About
Us
About us
Your stories.
Our community.
The people. The places. The events. Each is intertwined into the fabric of the Decatur community. Decatur Living & Beyond is committed to honoring the custodians of the collective experiences, triumphs and ambitions our community stands for.
More than your typical lifestyle brand, our brand provides an intimate exploration into the diverse culture, exceptional talent and captivating charm that makes Decatur a special place for its locals and visitors.
Driven by our award-winning team of writers, designers and community ambassadors, Decatur Living & Beyond is proud to be a voice for one of Atlanta’s most culturally diverse and historic areas.
Publisher
Natalie Gregory
Natalie is a long-time resident and real estate agent in Decatur, a place where she, her husband and two daughters truly experience big-city style and small-town charm. Natalie founded Decatur Living as an outlet for showcasing the style and charm of the community and small business owners. The magazine continues to expand its coverage to highlight the people, places and events in and around the greater Atlanta area and beyond. Whether through sponsoring local band battles or tours of homes, Natalie loves supporting her intown community.
Editor
Michael J. Pallerino
Michael has been creating content for myriad media outlets for the past 35-plus years. Along with winning the “Jesse H. Neal Editorial Achievement Award,” recognized as the Pulitzer Prize for business-to-business magazines, his columns in the sports product industry generated national attention from USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, ESPN Magazine, BusinessWeek, CNN, among others. One of the brands he co-founded, SportingKid, still serves as the official voice of the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS). The New Castle, Pennsylvania native and father of three has lived in Georgia for the past 35 years.
Creative Director
Brent Cashman
Brent started his company, BOC design Inc., in 2004 as a freelance art director, graphic designer and illustrator. For more than 20 years, he has created innovative print designs, through publications, corporate branding/marketing, advertisement campaigns, trade shows and product designs. He also specializes in illustration, photo retouching and conceptual art and fine art paintings. He has won many awards for his work, including the “Platinum Hermes Award.” The Janesville, Wisconsin native has made Georgia his home since 1995 along with his wife, Stephaine, and son Aidan.
