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Chattahoochee Nature Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The entrance sign at Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, Georgia, surrounded by plants and trees.

The nature center asks alumni and community to revisit 127-acre campus and share personal stories in honor of milestone celebration The Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC)in Roswell is celebrating its 50th anniversary this…

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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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Things to Do

At the River: Summer Adventures on the Chattahoochee

A group of people on yellow and orange tubes floating down the calm Chattahoochee River. The sun is shining and there's a forest of trees behind them.

One of the perks of being in Johns Creek in the summer is that the Chattahoochee River is never too far away. There are many ways to enjoy the river,…

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Summer Fun: Exploring and Learning at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve

A gazebo in a nature preserve garden, surrounded by plants and trees.

School may be out for the summer, but the learning continues at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. There, children and adults alike can find plenty of ways to explore the grounds…

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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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Health and Wellness

Getting Fit Outdoors in Johns Creek

A person in the distance jogging on a park trail with trees and grass and sunshine.

Johns Creek is home to great parks, outdoor fitness classes, tennis and pickleball courts, cycling routes, nature trails and more — offering plenty of opportunities to get outside to get…

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Community

Getting Out and Giving Back: Ways to Be a Good Neighbor in Johns Creek

A group of people who have volunteered to clean up invasive plant species in a park in Johns Creek, Georgia. They are posing for the photo in a wooded area under shade trees with a large green tarp/bag in front of them to hold the removed plants.

Being a good neighbor may have something to do with understanding the history of where you live — both its multicultural present and its roots — and taking care of…

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