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e’ve put together a July issue packed with love, for summer.

Alexa Lampasona went the distance and brought us “Three Trails, Three Ways,” for biking, hiking and running on trails around the Perimeter. Most of these paths are shady and offer an opportunity to dip your roasting toes into a cool river or lake, so get outside this month!

Then, you can reward your efforts with a cool beverage at one of Sandy Springs’ hot spots. Our friends at the Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism office shared their fave restaurants, patios and bars for summer sipping.

Any season is the right season for smart savings, so we met with former Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis, who is a trustee with the Jonathan D. Rosen Family Foundation’s Wealthy Habits project. "I'm a huge believer in the need for financial literacy and have been dismayed at how little people understand the basic concepts of saving and compound interest. Starting early with teenagers is the right time to learn these truths,” Mike says. He’s “retired,” but can be found in the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce office, on the golf course or in his garden.

Enjoy your garden, or wherever you are happiest this summer.

Have a safe and celebratory month and keep in touch,

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Monarch Ball

Monarchs & Margaritas [& Moonshine] provided an entertaining theme for 400 guests who attended the annual fundraiser for the Nature Center, marking its return to Dunwoody Park after a 7-year absence.

Dunwoody Nature Center Event Chair Jany Brown holds up a signed John Lester jersey as part of the live auction of SunTrust box

Auctioneer Christie King and DNC Executive Director, Alan Mothner

Van Michael Goes Global

Van Michael Salon again welcomed more than 50 stylists, owners and entrepreneurs from Japan's hottest hair salons. Van Michael is a global powerhouse, teaching the newest techniques and sharing knowledge through these annual symposiums.

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SUGAR IS SWEET Sweet Peach Wax & Sugaring Studio,

FOR YOUR KITCHEN Enjoy a truly culinary experience at Oil & Vinegar, the newly-opened gourmet food and cookware store at Perimeter Mall. Locally owned by Joe and Veera Gaul, the vibrant space is filled with exotic herbs, spices, sauces and more, imported from quality producers around the globe— including a vast array of pure oils and vinegars, displayed “on tap” along an “Amfora" wall. Hostess gifts, tasting parties and staples for the sophisticated kitchens. OilVinegar.com

WINE SUCCESS

the wax and sugaring studio that opened in

Congratulations to our friends at the Destin

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celebrating the 11th Annual Destin Charity

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Wine Auction, raising more than $2.65 million

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for children in need in Northwest Florida.

expert, Raquel Souza will bring to Sandy

The record breaking results are a $350,000

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increase over the $2.3 million raised last year.

all-natural waxing and sugaring spa at 206

The funds raised are distributed to 14 local

Johnson Ferry Road. The new studio will

non-profit organizations for specific projects

feature six sugaring/waxing rooms and

and programs that benefit children. The auc-

a spray tan area. Sugaring, used for hair

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removal since 1900 BC, is 100% all-natural,

27 Super Silent offerings, and 120 Silent Lots.

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Patron Dinners were held in notable restaurants and private homes in the area. As the top charity fundraising

CycleBar Dunwoody celebrated its grand opening with commu-

event in Northwest Florida, the Destin Charity Wine Auction has been

nity members and the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs Chambers.

ranked among the nation’s top ten highest-grossing charity wine auc-

Commemorating the first CycleBar location in Georgia, guests had

tions in the country by Wine Spectator magazine for four consecutive

the opportunity to take an exclusive look at the studio and participate

years. Save the date for next year’s event, April 28 – 30. DCWAF.org

in a meet and greet with CycleBar’s class instructors, better known as CycleStars. To conclude the evening, employees from UPS par-

KEEP SHOPPING

ticipated in a class that benefited The Drake House, a charity that

The CAC Boutique has moved to a new location at 8607 Roswell

provides short-term crisis housing and support to homeless women

Road, Sandy Springs. The shop is four buildings north of Hightower

and their children. 4794 Ashford Dunwoody Road

Trail next to Car Tunes. Shop the new retail store for fabulous fashion finds, accessories, clothes for the whole family and home goods.

Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CAC works to meet basic human needs such as food, shelter, and clothing with the goals of helping individuals and families stay in their home. OurCAC.org

4TH POLO IN THE PINES Are you looking for an in-town destination this fall? Polo in the Pines invites you to experience Southern hospitality, farm-to-table cuisine and equestrian lifestyle at this fourth annual charity polo event on October 8, produced with Sean Okeefe Events. Enjoy Divots, Dining & Dancing on the banks of the Chattahoochee located at the Atlanta Polo Club. This exclusive polo venue is quietly nestled inside the perimeter of the Vining’s community. “Connecting with 12

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others to help the cause” is the inspiration. Founder Tina Fowler and Co-chair Jennifer Bonner share a passion to give back for this worthy cause near and dear to their hearts. The 2016 beneficiary is CURE Childhood Cancer. “It is a privilege to continue honoring the lives of others through the personal journeys we share,” says Tina. "We are proud to announce our 2016 honorees, Lacey Johnson & Matthew Willis. Please join us in celebrating life at this Pretty Woman-style polo event." PolointhePines.com

MEET AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL Complementing Atlanta’s acclaim for being home to the New South’s gourmet evolution, The Café & Bar at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is a sophisticated meeting place for power breakfasts, chic lunches and elegant dinners. Inspired by modern American cuisine, the menu offers a flavorful array of locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality. A cozy retreat for pre-or post-dinner drinks, The Bar serves stylish cocktails and vintage

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ast week during a Target trip with my 8-year-old son, I began to question our future generation’s perception of money. As I was thinking (out loud) if I really needed everything we tossed into our red cart, my son responded, “Mommy, you can get everything you want, just use your card.” Quickly and dramatically I then ditched 90% of what was in our cart (well I did need a few things) and explained right then and there how many hours of work each necessity would “cost my card.” NOT using my inside voice I shrieked “This small lamp? Converts to 1.5 hours of my pay. This Lego birthday present for your friend? Yep, that’s another half hour! These super cute file folders and Star Wars shirt? Totally going back!!” His eyes were rolling and mine were bulging. How had I done such a poor job of laying a foundation with my son for sound financial decision making?

Queue the Wealthy Habits course offered by the Jonathon D. Rosen Family Foundation. The program for children teaching wise money management was founded right here, and Rosen has deep ties to our community. Jonathan Rosen is CEO of Entaire Global Companies Inc. in Dunwoody. Former Dunwoody mayor, Mike Davis serves on Wealthy Habits' board of trustees. "I met Jonathan early in my term as mayor. He was one of the corporate leaders I met with daily in my effort to better understand why all these companies have settled in Dunwoody and what as a city we can do to keep them here," says Davis. "Jonathan and I immediately hit it off and shared stories of all the people we have known who weren't making the effort to save for retirement.

It's frightening to realize how many adults don't take even minimum advantage of their employers 401k plans."

Executive Director Tracy Tanner was kind enough to tell me more.

Tanner explains that the goal of the Wealthy Habits program is to help build financial awareness and responsibilities within middle and high school aged students in a FUN and interactive

manner. Fresh off my Target showdown that was anything but “fun,” I ask her how they make this exciting for the kids. Her friendly smile lights up with my question, and she tells me about one of the games kids play where they are given a salary and then have to decide what they will spend it on. She goes on to tell me at first the kids think, "Whoah $45,000 a year," but quickly realize how fast it goes (especially the percentage straight to taxes!).

Offering one- to five-day programs, both during the week and weekends predominantly in the summer, local families are lining up to help their kids. Rosen Foundation day camps routinely have waiting lists because at camp, get kids into cool conversations at even cooler destinations like the Federal Reserve building. With nominal fees, The Rosen Family Foundation, with the support of corporate and personal donors, is trying to make the program affordable.

Scholarships are offered, too.

Topics range from earning money and paying expenses to budgeting, saving, credit and debt to owning your own business, and paying taxes. The course actively plays out every situation and requires the students to create their own financial scenarios, such as coming up with a budget and calculating 20.9% interest on a $10,000 credit card balance. By the end of the course it’s crystal clear to graduates exactly how the financial choices they make will impact their future.

