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As you drink in the idyllic scene of the New Hope A.M.E. Church property in the affluent Buckhead section of Atlanta, it looks like it was selected from a Smithsonian Institute spectacular buildings exhibit, or as if it could have been a colorful backdrop for a movie epic about the Antebellum South. Then again, saga…

For more than 80 years, COUNTRY Financial has been helping individuals in local communities plan for retirement, while protecting what they’ve worked for. March wasn’t just a big month for basketball fans with the NCAA March Madness; it was also a huge leap forward for COUNTRY Financial with the open house of their first…

A second-generation jeweler and graduate gemologist from the prestigious Gemological Institute of America, Ken Black launched the Philadelphia Diamond Company in 2002 after more than 12 years as a well-regarded and innovative jeweler with national retailers. Together with his wife, Nicole Black, MBA, they have created a unique, customized jewelry experience tailored to a client’s…

Luxury jewelry company Melànie D introduced their new diamond collection to an invitation-only crowd on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta. Guests were in awe of the 60-plus collection of one-of-a-kind, wearable works of art made with precious stones such as pink and orange sapphires, rubellite tourmaline and morganite. Favorites…

The rapper Blac Youngsta, real name Sam Benson, was recently the victim of what could only be called “Banking While Black.” The rapper, whose real name is Sam Benson, was intending to purchase a new Mercedes Benz. So, he went to a Wells Fargo branch near the upscale Buckhead section of Atlanta. After withdrawing $200,000…

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month Onward Reserve has to be one of the coolest luxury retailers for prepsters in the city. It was this writer’s first time at the retailer when I attended a fundraiser last week hosted by the baller and his wife. Retired Atlanta Braves pitcher and Hall of Famer Tom Glavine teamed up with Onward…

Tuesday evening, Sept. 16, actress and Atlanta native Chloe Grace Moretz returned to her hometown as host of a special screening of her new film from Sony Pictures, The Equalizer. The VIP advance screening took place at AMC Phipps Plaza in Buckhead and brought out celebrities like Ludacris, “RHOA’s” Claudia Jordan, and “The Bachelorette’s” Andi…

Tank has enjoyed a pretty strong career. The R&B singer is a long way from his roots hawking tickets at Union Station in Washington, D.C. 17 years ago. While riding to Tank’s new album, Stronger, you can’t stop bobbing your head and snapping your fingers. This is no church girl music. During a private luncheon at…

Atlanta’s fashionistas are going on an haute African safari at the RAGTRADE Atlanta fashion show thanks to designer Natt Taylor. “My spring 2015 collection, Safari Elegance, will be showcased at RAGTRADE Atlanta. It is that perfect combination for the woman who works and has an enviable social calendar, where she has a million things going…

Frank Ski Restaurant and Lounge owned by former WVEE radio personality Frank Ski is being sued in Fulton State Court by a metro Atlanta family claiming a relative fell at the restaurant and later died from her injuries. The wrongful death lawsuit was filed this week by Gaye Elizabeth Wilson, administrator of the estate…

Seven Days of Tastings, Tap Takeovers, Pub Crawls and Brewer Meet n’ Greets The third annual Atlanta Beer Week kicks off Saturday, Oct. 20 and features citywide beer events through Saturday, Oct. 27. Just a small sampling of Atlanta Beer Week sanctioned events include: The Great Decatur Beer Festival, Best of Brews Octoberfest, Meet & Greet…

Recently, Atlanta R&B singer Monica and lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns hosted the first stop for the Grey Goose “Hotel Noir” national tour. “Hotel Noir” is the formal launch for Cherry Noir, the first new Grey Goose flavored vodka since 2009. The spectacular event was held at the plush W Hotel Buckhead, a place where Atlanta’s…

A number of prominent Atlantans were guests at a fabulous anniversary party held at Justin’s restaurant in Buckhead on Wednesday, Nov.16. The occasion — Jamahl King, CEO of Steps Event Planning Firm, held a media dinner to thank all of us who have kept him in business for over 15 years. He got on the…

There was a Private VIP Grand Opening on September 15th in Buckhead for Radio Personality Frank Ski. Ski ventured into a new business – owning a restaurant & lounge. Best known for his winning personality on the air waves hosting the very popular Frank & Wanda Morning Show on V103, he can now add “restaurateur”…

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Hill Harper is an actor, New York Times best-selling author, motivational speaker and political activist. He is also a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with thyroid cancer last summer. His most recent endeavor is his latest book, called The Wealth Cure and he is touring the country to discuss his prognosis, wealth, success and living…

Lolita Browning Jackson was installed as the first African American leader of the Buckhead Business Association. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Jackson earned her MBA at Clark Atlanta University. A former journalist, she has won the first-place award for investigative reporting from The Institute of Southern Studies and a Silver Gavel Award from…

This story is part two of my “Girl’s Night In” stay at The Ellis Hotel in Atlanta. After a relaxing and much-needed rest at the hotel, all the ladies were scheduled for an early complimentary breakfast at Terrace on Peachtree restaurant. We got to mingle and enjoy fresh fruit, bagels and yogurt parfaits with toast…

Over the weekend I was invited out to a champagne shopping event held at Jeffrey clothing store at Phipps Plaza in the tony Buckhead section of Atlanta. Actress LisaRaye McCoy hosted the event and she looked stunning in her designer all-white Dolce & Gabbana dress. LisaRaye is promoting her new scripted television series, “Single Ladies,”…

On Friday, April 1, scores of industry people gathered at Maggiano’s Restaurant in Buckhead for an afternoon lunch to hear the sweet sounds of Musiq Soulchild’s upcoming album, MusiqintheMagiq, which hits stores May 3, 2011. We had a three-course lunch that included salad, stuffed mushrooms, Mom’s meat lasagna with meat sauce, chicken and spinach manicotti…