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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...

Arts + Culture

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...

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Symphony 101

​​​​​​​How Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Creates A Kid-Friendly Concert for Holiday Family Fun Article by Johns Creek City Lifestyle staff “Sit still and be quiet!” Those are words that parents often speak over their children in performance settings. It’s typical when attending the symphony that all audience members, regardless of age, are expected to dress for the occasion, sit in their seats, and quietly enjoy the performance. Even though Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra understands and...

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Editor's Holiday Gift Guide

Article by Sue G. Collins This sleek marble cutting board offers a stylish surface for slicing, dicing, and serving. Its natural, rustic charm is an ideal backdrop for charcuterie. Mouse-themed cheese forks add a playful touch.  HavenLaneDesign.com Give the gift of a Candle Making Experience. ReWax and UnWine Johns Creek eGift cards are unique and thoughtful gifts.  RewaxAndUnwineJohnsCreek.com All the fixin’s from Georgia. This gift set includes Bitzel's curated Georgia Collection of...

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The Galápagos Gift

Sustainable Luxury Travel Onboard Ecoventura's Private Yacht, Theory Article and Photography by Sean O'Keefe I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I received the invitation to explore The Galápagos Islands on Ecoventura’s luxury expedition private yacht, Theory. Perhaps one of the world’s most remote and exclusive travel destinations, the archipelago, located some 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, has captivated explorers and adventurers for centuries; inspiring Charles Darwin’s theory of...

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Right At Home

Andria Parker's dream came true in Johns Creek. Article by Sue G. Collins | Photography by Catrina Maxwell, CATMAX Photography Haven Lane Design Studio + Home Boutique was launched in 2016, by Andria Parker with a new storefront in Johns Creek opening its doors this year.. Currently, HLD has a team of 10 people and serves Johns Creek with unique, curated items for the home in its boutique as well as design services for projects large and small. "From selecting the perfect upholstery piece to...

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Back to Ireland

The Older the Fiddle the Sweeter the Tune Article by Katie Steedly Curling | Photography by Katie Steedly Curling & Provided Late in August, I traveled to Ireland to attend the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The game inspired a full-on Irish adventure for myself and my football-loving husband.  Dublin Dublin combines old European charm with a pub-inspired, literature-infused cultural backbone, all set amidst public parks and ocean bay. The Merrion, a hotel in Dublin’s City Centre...

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Finding Strength

Supporting student athletes means coaching them on balance and building self esteem. Article by Mary Eva Tredway Saire Davis, the founder of Saire Davis Academy, is dedicated to empowering youth athletes, particularly female lacrosse players in the Atlanta and Johns Creek communities. As a two-time author and former Division 1 athlete, Saire understands the unique challenges young athletes face today, including pressures related to performance, self-esteem, and the intense scrutiny from...