Besides the week and weekend programs during the summer, Wealthy Habits also partners with schools and universities, and is on a mission to educate teachers so that they can use the curriculum into schools.

Wealthy Habits is definitely working to change one student at a time, giving them tools and knowledge for handing their money. "I'm a huge believer in the need for financial literacy and have been dismayed at how little people understand the basic concepts of saving and compound interest.

Starting early with teenagers is the right time to learn these truths," says Mike Davis.

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rowing up, we belonged to a family swim club a few miles down a country road from our suburban Michigan home.

To get there, I’d have to wait for my dad to get home from work (he swam slow and methodical laps during adult swim) or do more than my required list of chores to earn my mom’s attention for a mid-day swim. Or, I could ride my baby blue Schwinn the mile and a half down the dirt road, wrapping a beach towel around my face like a shemagh for protection against the dry dust kicked up by passing cars.

I dreamed of having our own back yard pool. I probably even suggested the addition. I most likely begged.

Mark Spiezio of Atlas Pools can help.

All you have to say is "I want an inground pool" and let Atlas Pools handle the rest.

Mark says pool construction goes like this: “First, we'll come to your property for an on-site assessment. This includes looking at the property plat for setbacks, utility easements and flood plains that would hinder construction of your inground pool.”

Next, the team will show you our personally customized design recommendations within your price range.

Once you choose the plan that suits you best, Atlas Pools will obtain all the necessary

building permits (unless there is a variance issue) and get to work.

Installing a pool begins with groundwork: trees and debris must be removed. Sometime a retaining wall is needed. “We can do all of this for you,” notes Mark. “There is no need to contract elsewhere.”

All pools are required by county laws to be in a fenced area, however. You may have to get with your subdivision or community regulators to see what size and height is allowable for your fence, if you don’t already have one.

Then comes the magic: grading the land and installing the inground pool system of your dreams. “The final results are exciting and dramatic. You'll love your new pool!” promises Mark, who has worked hard for 35 years for continuous customer satisfaction.

One example of a satisfied customer is John Howell, whose Alpharetta home now boasts a beautiful pool by Atlas.

He says, "Atlas provided support before, during and especially AFTER the construction of our new pool. It was a pleasure to know customer service was their number one priority.”

Close your eyes, grab a towel and enjoy dipping into the pools on these pages.

Happy summer!

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Three Trails, Three Ways ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ALEXA LAMPASONA

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ithin 20 minutes of the Perimeter, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a recreational paradise with hiking, biking and running trails for any outdoor lover. With more than 50 miles of trails, how do you decide where to go? Print a trail map from the National Park Service website (NPS.org) and hit the trail. Share your happy trails on our Facebook page!

FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING: SOPE CREEK TRAIL

The Sope Creek Trails are the closest mountain biking trails to the city and once you climb up into the woods, you’ve escaped into a dense tree canopy that hides fun and flowing singletrack. These trails cater to beginner and intermediate mountain bikers and make a figure-eight loop totaling about seven miles. The trails feature a few switchbacks and rollers that are easy to navigate, but require a solid level of fitness as the trails traverse the sloping valley forest to the Chattahoochee River. Sope Creek features an upper and lower loop; for heart-pumping climbs, start at the Paper Mill trailhead and ride counter-clockwise on the upper loop. You’ll catch views of the ravine and Sope Creek’s rapids along the ridgeline. For rolling hills, tackle the lower loop, where Sope Creek Trails connect to Cochran Shoals and its flat three mile gravel loop that parallels the Chattahoochee River.

As a part of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, there is a $3 parking fee.

3760 Paper Mill Road SE, Marietta FOR HIKING: GOLD BRANCH TRAIL

The highlight of hiking on Gold Branch Trail is that the trail meanders along Bull Sluice Lake, a reservoir of the Chattahoochee River. The trail begins with a gradual descent into the river’s valley before the path rises and falls in a roller coaster fashion alongside the lake. Sun glistens off its surface, and in warm months you’ll see an abundance of wildlife such as turtles sunbathing on logs to herons standing amongst the cattails. Bring your dog on this hike; the lake’s coves are shallow enough for them to frolic in the water. Gold Branch Trail is a little more than

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a 3.5 mile loop, and its trail markings make it easy to navigate. Be sure to make a detour off the main trail to visit the abandoned car, which is just after trail marker GB 11.

Rotted out and rusted with bullet holes in the frame, the haunting sight suggests a troubling event happened here.

Gold Branch’s name should be derived from the golden color that seems to radiate from the trees, for it is a solace teeming with natural beauty.

As a part of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, there is a $3 parking fee.

5690 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta FOR TRAIL RUNNING: COCHRAN SHOALS TRAIL

The Cochran Shoals trailhead is one of the prime spots for trail running near the Metro Atlanta area. The gravel threemile loop runs parallel to the Chattahoochee River and then loops away from the river to a stretch alongside forests and meadows. This is great for beginners who want to try out an alternate surface to road running. Once you’ve built up miles, run into the wooded sections where you can explore a confluence of well-marked trails weaving through the forests. These trails are more technical, with roots and rocks, so keep an eye on your feet. A fun section of the woods is the portion along Gunby Creek, where the trail dips and requires you to cross the pebbled creekbeds no wider than 5 feet. Trail runners are allowed on the mountain bike loop, where the trails roll up and down in sweeping curves, but its recommended to run the opposite direction of bike traffic. In July, these trails are wellshaded, and cool drafts of air drift in from the river.

As a part of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, there is a $3 parking fee.

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ARTICLE MEG DAWS & KELLY O'NEILL/PEACHTREE ROADIES

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or many people, making the bed is a chore. And if we’re being honest, it’s at the bottom of the chore food chain, reserved for the last 5 minutes before flying out the door. For others, making the bed is a reoccurring line item on a New Year’s resolution checklist that quickly catches dust. And, on a sunny summer morning full of promise and pool-time, who cares?

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successful than their unmade bed counterparts. With all of this at stake, can we afford to neglect our beds? I think not!

The perfect bed starts with the perfect mattress. Neglecting your mattress is like offering your mother-in-law a mint julep (WIN)… in anything BUT a metal vessel (FAIL). You’ll suffer long for not getting this critical sleep ingredient right the first time. I recommend heading to The Dump or to Natural Mattress in Buckhead.

Do yourself the favor of making an investment in a high quality mattress. I salute you and your fantastic choices, BuckHaven reader!

Let’s build upon our mattress, shall we? We asked

LINENS:

Invest in the best linens you can comfortably afford – and don’t go at it alone. You need to talk to an expert. I’m not suggesting you bring Andrea your bank statement, but if you give her a budget she can work with you. You will be amazed at the linen art directing that can be achieved with a limited budget.

DUVETS:

Have some duvet decorating fun by styling these versatile pieces in different ways to achieve very different looks. Andrea suggests making your bed with the duvet cover pulled styled in one of three ways: all the way to the headboard, folded halfway to expose beautiful sheets with interesting designs, or folding it in thirds at the foot of your bed so it can be pulled up easily at night. Remember, down catches air. So fluff the daylights out of that duvet!

PILLOWS:

We all have the license to get a little wild and crazy with decorative pillows. This is one of the best opportunities to introduce pattern, the latest trends and custom, one-of-a-kind elements in the bed-making process.

QUILTS:

Andrea Owens, a Gramercy linen expert, and a key member of the team at Gramercy Fine Linens, for her top tips on how the make the perfect warm weather bed without stealing too much time from our summer morning routine. We all know cutting into our coffee time is a sin. It’s simply not done.

FUNCTION AND FASHION:

Andrea believes the best bed beds are born from the layering of beautiful, and comfortable, textural elements. Some designed for function, some designed for fashion, but all designed to be the statement piece in the room.

Quilts, both light and heavy, add opulence to the bedding design.

