Hollow Oak Opens in Johns Creek With Books, Typewriters and an Offline Mission
Hollow Oak has opened in Johns Creek’s Medley, combining books, stationery, and vintage-inspired goods with community events. The store aims to reduce screen time…
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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…
Eight Employees Moved to Georgia With Forsyth Chick-fil-A Operator
Forsyth County's new Chick-fil-A restaurant opened with eight relocated employees and about 100 new hires. Owner-operator Kristie Bergstrom focuses on leadership development and community…
Jeff’s Bagel Run Opens First Forsyth County Shop
Jeff’s Bagel Run has launched its first shop in Forsyth County at 5610 Bethelview Road in Cumming, offering freshly made bagels, cream cheese spreads,…
As Bookstores Make a Comeback, an Alpharetta Owner Bets on Something Amazon Can’t Deliver
A new independent bookstore in Alpharetta is opening on South Main Street, focusing on personalized service and community ties in a growing downtown area.…
Simple Man Distillery Hiring Ahead of Cumming City Center Opening
Simple Man Distillery is hiring as it nears opening its distillery and cocktail bar at Cumming City Center. The new venue will highlight Georgia-grown…
What North Atlanta Should Know Today
Key developments in North Atlanta include a school boundary review, a reduced Roswell property-tax proposal, Georgia’s first West Nile virus death, and local business…
At Read It Again, the Bookstore Comeback Is About Community
Read It Again, an independent bookstore near Johns Creek, is thriving with stronger sales and a focus on community. Owner Kim McNamara highlights how…
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…
An Unnamed Avalon Restaurant Is Listed for Sale
An operating Avalon restaurant in Alpharetta is on the market with a $325,000 asking price. The profitable business includes indoor and covered patio seating…
The Businesses That Opened During COVID—and Are Still Here
Several businesses in North Atlanta opened during the 2020 COVID pandemic and have since grown by adapting to new customer habits. From bagel shops…
A Café Built Around Tiny Excavators Is Coming to McGinnis Ferry Road
A new play cafe called Sand N Wheels is coming to McGinnis Ferry Road, featuring remote-control excavators and a sensory sandbox alongside a coffee…