Arts + Culture

Community Gathers

A pumpkin patch, 15 years strong. Article by Lisa Lucas The Pumpkin Patch at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church is a long-held tradition for the community, spanning over 15 years. Every year, folks call the church weeks in advance to ask when it will be open. They know they can purchase less expensive pumpkins at the grocery store, but it is here where memories are made.  There are plenty of photo opportunities and the volunteers are happy to take family pictures. Home-made baked goods are...

October 2024

Arts + Culture

Student Leadership and Community Building

Article by Irene Saunders Student Leadership Johns Creek (SLJC) kicked off their 2024-25 program. This year the students worked together to escape four different escape rooms at Odyssey Escape Games in Alpharetta. Our 200-plus students representing Innovation Academy, Mt. Pisgah, Providence Christian-Johns Creek, Johns Creek, Centennial, Chattahoochee, and Northview High Schools didn’t miss a beat and escaped the games in record time while learning about their group mates for the upcoming...

September 2024

Beauty

Achieving Optimal Health In Johns Creek

Dr. James Harper brings old school attention to a new practice in Johns Creek Article by Sarah Reeves | Photography by Firelite Studios In a day where a doctor's visit can feel like moving down an assembly line, Dr. James Harper is bringing a new type of care to the Johns Creek area.  After practicing internal medicine for 29 years in Brooklyn and Patterson, NY as a volunteer physician, Dr. Harper made the move to Georgia in 2019. Dr. Harper had completed his residency at Emory years before...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Chef's Choice

Favorite dishes from Johns Creek's top chefs Article by Summer Robinson | Photography by Brandon Amato, Karyn Slovin Chef Olivia Hurst Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar   770.559.8749 6290 Halcyon Way, Suite 610 CattleShedWineBar.com Name of Dish:  Espresso-Rubbed, Bone-In Kansas City strip When it hits the menu:  It was just added and is available now Origin / Inspiration:  The bone-in Kansas City strip is one of the most mouthwatering cuts of steak on the market today. As the...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Fine Dining, Daily

Cuisine and conversation makes Parc at Duluth special Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Firelite Studios Every year, there’s a special event at Parc at Duluth that residents look forward to most. They primp and pose, and smile a little wider. The Anniversary Gala celebrates the grand opening (21 years ago this month!) as well as significant anniversaries of residents and staff.  “Each year, we host a grand gala to commemorate the occasion, where everyone dresses to impress for a...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Countryside Cocktail

Article and Photography by Heading north to Cashiers? It's a glorious place this time of year. Enjoy the natural beauty and rich culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the signature Old Fashion which showcases the vibrant flavors of North Carolina in a refreshing fall cocktail.    Highlands Old Fashion  Recipe:  25 oz Old Fashioned syrup (go heavy, not quite .5oz),  2 oz bourbon whiskey (4 Roses Yellow Label is preferred),  1 dash Angostura  Flame orange swath ...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Celebrating YiFan

A tasty blend of Chinese culinary excellence and exceptional hospitality. Article by Sean O'Keefe Chinese restaurants have become a beloved part of the global culinary landscape, offering a rich tapestry of flavors, textures, and aromas. At the heart of every town in America, there is a family run Chinese restaurant or eatery. YiFan, Johns Creek’s premier Chinese restaurant, is a hidden gem that offers an authentic taste of traditional Chinese cooking that rivals the finest restaurants in New...

September 2024

Health + Wellness

Making Family Moments Possible

Everything You Need to Know for a Healthy Pregnancy Journey Article and Photography by The journey to motherhood is a profound and transformative experience, filled with moments of joy, anticipation, and sometimes, challenges. Emory Women's Center in Johns Creek understands the importance of comprehensive care that begins well before conception and continues through the postpartum period. Jana Keating, MD, OBGYN at Emory Healthcare, gives her patients the top takeaways that will help them...

August 2024

Travel

Architecture Born From History

A luxury micro-resort: Flat Mountain Farm, North Carolina Article by Sue G. Collins From the canoe on the lake, I could see my husband up on the porch of the cabin. Really, it’s an estate house, a sprawling 4-bedroom, 4 1/2 bath cabin-inspired showcase of architecture, furniture and design. The Peregrine is the largest home on the property at Flat Mountain Farm, a newly renovated 28-acre micro-resort just outside Highland, NC. The brainchild of creative powerhouses Christopher and Margaret...

August 2024

Entertainment

Harmony for Hope: Defeating ALS

Article and Photography by Sean O'Keefe John Driskell Hopkins (Hop), founding and active member of the Zac Brown Band, was diagnosed with ALS, in December of 2021. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease impacting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Progression of the disease can vary from person to person, affecting movement, speech, and breathing. ALS is 100% fatal. In response to his life-altering diagnosis, Hop and his wife Jen were called to activism, and in May of 2022, this...

August 2024