This is part 1 of a series series on how to choose where to apply to college. We asked three admission staff to share their best advice—and you will get a wide range of practical, fun, and straight-forward insight. Read Part 2, Narrowing Down the List, and Part 3: Practical Advice and Resources. Students are…

Decatur Book Festival Friday, Sept. 2–Sunday, Sept. 4, Downtown Decatur. decaturbookfestival.com Considered the largest independent book festival in the country, there is everything from live music and free food/drink samples to meet & greets with authors and book signings. Not to mention an incredible supply of great books for great prices. Whether you need to…

With college application season beginning to hit its stride, we wanted to take a few minutes to offer tips on how to navigate a cornerstone of the process—the College Fair! While it may be overwhelming to walk into a gymnasium-full (or mall or auditorium or cafeteria or ballroom-full) of tables, college representatives, and more glossy…

Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival Saturday, August 13, Harmony Park, Decatur. decaturbbqfestival.com This is the 16th annual celebration of great food and great music in south Decatur. Whether you consider yourself a BBQ aficionado or just love the stuff, this event is for you since it is catered by Fox Brothers, Williamson Bros., and Sweet…

Anyone who has read Southern Sense before knows that this Atlanta native thrives on the energy of her city and wholeheartedly believes there’s no place like home. And yet… some of my best experiences, especially during the lush days of our Southern summers, have instead taken place in the rural areas that surround us. For…