Johns Creek is a thriving and diverse community located just 25 minutes from Atlanta. While Johns Creek might be one of the youngest cities in Georgia, it gained national attention as a family-friendly and unique place to live. Johns Creek was started as a high-tech office park in 1981 by three Georgia Tech College students. The attention brought in Fortune 500 companies and an abundance of residents. Becoming an official city in 2006, Johns Creek is rated the second-best place to live in Georgia and has received many other national recognitions.

Johns Creek Demographics

With a population of approximately 82,000, Johns Creek’s cost of living is higher than the U.S. average. The median household income is $125,862 compared to the U.S. median of $70,784. John Creek’s median home value is $635,303 and the average age of residents is between 40 and 45 years old. According to the World Population Review, 40.3% of residents received a bachelor’s degree along with 28.3% that holding a graduate degree.

The schools in Johns Creek are recognized as some of the best in Georgia. According to U.S. News and World Report, Northview High School and Lambert High School are among the top 10 best schools in Georgia. Other top-rated schools include Alpharetta High School, Johns Creek High School, Hull Middle School, Webb Bridge Middle School, Findley Oaks Elementary, Abbotts Hill Elementary, Barnwell Elementary and River Trail Middle School.

Shopping and Dining

Maverick’s might be known as an epic surf spot off the coast of California, but the taste of the coast is found in Johns Creek at Maverick’s Cantina. The menu features colorful cuisine such as Pineapple Habanero Mahi Mahi Tacos, Santa Maria Steak Torta, Surf and Turf Fajitas, Jack Queso Fundito, California “Munchie Style” Tacos, Shrimp Fresca Bowl and homemade Churros. Maverick’s Cantina also offers happy hour specials, Monday through Thursday, that feature deals on draft beers, Margaritas and wine!

Local Expedition Woodfire Grill is a favorite in Johns Creek and the menu boasts a unique flavor profile with tastes from Asia, Europe and the Americas. The menu features Mediterranean and Southwest Salads, Chinese Chicken, Mini Potstickers, LA Street Corn and Smoked Chicken Wings.

Avalon shopping center is an outdoor mall with over 70 stores and 25 restaurants. Shopping includes high-end stores and boutiques such as Chanel, Crate and Barrel, Kendra Scott, Lululemon, Nike, Onward Reserve, Peloton, Tesla, West Elm, Williams Sonoma, Free People, Anthropologie and Athleta. Dining features tasty favorites, such as Antico Pizza, Bocado Burger, Café Intermezzo, Cru Food & Wine Bar, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Marlow’s Tavern and True Food Kitchen. Avalon also boasts several other amenities for the whole family to enjoy, including a bocce ball court, Palmer Plaza, a dog park, Class-A office spaces and The Hotel at Avalon.

Peachtree Corners Town Center is another outdoor mall that offers plenty to do and great dining options. Restaurants include Fire & Stone Italian Pizza Kitchen, Taqueria Tsunami, Firebirds, Lazy Dog, Uncle Jack’s Meat House, Playa Bowls, and for dessert, Gong Cha, Tiff’s Treats and Kremo. The mall has a CMX Cinebistro where guests sit back and watch new release movies on the big screen in luxury seats with restaurant services. In addition, Town Center Green at Peachtree Corners is a two-acre event lawn home to live music, movies, community events and plenty of space for children to play.

Enjoy authentic Napoletana pizza that is sure to make your tastebuds believe they are in Napoli, Italy at Napoli 1 Pizza. The pizzas are cooked in Italian handcrafted wood-fired ovens and all ingredients are imported fresh from Italy to create their signature artisan pizzas. The menu features every kind of pizza imaginable as well as calzones, fresh salads, desserts and coffee.

Six Bridges Brewery is Johns Creek’s first and only brewery. Founded by a father and son team, the brewery features a dog and family-friendly atmosphere inside the taproom and outside on the patio. Activities include multiple large TVs for sporting events, video games, corn hole, board games and plenty of fresh brews. Weekly events include Trivia Tuesdays, live music on the weekends and corn hole tournaments.

Entertainment

The Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater offers an outdoor space for concerts, classes, special events and more. In the summer, the amphitheater offers summer concerts as well as food trucks that serve beer and wine.

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center is a 46-acre historical preserve wrapped in the forest. Explore over three miles of walking trails with opportunities to see the wildlife throughout the forest. Programs for the whole family include summer camps and monthly events like Johns Creek Clean Up, Feeding Fridays, Family Night Hikes and Sunday Socials. Guests can volunteer for environmental service, internships and animal sponsorships.

The Johns Creek Arts Center strives to inspire artistic development through creativity and community involvement. The arts center has a gallery with frequently changing art exhibits from all over the country. Classes for the whole family include adult classes in ceramics, drawing, garden art, oil and acrylic painting, writing and silk painting. Kids’ classes include digital arts, drawing, theatre arts, writing, after school art enrichment and weekly summer camps.

Historic Attractions

Just minutes from Johns Creek in Historic Downtown Roswell is the Smith Plantation. Constructed by one of Roswell’s founding families in 1838, the plantation is preserved and available for tours Tuesday- Sunday. Guided and self-guided tours of the grounds allow guests to explore the Smith’s two-story farmhouse, including the servant’s quarters, cookhouse, barn, carriage house, well and smokehouse.

Also in Historic Downtown Roswell is the Roswell Mill Ruins and Old Mill Park. The ruins of Roswell Manufacturing Company Mill are on the banks of Vickery Creek. It was burned by the Union in 1864 but reconstructed before its final destruction by fire in 1926.  A dammed creek created the waterfall that is now part of a park that guests can enjoy. The park has plenty of trails and historic ruins to visit.

A famous memorial in Johns Creek came about from old folklore sometime in the early 20th century. The Monkey Massacre Memorial is a small collection of monkey statues in a circle around a tree along a walking trail. According to the story, a circus train crashed near Duluth and dozens of escaped monkeys ran into the woods. A local farmer unfamiliar with the creatures set out to hunt and kill every one of them which is now known as the Monkey Massacre. An anonymous artist created the statues to commemorate the monkeys.

Johns Creek is a unique city with plenty for the whole family to do. Learn more information on shopping, dining, entertainment and historic attractions at https://johnscreekga.gov/home.