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chosen by Governor Nathan Deal to create the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue that will stand tall on the Georgia Capitol grounds, to be unveiled in early 2017. Take a 10-week figure sculpting class at his Cherrylion Studios. 889 Morris St. NW. Cherrylion.com Been awhile since you stepped away from the screen and held a book? Stop by

A Cappella Books, where they stock the shelves daily with current releases and contemporary bestsellers and host book signings by award-winning authors like Jesmyn Ward (pictured above), who offer insight about her book The Fire This Time.

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INTOWN DATE NIGHTS There’s nothing like a good

giggle to break the ice. Go to Dad’s Garage,

a comedy club featuring improv shows that’ll leave you with your cheeks hurting. 569 Ezzard St. SE. DadsGarage.com Cuddle up in the comfort of your car at Starlight Drive-In Theatre, playing newly released films.

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Founded by plant people for plant people, this eclectic garden center is the perfect place to start your urban oasis. You will not only find top-quality plants here, but also garden inspiration—they even offer in-home watering consultations or vacation watering services.

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Trees Atlanta is a nonprofit that’s working hard to protect forests and create urban green spaces. Volunteer to plant trees or join their horticultural experts on a two-mile walk along the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail to learn about its design, history and the positive changes it’s brought to the neighborhood.

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The East Lake Tour of Homes is back! This year, the tour includes five homes that pay homage to the community and its history. Rick Baldwin Homes sponsors the tour on September 10–11. Tickets are $20 ($25 the day of the tour), with proceeds benefiting the East Lake Neighborhood Association. EastLake.org/Tour-Of-Homes

Decatur artist Parker Owen’s paintings of people are contemporary and colorful.

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Skip sitting in traffic and try cruising around on two wheels. Hop on one of the 100 bikes available for rental through the new Downtown Bike Share Program. Once you’ve arrived at your destination or enjoyed a scenic ride, drop the bike off at one of the hubs. RelayBikeShare.com

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A sun-kissed glow is beautiful, but sun damage to your skin isn’t. If your current makeup stash is lacking SPF protection, Brush on Block might be worth adding to your routine. This mineral sunscreen can be applied under or on top of makeup. Find it at Aviary Beauty & Wellness Collective, 659 Auburn Ave. NE #125. AviaryBeauty.com

Escape the city and wander through Lullwater Preserve, which offers a suspension bridge over Peachtree Creek, a waterfall, endless running and walking trails, gardens, grist mill ruins and the Emory University President’s Lullwater Estate.

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Sweetgrass Salon & Wellness Spa’s Little 5 Points location is a hidden gem of relaxation. Treat yourself to one of their custom wellness massages with aromatherapy or a hot linen foot wrap. Their expert masseuses and the calming, earthy vibe will help you drift away from stress in no time. 483 Moreland Ave. NE. SweetGrassSpa.com

Explore the Decatur Farmers Market every Saturday from 9am– 1pm. Residents and neighbors take pride in keeping their homegrown goods “Indie-Catur,” and this market is a cornerstone for this connected community. First Baptist Church of Decatur. 308 Clairemont Ave. CFMATL.org/Decatur my

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Dig into classic southern BBQ while enjoying more than seven hours of live music from local Decatur artists at the 16th annual Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival. Tickets start at $12. 12–8pm. 630 East Lake Dr. & Harmony Park in Oakhurst.

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Enjoy an evening of food, wine, live music, a silent auction featuring local artisan products and services and a dose of history at the Taste of Life 2016. Tickets start at $50. 7–10pm. The Mary Gay House, 716 W. Trinity Pl. LivingRoomATL.org

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One of Atlanta’s most beloved new traditions, the Lantern Parade, returns this fall to mark the beginning of the annual Art on the Atlanta BeltLine exhibition. Free. 8:15pm. 660 Irwin St. NE. Art.BeltLine.org

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More than 30 local businesses will open their doors wide in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Kirkwood Wine Stroll in support of the Kirkwood Business Association.

Tickets start at $40. 6:30–10:30pm.

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Eat, drink, shop and explore at the East Atlanta Village Strut. Check out a classic car show, live local music, an adult game area—and be sure to stick around for the famous Strut parade. Free. 11am-9pm.

