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From the Studio to the Kitchen
Atlanta radio fixture David Hull talks about hanging up his headphones to pursue another passion. By David Hull David Hull is a familiar voice to a generation of Atlanta residents. His decades in radio included stints at WGST-AM, CNN Radio and WQXI-AM and 94 Q I used to be someone else. Several times, in fact. Once or twice, I chose to become someone else. Sometimes I was pushed. When that happened, I always tried to make sure my pockets contained stuff I might need. My cur
Randall Bloomquist
4 days ago3 min read


Retiring Before 65? Health Insurance Could Be Your Biggest Obstacle
Georgia Access premiums are climbing again for 2027. Here is what a 62-year-old in metro Atlanta should know, and why your income, not just your age, will set the bill. By Next30ATL You are 62. The mortgage is manageable. Your retirement accounts look healthy. Social Security is available if you decide you need it. Maybe you really can retire. Then comes the question that can upend the whole calculation: how will you pay for health insurance until Medicare starts at 65? Many
Randall Bloomquist
4 days ago10 min read


Atlanta’s Halloween Weekend Offers More Than Tricks and Treats
October 30–November 1, 2026 Halloween falls on Saturday this year, giving Atlanta a whole weekend to dress up, get out and have some fun. But you don’t need a costume—or an appetite for haunted houses—to enjoy it. Options include Cuban music at the Fox, jazz in an intimate listening room, a free Clapton tribute, and a Sunday tour at Oakland Cemetery. One of the biggest draws is Buena Vista Social Club, which finishes its Atlanta engagement at the Fox Theatre in Midtown on Su
Randall Bloomquist
6 days ago4 min read


Could Menopause Hormone Therapy Help Protect Memory?
Spoiler Alert: Maybe. But It’s Too Soon to Know Could a treatment for hot flashes also help protect against Alzheimer’s disease? A new study raises that possibility. But the potential benefit remains unconfirmed: Researchers have not proved that estrogen prevents Alzheimer’s, and women should not start or change hormone therapy for that purpose based on these findings. The Stanford-led researchers found that women who reported taking estrogen-only menopause hormone therapy h
Randall Bloomquist
6 days ago4 min read


Take Pride in Retirement - Episode 1
We are pleased to announce that licensed financial advisor Matt McCure has joined Next30ATL as our resident expert on the personal finance needs of the LGBTQ+ community. This is the first episode of his series on retirement planning. Matt is a financial advisor and host of Take Pride in Retirement, a podcast that helps LGBTQ+ individuals and couples prepare for retirement with confidence. A licensed advisor, Registered Social Security Analyst® (RSSA®), and Certified Annuity
Randall Bloomquist
Oct 231 min read
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