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Featured Local Stories

Featured Local Stories are in-depth, editorial features highlighting independent businesses and community places across North Atlanta.

How Featured Stories Work

  • Stories are written by North Atlanta Star
  • We only feature places we genuinely recommend
  • Some stories are part of our Featured Local Stories program, which supports independent local journalism
  • All stories remain editorial in tone and permanent on the site
  • Roswell Development Update 2026: Infrastructure, Downtown Projects & New Openings
  • Best Ramen in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and Nearby (2026 Guide)
  • Barefoot Organics, LLC (Cumming)
  • Best Mostly Organic Lawn Care Companies in North Atlanta
  • Duluth & Suwanee Development Update 2026: Infrastructure, Growth, and New Openings
  • Where to Stay in Downtown Alpharetta: Walkable Hotels Near Restaurants, Events & Weddings
  • Where North Atlanta’s High School Graduates Actually Go to College
  • North Atlanta Weekend Quiz #1: The Easy Starter Edition
  • Cumming Development Update 2026: South Forsyth Projects and New Openings
  • Where to Stay for an Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Night in Alpharetta
  • Hotels Near Avalon in Alpharetta: Where to Stay (Local Guide)
  • Best Valentine’s Sales in North Atlanta (2026 Guide)

For Local Business Owners

The stories on this page are part of North Atlanta Star’s Featured Local Stories program.

These are not ads or sponsored blurbs. Each piece is written in our regular editorial voice and focuses on the people, values, and everyday experience behind a place.

Businesses choose to participate because the stories are permanent, locally focused, and designed to be discovered over time — by neighbors rather than algorithms.

We only work with independent businesses we genuinely recommend.

If you think your place might be a good fit, you’re welcome to reach out.