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If you're looking to make an impression at your next celebration or event, few services take your gathering to the next level like Raising the Bar. At RTB, we mix superior service and delicious spirits with the finest bar rentals in Johns Creek, GA. We pride ourselves on creating unique, delectable drinks backed by impeccable service to keep your event stress-free and streamlined, so you can focus on your role at the party while attendees have the time of their lives. our guests will not only be impressed by our high-quality craft cocktails - they'll be blown away by the entire process, from setting up to break down. Unlike some bar rental companies in Johns Creek, we prioritize professionalism, attention to detail, and customer service.
Having served such brands as Ferrari and Delta, we know what it takes to turn a mediocre event into something special. Our team of bartenders have the experience to keep your guests happy and the flair to give them a memorable time, no matter what kind of function you're organizing. From summertime shindigs in the sun to corporate team building events, we've seen and done it all, and we're here to serve you as well.
we'll arrive early, set everything up, run your bar service, keep your guests entertained, and clean up after ourselves when we're done. We'll focus on your mobile bar service while your guests admire how awesome your event turned out.
Launch your product with branded bar setups or support your event with customizable drinks, satellite bars, and giveaways. We don't just handle the drinks; we keep the party flowing.
From exciting team-building exercises to formal affairs, we have worked on hundreds of corporate events in Johns Creek. Regardless of the size of your corporate event, our team will handle all the details, from customized bars with company logos to a custom menu of craft cocktails.
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. As such, your reception is one of the biggest parties you'll ever thlmb-row. It needs to be perfect, and it needs to be fun. We've got you covered on both fronts and then some. Contact our office today to learn more about how we keep your guest's glasses full and your bar rental beautiful.
If you're looking for the highest quality mobile bar rentals in Johns Creek, look no further than RTB. We've built our business around bar rentals and have everything from sleek, modern bar tops to rustic-chic beer taps. Our team is here to offer guidance as you choose your bar rental. Once you do, we'll handle every detail - from set up and break down to staffing and drink service.
Already have your bar setup planned but still need bartender staffing in Johns Creek, GA? Our bartenders are experts in their trade and will undoubtedly raise the bar when it comes to your upcoming event.
RTB was built on hard work and kindness. With more than a decade of experience in the private event business, we have worked with some of the biggest brands in the United States. We pride ourselves on excellence in every service we offer, from bar rental setup for weddings to large brand reveals and everything in between. RTB isn't just here to mix and serve drinks at your next party - we're here to offer guidance, advice, and expertise every step of the way. From suggestions on how much alcohol to have stocked at your party to trusted vendor referrals for your corporate event, we're here to help.
At the end of the day, our goal is to ensure that our clients get the hard work and attention they deserve. When you choose Raising the Bar, know that we will do everything in our power to make you, your guests, and your event feel extra special. We are dedicated to giving every one of our clients a white glove experience, whether your purchase a full-service package or need an experienced bartender.
The idea of thlmb-rowing a big party or get-together for your friends or co-workers is an exciting prospect. When it comes down to the logistics of your bar service, however, planning can become a nightmare. Thankfully, there's an easier, more efficient way to arrange for a stunning bar setup - bar rentals from Raising the Bar. When you hire RTB, you can rest easy knowing we have all the details covered.
We are proud to offer the most streamlined bar rental services in Johns Creek. Our doesn't just arrive at your location and start slinging drinks.
Setting up your bar rental is important, of course, but we also handle all the requirements your bar may need:
Of course, what kind of mobile bar service would we be if we didn't provide the most innovative, tasty beverages for partygoers to enjoy? RTB stands tall above all other portable bar rentals in Georgia with custom-made cocktails to fit any themed event and even customized menus for your guests. Example events that are perfect for RTB bar rentals include sales meetings, real estate open houses, holiday staff parties, software release parties, team building mixology meetings, birthday parties, barbecues, and more.
At RTB, we earned our stripes by showing off what we can do in front of thousands of people. With our extensive experience, innovative cocktails, and top-notch bartenders, you can't go wrong with Raising the Bar.
Contact UsWe get feedback from our amazing clients every day, telling us how we helped make their event bigger and better than they thought possible. We're in the business of making your party or gathering unforgettable, but we also provide convenience and peace of mind for busy people planning events.
Our mobile bars can be personalized to match nearly any theme and any type of event. Need to have your company's logo on display? We can make that happen. Have a fun custom cocktail idea for your wedding day? Give us a shout - we'd love to hear what you're thinking. Unlike some of our competition, we encourage our customers to get creative with us. There are many options to make your bar rental stand out, from LED lighting coupled with a sleek, modern bar to luxurious displays with custom cocktail menus.
Planning a party can be a blast, that's for sure. But trying to handle event setup and logistics? Not so much. Setting up tables, chairs, and other items is time-consuming and frustrating. RTB eliminates this stress by arriving at your event location with everything ready to go - from your mobile bar setup to drink service and more. You've got more important things to worry about than whether the lemons are fully stocked at the bar. Let us take care of the "nitty-gritty" while you focus on enjoying your event.
