Congregation Beth Shalom was started more then 30 years ago in 1975 and now has more than 400 families. Members are really involved in the synagogue—the synagogue has one of the most active memberships in all of the city. The synagogue has been recognized for its excellence winning the Synagogue of Excellent Award several times. Rabbi Mark Zimmerman is a real part of the community and has been an integral part of the synagogue since 1988. He earned a degree in sociology from the University of Florida …More

History, art and culture are just a few draws to this great city. History lovers need to check out the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. One could easily spend an entire day here. The site was established on October 10, 1980. The original Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King and his father Martin Luther King, Sr. pastored, is also part of site. The buildings included in the site make up 35 acres. The visitor center contains a museum that chronicles the American civil rights movement, a firehouse …More


Atlanta has a bit of everything. Begin the night at an open mic event, and end the night dancing your tush off. Bars are open until two in the morning but that’s plenty of time especially if you start early. Here’s a list of some spots you don’t want to miss out on. Apache Café has a bit of everything. The space, created by Asa and Karen Fain features every different kind of music Live jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, world, avant-garde, electro, alternative, Latin, reggae, spoken word, …More

Atlanta has some of the best restaurants around with several different types of cuisines. For a New York experience go to Soho. Every Sunday is flight night when wine lovers get together to enjoy wine from around the world. The menu is inspired by several different types of cuisines. Sundays is a deal for $28— enjoy a chopped house salad, choice of side and succulent, and slow roasted Prime Ribs. The much touted Chicken Tortilla Soup (chicken, tortillas, avocado, tomatoes, corn, cheese and lime) and …More

Atlanta may not be the first city people think of when they think of luxurious hotels, but the city has several to pick from. Atlanta also has lots of landmarks for tourists to hit including the Fox Theatre, a National Historic Landmark, World of Coca Cola Museum and Martin Luther King, Jr. History Center. Most of the downtown hotels are walking distance to them. For the utmost in luxury go to the Hyatt Hotel the city’s legendary landmark hotel and the world’s first Hyatt Regency hotel, recently …More