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APRIL 2021 PUBLISHER

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Happy Spring,

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APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS, MY MOM WOULD PROMISE AS SHE

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HELD UP MY GALOSHES AND RAINCOAT. Of course, growing up in Michigan, those showers might be frozen, one last snowfall to trudge through.

Here in Johns Creek, we wait for the tulips, azaleas, lily of the valley, peonies and to crocus to pop up to reward us after months of bare branches and cooler temperatures.

SPRING is here! A season of promise, reminding us to get outdoors, tidy our yards, take stock of all we are blessed with.

On Easter Sunday, April 4, families will gather, and maybe your worship will take place outdoors, socially distanced, but ever full of thanks. I'll be standing on the steps of my church where we just started worshiping outdoors again, pausing to share our gratitude and promising to pass it along.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2021

FEATURES 16 Live Like a Local at The Chloe in New Orleans Enjoy a weekend getaway in a unique Uptown mansion.

30 Close to Home Knowing where the food comes from makes it taste better.

34 Best Builders in Atlanta We’ve compiled the top

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

26 Hometown Hero 30 Culinary Creations 34 Locals Only

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CHAMBER CELEBRATES WOMEN The

Johns

youngest

Creek

Chamber’s

program

(established

2018) has done it again! Held at

Experience a staff dedicated

the new chamber office (11695 Johns Creek Pkwy) on February

to extraordinary hospitality, service and care.

2 the program included Marilyn

Experience a reassuring sense

Hannah/LCSW. Another sold-out

of safety and peace-of-mind.

Experience a genuine

community of neighbors and friends.

Margolis/CEO Emory JC, Dr. Vonda Wright/Northside, event

(successfully

Glenett

social

dis-

tanced) while the leading ladies shared their lessons from a feminine leadership perspective on their life’s journey. For information on upcoming opportunities visit JohnsCreekChamber.com call

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STUDENTS LEAD TO FEED Student

Leadership

Johns

Creek’s team from Johns Creek High

School

partnered

with

Catalyst Coalition to host another ethnic food pantry to help with

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the growing food shortage concern among Gwinnett’s Hispanic Community

because

of

the

pandemic. Together, the groups

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wanted to not only help Gwinnett’s immediate meal assistance needs but also provide cultural-specific food that helps the pantry’s participants feel more cared for by their community.

Catalyst

Coalition

is a non-profit organization that serves disadvantaged immigrant residents in Gwinnett. The organization’s top priority is to increase literacy

in

ethnically

diverse

groups. Based on the understanding that literacy goals are best met when no one goes hungry,

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Catalyst,

in

partnership

with

Student Leadership Johns Creek created this drive to meet the food needs of Hispanic families in the

area. The community can support this effort by making in-kind donations of food items or by providing financial assistance.

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and

enrichment

pro-

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at nfcchelp.org/swing.

Synchrony is also sponsoring this year’s tournament. Individual tickets are subject to availability and will be available to purchase in early March.

Tickets will include a day of golf with breakfast, a boxed lunch, player gifts and contests. Health and safety protocols will be in place for the safety of all players.

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SCHOOL NEWS Johns Creek High Boys Swim team won the GHSA 6A state championship. Johns

Creek's theater

students placed second in GHSA’s One Act Play competition. Fortyone River Trail Middle students qualified for the 2021 Georgia Music Educators Association District V Honor Band, an elite performing ensemble through competitive audition. Abbotts Hill Elementary student Rachit Madeshiya competed in the Region 4 Georgia Educators Association Spelling Bee. Wilson Creek Elementary received a $2,000 grant for Be THE Voice campaign, a

character-building

initiative

to

help students find their "voice" and make a difference. Chattahoochee High Health Occupations Students of America members are participating in an ongoing project to create colorful nametags for premature babies’ bassinets at Northside Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Autrey Mill Middle hosted their first Black History Month Poetry Slam, a student-guided event to encourage inclusivity. Roswell High junior Layla Powell placed first for high school in

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the Georgia Association of Teachers of Japanese’ 2021 New Year’s Card contest. Elkins Pointe Middle student Kendyl Warmouth placed first for middle school.

