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Timeless Japan: Atlanta’s JapanFest Returns for A Weekend of Culture and Entertainment

An image of Mt. Fuji with Japanese Kanji over it promoting JapanFest Atlanta 2026.

September 19 & 20 at Gas South Convention Center September in metro Atlanta is typically filled with community festivals and fall fairs as neighbors gather to celebrate the start of…

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Beyond the Classroom: Building Confidence and Life Skills Through Music

A young boy in a white shirt, dark pants and white trilby-style hat is standing behind a mic, playing violin. The background is a white wall with arch detailing and rows of white, lit candles.

Many Georgia families are choosing to make music education an essential part of their children’s academic and personal development As families across metro Atlanta prepare for another school year, Cecilia Rowe,…

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Building Strength and Breaking Records

A mom and daughter championship Kettlebell Sport duo. Both live in Johns Creek and have won championships and set world records.

Mom and daughter kettlebell champions lead in sport focusing on strength and endurance Johns Creek residents, Urmila (Urmi) Tawar and her 11-year-old daughter Arya Negre are champions. And not just…

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Summer Heat, Ticks and Thunderstorms: Pet Safety Tips from Four Local Veterinarians

Two French bulldogs wearing colorful vests with leashes connected are sitting outside in the grass with their tongues out.

The summer months are a great time to get outdoors with our four-legged friends, but the warmer weather also brings its own challenges and risks. From heat and ticks to…

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Best of Johns Creek: Hotels & Event Spaces

Meeting area in a Hilton Garden Hotel in Johns Creek, with table and chairs, side seating and fireplace. The walls are white and there are lots of windows.

We asked you to vote for your favorite places and people of Johns Creek, and you answered the call. You can find the full Best of Johns Creek 2026 list in our April/May…

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Embracing Analog Living: Q&A with Katie Bossie of Hollow Oak

Later this year, Hollow Oak will open at Medley. The bookstore and specialty shop, founded and owned by Johns Creek resident, Katie Bossie, is envisioned as a gathering space, not…

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Best of Johns Creek: Banks, Law Services and Nonprofits

The hands of three people standing together, working at a white desk. There are papers to sign and a calculator.

We asked you to vote for your favorite places and people of Johns Creek, and you answered the call. You can find the full Best of Johns Creek 2026 list in our April/May…

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Best of Johns Creek: Places to Work and Co-Work

A spacious office work area with long tables and computers. There are people sitting in front of the computers working.

We asked you to vote for your favorite places and people of Johns Creek, and you answered the call. You can find the full Best of Johns Creek 2026 list in our April/May…

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Best of Johns Creek: Sports and Fitness

A well-lit room with floor to ceiling windows and a row of workout machines.

We asked you to vote for your favorite places and people of Johns Creek, and you answered the call. You can find the full Best of Johns Creek 2026 list in our April/May…

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In Photos: Secret Gardens of Johns Creek 2026

A lushly landscaped garden with stone framed waterfall and tall trees.

An overcast day couldn’t keep people away or hide the beauty of the six home gardens on this year’s Secret Gardens of the Johns Creek Community tour. Organized and curated…

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