512 Flat Shoals Ave. SE. EastAtlantaStrut.com

AUGUST 27–28

Bid summer adieu at the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival. This two-day festival features a 5K Run for the Park, local food trucks, craft beer, a kids’ zone and plenty of live music. Proceeds benefit the Grant Park Conservancy. Free. 9:30am– 1:30pm. 840 Cherokee Ave SE. SummerShadeFestival.org

SEPTEMBER 17

Enjoy live performances by some of Atlanta’s top dancers, live music and food and drinks at the Dancers Unite Against Cancer event. This family-friendly event raises funds for the Nancy Falco Fund, which supports cancer patients. Tickets start at $35. 7–11pm. 892 Jefferson St. DancersUnite.com

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Celebrate the arrival of fall at the Candler Park Festival. Enjoy a 5K Fun Run, live music, over 200 artist booths, gourmet food trucks, a kids’ area and home tour featuring backyard farms, chicken coops and more modern gardening marvels. Festival is free, home-tour tickets start at $20.

Sat. noon–10pm; Sun. noon–9pm.

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OCTOBER 15 Beer connoisseurs can enjoy an afternoon of beer tasting on the square in downtown Decatur at the Decatur Craft Beer Festival.

Tickets include a special tasting glass and unlimited sips from more than 80 breweries.

Tickets on sale in Sept. Find updates on their website at DecaturBeerFestival.com

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by Dekalb Medical, will kick off with a remembrance for legendary late-20th-century southern literature giant Pat Conroy. Free. 8pm. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts at Emory University. 1700 North Decatur Rd. DecaturBookFestival.com

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The largest collection of ancient art across the Southeast is located inside Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum.

SEPTEMBER 8

Head to the Cooks Warehouse in Decatur for the Girls Night Out: Late Summer Grilling from the Garden class with Chef Megan McCarthy.

Learn how to prepare a late summer harvest feast with complementary wine pairings. 7–9pm. $49.

180 West Ponce de Leon Ave. Classes.CooksWarehouse.com

Celebrate Paws Atlanta’s 50th anniversary at their “Party for the PAWS” event at Ponce City Market. Enjoy cocktails, food, a silent auction and entertainment and support this no-kill shelter’s good work. $95.

6:30–10:30pm.

675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NW. PawsAtlanta.org

OCTOBER 8

The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival returns for its fifth year with a Children’s PlayFest, full-length performances, an art gallery, an international vendors’ market and more. Varying ticket prices and locations. AtlantaBTF.org

In celebration of 30 years of tree planting, invasive species removal and environmental education, Trees Atlanta’s NeighborWoods program hosts a community tree-planting day.

Dubbed Plantlanta, the event will include 12 Atlanta City Council districts.

Free. TreesAtlanta.org

Explore unique and historic homes while supporting the East Lake Neighbors Community Association at the East Lake Tour of Homes. $20–$25. Sept. 10, 10–5pm; Sept. 11, 1–5pm. Begins at the Drew Charter School Upper Campus, 301 East Lake Blvd. SE. Facebook.com/EastLakeTourofHomes

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Stroll over to the Atlanta Zoo for their Sippin’ Safari with unlimited wine tastings, animal viewing, live music and light bites. Snag a VIP ticket and enjoy chef demos, animal encounters and a commemorative glass. Ticket prices and times TBA. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE. ZooAtlanta.org

OCTOBER 15

Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and head to Oakland Cemetery for the largest cemetery run in the country, the Run Like Hell 5K and Run Like Heck 1K. Registration starts at $35.

248 Oakland Ave. SE. OaklandCemetery.com

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He sang his way into the Top 9, but didn’t make the cut just two episodes prior to the finale. “I think it worked out for the best, because I learned a ton in the process,” he admits.

Nick gained notoriety on the TV show not just for his musical talent, but because of his five-year-old son, Bash, who has arthrogryposis, a disability that renders his muscles stiff and joints weak. During the episode where Hagelin was to choose a singing coach, he told the story of Bash’s struggle and Pharrell asked his family to join him on stage.

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He says of working with his two celebrity coaches on the TV show, “Pharrell gave me confidence. His Pharrell-isms, like little nuggets of wisdom, help you express who you are through your music. Christina can give you a note and tell you when or when not to sing. She’s amazing.”

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He explained that doctors told him and his wife, Christina, that Bash might never walk or eat by himself due to the progression of the disease. But the couple refused to give up and relentlessly pursued therapies for Bash to help him cope with the disease and flourish despite of it. As a result of their efforts, Bash took his first steps at age two and never looked back. Hagelin relates, “I’m inspired when I share Bash’s story.