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NEWORLEANS ENJOY A WEEKEND GETAWAY IN A STATELY UPTOWN MANSION INSPIRED BY A CITY KNOWN FOR ITS COSMOPOLITAN CHARM THOUGH THE PROJECT STARTED IN LATE 2017, THE TIMING OF THE CHLOE’S GRAND OPENING—AMID UNCERTAINTY AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC— WAS DELAYED UNTIL OCTOBER 2020. The result, from acclaimed New Orleans-based restaurateur Robert LeBlanc and designer Sara Ruffin Costello, is a quaint establishment that creates a homey atmo-

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Designed to instill a sense of Old-world charm, the Victorian-era mansion that houses the hotel is set in the Uptown neighborhood known for its grand homes on the path of the St. Charles streetcar.

Each of the hotel’s 14 sun-drenched guest rooms is unique and mixes eclectic with modern amenities. Think four-poster beds, soaking tubs, vintage furniture, and in-room record players accompanied

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by curated vinyl collections—a nod to the city’s rich musical history provided by Peaches Records, a New Orleans institution since the 70s.

Guests can cozy up in their stylish room, filled with locally made bath products and bathrobes, and enjoy a leisurely bite with the hotel’s complimentary in-room breakfast or if the occasion calls for it, a selection of add-ons like daily fresh flowers and a bottle of sommelier-selected Champagne. A daily chef’s selection of charcuterie and cheese served with pre-batched cocktails are also available.

The restaurant and bar offer modern spins on old classics: Creole-influenced fare made with local seasonal ingredients as well as classic NOLA cocktailswith a twist.

The Chloe is dedicated to their recycling program and is committed to recycling all the glass from the hotel, restaurant and bar with the help of Glass Half Full New Orleans, a company that recycles glass into glass-sand to be used for art, sandblasting media, soil mixtures, landscaping and in the future, possibly beach sand and sand for coastal restoration.

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1. BLACK BALSAM KNOB One of the greatest hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Black Balsam Trail scales Black Balsam Knob. Once you reach 6,000 feet, the mountaintops are almost completely void of trees, making for incredible views and invigorating hikes.

2. WATERROCK KNOB For a steep hike with great views along the way, Waterrock Knob Trail will literally take your breath away. A 1.2-mile roundtrip hike will take you to the top of the 6,292-foot summit. The vigorous climb gains 412 feet in elevation and features great views along the way. See up to 50 miles out on a clear day to the Smokies.

3. WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN Whiteside Mountain now boasts the highest vertical cliffs in the eastern United States—about 1,800 feet.

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4. PINNACLE PARK TRAIL After a 7-mile trek that ascends more than 3,000 ft. in elevation, enjoy incredible views of the mountains below and the stars above.

The 1,000-acre town park features streams, waterfalls and panoramic views throughout.

The 3.4-mile trail to the top follows an old logging road for most of its length.

5. RICHLAND BALSAM TRAIL The best-smelling trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this 1.5-mile loop winds through a spruce-fir forest. Easy hike to the highest peak along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Even though the climb is about 700 vertical feet, the Richard Balsam Trail is not overly strenuous, and the cooler temps make for a refreshing hike during hot summer months.

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LOVING LAKE LIFE ARTICLE ARIEL TURNER | PHOTOGRAPHY REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE

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primary residences in larger cities across the country and Atlanta.

The outdoor elements and amenities also provided members a necessary outlet away from the constant stress of working from home and e-learning.

