Photos: Insider's guide to Newtown

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Photos: Insider's guide to Newtown

This North Fulton town in metro Atlanta is accessible to nearby restaurants, concerts, the Chattahoochee River and the highway.

March 21, 2015 - Johns Creek, Ga: Many children play together at a playground at Newtown Park Saturday, March 21, 2015, in Johns Creek, Ga.. This is for a story on the Newtown community. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 21, 2015 - Johns Creek, Ga: Visitors walk their dogs on the trails at Newtown Park Saturday, March 21, 2015, in Johns Creek, Ga.. This is for a story on the Newtown community. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 21, 2015 - Johns Creek, Ga: Paige Davis, 8, left, and her sister Kennedy Davis, 13, both of Alpharetta, play at playground at Newtown Park Saturday, March 21, 2015, in Johns Creek, Ga.. The girls were their with their aunt Sonya White, of Alpharetta. This is for a story on the Newtown community. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 18, 2015 - Johns Creek, Ga: Organic strawberries from Watsonia Farms, of Monetta, SC, are shown for purchase during the Johns Creek farmers market at the Newtown Park Amphitheater Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Johns Creek, Ga. The farmers market is open every Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm. This is for a story on the Newtown community. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 3, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: Alan Sanderson, of Johns Creek, jogs at the Newtown Park Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 3, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: A group of women participate in a free yoga class at the Newtown Park Amphitheater at Newtown Park Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. The class was taught by Anissa Dearborn. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 3, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: A group of women participate in a free yoga class at the Newtown Park Amphitheater at Newtown Park Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. The class was taught by Anissa Dearborn. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 7, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: The front entrance is shown at Altobeli's Restaurant and Piano Bar Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. Altobeli's Restaurant and Piano Bar is an Italian neighborhood restaurant that's served the community for over 25 years. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 7, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: Randy Barnes, left, plays the piano as Kathe Kelner sings for customers at Altobeli's Restaurant and Piano Bar Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. Altobeli's Restaurant and Piano Bar is an Italian neighborhood restaurant that's served the community for over 25 years. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 7, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: Casey Black sings for customers at Altobeli's Restaurant and Piano Bar Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. Also pictured is piano player Randy Barnes, at left. Altobeli's Restaurant and Piano Bar is an Italian neighborhood restaurant that's served the community for over 25 years. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 7, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: Gluten free grilled salmon is served with a glass of Rodney Strong Merlot at Altobeli's Restaurant and Piano Bar Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. Altobeli's Restaurant and Piano Bar is an Italian neighborhood restaurant that's served the community for over 25 years. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 8, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: Elizabeth Warren pushes her daughter Kingsley, 5 on their swing in front of their home in the Mayfair subdivision Friday, April 8, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 8, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: The Mayfair subdivision is shown Friday, April 8, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 2, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: A wreath is shown next to the Vietnam memorial at the Veteran's Memorial Park at Newtown Park Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 2, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: The U.S. Navy flag and others fly at the Veteran's Memorial Park at Newtown Park Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 2, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: The Summerour Farmhouse is shown at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. The Summerour House is a Victorian farmhouse built in the 1880's. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 2, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: Rachel Wrght, 11, of the junior girl scout Troop 4564, of Grayson, wears a period reproduction dress in the Summerour Farmhouse at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. The group of five 5th grade girls were working on their "playing the past" badges. The Summerour House is a Victorian farmhouse built in the 1880's. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 2, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: Amanda Robinson, 11, center, and other members of the junior girl scout Troop 4564, of Grayson, wear period reproductions of clothing in the Summerour Farmhouse at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. The group of five 5th grade girls were working on their "playing the past" badges. The Summerour House is a Victorian farmhouse built in the 1880's. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 2, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: Visitors watch the animals in the outdoor animal pens next to the Visitors' Center at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 2, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: An african spurred tortoise named "Pebbles" is shown in at the Visitors' Center at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 2, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: Visitors interact with ducks at the Visitors' Center at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. There are several different animals at the Nature Preserve. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 2, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: A spiny soft-shell turtle is shown in an aquarium in the Visitors' Center at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

April 2, 2016 - Johns Creek, Ga: Concrete monkeys are shown on the Autrey Mill's trail at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Johns Creek, Ga. This is for the insider's guide feature about the Newtown neighborhood. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Strawberries like these are offered alongside fresh fruits and vegetables from local Georgia farmers. The DeKalb Mobile Farmers Market makes stops in several citites throughout the summer. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

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March 21, 2015 - Johns Creek, Ga: Many children play together at a playground at Newtown Park Saturday, March 21, 2015, in Johns Creek, Ga.. This is for a story on the Newtown community. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

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