Caroline Parsley

Jacobs’ Pharmacy – the site of the first Coca-Cola sale – was founded in 1879 by Dr. Joseph Jacobs. The downtown Five Points space quickly became one of the city’s most popular pharmacies – which, back then, were more like general stores that also sold medicine.

Pull up a chair to Sunday supper at the charming Inn at Serenbe, with some of the South’s favorite culinary and beverage talent during the 9^th Annual Southern Chefs Potluck from 3-6PM on Sunday, Sept. 16.

Procrastination: we’ve all dealt with it at some point. But did you know it goes deeper than just putting off a task? In our minds, each task falls into one of four categories: expectancy, value, time or impulsivity. Or in layman’s terms, we don’t care, we’re not getting the wanted results, our time is too valuable, or we’re just downright impulsive.

Like it or not, technology is a gateway to cyberbullying, online predators, gathering of personal information and more. None of which are okay for kids to be exposed to.

As summer comes to a close, I’m most looking forward to one event: Music Midtown. With little more than a week left, it’s about time to see if the hype surrounding the ever-popular Atlanta festival is all it’s cracked up to be.

As we wrap up the season, I’m going to miss the simplicity and deliciousness of summer produce. It’s hard to believe, but I didn’t always enjoy fresh tomatoes. They say your tastebuds change every seven years. Thank goodness, because now I get it.

I’m checking my weather app and counting down the days – National Eat Outside Day is approaching and to say I’m looking forward to it would be an understatement.

I’m a big fan of connections, and what keeps people in your life. My oldest friend still lives in New York state, where we met when I was nine.

Millions of people suffer from mental health disorders, afraid to speak on the shame and stigma that comes with it. Atlanta native Shanti Das’ mission is to openly discuss mental illness, including education about treatment, support and care, and dismantle the stigmas through her initiative, Silence The Shame.

August is in full swing, which means school is back in session and the ArtsBridge Foundation has released its 2018-2019 school year programming. The organization, established as the education outreach arm of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, fosters the next generation of artists and art supporters.

Calling all design addicts. The freshest ideas in home design and innovation are making their way to Pinewood Forest and you don’t want to miss it.

Atlanta is lucky enough to have a number of beer and wine festivals to choose from throughout the year, but for the first time ever, say hello to the Viva Tequila Festival. On Sept. 15 from 11AM–6PM, it’s taking over the Pinnacle Pad at Atlantic Station to bring attendees the food, art, music and small batch, hand-crafted tequilas of Mexico.

The annual Party for Piedmont Park returns to Midtown on Sept. 6, and is guaranteed to be a good time for a great cause. Guests will enjoy live music, bites from dozens of local restaurants and an open bar, all from inside the walls of the gorgeous Greystone.

When looking at a map, it’s easy to see Virginia-Highland was a planned development, with most of the streets built in grids. One exception is Todd Road, which connects Highland Ave. to Virginia Ave. at a unique angle.

If there are two things Atlantans love, it’s a good festival and cold beer. Thankfully, we’ve got a new festival to add to our lineup. The Dames + Dregs Beer Festival is kicking off its first year this Saturday, August 11, from 1-6PM at Underground Atlanta.

Now more than ever it’s time for women to start supporting women. After all, behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women who motivate, encourage and support.

Fewer cubicles foster more face-to-face interaction between coworkers, right? That’s the thinking behind the trend toward open workspaces, anyway.

After 18 years in downtown Atlanta, our office moved to Grant Park. Since arriving three years ago, we’ve fallen in love with the quaint, charming neighborhood and all its offerings.

Four years ago this week I adopted my furkid, Morton B. Murphy – a 60-pound golden retriever with droopy eyes and a quirky personality. We found each other after the sudden loss of my first golden, Sherman.

Ideal circumstances for productivity don’t always present themselves while traveling. It’s all about finding your zone amidst chaos. Stay focused with a few tips:

One of the South’s biggest bridal events of the year returns next month, where brides can meet more than 100 of Atlanta’s most creative wedding professionals for the ultimate wedding inspiration experience.

I’m not good at asking for help. It’s never come easy. I was raised to be independent, work hard and be self-sufficient.

Prepare to be serenaded by none other than Tony Bennett. On July 24, the 19-time Grammy Award-winning musician will bring his smooth voice to Atlanta Symphony Hall.

What game requires strategy and players to always be one step ahead of their opponent? Some might say chess, some might say boxing, but Matt Thomas says both. The 28-year-old Atlantan heads to India this month as the first American to compete in the Chess-Boxing Amateur World Championship.

Imagine a community where creatives thrive. Share their ideas and relish in the fact that people are intentionally different – and that’s a good thing. Have that vision in mind? It’s becoming a reality called Pinewood Forest.

No matter where you’re spending the summer, we’ve got a list of the best books to transport you into a new world:

There’s still time to catch the popular Butterfly Encounter at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. Back for a fifth summer, the living exhibit features hundreds of native butterflies surrounded by colorful nectar plants.

Have you been to a sunflower farm? I went last year. I’m obsessed with sunflowers. Heck, my first and only tattoo is a sunflower music note.

I wasn’t exactly surprised when Sweetwater announced they were producing a new line of brews intended to mimic the olfactory experience of opening a bag of marijuana. So when I was invited to an exclusive industry tasting recently, I was curious and couldn’t say no.

It’s already July, but there’s still time for families to get out and away from those screens (yes, you’ll have fun without them). Some fun ideas for everyone include: