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Sugar Moon rises in Oakhurst area

Amy Kiefer, left, and her cousin and business partner Catherine Pfitzer show off their baked goods available at Sugar Moon Bake Shop in Oakhurst. Photos by Travis Hudgons
There are a number of ways for people to relive stress. It’s a good thing for folks in the Oakhurst area that when Amy Kiefer is stressed she bakes. Kiefer, chief cupcake baker, and her cousin Catherine Pfitzer, chief cupcake marketer, are the owne...

Dahlonega—there’s gold, history and wine in them thar hills

The Dahlonega historic square features many shops and restaurants in addition to the centerpiece, The Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum, far right. Photo by Travis Hudgons
Summer is almost here. Those looking for adventure, history and local flavor should plan a weekend getaway to Dahlonega. Located approximately 60 miles north of Atlanta, Dahlonega is a mountain town rich in history and charm. There’s still gold to ...

DeKalb resident unites pet-bloggers around the world

Denise Quashie, with her dog Frankie Beans, who has more than 550 followers on Twitter. Photo by Travis Hudgons
“I didn’t realize that there are people that specialize in just blogging about pets,” said Denise Quashie. Brookhaven resident Quashie filled a void in the pet blogging world when she created the BarkWorld Expo 2009. Before BarkWorld there was ...

Road trip to Cartersville: The Barnsley experience

Manor house ruins overlook the garden at Barnsley Gardens Resort Photo by Donna Turner
The sun beamed brightly through the aged, weathered brick wall that once held a roof. Ivy clung to the sides, invading the space, enforcing nature’s eminent domain. This is an old and previously neglected structure–its walls hold history and beau...

Roadtrip to Cartersville

Main hall at the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, GA. Photos by Travis Hudgons
The average price of gas in Georgia is $3.47 per gallon. A road trip from Atlanta to Orlando, Fla., is more than 430 miles—that’s an estimated $73 gas cost one-way. Those families wanting to cut back on vacation expenses (but not the fun) should ...

Fashion, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons introduces a graduated look to DeKalb

Russell Simmons introduces Argyleculture.
Many young men who are immersed in the rebellious, flashy hip-hop culture tend to dress accordingly. Most could be identified by their clothing choice: baggy jeans, hooded sweatshirts and over-sized, football-style jerseys. During the mid-1990s, fash...

Opinions vary after Long addresses lawsuits

Members of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church worship, Sunday, Sept. 26. (AP Photo/John Amis, Pool)
Cars were wrapped around Lithonia’s back roads in stopped traffic for at least a mile up to an hour before the 8 a.m. service at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church on Sept. 26. It was not a typical Sunday for Bishop Eddie Long or his 25,000-member...

Bishop Long breaks his silence

Bishop Eddie Long speaks Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta. Long, the pastor of a Georgia megachurch accused of luring young men into sexual relationships has told his congregation of thousands that all people must face painful and distasteful situations. (AP Photo/John Amis, Pool)
Standing tall and appearing unweathered by the damning sexual coercion allegations against him, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church pastor, Bishop Eddie Long, addressed the thousands in attendance at the Lithonia megachurch Sunday, Sept. 26. “I am...

Platinum Championship Wrestling brings live wrestling action to DeKalb

PCW World Champion “The Natural” Shane Marx hoists Scott Steele over his should during an impromptu match. Photos by Travis Hudgons
It’s a Friday night and I’m in the backstage dressing room of Platinum Championship Wrestling (PCW) 30 minutes before showtime. The excitement level is building. I observe some of the wrestlers’ pre-fight activities–everything from face paint...

Diana: The life of a princess revealed

From Snow White, created in 1937, to Tiana in 2009, Disney has created eight imaginary princesses for young girls to adore, and pretend to be. They often are beautifully drawn with flowing gowns and portrayed as innocent damsels in distress, waiting ...