FEATURES
12 Great Hikes
From the rugged Appalachians to granite monadnocks and shady creekside trails, these twelve Georgia hikes are fit for an experienced backpacker, day-tripper, or even an urban crusader (two are ITP!).
Edited by Mary Logan Bikoff; Written by Charles Bethea, Mary Logan Bikoff, Jessica Keaton-Young, and Tony Rehagen
The Man Who Doesn’t Lose
A Q&A with Governor Nathan Deal during his final campaign.
By Steve Fennessy
The Inevitable Candidate
Jason Carter has smarts, charisma, and an incomparable pedigree. He also has just four years in elected office and is running for governor in a state that has little tolerance for his party. Can he save the Democrats in Georgia?
By Rebecca Burns
Avalon Arrives
Ten facts about Alpharetta’s $600 million, eighty-acre neighborhood, opening this month.
Edited by Steve Fennessy
Editor’s Note It’s election season again
AGENDA
Starting Block Cycle commuting
Research Notes Saving bats and bees
Georgia Grown Clydesdales
Atlanta History A poorhouse cemetery beneath a Buckhead golf course
Hollywood of the South Our favorite Walking Dead merchandise and the latest on Atlanta-filmed Constantine
Election Crib Sheet Michelle Nunn versus David Perdue
Georgia Books and Authors A trio of Gone with the Wind reads
APPETITE
Review The Hyatt Regency’s Polaris searches for a new identity
Discovery Delectable desserts from East Point’s Sammy Cheezecake
Trends Chefs are turning to “the other meats”—like alpaca
Geering Local Beets
Drink Up Sipping vermouth
Home Plates Suzanne Vizethann’s corn fritters
ARBITER
Style Exhibit Emilio Pucci in Athens
Hot Shop Nina McLemore
Block Party William Wren
Health Eco beauty products
Style Fifty years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Home A Decatur cottage’s clever contrasts
Q&A Architect Norman Askins reflects on his storied career
Getaway Beaufort, North Carolina
Hollis Gillespie Five days left to live