New Apartments Planned at Cumming City Center as Toro Development Breaks Ground
A new residential community is coming to the growing Cumming City Center district. Toro Development Company has begun construction on Overlook, a planned 301-unit…
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How Religious Are North Atlanta’s Suburbs?
Religion remains a significant presence in North Atlanta’s suburbs, where a variety of faiths coexist amid changing participation patterns. Institutions continue to impact community…
Atlanta May Soon Become the First U.S. Metro Where Outer Suburbs Cost More Than the City
The old “move farther out to save money” rule is breaking down For decades, the housing math in most American metro areas was simple.…
Sugar Hill’s Next Chapter. Downtown Density, Greenway Connections, and the Highway 20 Transformation
In the span of a few years, Sugar Hill has shifted from a small Gwinnett suburb with a recognizable town green into something more…
Mortgage Rates Slip Below 6%. What It Means for Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, and South Forsyth
For the first time since 2022, the average 30-year mortgage rate has dipped below 6 percent — a threshold that carries more psychological weight…
2026 Market Shift: Which Johns Creek Neighborhoods Are Rising — and Which Are Cooling?
Listen to a summary of this article: Your browser does not support the audio element. Johns Creek entered 2026 without a dramatic citywide surge…
This North Atlanta City Stands Out for LGBTQ Inclusivity
North Atlanta’s LGBTQ life rarely looks like a single “scene.” It is more often a network: a support meeting in a library room, a…
Blue Mountain Coffee Roasters in Cumming: A Family-Owned Café That Stays Open Late
Blue Mountain Coffee Roasters in Cumming stays open late, serving espresso, matcha, and fresh pastries in a calm, family-owned café that welcomes all.
A Week of Celebrations: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Mardi Gras Across North Fulton & South Forsyth
Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Mardi Gras converge within the same week in 2026, placing three major cultural and religious observances on the North…
Johns Creek’s Next Boom: Business Developments, Openings, and the Town Center Transformation
Johns Creek’s business story in 2025 and 2026 really comes down to one big idea: building a real Town Center. The strategy has three…
Alpharetta’s Latest Business Developments and Openings
New Commercial & Retail Developments in Alpharetta Downtown Alpharetta & Avalon Area Projects Several significant mixed-use projects are underway near downtown Alpharetta and the…
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…
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