YAVA Kitchen and Brewhouse Sets Oct. 5 Return in Cumming
YAVA Kitchen and Brewhouse will reopen October 5 in Cumming, bringing back a large wood-fired kitchen and brewery spot. The restaurant offers private dining,…
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OCT Chai Bar Nears Opening in Roswell With Regional Indian Teas and a Reading Lounge
OCT Chai Bar will soon open in Roswell, focusing on freshly prepared chai and Indian teas with a cozy reading lounge. The café combines…
She Started Nourish Initiatives at 16. Now Her Kits Are Reaching Cumming Families.
Nourish Initiatives, started by Alekhya Doddapaneni at 16, delivers infant nutrition kits to families in Cumming and North Atlanta through local nonprofit partnerships. The…
Maepole Is Coming to West Forsyth With a First-of-Its-Kind Drive-Thru
Maepole is opening its first drive-thru location at Southard Exchange in west Forsyth. The new Cumming restaurant offers build-your-own plates featuring Southern flavors and…
Johns Creek’s New Boardwalk Earns a State Award Before Its First Fall Season
Johns Creek’s new Boardwalk at Town Center received a statewide award soon after opening. The park features trails, plazas, and an amphitheater, creating a…
Paris Baguette Sets Sept. 16 Opening in Alpharetta’s Lakeview District
Paris Baguette is set to open September 16 in Alpharetta’s Lakeview district. The bakery café will offer French-style pastries, Korean-inspired treats, and handcrafted coffee…
What North Atlanta Should Know Today. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
North Atlanta sees growing holiday travel on major highways, extra MARTA service for weekend events, early school dismissals, and community activities to start the…
North Atlanta Weekend Events: Rodeo, Live Music and Labor Day Fun, Sept. 4–7
Enjoy a full weekend of Labor Day events in North Atlanta including a rodeo, live music by Hayley Williams, farmers markets, comedy shows, and…
Fulton Restarts Free Friday Weddings—But Couples Still Need $68.50
Fulton County resumes its Forever Fridays program, offering free group wedding ceremonies. Couples must still pay a $68.50 license fee, but the event provides…
Monkee’s Is Opening in Johns Creek With a Three-Day Celebration
Monkee’s of Johns Creek will open a new boutique at Old Alabama Square from Sept. 17-19, featuring women’s fashion, gifts, and special events.
Is the SAT Still Worth Taking? Georgia’s Admissions Rules Have Changed
Georgia’s public universities are reinstating SAT or ACT score requirements starting fall 2026. North Atlanta students should plan testing accordingly to keep college and…
Roswell’s New iSmash Turns Breaking Things Into a Family Entertainment Business
Roswell’s new iSmash venue offers safe, hands-on fun with rage rooms and splatter-paint experiences for families and groups at Crossville Village. The 6,500-square-foot spot…