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Arlinda Smith Broady

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Arlinda Smith Broady is part of the Boomerang Generation of Blacks that moved back to the South after their ancestors moved North. With approximately three decades of journalism experience (she doesn't look it), she's worked in tiny, minority-based newsrooms to major metropolitans. At every endeavor she brings professionalism, passion, pluck and the desire to spread the news to the people.
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Celebrating 20 Years – and an Extraordinary Year of Growth – with the Johns Creek Chamber

  • August 11, 2026
  • Arlinda Smith Broady
State of the Chamber and Confluence Awards in Johns Creek, Georgia.
A packed State of the Chamber event looked back at two decades of connection while ushering in new leadership, international relationships and an ambitious next chapter A diplomat, elected officials,…
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New School Year: Education Trends and Johns Creek Schools

  • August 10, 2026
  • Arlinda Smith Broady
A group of students are standing together in front of a banner for the 3DE program at Northview High School in Johns Creek.
As Fulton County’s enrollment shifts, Johns Creek campuses lean into partnerships, pathways and a growing menu of options for families Johns Creek has always worn its schools like a badge…
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Building a Community Space Where Independent Learners Don’t Have to Go it Alone

  • July 31, 2026
  • Arlinda Smith Broady
A Black woman and her teenage son are behind a table with a blue tablecloth and papers and brochures, welcoming families to the Homeschool Haven Collective that they founded.
On a quiet stretch near the Fulton-Gwinnett County line, a new kind of learning space is taking shape — one without a single desk lined up in a row. Homeschool…
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Culture, Leadership and Shared Values Make Johns Creek America’s Safest City

  • July 17, 2026
  • Arlinda Smith Broady
group of people, including city staff and members of the Johns Creek Police Department standing together in front of the city hall building.
When U.S. News & World Report named Johns Creek the Safest Place to Live in the U.S. for 2026–2027, it made headlines. But ask the people who actually live and…
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Atlanta Tech Park to Host Kickoff for Atlanta Tech Week

  • June 25, 2026
  • Arlinda Smith Broady
A man on a low stage talking to the audience at an Atlanta Tech Week 2025 event at Atlanta Tech Park in Peachtree Corners.
When Nashlee Young talks about Atlanta Tech Park in nearby Peachtree Corners, her enthusiasm is infectious. As director of business operations, Young has watched the park evolve from its opening…
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Serving Those Who Serve: The Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation’s Mission of Compassion

  • June 15, 2026
  • Arlinda Smith Broady
A group of people standing together in front of a fire truck at a fundraising event.
On a sunny Sunday afternoon at Six Bridges Brewing, the atmosphere hummed with camaraderie and purpose. Police Lieutenant Beth Roberts and Fire Captain Aaron Roberts, both retiring after nearly two…
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A New Vision for Farewell

  • May 27, 2026
  • Arlinda Smith Broady
Exterior of a modern building with sidewalk, parking area, lawn , trees and blue sky above. There is also a balloon arch at the entrance to celebrate the grand opening of the business.
South Forsyth Memorial Chapel redefines the funeral experience Walking into South Forsyth Memorial Chapel for the first time, you won’t find the dimly lit, somber spaces that have long defined…
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Building Foundations for Lifelong Learning: How Ivy Kids is Transforming Early Childhood Education

  • May 20, 2026
  • Arlinda Smith Broady
Young students in a light and colorful preschool classroom at Ivy Kids in Johns Creek.
In a region consistently recognized as one of the best places to raise a family, parents face an important decision: How do they ensure their children receive the quality early…
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Building a Home for the Essential Workers in Our Community

  • May 5, 2026
  • Arlinda Smith Broady
Jack Murphy, an older man, is addressing an audience with a slide show presentation on the importance of building workforce housing.
Jack Murphy brings workforce housing message to Norcross PDC Jack Murphy didn’t mince words when he took the podium at the weekly Norcross PDC meeting on April 29. “If your…
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Spring into Flavor: Lazy Dog’s Fresh New Menu Celebrates the Season

  • April 16, 2026
  • Arlinda Smith Broady
A wooden table is filled with plates of food and three cocktails that are part of the new spring menu at Lazy Dog restaurant in 2026.
There’s something magical about spring in Georgia — the azaleas burst into bloom, the weather turns pleasant and restaurants across metro Atlanta refresh their menus with lighter, brighter fare. Recently,…
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