Professional Services
The Oaks School
Providing students with a Christ-centered Classical education Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Mary Scheirer of Sweetwater Photography The Oaks School, which launched in the Fall of 2023, is the culmination of years of prayer and planning by the leadership and members of Redeemer Church. “When the church bought the property on William Few [in 2009], we had a prayer walk to dedicate the land,” shares Winter Stakely, whose late husband, Charlie, was pastor of Redeemer Church for...
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Luna Medical Spa
A holistic approach to beauty and wellness Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Bailey Hall As a family medicine doctor, Dr. Neeraja Chandrasekaran enjoys the ability to treat a large range of medical issues and during her years of medical practice, she has developed a passion specifically for helping women. “I've always loved women's health care and one way I feel I helped women a lot, aside from OBGYN rotations, was doing aesthetic medicine,” shares Dr. Chandrasekaran. “Being...
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Love Local Date Night
A list of the best places in the CSRA for the perfect date night Article and Photography by Vampire Penguin Unlike traditional snow cones or ice cream, Vampire Penguin's shaved snow is a delicate, velvety masterpiece that effortlessly dissolves on your palate. Customize your experience with a symphony of toppings, creating a personalized masterpiece that reflects your taste preferences. Vampire Penguin not only elevates the dessert game but also merges tradition with innovation, resulting...
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The Red Berry Co.
Tori Taylor, the creative behind the CSRA's best chocolate covered strawberries Article by Bailey Hall Why did you decide to open The Red Berry? It’s quite a funny story actually! I’ve always loved chocolate covered strawberries and have gotten some every year on my birthday for as far back as I can remember. One year, my incredibly sweet husband decided to surprise me and try his hand at making my berries himself! Let’s just say, they were trickier than he anticipated. After we got done...
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Staying Well
Blue Alchemy IV Hydration and Wellness offers the boost your body needs to stay healthy Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Danielle Franklin Photography Over her twenty-five years of nursing experience in acute care situations, Melissa Blue noticed a pattern in her patients. “Everywhere I went, it was the same. Patients had high blood pressure, diabetes, congestive heart failure, and obesity,” she shares. “Dehydration is one of the major contributors to chronic diseases like these...
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Quest Physical Therapy
Using a holistic approach for a pain-free life Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Kasey White As an active student athlete, Dr. Jacques Beauchamp had access to physical therapists year-round. During high school, he spent time working with a physical therapist through a work study program. “As soon as I got into the clinic and saw what physical therapy is and what a physical therapist does, it perfectly matched my vision for what I thought I should be doing,” shares Jacques. In...
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Restored Wholeness
Jamie Bailey, helping busy women transform their health in a sustainable way Article by Bailey Hall | Photography by Chloe Giancola Jamie Bailey of Restored Wholeness is a Board Certified Physician Assistant and Functional Health Practitioner with over twelve years of experience in the medical field. She originally went into medicine to make a difference and help people heal, but overtime she felt she was just managing symptoms for her patients. Jamie started her personal health journey...
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Belair Donuts & Coffee Corner
Making each day a little sweeter Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Danielle Franklin Photography While deployed with the Army in Afghanistan, Mark Parker began exploring career options for after his military retirement. “He said, ‘I think I want to be a Chick-fil-A operator,’” shares Mark’s wife Michelle. “We went through the highly competitive process for over a year and through that, we met the former owners of Belair Donuts and Coffee Corner. In 2019, we bought a donut shop!”...
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Christmas Gift Guide
Find the perfect gift for Christmas Article by Bailey Hall Shopping for the perfect Christmas gift can be hard. We created a list of gifts that are sure to please and are all sold locally! I know the holiday season is full of busy schedules so I hope this list is helpful and relieves some of the holiday shopping stress so that you can enjoy more time with your family! Vahan is luxury jewelry that makes a statement, Martinez Gold, price varies. E + E Bronze Stocking Holders, CSCM...
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