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Hello friends,

Growing up with four older brothers, I felt forever protected. Even now, with one fewer brother (we lost Dan to AIDS), I never feel it’s just me against the world. I feel their unconditional love and support every day, through all my moves (more than 20), my challenges and dreams. I am a lucky little sister.

My dad, Spud Sparling, taught me to shake hands with eyes locked and a strong grip. Men comment on it now, surprised that a little lady has such a solid grip. No limp fish here. We lost dad to lung cancer 23 years ago. I was seven months pregnant with my son when I sang a medley of my dad’s greatest hits. He played the piano enthusiastically and once accompanied Frank Sinatra during his front-line tour when The Chairman of the Board’s keyboard player came down with the flu. Spud lasted two numbers, so the story goes, until Ol’ Blue Eyes dismissed him with minimal appreciation. He played for his Rotary club’s sing-alongs and for my friend’s wedding when her musicians were snowed in on her January date in Michigan. I remember hiding out under the grand piano in our living room while he played his medley, watching his feet pump the pedals and create his own percussion. He was an eternal optimist, something else I inherited. Thanks, Dad.

This month, we’re honoring men who make family and philanthropy a priority. Enjoy our MEN'S issue and go shake the hands of all the men in your life who make you laugh.

XO,

June 2023

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Young Leaders Graduate

The 2023 class of Student Leadership Johns Creek (SLJC) held their graduation ceremony and the induction of their new class of 2025 at Chattahoochee High School. Former SLJC students from the class of 2022, Aesha Shah and Carmella Dunn, presented graduation cords and completion certificates to all 51 Student Leadership Johns Creek graduates. The Mike Bodker Legacy Scholarship was awarded to Aria Smith from Chattahoochee High School and Shruthi Balachander from Northview High School.

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School News

Chattahoochee High School’s economics team participated in the 2023 Georgia Economics Challenge and were awarded second place. River Trail Middle School won first place in the Georgia State Chess Tournament and was undefeated against every school-on-school match. Autrey Mill Middle School Marketing Club students in DECA (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America, a nonprofit career/technical student organization) attended their State Career Development Conference for workshops and competitions, receiving top awards in all competitive events.

Home Help for Seniors

Senior911 has officially moved to the Duluth/Johns Creek area. They do in-home and in-office client consultations. The team takes pride in ensuring that all of their caregivers, CNAs, and nurses are dementia-certified. The providers take a holistic approach to caring for clients so that the entire family feels a sense of ease in keeping their loved one at home.

470.330.3599 - Senior911.org

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Get Your Stretch On

StretchLab is an innovative wellness studio that offers personalized stretching services. Highly trained Flexologists provide customized stretching sessions to help clients improve flexibility, range of motion, and overall mobility. Whether you're an athlete looking to enhance performance or simply seeking relief from everyday aches and pains, StretchLab has a solution tailored to your needs. Come experience the benefits of assisted stretching today at their new location! 6955 McGinnis Ferry Rd, Ste 105.  StretchLab.com

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New Look at Classic Blinds and Shutters

Classic Blinds and Shutters showroom will be closed the first two weeks of June for major renovations. They are still scheduling in-home consultations and/or virtual consultations

during this time. Call 770.924.0282 or visit  ClassicBlindsAndShutters.com . You can also find them on Instagram @classicblindsalpharetta. We can't wait to see their new showroom when they reopen mid-June!

