Category: Feature
Road Scholar: 5 Must-Have Experiences in Central America
With all its complexity, Central America is one of our favorite places to explore. Here are our top five recommendations of must-have experiences in Central America.
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The Dog Aging Project: Em-‘barking’ on A New Line of Research
Researchers are working to prove that what takes decades to learn from humans, might be learned much faster with canines. Perhaps as much as seven times faster.
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Home of Southern Rock Reopens
The reopening—on the 50th anniversary of Capricorn’s founding—marked the culmination of several years of work on a number of fronts. The formerly dilapidated space was stabilized, cleaned up and refurbished under the umbrella of Mercer University and now bears the somewhat academic-sounding title of “Mercer Music at Capricorn.”
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Backpack Buddies: ‘Hunger doesn’t take the weekend off’
Thanks to their determination and to an anonymous donor, Backpack Buddies has spawned 15 affiliate programs in synagogues, churches and other locations in just a little more than a year. “The best part about this to me is that without a huge amount of effort, there are a huge amount of children being fed,” Samra Robbins said.
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Common Sense Collaboration: Fred Glassman offers legal mediation class
“I thought there must be a better way.” Turns out there was. The concept of mediation emerged, with a neutral person representing both parties. Glassman saw that some cases were ripe for mediation and he tried to get his clients to travel that route whenever appropriate. Then along came collaborative law. It’s a legal framework in which both parties in a dispute hire attorneys, but the lawyers formally agree not to go to court.
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December Holiday Event Planner
Holiday merriment runs from November, through December and into January. Here are a few special events that celebrate the season.
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Who Doesn’t Love A Holiday Treat?
If the grandchildren are too young, or you prefer to save your kitchen floor and cabinets from accidental spills of finger-licking icing and chewy chocolate, Atlanta has other delectable options for holiday treats.
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Vintage Toys Never Get Old
Old toys are not forgotten, and a lot of them are not gone, either. They can be found online, but you can reach out and touch them at vintage toy retailers in and around Atlanta.
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Pumpkin-y Goodness
Cooler Temperatures. Falling leaves. Bringing in a bountiful harvest. The humble pumpkin. They all seem inseparable somehow, with the orange-yellow variety of squash calling upon our nostalgia for a simpler, close-to-the-land type of existence. No wonder many Atlantans drive 20, 30 and more miles to visit a pumpkin patch to scoop up a vegetable they rarely touch the rest of the year.
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Holiday Event Planner: Browse & Shop
The holidays bring wonderful shopping opportunities. Markets spring up throughout the area, filled with unique items from local artists and vendors. In several communities, tours are organized that invite visitors to tour beautifully decorated historic homes.
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Holiday Event Planner: Concerts & Shows
Music is a big part of the holiday season, and we’ve gathered a listing of not-to-be-missed concerts and musical shows in the area.
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Holiday Event Planner: Lights & Festivals
The holidays are always busy with preparing for visitors and shopping for gifts. It’s also magical, with lights, music and shows that bring up old memories while creating new ones.
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