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Where Your Treasure Lies
Hey SoFu!
They say that what you invest in is what really matters. Where do you focus your time, talents and funds? There are some good things happening in the eight cities of SoFu. Which ones are you spending your precious time on? You can always let us know by tagging @SoFuLifestyle1 on Instagram.
It's a really exciting time in our neck of the woods as we prepare to welcome the world to SoFu as we host the World Cup. This could have a great impact on our cities and your small business. Learn how Gagnant Media can help your brand attract some of this global energy. Let's get out there and play ball, SoFu!
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Pictured above: Hanging with City Lifestyle Editor Sue Collins (Alpharetta, Buckhaven, Johns Creek) in Chattahoochee Hills. More collaborations coming soon!
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GCA Day at Capitol
Dr. Winston Carhee, President of the Georgia Chiropractic Association, led advocacy efforts at GCA Day at the Capitol, supporting health and wellness legislation benefiting citizens across Georgia.
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City of South Fulton Honors Trailblazing Leaders With Street Renamings
The City of South Fulton proudly announces the honorary renaming of three roadways to celebrate the extraordinary service, leadership, and lasting community impact of Dr. Jonathon C. Carter, Dr. Gregory Pollard, and Senator Donzella James. These designations are a tangible expression of the City’s commitment to recognizing individuals whose work strengthens families, institutions, and neighborhoods.
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The Links, Incorporated Convene at Capitol for Advocacy and Action
On the steps of the Georgia State Capitol, members of The Links, Incorporated convened with legislators, including Rep. Inga Willis, Rep. Tangie Herring, and Sen. Elena Parent. They listened to nonprofit leaders from Goodwill of North America, the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and Habitat for Humanity. The Atlanta Chapter of The Links, Incorporated presented a donation to the City of Refuge and 16 chapters of The Links Incorporated prepared Valentine’s Day gift bags.
Redefining MVP: TIM TEBOW’S LIFE BEYOND FOOTBALL
An exclusive Q&A with City Lifestyle
ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD
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From championship trophies to global humanitarian impact, Tim Tebow’s journey has defied every standard playbook. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Tebow pulls back the curtain on the moments that truly defined him, from a humbling middle school church retreat to the life-altering shift of fatherhood. This isn’t just a look back at a career; it’s an invitation into the heart of a man driven by purpose. Read the highlights below, then join us for the full, unfiltered experience by scanning the QR code at the end.
Q: WE ALL KNOW YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD, BUT TELL US ABOUT THE CURL CONTEST.
A: I was competing for my future high school team (my brother’s team), and I pushed myself way past what was smart. I ended up collapsing and needing medical attention. But what stayed with me wasn’t the pain, it was the lesson. Would I be willing to do something that others aren’t? For much of my life, I strived to bring my best for a game, but I hope that I can say at the end of my life I was willing to do that for things that actually matter.
Q: YOU’VE ACHIEVED SO MUCH IN SPORTS. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT NOW?
A: Becoming a dad. Nothing compares. From the moment I knew my wife was pregnant, I felt a new depth of love for our child, but when you bring your baby home, the responsibility hits you like nothing else. Suddenly, everything you see, every decision you make, you’re asking, “Is this corner too sharp? What happens if she reaches that drawer?” It changes how you see the world and how you see other people.
Q: YOU’VE SPOKEN OPENLY ABOUT DISAPPOINTMENT, ESPECIALLY AROUND FOOTBALL. HOW DID THAT SEASON OF LIFE SHAPE YOU?
A: I talked a lot about that very thing in my book Shaken . We all go through moments where our faith in our abilities and purpose feels rattled, but I believe it’s often in those storms when God can show us who we could become.
Q: YOU TALK A LOT ABOUT COMPARISON CULTURE. WHY DO YOU BELIEVE COMPARISON HAS BECOME SUCH A TRAP TODAY?
A: Because we’re comparing our real, everyday lives to someone else’s highlight reel. Social media shows people’s “best day,” often filtered and staged, and then we measure our reality against that. There’s a reason filters are so popular—it’s not real. We end up scrolling through images that don’t tell the full story, and without realizing it, comparison starts to steal our joy and our gratitude.
