Best Coffee Shops to Work From in Alpharetta
Alpharetta has become one of North Atlanta’s most work-friendly towns. Between Downtown Alpharetta, Avalon, and the Windward Parkway area, it’s common to see laptops…
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Efendi Mediterranean Restaurant Opens a New Chapter in Downtown Alpharetta
After more than two decades as a familiar name in downtown Alpharetta, Efendi Mediterranean Restaurant has officially entered a new chapter. Formerly known as…
The Case Against Johns Creek’s New Town Center — and Why It Isn’t So Simple
Few development proposals in Johns Creek have triggered as much unease as the city’s long-planned Town Center, anchored by the Medley project. Critics have…
Why Johns Creek Is Building a Town Center Now — And Why It Took So Long
For years, one question has followed Johns Creek wherever growth, identity, or planning came up: Why doesn’t Johns Creek have a downtown? The answer…
Johns Creek vs. Alpharetta: Two Very Different Visions of “Downtown”
In North Atlanta, the word downtown has become elastic. It no longer means a courthouse square or a historic main street by default. Instead,…
How Much Do North Atlanta Residents Actually Recycle?
Recycling in North Atlanta varies widely due to different local programs and access. Residents recycle items like plastics, paper, and cans at curbside or…
Peachtree Corners: The North Atlanta City Most People Don’t Fully Understand
Peachtree Corners is often mentioned in the same breath as Duluth, Norcross, or Johns Creek—but it isn’t quite like any of them. It’s newer,…
Suwanee Town Center: The Heart of Suwanee, Georgia
Suwanee Town Center is a carefully planned community hub in Suwanee, Georgia, offering a mix of green spaces, a public library, local dining, and…
Living in Duluth vs. Johns Creek vs. Suwanee: What’s the Difference?
Duluth, Johns Creek, and Suwanee each offer a unique living experience in North Atlanta. From Duluth's lively downtown to Johns Creek's top schools and…
Johns Creek’s Long Road to a Real Downtown
For most of its history, Johns Creek has functioned the way many master-planned suburbs do: highly livable, well-educated, and economically strong—but without a true…
The New Main Streets: How North Atlanta’s Downtowns Are Reinventing Themselves
By North Atlanta Star Staff Across North Atlanta, something is happening to the hearts of our towns. Streets once known mostly for errands or…
Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals in North Atlanta
As the leaves begin to turn and the mornings feel crisp, fall magic settles into the North Atlanta area. From family-friendly pumpkin patches to…
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