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For the Tiny Humans and Those that Love Them

 Hailey Bankhead is a thirteen-year-old businesswoman, sports lover and compassionate human being, among other things. She is also a survivor of childhood cancer. A month after Hailey turned five, her mother, Heather, had taken her to the urgent ... [Read More]

It Works, The Real Secret to Obtaining Desirable Possessions

 If  you  know what you want you can have it and this short book (super long magazine article) can show you how!Dear Reader:    The great possessions of life are all GIFTS mysteriously bestowed: sight, hearing, aspiration, love or ... [Read More]

Rare Bird, the Rise of Willie Gregory

 There is a rare bird flying in the skies of Clayton County. As a matter of fact, this bird may be one of the rarest on earth.   The bird is actually a pilot named Willie Gregory, who patrols the sky lanes in his Clayton police helicopter when ... [Read More]

More Than Makeup, with Tiffiny “BeautyStarr” Bryant

 Spiritually, for some, makeup is a cover-up, which means that makeup covers the deep emotional pain that women sometimes feel. We as women are constantly pushing through, often ignoring how we feel, always putting other’s needs before our own”, ... [Read More]

The Social Capitalist, Sonia Booker

 Sonia Booker is a capitalist with a heart. That may seem like a contradiction because capitalism only has one goal: to create a profit. There is little room for sentiment and compassion. Yet, Booker has made herself a very successful Atlanta real ... [Read More]

Introducing Adeana Berry, A Savvy Artist

 Adeana (pronounced Uhdeanuh) has always loved creating art.  “All my life- I’ve had to draw, or paint.” Berry proudly states, expressing her love for art. “I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember. I knew that I was an ... [Read More]

Linda Crissey Retires After 30 Years

 After more than 30 years of serving her community through the beauty and power of the arts, Linda Crissey is retiring.  Working with fellow dedicated Clayton County citizens over the years, Linda has accomplished significant successes throug... [Read More]

The Weight of the Crown that I Wear

 The night before I chopped off my hair, I got nervous.This decision felt bigger than me, given all the weight that Black women’s hair carries. But after three months of wearing hats and scarves in a pandemic when trips to the hairdresser felt ... [Read More]
South Atlanta Magazine

Valencia Williamson is Connecting and Moving Business Forward

 “Regardless of what you put into the Chamber of Commerce, you’re going to get something out of it,” affirms the newest president and CEO of Clayton Chamber of Commerce, Valencia Williamson. “Being a part of a large voice of individuals or ... [Read More]