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Oncology and Hematology Care Now Open

Cancer and Blood Specialists of Georgia (CBSG) had their ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new clinic in Johns Creek at 6985 McGinnis Ferry Rd., Ste 100. CBSG’s board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Sreekanth Reddy has been providing oncology and hematology care in the community for over 18 years. CBSG provides multiple services to patients including infusion therapy, centralized laboratory and pathology, oral cancer medications and financial counseling. CancerBloodSpecialistsGA.com

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75 Years of Porsche at the Savoy

PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE SAVOY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

The Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, GA is quickly gaining a reputation among car enthusiasts and collectors since opening its doors just over 16 months ago. One of the Savoy's newest temporary exhibits is  75 Years of Porsche , which celebrates the evolution of the brand and runs through July 30. The exhibit features some of the most significant and iconic Porsche models, including the 1955 Porsche 356 Continental and a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder on loan from the Ingram Collection, Durham, NC. Other

notable models on display include 1963 Porsche 901 Prototype on loan from Don and Diane Meluzio, York, PA; a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS on loan from Steven Harris, New York, NY; and the 1987 Porsche 959 on loan from the Mauzy Family & 1thirtyone Motorcars, Fort Worth, TX.  75 Years of Porsche  is guest curated by Ken Gross and is supported in part by Charles Schwab Kennesaw/The Pefferly Family. A trip to the Savoy is a must for anyone interested in automobiles and their history.

BACHELOR MOUNTAIN party, style

HOTEL CASHIERS IS THE PERFECT OUTPOST FOR A GUY’S WEEKEND

While some grooms count on a weekend of debauchery before their wedding, others prefer to unplug and hang out around a fire with a glass of something dark and good conversations with the friends who know them best.

The Hotel Cashiers is a thoughtfully restored old-school motor lodge inn where you can park your car outside your door and settle in for the weekend. Walking distance from the four-cornered town center of Cashiers, North Carolina, the hotel is perched on a hill, backing up to rolling wooded views, an easy two-anda-half-hour drive from Johns Creek. The renovation includes new interiors that lilt toward mid-century modern, with a sheen of comfort (cozy throw blankets) and conveniences (a shared kitchen with extra coffee, breakfast and snacks). Among 15 rooms is one stand-alone suite, for the groom of course.

We built a fire in the community firepit in the garden and enjoyed a cool evening watching the stars come out for hours. It's a BYO (Build Your Own) and is always stocked with firewood.

With four restaurants (pizza, Mexican, waffles and ice cream, and a diner) and several shops on the property at the bottom of the hill, you don't have to go far.

The hospitality is warm and efficient and the bar is small but inviting, with locals stopping by to taste what’s new on the craft beer and rotating wine menus. It's an ideal spot for parties, bachelor parties, receptions, and buyouts.

Hotel Cashiers recently launched a new private residence collection with its inaugural listing, just in time for summer. Outland Skyhaus , is the ideal luxury vacation rental in the Cashiers area, featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and the best views in town!

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This season, the Bar at Hotel Cashiers will be hosting several wine-tasting events showcasing seasonal wine menus and a live music series, as well as artist and author talks. The summer music roster will be headlined by the July 15 performance of Darren Nicholson, a Grammy-nominated artist performing original Americana music from the mountains of Western North Carolina. Darren is also a 13-time International Bluegrass Music Association winner and has performed at the Grand Ole Opry.  The music series will also include monthly jazz sets including "Sip & Swing" jazz Sundays with mimosas and other wine specials.

Guys Night Out

Terrazas Bar and Grill

When Tony Maya was out to dinner at one of his favorite places and struck up a conversation with restaurant staffer Martin Osorio, he had no idea that conversation would lead to a friendship and soon a business partnership. They discussed food and business and discovered they had the same dream: to open their own restaurant someday. That someday is now and their new venture, Terrazas Bar and Grill in Johns Creek, is now open, serving elevated Mexican food, made from top-quality ingredients and presented with a flair. "We are focused on offering a more upscale approach to Mexican food, with a careful and impressive presentation and the very best produce and ingredients to set us apart from the competition," says Tony.

The most unique dishes on the menu at Terrazas are the Mexican seafood paella which is a variation of the typical Spanish

paella and the ribeye tacos which are served with marrow-filled bone that tops the tacos and is a beautiful finishing touch to a layered and memorable meal.