“We’re comparing our real, everyday lives to someone else’s highlight reel... comparison starts to steal our joy.”
Q: YOUR FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON THE “MOST VULNERABLE.” WHERE DID THAT CALLING BEGIN?
A: When I was 15, I met a boy in the Philippines who was treated as a throwaway because he was born with physical differences. That moment changed me. I realized God was calling me to pursue a different kind of MVP, not “Most Valuable Player,” but “Most Vulnerable People.”
Q: FINALLY, WHAT’S ONE THING PEOPLE MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
A: I have some weird coffee habits, which include protein powder, collagen, and cream all mixed together. I love golf dates with my wife. And every night, I bring snacks to bed to share with our dogs. It brings me more joy than it probably should.
This conversation barely scratches the surface. Tim goes deeper into the moments that rattled him, the joys of fatherhood, and one story he has never shared publicly until now. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on Share the Lifestyle Podcast.
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by Design, Not by Default
Every business owner wants growth, increased revenue, expanded capacity, and stronger profitability. But growth rarely happens by default. It happens by design.
And design requires investment.
In today’s competitive local business environment, whether you operate in hospitality, healthcare, retail, construction, or professional services, your next phase of growth often depends on access to the right capital at the right time.
Yet many entrepreneurs hesitate when it comes to borrowing. Debt can feel risky. Self-funding feels safer. But one of the most common challenges I see among otherwise strong businesses is undercapitalization, attempting to expand while limiting the very resources needed to support that expansion.
Investment does not always mean something dramatic. Often, it means strengthening fundamentals: upgrading equipment to improve efficiency, expanding into a larger facility, purchasing commercial real estate to control long-term occupancy costs, hiring experienced leadership, or adding working capital so you can operate from stability rather than strain.
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THE GLOBAL Soccer Tournament IS COMING!
Is Your SoFu Business Ready?
Q: WHY SHOULD A LOCAL RETAIL, SERVICE, OR HOSPITALITY BUSINESS CARE ABOUT THE WORLD CUP?
A: The Global Soccer Tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. With Atlanta serving as the host city, the metro area will experience a rise in international energy and tourist traffic that will be felt everywhere in South Fulton. Your brand will miss a once-in-a-generation attention wave if it is not strategically prominent before and throughout those weeks.
Q: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN SPECIFICALLY FOR SOUTH FULTON?
A: With the eight SoFu cities—College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Palmetto, City of South Fulton, Chattahoochee Hills, and Union City—all within minutes of the airport and downtown, South Fulton forms a potent economic and cultural corridor. During the tournament window, many locals and tourists will dine, shop, stay, and play in these communities.
Q: WHO IS GAGNANT MEDIA, AND WHY ARE YOU TALKING TO US?
A: SoFu Lifestyle Magazine, an award-winning luxury lifestyle monthly that highlights companies and leaders throughout South Fulton, is owned by Gagnant Media. We are developing into the
strategic martech and adtech company in the South Fulton area, specializing in outreach, community involvement, and advisory services for organizations with growth aspirations.
Q: HOW CAN YOU HELP MY BUSINESS STAND OUT FOR THE WORLD CUP?
A: We make connections between community, storytelling, and data. This can take the form of neighborhood-level activations that convert casual fans into paying consumers, SMS and email journeys, World Cup–themed content in SoFu Lifestyle , geo-targeted digital campaigns around game days, and strategic collaborations.
Q: I’M BUSY RUNNING MY BUSINESS. WHAT’S THE FIRST MOVE?
A: Do a readiness check first. After conducting an evaluation of your present marketing, customer interactions, and community presence, Gagnant Media will create a customized visibility strategy for your SoFu site or locations. The time is ticking if you haven’t started planning for June–July 2026 yet. Let’s make sure your doors, feeds, and brand are prepared when the world turns to look at us.
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With Atlanta serving as a host city, the metro area will experience a rise in international energy and tourist traffic that will be felt everywhere in South Fulton.