Because RTB supplies you with everything you need for your bar rental service, most customers end up saving money in the long run when they work with us. Common costs that we can help alleviate for you include purchasing barstools, glasses, garnishes, mixers, sodas, and more. Additionally, our team sets everything up, breaks everything down, and cleans up after the party. This service also saves our customers money, who would otherwise need to make arrangements for storage as well as a clean-up crew at the end of the night.
At Raising the Bar, we understand how important it is to have a qualified, trustworthy team of bartenders at your event. From drink service to limiting alcohol consumption, you need to be able to rely on your bartender from the moment your event starts until it ends. We are proud to have skilled, fully insured bartenders who are ready and waiting to make an impression at your next big event. Unlike dull, run-of-the-mill bartenders, our team won't suck the life out of your party - we'll keep your guests entertained and their glasses full so that the good times keep rolling.
We will work with you to supply a professional bartender at your wedding, so you can say "I Do" without worrying about your drink service.
RTB can provide bartenders for your upcoming company dinner, award ceremony, team building exercise, and more. Our bartenders will be dressed for the occasion and will provide service that is tailored to your occasion.
Our enthusiastic, high-energy bartenders make a great addition to any party or social gathering, big or small.
Thlmb-rowing a private birthday bash? Perhaps you're thinking about a small celebration for your anniversary. Whatever the occasion, RTB will supply a hardworking, professional bartender for your private event.
Depending on the type of event you have in mind, our bartenders are also trained for more "out of the box" events as part of our signature service packages. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
In addition to bar rentals in Johns Creek, GA, Raising the Bar also offers a suite of concessions services for events in Georgia. RTB concessions were born out of the desire to provide a next-generation beverage experience. This service is tailored to brand sponsors who wish to provide consumers with an elevated cocktail experience in a large setting. Special events and festivals in Georgia are only glmb-rowing in popularity. Today, consumers attending these events expect a wider variety of drink choices. They crave a personalized experience, and Raising the Bar is the perfect partner to choose when executing such an event
For brand sponsors, having a partner that provides a memorable consumer experience is crucial for maximizing ROI. Our ability to work with all trade partners (venue owners, brand owners, and distributors) makes their sponsorship money work harder. With more than a decade of experience, a highly trained staff of bartenders, and customizable bar services, we stand tall as Johns Creek's most trusted boutique concessions provider. Having worked with many large-scale festivals, sporting events, and corporate events, we are confident that our beverage program gives consumers an unrivaled experience. Equally important, we give brand sponsors a key source of income.
Ready to learn more about how Raising the Bar can transform your boring party into a fun, exciting party?
Our team of experts is ready to help you get started. Contact our office in Johns Creek today at 404-826-5945. Before you know it, you'll be sipping a craft cocktail next to a branded bar rental while your guests rave about your amazing event.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A century-old oak tree in Johns Creek will stand to see another day.The majestic tree stands in the parking lot of the Medlock Corners Shopping Center on State Bridge Road.The decision to keep the tree was made Tuesday evening by the zoning board of appeals, and it was met with fanfare but the fight is not over.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]In July, the community h...
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A century-old oak tree in Johns Creek will stand to see another day.
The majestic tree stands in the parking lot of the Medlock Corners Shopping Center on State Bridge Road.
The decision to keep the tree was made Tuesday evening by the zoning board of appeals, and it was met with fanfare but the fight is not over.
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In July, the community halted developers from removing the tree to make space for a Shake Shack restaurant. But the zoning board, again, upheld the denial.
”The reason why we made a denial of the tree removal permit is because it was in violation of our tree preservation ordinance,” Community Development Director for Johns Creek Ben Song said.
Attorneys for the developer hired an arborist who claimed the water oak is not a specimen tree and should not be subject to ordinance, adding that the tree poses a risk to people and property.
“The tree really needs to come down. We’re doing what we can to preserve safety,” said attorney Kirk Fjelstul.
Johns Creek resident Cheri Lawson doesn’t think the tree is a threat.
”If they’re concerned about that then black out the white lines for parking on the south side of the tree,” Lawson said.
Independent arborist reports differed.
In the end, the board sided with the prior decision to deny the permit to remove the tree.
”There were a lot of people who were thrilled with the outcome,” Lawson said.
”We feel confident that there is some life left on the tree,” Song said.
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“This isn’t the end of the story, there’ll be another appeal available to us in court,” Fjelstul said.
There was no public comment on Tuesday night’s meeting.
The city expects the opposing side to appeal the decision.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Planning Commission held their monthly meeting on Jan. 9 at the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting centered around a land use petition requesting the commercial use and development of a 4.7-acre tract at 6650 McGinnis Ferry Road. Principal Planner Ruchi Agarwal led a presentation providing an overview of the development project and breaking down the potential use of the available space.“The applicant is requesting to change conditions for this property,” Agarwal said. “Th...
