Arts + Culture

Emmys or Bust

Resident and Emmy-nominated sound designer shares his story. Article by Zach Hahn This year, I had the once (first) in a lifetime experience of attending the Emmy Awards as a nominee. A miracle happened and I was able to score tickets for my sister, my mom, my husband Jake and a close family friend so they could all be there with me. Getting to share that moment with them was everything. In the end, I didn’t win the Emmy. But I didn’t lose either. What I gained that night meant more than a...

Home Services

The Modern Southern Gentleman

Featuring Cal Couch, North Atlanta Real Estate Advisor Photography by Catrina Maxwell In a market where most chase transactions, Cal Couch has built his business—and his life—around something deeper: momentum, connection and purpose. A top real estate advisor serving Johns Creek and North Atlanta, Cal operates at a high level professionally, but it’s how he lives outside the deal that defines him. Whether it’s what’s playing through his speakers, what’s on his grill or how he gives back...

Health + Wellness

Movement Matters

Dr. Naylor on hips, knees and all the body's moving parts. Article by Johns Creek City Lifestyle staff Dr. Brandon Naylor believes in the body and its wondrous capabilities. As a hip and knee replacement specialist and orthopedic surgeon, he utilizes the minimally invasive and muscle-sparing Direct Anterior hip approach, proven to minimize postoperative pain while improving function when compared to traditional approaches. We caught up with him at his practice at Total Joint Specialists to...

Education

Young Men, Big Impact

Local Kids Take on Food Insecurity Article and Photography by For the young men of the Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) Johns Creek chapter, service is more than a requirement—it’s a way to take on real challenges in the community. YMSL is a four-year program where high school boys and their mothers volunteer together in support of local philanthropies. Each year, the Johns Creek chapter partners with 28 organizations, helping members build a lifelong commitment to service through hands-on...