Their families come from a state in the Gulf Coast of Mexico and their kids were born here. "My oldest son Anthony just left his four-year service at the U.S. Marine Corps and our younger son Andrew is graduating from Forsyth Central High School and will be going to Lanier Tech soon," says Tony, a proud father.

The goal for partner Ozzie Rodriguez along with Tony and Martin is to take guests through an adventure of Mexico’s great cuisine, one bite at a time, using modern techniques for simple yet elegant dishes. Terrazas has an international bar with more than a dozen margaritas ("the best in town," Tony promises) and a wide variety of freshly made cocktails.

The menu is extensive, with nine pages of house-made dishes from tacos and burritos to their signature 8 oz ribeye. It's a good fit for our growing community.

"We chose Johns Creek because of the diversity of its demographics and because it is a very small-business-friendly city that uses common sense when it comes to supporting new entrepreneurs who are opening their small businesses," says Tony. Rafael Gomez is the general manager, and the restaurant is open every day, 11:00 a.m - 10:00 p.m. and until 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Terrazas Bar and Grill

10900 Medlock Bridge Rd STE 104, Johns Creek

678.395.3008

TerrazasBarAndGrill.com

SALUTING DADS

JESS BROWN - JOHNS CREEK

Day job: CFO-Southeast with Marsh McLennan Agency.

What advice would you give a young man entering your industry today?

Do what you have been hired to do and treat all of your colleagues and business partners with respect. You are building your personal brand every step of the way, and doing it the right way will pay off in the long term.

What are your pet peeves in the business workplace?

People who are not self-aware when they come across as disrespectful/dismissive or simply don’t want to work on it, get under my skin pretty quickly.

How do you destress at the end of a busy day?

More often than not, I find myself re-energized when my kids do something impressive within their area of interest. When time permits, I like to pick up a guitar and learn something new (or just fiddle around). The occasional liquor drink doesn’t hurt either.

How will you be spending Father’s Day this year?

Grilling with family and friends would be an excellent way to spend this Father’s Day or any day. I am in a wings or ribs mood of late.

JORDAN CAMPBELL

Day job: I help nonprofits raise money for their amazing missions!

As a fundraising auctioneer, my role is to tap into people’s inner generosity, to engage them with the cause, and to make sure they have a great time while doing so!

What advice would you give a young man entering your industry today?

When you’re on that stage in front of hundreds of people, authenticity and passion are key. It is also important to be unique and give guests the chance to feel fully immersed in the nonprofit’s mission.

What are your pet peeves in the business workplace?

Honestly, I don’t have many pet peeves! I’m fortunate enough to work in the nonprofit sector where every single person is there for the greater good.

How do you destress at the end of a busy day?

For me there’s nothing better than simply unwinding in front of the TV, putting on an episode of The Office or a drama series, and just letting the world drift away with escapism!

How will you be spending Father’s Day this year?

My newborn will be one month old, so I imagine my wife and I will be walking around like zombies, cocooned in our house, stealing sleep and snacks whenever we can! Nervous but excited!

A MINUTE WITH THE MAYOR

We sat down with Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry to talk about cars and community.

SUE G. COLLINS: FOR A LEISURELY SUNDAY DRIVE AROUND JOHNS CREEK, WHAT MIGHT YOUR ROUTE BE?

Mayor John Bradberry: The City of Johns Creek has worked to improve, yet also preserve, several of our collector roads that many residents appreciate for their pastoral feel. I really enjoy driving along Buice Road near my home. Other collector roads like Parsons, Barnwell, and Bell also continue to have a peaceful scenic feel right here in the middle of our city.

DOES JOHNS CREEK HOST ANY EVENTS FOR CAR ENTHUSIASTS?

The City recently partnered with the Rotary Club of Johns Creek – North Fulton to host the Cars for Causes car show that featured dozens of antique classics, sports, hot rods, muscles, customs, and pickups. This event is a fundraiser for the  Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. Last year I enjoyed entering my 1966 Corvair in the car show.