Grocery sourcing and easy pick-up became an initial priority as local grocery store shelves emptied and members were hesitant to spend much time in potentially crowded public spaces. Through the club’s relationship with restaurant supply company Sysco, ON MARCH 17, 2020, WHEN THE COLLECTIVE WORLD

Reynolds was able to keep members’ pantries and refrigerators

HALTED, THE LAKE AND CLUB COMMUNITY OF REYNOLDS

stocked. Members loved this option so much, it has remained, with

LAKE OCONEE DIDN’T PAUSE FOR LONG. With around 3,000

more than 34,000 items sold since last spring. Hong says this is

members, many of whom would make their Reynolds vacation

one of several services the club will continue to offer as a member-

home their primary residence in the coming months, the club’s

ship benefit moving forward.

leadership assessed the sudden pandemic-induced need to cease

Another major shift was moving public events to a virtual format

most in-person gatherings without sacrificing the connectedness

via the launch of MyReynolds.TV – a member-only channel that

of the club culture.

allowed them to keep up with their favorite club activities. Cooking

“How are we going to continue to provide the sense of community

and cocktail demos from the restaurant staff, fitness classes, golf

and lifestyle our members enjoyed up until today? How do we do

assessments, and concerts available on-screen all became wildly

that now?” says Reynolds COO Tim Hong about those first few days

popular with members missing their usual way of life. Meal kits from

evaluating the new normal.

executive chef Derin Moore with an instructional video became a

As with most clubs, Reynolds’ member benefits lean heavily on social activities – 10 dining options on-site, dozens of workout

way for residents to still enjoy his culinary direction in the safety of their own homes.

classes, concerts, food and wine events – in addition to golf, water

Hong says a young family he recently spoke to found them-

sports, biking, tennis and numerous other outdoor activities. With

selves scrambling last spring when school went from in-person

the elimination of many of those, Reynolds had no choice but to get

to online while the parents were both working, but the ability to

creative in order to keep members engaged.

access tennis, pickleball, basketball courts, virtual tennis tips, and

Simultaneously, the community’s leadership was equally as con-

virtual fitness classes in the early days of the pandemic gave them,

cerned with the need to keep members and employees safe and

physically, the engagement they needed as a family. Now that’s

healthy. With all of those factors in mind, the #ReynoldsTogether

Reynolds Togetherness.

initiative was launched to keep the community connected safely and virtually. Now, a year later, many of the tactics have led to permanent

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changes in club offerings.

This summer, the community is looking forward to the return of regular activities when it’s determined to be in the best interest of member health and safety. Families, especially, are anticipating a season full of children’s outdoor activities that have become a main membership draw, such as sunrise paddleboarding on summer Saturdays, swim-in movie nights at The Landing pool, and themed summer camps.

Aside from the Reynolds Together effort, the community’s location and natural environment made it the ideal escape for many members and their extended families looking for refuge from their

Annual celebrations may return as in-person events this year, like the Father’s Day Shoot at Sanding Creek Sporting Grounds and the 4th of July 5k Fun Run & Walk CityLifestyle.com/JohnsCreek

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HOMETOWN HERO

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SEE YOU IN THE

SECRET GARDENS FROM COVID-19 DORMANCY TO FULL BLOOM IN 2021

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ONE TASTE WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING

THE SECRET GARDENS OF JOHNS CREEK RETURNS MAY 1 WITH A DRIVING AND WALKABLE TOUR OF OUR COMMUNITY'S

REMARKABLE

GAR-

DENS. While the tradition of the annual garden tour was interrupted last year, as was nearly everything, volunteers committed to a spectacular revival as soon as possible. All involved agree, an extra year for the gardeners to primp and prune, and an extra year for the event organizers to prepare has made for the greatest Garden Tour yet.

Even amidst the panic of a global pandemic, participants of previous tours asked when the next time Secret Gardens of Johns Creek would occur. Johns Creek Beautification’s (JCB) board knew there would be a future because of the understanding from the community when it announced that the annual tour was canceled.

Hard times bring a community together in ways no one can predict. JCB added more passionate volunteers to the team and doubled its efforts. The consensus was that Secret Gardens of Johns Creek was naturally aligned with the evolving needs of the public. Event organizers have restructured the tour to occur on a biennial basis and implemented safety measures to fit the needs of the Johns Creek community.

