck’s radio was simple. You just turned the knob, and the [&hell
Your Antiaging Guide By Chrissy Thomas, RN, Anti-Aging Specialist, Master Cosmetic Injector I have spent my career in the antiaging industry. Year after year, I am combing the dermatology journals, research reports and trade shows to find the best tools to keep clients looking fresh, vibrant, and mo
In Attention and Executive Function By Connie White Children with executive function issues may have problems paying attention, organizing, planning and prioritizing tasks, switching focus, regulating emotions, understanding different points of view and self-monitoring. Three of the main areas of ex
By Jo Jones Are you busy? Are you too busy?? We are all living in a “connected world,” which sometimes makes it hard to break away. New emails appear every hour, text messages pop up all the time, AND the phone just keeps ringing…. Getting away from it all can be hard, sometimes too hard! [&he
Tips for making memorable vacations By Nikki Perry, Tourism Director, Braselton Visitors Bureau Do you remember being assigned group work in high school or college? There was usually one person (maybe you) who went far beyond the requirements of the assignment and made the rest of us look like slack
A Christmas Story By Hembree Monk Photo by Paul Brennan One morning on his way to work, David Monk stepped out of his kitchen and into a garage wreathed in flames. Two cars, cardboard moving boxes, and a pile of recently unpacked Christmas decorations were disappearing in the heat and fire. Covering
By Dennis Mitchell Outdoor living areas are on the rise, providing an oasis in your own backyard. If done right, it’s like a little vacation right out your backdoor – whether it’s sipping iced tea on a hot summer day, or wrapped up in a blanket sipping apple cider in the fall. However, not
By Nikki Perry, Tourism Director, Braselton Visitors Bureau There must be something in the water in Braselton. Perhaps it’s runoff from the vineyards at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. Whatever it is, it has infused flavor into this small, southern town where you can find a lot more than fried c
By Connie White I have been fortunate enough to work with outstanding teachers throughout my career in education. Recently, I met with an aspiring teacher eager to have an impact on the world. She earnestly asked the question, “How can I become a truly transformative teacher….you know, one
By Lanier Dunn Located in the heart of downtown Elberton, Georgia, the Samuel Elbert Hotel is amongst the most prominent and historic local landmarks. Built-in 1925, the hotel operated for four decades until it was converted into an office building. In 2016, the building was completely r
Real People. Real Food. Real South. By Lee Epting There is a story to be told, or to be discovered, or even manifested. It’s worth looking for one or making one. We all pass on before we know it and the stories are the things that live on. In our business, we always have the […]
By Emory Jones Ever since I gave my pet pig Cunningham a pet rock for Christmas (he named the rock Hudson), he’s wanted that little nugget to see Rock City up near Chattanooga. He has, ever since he saw that big promotion someone inadvertently painted on a barn outside Bell Buckle on our way home
By Chrissy Thomas, RN, Anti-Aging Specialists, Mater Cosmetic Injector The subject of smoker’s lines is one that I seem to talk about daily, typically of clients that have never smoked or smoked briefly. Everyone wants to know why they have them and how to make them go away. First, we need to un
By Lee Epting Photos provided by Whiskey Tango Studios So I’m sitting in my kitchen here on The Hill on a cold January afternoon. It is actually the first really cold day of the year but already the apple tree is in full bloom, the daffodils are sprinkled throughout the woods and the camellia blos
By Tony Cruz What comes to mind when you think of Europe? Is it Venice, London, Paris, or Amsterdam? All of these places are special and have many things to see and do. One place that many people know little of is Antwerp, Belgium. Antwerp is the second largest seaport in Europe at the tidal
By Kristy Sherrill, ASID, NCIDQ, Principal Designer Over the past 15 years, I have been asked many times about what the current design trends are. What is coming in? What is going out? In the business of interior design, we watch design trends slowly change and morph like a living organism and it ne
By Henry Darby Turn your 2020 vision into a reality with Windsor Custom Homes of Georgia. Whether you are looking for a modern European style or old southern elegance, rustic, relaxed and charming—the owner Henry Darby will listen to your vision and transform it into a stunning reality. From the g
By Erin Gilmer For many of us, the start of a new year, even a new decade, is the spark that encourages us to make improvements in our life, both on a small and grand scale. Whether your resolutions for 2020 fall in the category of small daily life changes or the latter, one basic […]
Help for Students without Families By Spencer Frye When foster care kids “age out” of the system at age 18, they face an uncertain, and sometimes dangerous future. With no family to support them and no home to go to, they find themselves suddenly on their own. One in five will become instantly
By Kristy Sherrill, ASID, NCIDQ, Principal Designer Remodeling your home is a decision not to be made lightly! Life, Death, and Taxes are certainties in life, right? Another certainty in life is that Remodeling your home can be a stressful process and one that requires great preparation. Now, I
By Mickey Wakenigg The evolution of technology has allowed people to begin working remotely. This means the place where you used to go home, relax and get away from work is now your office space too. Most people have the traditional work space in their home—a desk in the corner of the kitchen, liv
By Robert Prior IRAs are about to undergo big changes that will impact the amount of savings your children will be able to accumulate when they inherit them. The House recently passed the SECURE Act (“Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement”). The Senate was expected to pass t