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THE INSIDER’S Guide to Booking UNIVERSAL EPIC Universe
ARTICLE BY TOMEKA JONES
Theme park lovers are in for a treat when stepping onto the grounds of Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth and newest park: Universal Epic Universe. Just about a 6-hour drive or a quick 1.5hour flight from Atlanta to Orlando, Florida.
The amusement park is mesmerizing, literally jaw dropping. Once you gain your composure, the real adventure begins inside one of the five themed worlds: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, and my personal favorite, Super Nintendo World
I can’t remember the last time I laughed while screaming uncontrollably and nearly tearing up from the adrenaline rush while experiencing thrill rides like the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry and Mine-Cart Madness (Super Nintendo World).
Here’s how to plan your visit smart.
START WITH A PACKAGE
I always say time is money so don’t overcomplicate your travel planning if you don’t have to. Here’s one reason why: You could save up to $300 per person booking flight and hotel bundles on Expedia’s app or website. Even better, you can also add Universal Orlando Resort park tickets to your booking. If you don’t like waiting in lines, go VIP by adding the Universal Express tickets to your package as well. It’s worth it to maximize your time enjoying the attractions.
Courtesy Tomeka Jones
Courtesy Universal Orlando Resort
BE STRATEGIC ABOUT TIMING
Since Epic Universe opened in May 2025, the park has attracted large crowds especially during Halloween Horror Nights and the holidays. Book early for peak seasons, and if your schedule is flexible consider changing your travel dates to snag better deals.
Courtesy Universal Orlando Resort
Courtesy Universal Orlando Resort
SET PRICE ALERTS BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Give yourself plenty of time by tracking airfare and watch for deals. Expedia has a price-tracking tool to notify you when flight prices increase or decrease. A little patience and planning can mean more savings or room in your budget to splurge on the park’s treats and souvenirs.
For travel packages to Orlando: www.expedia.com or download the app. For travel stories, follow @travelinstylewithtomeka.
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Spelman
ARTICLE BY JUJU RAMOS
Black Girl Brilliance With an Open Invitation
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There is a certain energy that comes with Spelman. It is confidence rooted in scholarship. Leadership wrapped in grace. Black girl magic backed by intellectual firepower. For generations, Spelman College has cultivated women who do not just enter rooms. They elevate them.
In 2021, that legacy expanded beyond the gates of campus and into living rooms, offices, airports, and boardrooms across the country through eSpelman, the Spelman’s online certificate enterprise.
eSpelman delivers career focused, credit bearing certificates in project management, business communications, business essentials, cosmetic science, and leadership. The programs are fully online and selfpaced, designed for working adults who are building careers, pivoting industries, or sharpening their competitive edge. This is not just professional development. This is momentum.
Courses are competitively priced at approximately $1,800 per course or $3,600 per certificate, and through a collaboration with Guild Education, many learners can access employer-sponsored tuition support. The result is accessibility without compromise.
And while eSpelman carries the unmistakable spirit of Black girl excellence, this learning space is not exclusive. Men are absolutely invited to the e-learning party too. The brilliance may be rooted in a legacy of empowering Black women, but the opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive is open to all adult learners ready to rise.
Because when Spelman builds a program, it is not just about access. It is about impact. And that impact is meant to reach far
beyond one demographic. This is an invitation to learn inside a legacy of excellence while shaping your own. Whether you are stepping into leadership or refining a skill set, eSpelman meets you with rigor, relevance, and real results.
Black girl magic set the tone. The doors of success are now open.
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UNDERGROUND AND UNAPOLOGETIC
Why "Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed" Hits Home in the New Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families
There’s something electric happening underground at the Alliance Theatre—and it’s loud in all the right ways.
“Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience,” running through June 30, may be marketed as family theatre, but let me say this clearly: Age-appropriate audiences should absolutely see this play—including adults. Even as a grown woman, I found the theme resonated deeply with me.
At the beginning, the mole rats have only one thing to be proud of: They are naked. That’s their identity. Their badge of honor. Their unifying theme. “Naked Rules!” isn’t just a song—it’s their culture.
