Author: Editor - the Local

Amanda Weldon is an accomplished artist and interior stylist whose vibrant and eclectic creations have captivated the community. Her creative journey began with a deep passion for art, nurtured by inspiring teachers and her endlessly supportive family during her formative years. Amanda’s love for interior styling seamlessly intertwines with her artistic prowess, allowing her to craft unique and captivating pieces that play with duality and contrast in texture and color. Reflecting on her creative roots,…

Life is a series of self-discoveries, each twist in the path leading to new possibilities. Local artist Adleyn Scott discovered her love for creating art after retirement, and hasn’t let the narrative of time keep her from fully immersing herself in her newfound passion. Adleyn Scott wasn’t always an artist. Or, at least, she didn’t always know she was. For 21 years she taught elementary school, and, with a masters degree in piano and organ,…

It is clear, almost from the first syllable spoken, that Garret Lee is a storyteller. He communicates with such clarity and self-awareness, and a deep sense of serenity and humility seems to radiate from him. Lee infuses his art – whether it be music, photography, or videography – with these qualities. He describes his artistic career as a journey. “I started out playing music at age 11,” he says. “I immediately picked up a guitar…

We walk past the scenes every day. The Iconic skylines, the untamed Chattahoochee River, the familiar restaurants and historic buildings that form the silhouette of the city where we work, live, raise our families, and play. Yet many of us take these scenes for granted or, after a time, stop noticing the beautiful way the light reflects off the water, no longer paying attention to the colors and shapes that each familiar scene is built…