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Developer tapped for pro hockey plan at North Point Mall By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Jamestown, the developer responsible for Ponce City Market, has been selected to redevelop
North Point Mall into a sports-anchored, mixed-use entertainment center. In partnership with property owner New York Life, Jamestown plans to position the 100-acre property for a potential National Hockey League franchise,
Jamestown said in a Feb. 26 announcement. The specific details of the site plan will be determined as part of a rezoning process, but Jamestown said it will include multi-family homes, retail, office,
hotels, public transit and a state-of-theart arena. Jamestown, which in 2024 acquired the Atlanta affiliate of North American
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Families congregate at city’s largest park for evening exploits JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Three years into its opening, Johns Creek families have come to love Cauley Creek Park. As the sun set Feb. 27, the city’s largest park was the setting for the S’mores & Night Hike, one of many cityorganized events. Drawn by the promise of fire-toasted marshmallows and melted chocolate, Carly Blaiss-Haynes’ kids were among the many who clamored to attend the gathering. Despite the many games and activities on hand, s’mores were the star of the show. “Can I have one more?” Blaiss-Haynes’ son Henry asked repeatedly. A long-time resident of the city, Blaiss-Haynes said she and her family have come to place enormous value in Cauley Creek Park. Completed in 2023, the $25 million park was funded primarily by a bond referendum approved in 2016. The 203-acre park is home to numerous recreational and practical amenities including pickle ball and sand volleyball courts, a 5K rubberized trail, playground, picnic pavilions, river overlooks, cricket pitch, lighted athletic fields and numerous restrooms and water fountains.
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From left, Zareen and Zayne Jaliwala enjoy s’mores at Cauley Creek Park Feb. 27.
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