Producer Payne Lindsey of the nationally famed podcast “Up and Vanished” brings more chilling true crime narrative, this time about his native Atlanta Payne Lindsey discovered podcasts the same way many of us have—searching for entertainment while sitting in Atlanta traffic. As a director and independent filmmaker, the Atlanta native usually favored visual over audio ...

Edible cookie dough has arrived at Ponce City Market If you’ve ever been one to steal a taste (or two) of cookie dough while baking, you’re not alone. Julie Abes founded Batter Cookie Dough for just that reason. “I was definitely the kid who always wanted to eat [the dough],” says Abes. “I have children, ...

NOVEMBER 25 – DECEMBER 24 For 11 months out of the year, Westside Provisions District’s Le Jardin Français Boutique is a treasure trove of European whimsy, offering earthy meets elegant florals, foliage and terrariums. In November, as Atlanta welcomes the holiday season, founder and lead designer Marie- Laure Coste Dujols and her team transform the ...

More modern architecture, private backyards and community spaces are coming to Old Fourth Ward A new 27-unit townhome community, Views at O4W, is breaking ground this fall. The townhomes will feature open floor plans, flexible space, rooftop decks and floor-to-ceiling windows for natural lighting. Plus, each townhome will have a two-car garage and its own ...

Bené Scarves’ Michelle Blue and Sasha Matthews use fashion to make a difference Finding thoughtfully made fashion can be challenging enough, but to discover a brand that’s using profits to make a real difference feels like a treasure. Bené Scarves, the brainchild of 26-year-old Michelle Blue and 25-year-old Sasha Matthews, who lives downtown, are 100% ...

Keep cool on the BeltLine with these local frozen treats Summer is in full swing, but don’t let the heat keep you home. The Eastside trail of the Atlanta BeltLine connects Piedmont Park to Old Fourth Ward and is especially beautiful this time of year. If the thought of hitting the path in temperatures upwards ...

18.21 Bitters wants to help free your inner bartender. Peek at any restaurant’s cocktail menu, and you’ll notice a laundry list of ingredients, some that may require Google to decipher. While this can make crafting your own cocktails at home seem daunting, the folks at 18.21 Bitters would like to remind you that it isn’t ...

Not long before we wrapped up this issue of 17th South, I spent two separate weekends playing host to out-of-town guests—first, a longtime college friend who flew to Atlanta for some much-needed catching up, and second, my in-laws. Both occasions gave us the perfect excuse to get out and explore. My girlfriend and I spent ...

Avid DIYer and owner of the design company Style by Lizzy Jackson, Lizzy Jackson’s old bungalow in Stone Mountain Village has a non-working fireplace that she fills with colors and patterns by way of logs. “I’m kind of obsessed with my fireplace,” she laughs. “Since it doesn’t work, that makes it more decorative, and I ...