I mean, on stage with me, he took a bow for the world at five years old. This is how I gain momentum.”

But when the cameras shut off, Nick’s career path took a dive. A record deal he had fell apart when his allies at the label defected from the company, leaving his dreams on the cutting-room floor. After his elimination from the show and with no label, he struggled to pick up the pieces and move forward.

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He says that he decided he couldn’t give up—he realized that his recent disappointments were actually a blessing in disguise. After traveling frequently to Los Angeles to work on his album, now he’s focused on opportunities in Atlanta and spending more time at home.

And, he says the up-and-coming music scene in Decatur has a lot to offer for his genre, soulful pop.

When asked about his son’s disease, Hagelin says, “The doctors told us about some archaic surgery for his condition where you lock one arm up and one down. We decided to look for alternative treatments.”

They found a therapist at the Upledger Institute who began working with Bash. “His sessions showed incredible results,” says Christina.

“His tendons were like icicles before and they transformed to butter.”

Good things are right around the corner for this family man.

He’s independently promoting his new EP (extended play), “The Water,” and he also recently played a sold-out show at Eddie’s Attic alongside Owen Danoff—also a contestant on “The Voice” during Hagelin’s season.

For Intown fun, Nick and his family enjoy dining at Decatur’s The Iberian Pig and Leon’s. He’s also pals with the owner of Antico Pizza and Gio’s Little Italia, where he was invited to sing with Usher one night recently.

And, he says he loves to take his family to Oakhurst’s brunch hotspot Sun in My Belly.

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Nick’s Top Charity Support Groups:

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Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Support, Inc. encourages, supports and educates families, like the Hagelins, who are affected by the diagnosis of this disease. AMCSupport.org

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Embraced Atlanta’s mission is to ensure that all people have access to quality assistive mobility devices and prosthetic medical equipment to improve the quality of their lives. The group even hosted a fundraiser to help fund Nick’s son’s “Magic Arms.” EmbracedAtlanta.org

Nick’s own charity, Bashing Boundaries, holds dance classes that pair high-school dance students with special-needs kids.

This breakthrough program helps these children thrive socially. Nick says, “One parent who is involved told me, ‘Before, I couldn’t bring my daughter to the grocery store because it was too stimulating. Now she runs into the studio on Saturdays for class!’” For 2016 class updates, visit BashDimpleton.com.

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Nick and his son, Bash, enjoy lots of quality time together at home in Decatur.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF NICK HAGELIN.

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Nick says that getting to share the story of his son’s illness on “The Voice” was one of the biggest blessings he received from the experience. “There was such an outpouring of love from special-needs families and support groups who were touched.”

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PR O FIL E

Madison James

RADIO HOST • FITNESS GURU • AMBASSADOR

While most assume Madison James is a born and bred “ATLien,” this workout enthusiast and media personality has actually only called the city home for a few years. After relocating here from Tennessee for work, she jumped right into the Atlanta exercise scene and her passion for fitness has helped shape her strong community involvement.

As a former Division 1 basketball college athlete, it was James’ competitive spirit that led her to the world of fitness competitions. She admits that she chose to go to improper lengths to become “stage lean” though, which took a toll on her, both mentally and physically. After a cancer scare, James realized that she might have appeared healthy on the outside, but on the inside she wasn’t. With help, she learned how to take stock of her lifestyle and put her health first. As a result of this fitness journey, she became inspired to share her knowledge about the importance of nutrition, wellness and exercise with others. “It’s about more than needing to lose five pounds,” she explains. “Just taking care of yourself—that’s a big passion of mine.”

James’ voice can be heard on B98.5 and she can be seen on WSB-TV’s “460” and as a reporter for entertainment magazine Hot Topics. Her fitness expertise, combined with her vivacious personality, made her an ideal choice as an ambassador for the Atlanta BeltLine project. Her support of the BeltLine’s mission to unite Atlanta’s niche neighborhoods and encourage people to explore their communities while being active is what drew her to move to Grant Park.

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When she isn’t working out in Old Fourth Ward Park, grabbing brunch at Carroll Street Café or indulging in a binge session watching her favorite reality show, “Big Brother,” you can catch her this fall at some of her latest philanthropic ventures— including her annual Sips and Stilettos event, benefiting Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta, and at the AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run 2016, both on October 16.