In addition, our Public Safety and Public Works departments do a

great job showing off all things drivable at events like Touch-a-Truck and Community Safety Day. These events are a huge favorite for families in our community.

WHAT EXCITING INITIATIVES OR PROJECTS ARE IN THE WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, ESPECIALLY FOR DRIVERS IN JOHNS CREEK?

Our Public Works department stays on top of traffic trends and the need to improve intersections and bridges in our city. With over 13 miles of our city bordered by the Chattahoochee River, we have a large number of creeks and streams that are crossed by bridges on our roads. We recently replaced the bridge on Bell Road and plan four additional bridge replacements in the next five years. Keeping our roads in good condition makes driving to places like the soon-toopen 203-acre Cauley Creek Park even more enjoyable.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED IN LOCAL POLITICS OR THE COMMUNITY OF JOHNS CREEK?

Running for political office is just one way to get involved in

our community. We also have a lot of other ways to volunteer your time and talent here in Johns Creek. The city has multiple boards and advisory committees that provide recommendations to the council on topics including parks, events, the arts, and more. We have started this year to shift how we plan many special events, like Diwali and Lunar New Year, using a citizen committee to plan and coordinate much of the fun. There are also many other organizations, like our volunteer-led parks organizations, civic organizations, school support initiatives, or art groups with which people can volunteer.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU HAVE FOR YOUNG DRIVERS OR FAMILIES OF YOUNG DRIVERS?

As the parent of a child who will soon be learning to drive, I wish I had advice or that someone had some to give to me!  However, I will say that if your teen driver finds themselves coming to traffic court here in Johns Creek due to a minor infraction, our new D.R.I.V.E. program, which is a pre-trial diversion online course, is something of which we are very proud. The Court's goal is to inform young adult drivers to DRIVE forward by educating them on the rules of the road and the potential risks associated with getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Right now, it is available to those who interact with our courts, but there are plans to expand the program to allow any teen to learn from it in the future.

THE CARS!

Thank you to BMW of Gwinnett Place for providing the vehicles, the BMW iX 50i and 760i for this shoot. Shot on location at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve.  BMWOfGwinnettPlace.com

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events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

JUNE 2ND

Summer Movies at the Park

NEWTOWN PARK - 3150 OLD

ALABAMA RD. | 7:00 PM

A free summer outdoor series of family-friendly movies presented on a huge inflatable screen. Pre-show activities include an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children's activities, giveaways, and music. Now showing: Lightyear (PG)

JUNE 2ND

Summer Concert Series: Slippery When Wet MARK BURKHALTER

AMPHITHEATER AT NEWTOWN PARK | 6:00 PM

Food trucks will be on-site. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m. to allow for the public to set up chairs/blankets. Music begins at 7 p.m. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

JUNE 9TH

Tiki Pop Up Bar @ Cherry Street Halcyon

CHERRY STREET HALCYON

Beat that summer heat with Cherry Street Halcyon’s pop-up tiki bar! Featuring tropical-themed beer, cocktails, and food specials. Make sure to follow @cherrystreethalcyon on Instagram to stay up to date on new information.

Celebrating 20 years

JUNE 24TH

Senior911 presents a FREE conference for family caregivers

4122 CHATTAHOOCHEE

TRACE, DULUTH | 10:30 AM

Save the date! Senior911 presents this amazing FREE conference for family caregivers. Come listen, learn and lunch as they welcome dementia and brain health experts to share the latest in research and resources. Call to RSVP 770.335.5905. Senior911.org

JUNE 24TH

Alzheimer’s & Brain

Awareness Luncheon

8601 DUNWOODY PL, STE 130, SANDY SPRINGS | 11:00 AM

Expert panelists on brain health and dementia-related illnesses. Q&A with industry professionals. Proceeds go to Angel911, 501(c)(3) Tickets/Information 770.335.5905 Senior911.org

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