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A little Chattanooga, five minutes from home: brunch at STIR in Medley
STIR opens its first Georgia restaurant at Medley on Oct. 29. We visited for a soft-opening brunch and spoke with the staff preparing to…
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Here’s Medley’s Latest Opening Lineup—and What to Expect at Each Business
Medley in Johns Creek will debut with 35 businesses including innovative restaurants, local boutiques, fitness studios, and shops. The district opens Oct. 29, with…
More Than 61% of Fulton Graduates Earned College Credit Before Graduation
More than 61% of Fulton County’s Class of 2025 earned college credit before graduation, up from 54% of 2022. The district offers Advanced Placement,…
Giulia Italian Bakery Opens in Downtown Alpharetta
Giulia Italian Bakery has opened its third location in downtown Alpharetta, adding fresh Italian breads, pastries, and coffee to the City Center area. The…
Thanksgiving Food Drive Opens Oct. 23 With Drop-Offs Across North Atlanta
David Weekley Homes begins a Thanksgiving food drive Oct. 23 in North Atlanta communities. The event supports Status: Home, helping families affected by HIV/AIDS…
Before the crowds: Inside Medley, Johns Creek’s $560 million bet
Johns Creek’s Medley development will open soon with apartments, shops, restaurants, and a plaza designed for community and diverse dining. The project replaces an…
We walked through Medley before opening day. Here’s a look inside.
Medley in Johns Creek opens soon with a mix of retail, residential, and community spaces. Developer Mark Toro shares how Avalon experience shaped the…
Taste Brookhaven Raises $9,030 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
The Oct. 1 fundraiser sold a record 222 tickets and brought together 15 restaurant partners to support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life program.
Cavender’s Sets Saturday Grand Opening in Alpharetta
Cavender’s Boot City is opening a new Western-wear store in Alpharetta’s North Point area. The grand opening Saturday features a ribbon cutting and discounts…
Forsyth’s SAT Average Reaches Record 1195. What Families Should Know
Forsyth County’s Class of 2026 earned the highest average SAT score ever with 1195, along with ACT scores above state and national averages. The…
DeKalb Students Earn 12% More Qualifying AP Scores as Participation Grows
DeKalb County students earned 12% more AP exam scores of 3 or higher as participation grew in the 2025–26 school year. Multiple high schools…
Gwinnett Approves $250,000 to Help People Leaving Jail Find Housing
Gwinnett County renewed funding for GRIP, which helps inmates leaving jail find shelter, substance abuse treatment, and job training to ease reentry into society.