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“It was the best move ever. The sense of community is just so different. It’s nice to walk to places. I actually know my neighbors now. I was always an advocate for the BeltLine, but now I’m a part of it,” she enthuses.

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Peter Michelson R E M O D E L E R • C O A C H • FAT H E R

Building homes is in Peter Michelson’s DNA. As a young man, he strapped on a toolbelt and learned the business of carpentry literally from the ground up. Now he owns and operates Renewal Design + Build with his brother, David. When he’s not at work, you can find him bass fishing, taking in a Red Sox game (he grew up in Boston) or hanging out with his family and friends at one of his Decatur favorites, the Brick Store Pub.

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: You traveled across Asia as a young man and even lived in a monastery in Thailand for a time.

You developed a great appreciation for living “in the moment.” How does that affect your parenting style?

My wife, Sara, and I are teaching our two boys to focus on what’s happening “in the now.” One of my favorite things to do with them every year is go to the wilderness of northern Minnesota. We canoe into really remote places and spend two weeks fishing and camping. No cellphones, no computers—heck, no people really. They’ve developed a strong sense of self-confidence from those experiences.

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I have to say it’s my time as president of the Rotary Club of Decatur. We raised over $18,000 in grants for local programs focusing on at-risk youth and literacy. I also really enjoy my work with the Druid Hills Youth Sports baseball program. Again, it goes back to my philosophy about life—focusing on the moment. Like with a pitcher on the mound, all eyes are on you. If you’ve had a bad day, you have to let it go and be in the moment. It’s great training for life.

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: When it comes to work, what type of project gets your team excited?

We do it all—from remodeling projects to historic restorations. But we

are most passionate about the people who inhabit a home. We pride ourselves in listening carefully to find out what about their living space isn’t working for them. If a home isn’t laid out well, it won’t fit the family’s needs—we take disconnected spaces and update them so families feel connected.

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3. Victory Sandwich Bar is anything but ordinary. Decatur’s hidden gem has a counterculture design that matches their unique sandwiches. After some friendly competition at the ping-pong table, wind down with their Jack-and-Coke Slushie or Victory Libre (a Mexican Coke spiked with rum). 340 Church St. VicSandwich.com 4. Gusto! makes the concept of healthy fast-food a reality. Fill your plate with a selection of hearty bases and take your pick of their signature Gusto flavors with house-made sauce, vibrant vegetables, fresh fruits and delightful garnishes.

782 Ponce de Leon Ave NE. WhatsYourGusto.com 5. King of Pop’s creamy popsicle flavors are just as delicious as their signature fresh fruity ones.

Next time you’re out and about, pick up one of their Chocolate Sea Salt pops, and keep your eye out for fun fall flavors like Caramel Apple and Pumpkin Pie. 337 Elizabeth St., Ste. B. KingOfPops.com

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2. The Cockentrice’s Executive Chef Kevin Ouzts pays tribute to local farmers with a dish that celebrates fresh Georgia peaches. He serves them on a flatbread along with charred onion, arugula, Gruyere cheese and coppa. Krog Street Market, 99 Krog St. NE. TheCockentrice.com

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Get outdoors at the new Fernbank®

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this fall. Explore the largest old-growth urban forest in the country in this completely outdoor experience. Enjoy handson exhibits while encountering stunning flora and fauna all around you. 767 Clifton Rd. NE. FernbankMuseum.org

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Local illustrator Mike Lowery of Paper Ghost Studio recently released Doodle Adventures: The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs!, a fun fantasy read that encourages young readers to draw themselves into the story, allowing them to create a piece of literature that’s all their own.

1393 McLendon Ave. NE. Workman.com

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Get the family out and about for an adventure, courtesy of Clue Town Books. Using landmarks, players solve puzzles to find the next checkpoint. This scavenger hunt-type game is a fun and unique way to explore popular parts of town – such as the Atlanta BeltLine, Decatur, Grant Park, Virginia-Highland and Kirkwood.

Little Shop of Stories, 133A East Court Sq. ClueTownBooks.com

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Watch the largest Halloween parade in the Southeast make its way along Euclid and Moreland Avenues on October 15.

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With new flavors debuting weekly, you’ll be sure to find something that suits your fancy. If you don’t know where to start, give the Chocolate Slap Yo Mama™ a try.

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