July 2026
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Features
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Atlanta’s top doctors reflect on the moments that prepared them for the unexpected
Atlanta’s top doctors tell us about their inspirations, most memorable patients, and the greatest challenges they face in medicine. They all agree that no two days on the job are the same—and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Where are they now? The faces behind Atlanta’s Olympic miracle, 30 years later
Thirty years after the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, the people who transformed a long-shot bid into a global triumph reflect on the relationships, risks, and determination that helped make Atlanta an international city—and on the lasting impact the Games had on their own lives and careers.
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The Connector
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The only fire drone show in Georgia is at Stone Mountain’s Fantastic Fourth Celebration
Stone Mountain Park is known for its over-the-top Fourth of July shows, and this summer’s 250th Celebration is no exception. An impressive drone and light show, followed by fireworks, runs May through August, but you can catch the extra-dazzling fire drones (the only ones in Georgia) from July 1–6 during the Fantastic Fourth Celebration.
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For its 100th birthday, the Atlanta History Center makes an ambitious interpretation of the city’s role in the Civil War
To celebrate the Atlanta History Center’s centennial—which coincides with the nation’s 250th birthday—the center will unveil six ambitious new exhibitions. Debuting this month is More Perfect Union, a centerpiece exhibition that explores Atlanta’s role in the Civil War.
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By the Numbers: The Peachtree Road Race at 57
This Fourth of July, 60,000 runners will line up near Lenox Square Mall for the 57th iteration of the world’s largest 10-kilometer race. It has a new name, the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, but the beloved course—and its brutal “Cardiac Hill” that starts at mile 3—remains the same. Here are some stats about this world-famous event.
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Georgia Capitol Museum celebrates America’s 250th with free “Faces of the Revolution” tour
The Revolutionary War lasted eight long years, and in the same period, Georgia had nine governors cycling—or getting shot—out of office. Meet these historical politicians and celebrate the 250th birthday of America at the Georgia Capitol Museum’s new “Faces of the Revolution” tour, which runs through year’s end.
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Bagel Rescue is giving day-old bagels a “hole” new purpose
Seven days a week, more than 300 volunteers make rounds to bagel shops across more than a dozen Georgia counties, all of them part of the sustainable nonprofit Bagel Rescue, to donate to food pantries around the state.
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The Bite
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Atlanta’s pop-up bars offer a glimpse into the city’s drinking future
Atlanta’s pop-up bar scene adds a creative spark that stokes the city’s drinking culture. The operators of these short-term concepts take over existing food and drink spaces for the night—or several nights—with their own cocktail menus and aesthetics, building devoted followings, often without any intention of permanence.
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5 restaurants you can join Atlanta’s mahjong moment
Mahjong has gained mainstream popularity. The game creates an easy sense of togetherness that has moved restaurants across Atlanta to fold mahjong into the dining experience, where cocktails, shareable bites, and even full dinners now accompany the game.
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The verdict on 2 new Atlanta dining spots: Babygirl and Rumi’s Kitchen
Some restaurants fill a gap so obvious you wonder why it took so long for them to appear. Hudson Rouse created Babygirl, a sanctuary that ignores the industry’s midafternoon siesta, staying open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The sleek, light-wood interior catches rainbow-hued rays through vibrant window panels, and outdoor seating is plentiful.
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The Goods
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Atlanta’s baby whisperers, Moms on Call, are out with a new app
Jennifer Walker and Laura Hunter, cofounders of Moms on Call, an Atlanta-based company offering babycare and toddler advice, have developed a cultlike following over the past 22 years. This year, they released a new app that offers interactive features to help parents implement and use their time-tested recommendations for raising kids.
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At Vintage by Judith, a clothing aficionado lives on through her 200,000-piece collection
Downtown Austell is home to Vintage by Judith, a 200,000 piece collection of one woman, Judith Cucinelli Nudi. Though she died in 2024, her daughter Alisa Barrau is carrying on her legacy by operating the private appointment boutique.
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Amy Sherald’s American Sublime comes home to Atlanta
A Midsummer Afternoon Dream paints a serene scene that stirs a longing for a bicycle ride through the country. It is part of Georgia native Amy Sherald’s exhibition American Sublime, which is running at the High Museum of Art. The exhibition features over 50 works, including her renowned official presidential portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama.
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Jeffrey returns to Atlanta August 2 at Buckhead Village District
Over 35 years after opening his first Jeffrey store at Phipps Plaza, Jeffrey Kalinsky returns to the Atlanta luxury fashion scene with a second iteration. It opens Sunday, August 2 at Buckhead Village District. “It’s the perfect women’s closet,” Kalinsky says of his new boutique. “It’s very head-to-toe.”
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Miscellaneous
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A love letter to Chamblee’s Antique Row
Chamblee’s Antique Row began in the 1970s when antique shops specializing in collectibles transformed downtown into a destination for bargain hunters. Although rising costs and changing generations led many longtime stores to close, several longtime businesses remain, preserving the district’s legacy as a hub for antique lovers.
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Editor’s Journal: Why we celebrate Atlanta’s doctors who have earned our trust
It wasn’t lost on me that on that fateful July evening, I was able to quickly drive to one of the world’s top children’s hospitals and know that my child was truly receiving the best care possible. I had trusted these doctors with his life, and they had gone lengths to ensure that trust wasn’t misplaced.
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