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From Classroom Lesson to Community Impact: Ivy Kids of Johns Creek Donates 13,000 Diapers to Helping Mamas

Young kids from Ivy Kids of Johns Creek are dropping off a large diaper donation at Helping Mamas in metro Atlanta.

Young students led the Ivy Kids system in donations while learning empathy, generosity and service through hands-on giving At Ivy Kids of Johns Creek, giving back is not just something…

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SLNorth Celebrates 15 Years and Over 600 Alumni at Colleges Nationwide and Abroad

A group of high school students from Student Leadership NORTH at the Georgia State Capitol. They are standing on the stairs with representatives from their district.

As Student Leadership NORTH (SLNorth) marks the beginning of its 15th year, the organization is celebrating a milestone that reflects more than a decade of investment in young people: over…

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Alessio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria Launches Franchise Opportunities

Exterior of tan-colored building with a large Alessio's Restaurant & Pizzeria sign.

After 30 years of success with multiple locations in north metro Atlanta, family-owned Italian eatery, Alessio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria, has announced that they are expanding the business to offer franchise…

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Pet-Friendly Parks and Patios

A scruffy, happy-looking black and white dog with a red collar is lying in the grass with a tennis ball in front of him.

Good food, nice patios and great community parks. Here are a few pet-friendly places to visit on a day out in Johns Creek with your canine companions. Restaurants Dogs are…

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Digital Edition

THE CREEK June/July Digital Issue

The cover of the June/July 2026 issue of THE CREEK magazine, with two Asian women and their dogs on the cover. The women are smiling, outdoor with a large white dog and a small black puppy.

The June/July 2026 issue of The Creek, celebrating pets and the people who love them, is out now! In this issue we’re featuring the winners of the Pets & Their…

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Pathways2Life Seeks Local High School Students for Internship Program

A purple flyer promoting a high school internship program through Pathways2Life and One Johns Creek.

Applications for the Community Collaboration Internship will be accepted through April 26 Pathways2Life and One Johns Creek Coalition are promoting a Community Collaboration Internship opportunity open and available to local…

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February/March Issue of THE CREEK – A Johns Creek Magazine

Cover of the February/March issue of THE CREEK magazine. There's a woman with long blonde hair standing in front of framed artwork on a gallery wall. "The Spirit of Community: The Creek" is at the top of image.

THE CREEK launches with a clear purpose: to celebrate the people, places and stories that give Johns Creek its distinctive sense of community. Our inaugural issue spotlights the Faces of…

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Around Atlanta

String Fling Gala: Center for Puppetry Arts Announces Special Guest

Actor David Arquette is lying on his stomach on the ground outside. His chin is resting in his right hand, he's looking off to the side and he's leaning slightly on a grey pig that's lying next to him on his left side. A light-colored cowboy hat is on the ground in front of him. The sky is blue and trees are in the background.

Update: Actor David Arquette is no longer able to attend. A new special guest has been announced. Updated Feb. 18 Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, original guest David Arquette…

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Education

JCHS Future Business Leaders Compete at Region, Move on to State Conference in March

JCHS Future Business Leaders Compete at Region, Moving on to State Conference in March. Five young, male competitors from Johns Creek High School FBLA team with the medals they won in the regional competition in January 2026.

The Region Leadership Conference was held January 15 at Alpharetta High School; State competition is set for March at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. In mid-January, 35 Johns Creek High School…

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“Ric Skees: LifeWork” at The Art Center in January

A watercolor painting of a person looking off to the side. The colors are muted browns and oranges with lots of shadows.

The Art Center in Johns Creek is presenting a new exhibition showcasing the work of local award-winning artist, Ric Skees, January 5 through January 30. Titled “Ric Skees: LifeWork,” the…

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