Olivia Wakim

Olivia Wakim is a reporter for the Lifestyle team. She joined the AJC as an intern in 2023 after graduating from the University of Georgia with a journalism degree. While in school, she reported for The Red & Black, Grady Newsource and the Marietta Daily Journal.

Latest from Olivia Wakim

‘Where The Party At?’: How Atlanta evolved from clubs to theme parties

Here’s what will (temporarily) take over the BrewDog space in the Krog District

A pop-up concept called LikeMinds will take over the huge Krog District space left vacant by BrewDog, filling it with live music and local food and drink.

Celebrate Vidalia onions and check out two block parties coming soon in metro Atlanta

Find food-focused things to do in metro Atlanta like a variety of local restaurants offering special Vidalia onion dishes and two food-focused block parties.

Blueberries taking bigger bite of business in Peach State

Over the past decade, the Peach State has risen as one of the top producers of blueberries in the U.S. Georgia now produces significantly more blueberries than peaches.

Ways to have fun near Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the FIFA World Cup

Here’s your guide to food, fun and places to stay near Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Cinco de Mayo pop-up, Nando’s on the Beltline and more Atlanta food events

Enjoy a Cinco De Mayo party in Summerhill and a Nando's chicken pop-up in the Krog District. Plus, see how the Big Green Egg celebrates National Cookout Day.

These Atlanta restaurants are serving special menus for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and metro Atlanta restaurants are preparing for a rush of diners hoping to celebrate with special brunches, flower bars and mimosas.

Add a little whimsy to your day with these trinket boxes

Need a dose of whimsy? Get it at one of these metro Atlanta trinket boxes

Trinket boxes are popping up around metro Atlanta, offering small objects, like a beaded bracelet, stickers or small plushie keychains to the community.

Wood's Chapel BBQ exterior and patio. Photo credit- Mia Yakel.

BBQ restaurant pivots to lower-priced menu; more from Atlanta’s dining scene

Wood's Chapel barbecue restaurant in Summerhill is revamping its menu in an effort to keep it affordable and Ghetto Gastro is moving into Atlanta.

The Orkin Discovery Zone, a new exhibit at the Fernbank Museum in Atlanta, opens on Saturday as part of the museum’s $27 million renovation. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Take a peek inside Orkin Discovery Zone before it opens at Fernbank Museum

Take a peek inside the Orkin Discovery Zone before it opens at Fernbank Museum on May 2, with live animals and interactive displays for both kids and adults.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby and more May food events in metro Atlanta

This May, enjoy a crawfish boil in Smyrna, snag a slot for NFA’s Burger Benefit, take part in the Meals on Wheels Taste fundraiser and celebrate Cinco de Mayo.