Is Swig worth the hype? We taste-tested 5 dirty sodas to find out
The dirty soda chain Swig has been serving fruit- and cream-laden concoctions for more than a decade. A new location on Ashford-Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven opened on October 1.
A Druid Hills carriage house balances historical character with a couple’s need for a retreat
When an Atlanta couple sought to transform their dilapidated carriage house into an oasis from city life, they immediately turned to Copper Sky Design + Remodel, a local design-build firm that specializes in preserving and modernizing older homes.
Atlanta thrifting expert Elizabeth Cook shares her best advice on secondhand shopping
Elizabeth Cook is an Atlanta-based design enthusiast and influencer known for her expertise in finding discounted antiques, vintage decor, and designer items. Here, Elizabeth talks about her thrifting philosophy, sourcing secrets, and design inspiration.
How to plan the perfect weekend escape in Dahlonega
Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains about 65 miles north of Atlanta, Dahlonega claims a distinctive chapter in American history.
The panda-monium continues: Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived in Atlanta via Panda Express
Zoo Atlanta has received two new giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, from China. The pandas arrived by a Fed-Ex plane dubbed the Panda Express on September 27.
Inside Linton’s, and the return of The Buttery
Projected to open in the Spring of 2027, The Buttery—a bakery and cafe—will open in the former Brio Tuscan Grille on Peachtree Road in Buckhead. The concept will also connect to a full-service bar and grill called Linton’s.
Atlanta’s NWSL team now has a name: Atlanta City Football Club
Announced September 28, Atlanta's National Women's Soccer League team will be called Atlanta City Football Club. The Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment organization announced the name along with the team's new colors and crest.
Review: The Art of Banksy returns to Atlanta, still without his permission
The second Atlanta edition of "The Art of Banksy" puts more than 200 works, reproductions, and spectacles behind the walls of Pullman Yards. Five years after its initial Atlanta run, the question remains: what happens when a street artist’s work is removed from the street?
Debuting in Atlanta, The Other Art Fair re-frames the art show experience
Saatchi Art's The Other Art Fair is on a mission to highlight independent artists in an approachable setting. The fair's Atlanta debut will take place October 1-4 in Grant Park's Enspire Mercantile, giving Atlantans an alternative option to The Atlanta Art Fair on the same days.
The Atlanta Art Fair is putting the city on the global art map
If last year’s event is any indication, the 2026 Atlanta Art Fair will be a weekend to remember. Held from October 1 to 4 at Pullman Yards in Kirkwood, the fair hosts contemporary art galleries from across metro Atlanta, the Southeast, and beyond.
Taking the advice of Tennessee’s “talking barns”
Until the mid ’60s, before First Lady “Lady Bird” Johnson decided to beautify highways, the barns in my native Ohio were embellished with advertisements—itinerant painters roamed the countryside on behalf of companies like Mail Pouch Tobacco that would offer large amounts of free product to farmers.
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Atlanta thrifting expert Elizabeth Cook shares her best advice on secondhand shopping
Elizabeth Cook is an Atlanta-based design enthusiast and influencer known for her expertise in finding discounted antiques, vintage decor, and designer items. Here, Elizabeth talks about her thrifting philosophy, sourcing secrets, and design inspiration.
The panda-monium continues: Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived in Atlanta via Panda Express
Zoo Atlanta has received two new giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, from China. The pandas arrived by a Fed-Ex plane dubbed the Panda Express on September 27.
The Atlanta Art Fair is putting the city on the global art map
If last year’s event is any indication, the 2026 Atlanta Art Fair will be a weekend to remember. Held from October 1 to 4 at Pullman Yards in Kirkwood, the fair hosts contemporary art galleries from across metro Atlanta, the Southeast, and beyond.
A Druid Hills carriage house balances historical character with a couple’s need for a retreat
When an Atlanta couple sought to transform their dilapidated carriage house into an oasis from city life, they immediately turned to Copper Sky Design + Remodel, a local design-build firm that specializes in preserving and modernizing older homes.
Nakato Japanese Restaurant is delivering sushi right to the hospital rooms of new moms
Run by three generations of Nakato women, the iconic Japanese restaurant seeks to fulfill the sushi cravings of new moms by providing sushi delivery to area hospitals.
Is Swig worth the hype? We taste-tested 5 dirty sodas to find out
The dirty soda chain Swig has been serving fruit- and cream-laden concoctions for more than a decade. A new location on Ashford-Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven opened on October 1.
Steak pun poll: Submit your sizzling wit here
In the October print edition of Atlanta Magazine we asked readers to give us their best steak puns. Now, we give you the poll to cast your vote for the best one.





























