NW Georgia Living May/June 2025 | Page 4

MAY / JUNE 2025 | VOLUME 16 | ISSUE 3

contents

cover story

22
Pack Like a Pro
Headed out on vacation? Don’ t leave home without these recommended travel essentials.

features

26 Grape Escapes
Thirsty? Here are four intoxicating North Georgia wineries to try.
30 Monochromatic Magic
The power of color drenching, design’ s newest paint trend.
34 Sweet Dreams
How getting a good night’ s sleep starts in broad daylight.

departments

30
Paint livens up any room, especially when you go all in with a bold color choice.
4
Letter From the Publisher
Travel woes: When physical baggage becomes emotional baggage.
6
Calendar for Living
Happenings in our’ hood.
10
Dog Eared
Fascinating reads that celebrate moms.
12
Dollars & Sense
Outsmart scammers before they outsmart you.
16
Community
Getting to know awardwinning baker Jo Emmons.
18
Wanderlust
Dahlonega dazzles with its small-town charms.
36
Get Cookin’
Salsa recipes that will spice up your life.
38
Robert’ s World
Celebrating supermoms on Mother’ s Day.
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