And then Wilbur dares to ask a dangerous question: Why not?
Why not try something new?
Why not explore?
Why not be different?
ARTICLE BY KRISTEN WRIGHT MATTHEWS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY GARDNER FORD AND KRISTEN WRIGHT MATTHEWS
Photo by Casey Gardner Ford
Photo by Casey Gardner Ford
Photo by Casey Gardner Ford
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Grand-Pah, the authoritative voice of tradition, is stunned. The tension feels familiar. How often do we cling to norms simply because they are comfortable? How often do we silence curiosity because it threatens what we’ve always known?
As the story unfolds, what struck me most was Grand-Pah’s quiet realization. Beneath his outrage is regret—the sense that maybe he, too, once wanted something different. That subtle shift adds emotional depth adults in the audience can’t ignore.
The cast delivers with extraordinary energy, transforming the tunnel into a rock arena pulsing with color and movement. The music by Deborah Wicks La Puma is infectious and layered, and the performances are tight, charismatic, and fully committed.
By the final number, the mole rats are no longer proud simply because they are naked. They are proud because each one brings a little piece of themselves to the community. The celebration shifts from sameness to individuality. The tunnel becomes a place of kinder, happier, cooler mole rats.
That message lingers.
It is easy—painfully easy—to spend our lives trying to fit into the norm. This joyful underground musical reminds us that individuality isn’t rebellion. It’s freedom.
Alliance Theatre hasn’t just staged a children’s show. They’ve staged a mirror.
And sometimes the bravest thing any of us can say— at any age—is simply, “Why not?”
This production was performed inside the new Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families, which officially opened in January. Inspired by the multi-year construction project and excavation beneath the Woodruff Arts Center’s Memorial Arts Building, “Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience” is part of a series of three youth and family productions performed in repertory—all set underground.
The Underground Rep also features “Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™Tale” (January 24 – June 27) and “The Great Ant Sleepover” (May 16 – July 5).
For more information, visit www.alliancetheatre.org .
Photo by Kristen Wright Matthews
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Kristen Wright Matthews
Bold Lips + Bow Ties 2025
STYLE WITH PURPOSE, SERVICE WITH IMPACT
The Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. hosted its 8th annual Bold Lips + Bow Ties (BOLD8) on October 12, 2025, at The Retreat TGS Atlanta, bringing together Atlanta’s most stylish and civically engaged leaders for an unforgettable evening of elegance and philanthropy. Guests enjoyed live violin music, signature drinks, and stunning rooftop views of the Atlanta skyline while celebrating a shared commitment to community impact. Notable attendees included U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and former Atlanta Mayor and Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms, reflecting the event’s growing influence across the city. Since its inception, Bold Lips + Bow Ties has become a movement of fashion and purpose — raising funds to empower women, children, and families.
This year, the Atlanta Chapter is on track to raise $300,000, with proceeds benefiting:
• CRIADO – advancing women’s wellness
• Raising Expectations, Inc. – empowering youth in crisis
• The Center for Children & Young Adults – supporting youth in need
• TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation – helping survivors thrive
• Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. – investing in children’s success
As the skyline sparkled and music filled the air, BOLD8 reaffirmed that philanthropy never goes out of style — and the Atlanta Chapter continues to lead boldly, give generously, and inspire lasting change.
“Bold Lips + Bow Ties is where Atlanta’s culture and compassion meet,” said Felicia Nickerson, Atlanta Chapter President. “Each year we raise the bar— in both fashion and impact.”
Opposite page left: Chapter President Felicia Nickerson and Senator Raphael Warnock, top right: BOLD8 Committee Members, bottom right: Regional Director Lisa Ivory with Regional Leaders and 28th National President Darlene McGhee Whittington
Above: Jack and Jill of America, Atlanta Chapter
Top left: Chapter Moms and Associate Jewels, Bottom left: Regional Leaders, Right: Atlanta Chapter Mom Dana Weeks Ugwonali and Dad Dr. Obi Ugwonali
