Health + Wellness

Skin Checks Save Lives: Why May Is the Perfect Time to Prioritize Your Skin Health

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s the reminder most of us need, but often put off. Between busy schedules, family responsibilities, and everything else life throws at us, it’s easy to overlook something that feels “fine.” But when it comes to your skin, what you don’t notice can matter the most.At Cleaver Dermatology & Aesthetics, we believe skin checks aren’t just another appointment, they’re a proactive, potentially life-saving step in protecting your health.Why Skin Checks...

Arts + Culture

Inspiring Ivy, Fabulous Flowers

Secret Gardens of the Johns Creek Community Tour Article by Lynn Pennington Step into a beautiful garden and your senses instantly come alive. The colors of blooming flowers, the textures of plants and trees and the thoughtfully designed landscapes create an experience that is both energizing and peaceful. It’s no surprise that so many people enjoy visiting gardens and immersing themselves in nature. Our community will have that opportunity on Saturday, May 9, when Johns Creek Beautification’s...

Home + Design

Crafted with a Purpose

Thoughtful design meets luxury in beautifully crafted, high-quality closets. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Catrina Maxwell | CatMax Photography With over 20 years of experience, Kari Sadeh and her team at Closets Design Studio   are redefining the art of custom closets. “My design philosophy is centered on creating truly custom spaces that are built around how each client lives.” As a female-owned business, Closets By Design brings a unique perspective to every project, combining...

Beauty

Bright and Bold

Perfect Mother's Day (or any day) flowers from Blossom & Vine Article and Photography by Whispering Petals  Description:  A lush, garden-style arrangement featuring soft pinks, cheerful yellows and airy blue accents. Designed to feel fresh, natural and full of life, just like Mom. $95   Spring Meadow Description:  A vibrant, lush arrangement with rich pinks, warm golden tones and soft ivory blooms, designed to feel fresh, lively and perfect for celebrating Mom. $125   English...

Education

Squeezing in Summer

School administrator finds a refresh in travel Article by Jill Osmerg When students and teachers head off for summer break, many wonder what a principal does during those quieter months. While much of my summer is spent preparing for the new school year, I also make time for one of my greatest joys—travel. Since 2021, my family has been exploring national parks together. So far we have visited these National Parks: Shenandoah, Badlands, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Canyonlands...

Life + Culture

Go Team!

The Executive Director of Visit Johns Creek is our number one cheerleader. Article and Photography by Kristin Edwards is an award-winning festival planner, destination marketing leader and community strategist who specializes in building experiences that drive economic impact and strengthen local identity. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Visit Johns Creek, where she leads the city’s destination marketing, tourism development and strategic partnerships to attract visitors...

Arts + Culture

The New Educator

Dr. Kristy Beam Is Reimagining What Opportunity Looks Like for Atlanta Students Article by Tiffany Dilliardt Mclean Dr. Kristy Beam has spent her entire career doing the thing most people only talk about: Closing gaps, opening doors and building systems that actually work for students who have been overlooked, underestimated and underserved. Now, with the Academy for Innovation in Medicine, she is changing what is possible for an entire generation of young people who deserve to see their...

Travel

Adventuring with Nieces

Off the Grid at Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge Article by Sue G. Collins When my teen nieces and I checked into Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge in White Salmon, Washington, we lingered in the lobby, a sprawling low-slung living room with modern furniture, cozy conversation corners, sleek shelves stocked with games and books and wide windows looking out onto the rolling meadow and mountainous skyline in the distance.  The campus is dotted with 55 tidy tents, custom-designed by Under...

Health + Wellness

Skincare TRENDS with Benefits

If there’s one shift redefining modern aesthetics, it’s this: strategic combination therapy is replacing one-and-done treatments. Today’s patients are looking for natural-looking results, skin longevity, and true skin health, and the answer lies in pairing in-office procedures with intelligent, medical-grade skincare.At the center of this trend is skin optimization from the inside out.Products / treatments like Revision Skincare D·E·J BioStim™ Treatment are gaining attention for targeting the...

Education

Pro Move

When (and When Not) to Convert to a Roth IRA Article by Ryan Snover | Photography by Ryan Snover, Managing partner, Aristia Wealth Management Roth conversions have become one of retirement planning’s most debated strategies. The appeal is clear: tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals and no required minimum distributions (RMDs). But while powerful, a Roth conversion is not automatically the right move. At its core, a Roth conversion means moving pre-tax retirement dollars — typically from a...