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Johns Creek Inventors Make Giving More Fun

Article by Sarah Reeves ‘Tis the season for toy shopping. Every parent wants to find their child that one special gift that produces a sense of fun and wonder, something unique their child hasn’t experienced. That can be challenging today when many kids are just focused on getting the newest video game or smartphone. Toy inventors Austin Hilliam and Stephen Fazio of Johns Creek may have hit upon something, however, that can bring back “The Smile of Wonderment.”   ZipString is an innovative...

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Give Creativity & Fun 

Five thoughtful holiday gifts to spark joy Article by Aleks Kapett Gift-giving should be fun, not a last-second stressor that turns you into a Grinch. Seeing that special smile light up is a hard feeling to beat, so, here’s a list of gifts that blend creativity, a touch of retro charm, and just enough practicality to keep everyone happy and engaged as we bring 2024 to a close. Flashback Digital Camera As a storyteller and photographer, I might be biased, but The Flashback Digital Camera is...

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Back to North Carolina

Notes from a local Article by Sue G. Collins Since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of southern Appalachia in late September, the area has made incredible progress toward restoring a sense of normalcy and revitalizing local economies that depend heavily on tourism and visitors. But, there's still much to be done. We caught up with local realtor Preston Mayfield who kindly provided an update. He explains that while some areas like Bryson City and Highlands escaped serious damage, others like...

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Scout Proud

Article by Colleen Olsen Because he is 15, Aaron Urbanawiz, an Eagle Scout with Troop 1857 in Johns Creek, is too young to earn a driver’s license, but he is not too young to earn one of Scouts BSA’s highest honors: The National Medal for Outdoor Achievement. This award is the highest recognition that a Scout can earn for exemplary achievement, experience, and skill in multiple areas of outdoor endeavor. This medal was first released in 2010 and is one of the rarest awards that Scouts can...