About ATL Playbook
A practical playbook for living, exploring, and raising a family in Atlanta—grounded in firsthand experience, long-term local knowledge, and clear reporting.
A practical guide to Atlanta—not a generic city directory.
ATL Playbook is an independent English-language local publication for residents, newcomers, families, and curious visitors. Our perspective combines Issac Lee’s experience building a life in the United States from international student to permanent resident with more than 20 years of Atlanta knowledge from his family. We cover food, things to do, family life, day trips and getaways, and practical home decisions across the metro area.
What we cover
Practical coverage of food, things to do, family life, day trips and getaways, and home across the Atlanta area.
Food & Drink
Restaurant reviews, neighborhood dining, and clear advice on what to order.
Things to Do
Local outings, attractions, events, and day trips worth putting on the calendar.
Family & Kids
Family-friendly plans with the practical details parents need before leaving home.
Home & Living
Useful ideas for plants, homes, and everyday life in Atlanta’s climate.
Meet Issac Lee, Founder, Editor & Publisher
Issac Lee began his life in the United States in 2014 as an international student at the University of Iowa. Now a U.S. permanent resident, he has called the Atlanta area home for nearly a decade and lives here with his wife and their child. His work draws on the challenges, mistakes, and practical knowledge that came with building a life in the United States from the ground up.
Issac’s wife is a U.S. citizen who has spent more than 20 years in Atlanta and contributes long-term local knowledge to the publication. Together, their perspectives combine the practical questions of a newcomer with a longtime resident’s understanding of the city.
Useful details before empty superlatives.
A useful story should help a reader make a decision. We prioritize firsthand context, reliable sources, practical logistics, and honest limits. Read our Editorial Standards and Corrections Policy.
Local relevance
We choose topics that solve real Atlanta-area questions and explain the local context behind each recommendation.
Current, practical information
Time-sensitive details are checked against current sources whenever possible, and substantial updates are reflected in the article.
Clear editorial standards
Recommendations reflect editorial judgment. Sponsorships, affiliate relationships, and image sources are disclosed when they apply.