In warm climates like Georgia, these can take the place of heavier duvets. However, in the South, goodness knows we tend to err on the side of layers and frill, so many times you will see a quilt stacked on a duvet or draped across the edge of the bed – even when it’s 80 degrees. Bless our collective hearts.

REDUCE WRINKLES:

Forget spot ironing - grab the spray bottle! A simple misting and the rogue wrinkles will disappear as the garment dries. Fragranced waters are also great as they add a nice aroma to the bed between washing.

If the good Lord didn’t give you the tidy gene, these tips should help you bend nature to your will…at least when it comes to your summer bedroom.

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f your go-to restaurant doesn't offer outdoor dining and you like to take advantage of the season's warmth and fresh air, why not change it up? We asked our friends at Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism for some of their favorite summer haunts. It's their job, after all, to tell the world what a fine place Georgia's sixth largest city is (which is not news to us!). Tell them Perimeter North Lifestyle sent you!

5 SEASONS BREWING – FOR THE BEST LOCAL CRAFT BREW

Beer lovers unite at 5 Seasons Brewing at The Prado. The brewery currently has eight featured beers, from Hefeweizen and IPA to Tripel and Coffee Milk Stout. 5 Seasons’ patio is the perfect dog-friendly afternoon or evening gathering place with a menu of little plates, salads, grilled pizzas and unique dishes like sweet tea brined southern fried organic chicken and Georgia rabbit enchiladas. 5600 Roswell Rd NE #21 FOOD 101 – FOR THE BEST OPEN AIR BAR

Serving modern Southern cuisine with farm-to-table freshness, Food 101 features a rustic covered patio for indulging in some comfort food. The restaurant’s bar also becomes an open-air venue with sliding doors to bring the fresh air and sunshine indoors. Farm-to-table menu favorites include Springer Mt. Farms Fried Chicken, Labelle Farms Duck Ramen, Georges Bank Scallop and more. 4969 Roswell Rd #200 Savor bar & kitchen

NANCY G’S CAFÉ – FOR THE BEST DOGGIE DINING

For casual and cozy neighborhood dining, Nancy G’s welcomes the whole family, including dogs with their “Doggie Dining” menu, on the patio. Spend an afternoon outdoors with the café’s menu of fresh salads, sandwiches and “fork and knife” entrees.

The homemade banana pudding is also a must-try. 4920 Roswell Rd. CONTINUED >

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RAY’S ON THE RIVER – FOR THE BEST VIEW OVERLOOKING THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER

Recently named to OpenTable’s “100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America,” Ray’s on the River is not-tobe-missed for celebrated outdoor dining. The scenic patio overlooking the Chattahoochee River is perfect for enjoying delectable gourmet bites from the extensive menu.

The award-winning Sunday brunch menu features more than 80 items, including a carving station with prime rib, an omelet station and homemade desserts. 6700 Powers Ferry Rd NW. SAVOR BAR & KITCHEN – FOR THE BEST AFTER WORK OUTDOOR HAPPY HOUR

Located at The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, Savor bar & kitchen specializes in dishes influenced by the Bayou, Gulf Coast and Low Country. Diners at the restaurant’s partially shaded patio can sit at rustic tables or lounge on modern couches overlooking the lake. Happy Hour is 4 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the dinner menu delights with crawfish beignets, pecan crusted flounder and much more. 7 Concourse Pkwy TEELA TAQUERIA – FOR THE BEST URBAN SCENE

Enjoy tacos with a twist at Teela Taqueria at the City Walk. The restaurant’s vibrant atmosphere is complete with a patio that seats 40 and offers a trendy and fun-filled environment for sipping margaritas. Pair one with unique tacos recipes, including Southern BLT, Thai, Greek Gyro and more. 227 Sandy Springs Place #506 (THREE) SHEETS – FOR THE BEST ROOFTOP PATIO WITH MUSIC

With chic yet classic décor, (three) sheets adds luxury to a night out with its rooftop patio, and assortment of signature cocktails and gourmet small plates. The venue showcases its house DJ every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, plus Guitars Under the Stars with live acoustic sets from the area’s rising musical acts. 6017 Sandy Springs Cir. UNDER THE CORK TREE – FOR THE BEST WINE AND TAPAS