Secret Gardens is a drive-yourself and walking tour of six homes and Autrey Mill Nature Preserve; each stop has its own unique features in store. Homeowners share

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the joy of their efforts at the residential sites, and Autrey Mill Nature Preserve is home to splendid woodland gardens. Autrey Mill also hosts the rare Pink Lady Slipper flowers in their gardens and buildings saved for history on their property, including the old Warsaw Chapel. Performances from harpists, guitarists, singers, and even a flute choir will perform on-site for your enjoyment! Come witness the talent of visual artists from our community as they paint, sculpt, sketch, and mold something exquisite while you take in the splendor of a stroll in the garden. Sounds crowded, but, fear not there is plenty of breathing room to stay socially distanced.

Participants inherently start from different places and, because there is no set order to visit tour sites, traffic is evenly distributed to each stop. In addition to greeting and directing the flow of guests in each garden, volunteers will pace the flow of visitors through each site to encourage breathing room and space to enjoy the surroundings.

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This year there are planned activities and crafts for visitors to take part in while awaiting their botanical adventures. Patrons can enjoy a moment to paint daffodils on landscaping rocks that JCB will use to beautify and commemorate Daffodils4Hope Gardens.

Daffodils 4Hope is an awareness campaign for CanCare Atlanta, the premier organization for emotional support serving

AUTHENTIC, FLAVORFUL, DELICIOUS,

cancer patients and survivors. Johns Creek Beautification identified the Daffodil as the symbol for Cancer Survivorship because of its regenerative properties. Daffodils grow

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from bulbs and once planted can regenerate each year for hundreds of years, bringing hope for the future to all that see them.

JCB has planted over 5000 bulbs around the city of Johns Creek at Newtown Park Veterans Memorial Park and The Wall That Heals, Johns Creek City Hall, Emory Johns Creek Hospital Winship Cancer Center, and has also committed to planting over 60,000 bulbs in beautiful places all around town.

Proceeds from Secret Gardens of Johns Creek and the art created will go to support JCB’s efforts to beautify Johns Creek.

Johns Creek Beautification is dedicated to enriching the beauty and prestige of the city by enhancing the landscape, preservation of old and installation of new art displays in public areas. JCB believes that beautiful surroundings leads to a sense of comfort that can’t be replicated any other way. Consider your time at Secret Gardens of Johns Creek a mini-vacation and a respite from the hurry of everyday life. Don’t miss the Garden Tour’s positive effects on your mental health and stress level.

Our city is a rose by any name, the talent and passion our town has for beauty and exceptionalism are truly on display at Secret Gardens of Johns Creek. Johns Creek Beautification invites the public to the 2021 Garden Tour to make new friends, to get inspired, to feel the comfort and, to celebrate pride in our hometown.

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“SUSTAINABILITY IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING I THINK OF ALL THE TIME, AND AS A CHEF I ALWAYS TRY TO DO MY PART,” SAYS SUGO EXECUTIVE CHEF RICARDO SOTO. Sugo, one of the Castellucci Hospitality Group’s first concepts, opened in its current Johns Creek location in 2003. The restaurant offers a menu with an inspiring blend of unique family-style dishes and sincere hospitality as a tribute to the Greek and Italian origins of the restaurant, as well as an absolute dedication to sourcing the best local and sustainable ingredients.

As we celebrate sustainability this month, we asked Chef Soto to share how he honors the earth in the kitchen. “We use Verlasso salmon, for example, which is a sustainable product that’s farm-raised away from any contaminants. We also use barramundi, another sustainable fish from the Pacific waters of Baja – it’s a great white fish alternative to the endangered seabass.”

You’ll find Springer Mountain Farms chicken – Springer Mountain is a family-owned business in the Blue Ridge mountains that focuses on the chicken’s quality of life and healthy diet. Sugo uses local farms like Ashland Farms (located in Walnut Grove, Georgia) and tomatoes when in season, come from Valdosta.

“Aside from our partners, this summer we are planning to grow our own mushrooms and microgreens and expand on our sustainable take-out supplies, which has a huge impact on the industry right now,” says the chef.

Next time you visit Sugo, or another favorite restaurant in Johns Creek, be sure to ask which menu items feature fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and order up!

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