Education

Pro Move

When (and When Not) to Convert to a Roth IRA Article by Ryan Snover | Photography by Ryan Snover, Managing partner, Aristia Wealth Management Roth conversions have become one of retirement planning’s most debated strategies. The appeal is clear: tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals and no required minimum distributions (RMDs). But while powerful, a Roth conversion is not automatically the right move. At its core, a Roth conversion means moving pre-tax retirement dollars — typically from a...

Education

Beyond Save Versus Spend

Financial literacy for teens make cents Article by Prinsha Chanda For many teenagers, the typical lifestyle is to go to school, come home, do homework or extracurriculars and occasionally go out with friends. Especially in such an amazing community like Johns Creek, many of us aren’t worrying about money. So, when we get into college, we’re thrown into the deep end. That is why Student Leadership North (formerly Student Leadership Johns Creek) has been providing financial literacy sessions...

Arts + Culture

Book Club: On The Town

Make Me Time, Us Time Article by Sue G. Collins If you've ever been a member of a book club, you'll know that while the mission is to complete and dissect a novel, the process usually involves snacks, beverages and a night out. Prose is paramount, but catching up with friends (and making new ones) is the best chapter of book club. And, while it's always fun to host, sometimes it's a tall order to clean your house and think of scintillating conversation around a book you just finished. Here are...

Food + Beverage

A Legacy in my Kitchen

Please meet my favorite and the greatest of all time cooking companions! Article by Sean O'Keefe Having been a private chef for many years and now cooking primarily at home for my family and guests, I’ve come to appreciate that great meals begin long before the first ingredient hits the pan. They start with the tools of the trade that you trust; those shaped by history, craftsmanship and experience. Pots and pans are the quiet partners in every successful dish, influencing flavor, texture and...

Home + Design

No Looking Back

Article by Summer J. Robinson | Photography by Aleks Kapetanovic A year ago, Alpharetta’s Classic Blinds and Shutters welcomed its newest team member, Zack Zare. After years of learning the family business firsthand and earning a degree in business from the University of Alabama, Zack was more than ready to join the team. "Joining the family business means I get to carry forward my parents’ legacy and decades of hard work," Zack shares. "Being their only child, I feel a deep responsibility to...

Life + Culture

Hometown Pride

Meet three Johns Creek Chamber board members who walk the walk. Article by Johns Creek City Lifestyle staff Adrian Vlaic 3A Global Solutions, Founder & Fractional CTO Adrian serves as a Board Member and participates on two Chamber committees, as well as the AI & Automation Council. He served as Committee Chair for the Jingle & Mingle event and supported other initiatives like Taste of Johns Creek, working alongside other members to strengthen local engagement and small business visibility. ...

Arts + Culture

Mad for Mahjong

Ancient game builds community in Johns Creek Article by Sue G. Collins Mahjong  is a layered, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. The game originated in China, but its exact origins are shrouded in story and myth. Some claim it was the game of Chinese royalty, played in secret to keep the knowledge to themselves. Others claim it was invented by a Chinese General to amuse his troops during long months of battle. The game originated in China and was popularized in the United...

Home + Design

Big Little Things

Article by Johns Creek City Lifestyle staff In this, our HOME issue, we wanted to salute all that makes Johns Creek so strong and vibrant. It's the compassion and generosity of neighbors and the hardworking unsung heroes. And, the magic comes from residents who make a commitment to their property and invest in the future of Johns Creek. We caught up with hometown girl, Regan Maki, to ask about these grounding values. For readers who share your passion for service, where do they start? If...

Arts + Culture

Defending the Skies

Meet Lt. Molly Swiger, a native of Johns Creek Article by Summer J. Robinson Home is not only made up of the people within those four walls, but often the people beyond them, too. For Molly Susannah Swiger, that sense of home has always extended well past her front door. Molly grew up in Johns Creek after her family relocated from Roswell in 2007. “We moved from Roswell in 2007, and I lived in Cambridge until I left for the Naval Academy in 2017. As of this May, all five Swiger Kids will have...

Arts + Culture

Relax at the Ritz

Front and center for the Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee Set along 30 acres of pristine shoreline and cradled by towering Georgia pines just 90 minutes from Atlanta, The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is where refined luxury meets effortless lakeside calm. This spring, March 20–22, 2026, the resort becomes the center stage for the Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival, one of the Southeast’s most anticipated...