Opened in January at The Prado, Under the Cork Tree is a modern spot for Mediterranean tapas and entrees. The global wine list is a must-try on the restaurant’s outdoor, partially covered patio with couches and heat lamps, a great space for day or night. Drink specials are available throughout the week, including half-priced bottles of wine every Monday. 5600 Roswell Rd NE #2 July 2016 | PerimeterNorthLifestyle.com

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JULY 10 CONCERTS BY THE SPRINGS HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS Summer is prime time for outdoor concerts, which is why Heritage Sandy Springs always presents Concerts by the Springs, a summer concert series that features local and regional bands. Electric Avenue will be performing, with Toasted Cheese food truck and Atomic Ice Cream Sandwiches available for dinner and dessert. Gates open at 5pm.

THROUGH AUGUST 7 KISS ME KATE STAGE DOOR PLAYERS With a famous score by Cole Porter, Kiss Me Kate is a classic show put on by Dunwoody's Stage Door Players.

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Parting Thoughts

My Second Lifer

Staycation WORDS STEPHANIE PALERMO

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eading out in Atlanta, for me, has become a true adventure. As a “Second Lifer,” newly single with older kids, I am finally getting

the chance to experience the city on my terms. It is only in the past few years that I have ventured outside my own Sandy Springs community, where I have encountered history, culture and philanthropy. This summer will afford me a chance to enjoy an Atlanta “staycation.”

As a Sicilian from Boston, I am accustomed to great food. Atlanta has

wine at your table with friends. I love to catch at least one or two Braves games every season, too.

proven over and over that this city rivals New York, New Orleans and any

Atlanta’s music scene has always been important, but now it’s

other foodie mecca in the country. Great restauranteurs and chefs like Ford

downright hot. Almost every night of the week during summer, you

Fry, Kevin Rathbun, Tom Catherall and Kevin Gillespie, to name a few, raise

can hear live music. Atlanta favorites like Smith’s Olde Bar and The

the bar for Atlanta diners. I love to read about, visit and experience the won-

Tabernacle bust at the seams with a non-stop calendar. Supper clubs

derful eclectic food offerings in each of the boroughs as well as the burbs.

are popping up all over Atlanta as well as outside the Perimeter. Places

Patio season here begins sometime in April and extends into the fall. Restaurants, bars, nightclubs and hotels host events on their patios

like Venkman’s, Sweet Georgia Juke, 37 Main and Cosmopolitan Live host bands that take me back to the 80s and earlier.

throughout the season with food and drink specials accompanied by

If I need to cool off I can head to Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona

live music. Many of my favorite venues are Atlanta staples. However,

and Lake Oconee to retreat from the city life. Savannah, Hilton

I try to visit one new restaurant or hot spot a week. Living Atlanta

Head and the Panhandle are all driving distance from Atlanta

is a segment of my radio show where I inform my audience about

when I want to dip my toe in the ocean.

what is happening in and around the city. My research affords me a

This summer I will be spending all of July in and around Atlanta. As far as I

first glimpse of grand openings and other events. I pull from various

am concerned, every day in this city is a vacation day for me. There is no need

sources including social media, subscribed emails and recommenda-

to hop a plane. I will be chilling here in Hotlanta during my summer staycation.

tions. When I do step out, many times I fly solo. I do meet friends, a

Steph Palermo is a local author, talk show host and event emcee. After suc-

blind date or guests that have been on my show. It all depends on the

cessfully raising four boys and recognizing her own worth and potential, Steph

venue, what the Buckhead crowd is doing and how I feel.

decided to use her experiences to share her message. She has realized that

Outdoors, I head to the The Silver Comet Trail or The BeltLine to

everybody has two lives, and the second one begins when you acknowledge

walk or bike. Outdoor music venues like Chastain Park Amphitheater

you only have one. Everyone deserves a fresh start and Steph points the way.

and Park Tavern on Piedmont boast various genres while you sip

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