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Planning Commission held their monthly meeting on Jan. 9 at the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting centered around a land use petition requesting the commercial use and development of a 4.7-acre tract at 6650 McGinnis Ferry Road. Principal Planner Ruchi Agarwal led a presentation providing an overview of the development project and breaking down the potential use of the available space.
“The applicant is requesting to change conditions for this property,” Agarwal said. “The request is to allow for 69,192 square feet of commercial development which includes daycare, restaurants, liquor store, retail and medical offices.”
Located at the southwest corner of McGinnis Ferry Road and Johns Creek Parkway, the property remains mostly undeveloped except for 17 parking spaces along McGinnis Ferry.
Representing applicant Vantage Commercial Contractors at the meeting, petitioner Jay Parekh discussed his request to change zoning conditions to provide gross floor area across four buildings. Also included in the request is a variance allowing for an encroachment into the 75-foot stream buffer for a stream restoration project including construction of a 10-foot-wide greenway, public amenity areas and pedestrian access to the trail.
“We are very excited about this development…In everything that we do, we try to elevate all of the proposed ideas in any of our developments,” Parekh said. “This is something special for us…we are actually going to be operating it. My family will be patrons at this place.”
He broke down the key businesses that will be part of the proposed development. They include Luma Montessori, Strong Water liquor warehouse, Brunchbar Social and Bru Foundry. The development will also include a rooftop playground and indoor atrium.
Parekh emphasized that this development would serve as a “place to gather” for guests and residents rather than a simple dining location. While there was initial concern from the Planning Commission members with the layout including a liquor store next to the daycare center, Parekh said there will be an open area and an additional retail space dividing the two locations.
“That was done with intent and purpose. We do have interest from some retail service providers that would go there and would be ‘child-friendly’ of you will,” Parekh said.
Upon final review, the commissioners voted unanimously to recommend proceeding with the development. Final approval must pass a vote of the City Council at an upcoming meeting.
The Planning Commission will hold its next meeting on April 16 to discuss land use petitions for locations on Abbotts Bridge Road and Hospital Parkway.
For more information about upcoming meetings, contact Rushi Agarwal at ruchi.agarwal@johnscreekga.gov or call 678-512-3293. To view meeting agendas, staff reports, and full videos of previous meetings, visit www.johnscreekga.gov/residents/community-development/boards/planning-commission.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek officials joined Convention and Visitors Bureau board members Feb. 6 to draft a list of possible tourism projects for fiscal year 2025, which begins Oct. 1.As the tourism agency for the city, the CVB creates projects that will draw people to Johns Creek and encourage them to stay in the hotels that fund the bureau through the hotel/motel tax. The group will have around $257,000 in anticipated collections to spend.This is the third year the council and the CVB have met in a formal setting to ...
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek officials joined Convention and Visitors Bureau board members Feb. 6 to draft a list of possible tourism projects for fiscal year 2025, which begins Oct. 1.
As the tourism agency for the city, the CVB creates projects that will draw people to Johns Creek and encourage them to stay in the hotels that fund the bureau through the hotel/motel tax. The group will have around $257,000 in anticipated collections to spend.
This is the third year the council and the CVB have met in a formal setting to evaluate possible projects, and residual tensions from past clashes were mixed in with the discussion.
In 2021, the City Council attempted to terminate its agreement with the CVB after it had been repeatedly accused of not abiding by Georgia Open Records and Open Meetings laws and of berating sitting council members. But, then-Mayor Mike Bodker vetoed that action, leaving it to the current council to iron out disagreements.
At the Feb. 6 session, some board members stayed adamant about projects being ones that could be “showcased,” shaking their heads when Interim City Manager Kimberly Greer pointed out the need for engineering plans on larger efforts.
Tourism bureau members came to the table with eight potential projects, many carried over from last year. Board member Arthur Holst said the idea was to isolate on projects the CVB could fund that are “visible” to showcase the value of Johns Creek. The board plans to hire a marketing agency to help.
“The problem in Johns Creek, in my opinion as a relative newcomer to this body, is that there’s nothing really pulling it all together in one message, right?” Holst said. “It’s all kind of siloed.”
One proposed project calls for beautification of the newly opened trail connection at Creekside Park and an additional trail that would connect other hotels to the park.
Greer said the city is going out to bid for a $2 million stream restoration project in the spring, which would include a new trail connection. She said the agency could fund part of the project, to go toward the new trail.
“A ribbon of concrete does not bring in tourists,” CVB member Joan Compton said, preferring beautification efforts like public art and landscaping.
She also debated ideas that had been tossed around for holiday displays, considering the CVB already spent $65,000 on the city’s 40-foot Christmas tree.
“I think we’re done with holidays,” Compton said.
Most of the projects board members proposed were eliminated, like a special events facility at Cauley Creek Park and an indoor sports complex, because they weren’t feasible for fiscal year 2025.
A special events facility was the CVB’s No. 1 priority, but Greer said the barn structure sitting on an outparcel the city had purchased for Cauley Creek needs restrooms. City Councilman Larry DiBiase said it was too early for the bureau to spend money for that particular project, and Councilman Dilip Tunki said the city is looking toward a public-private partnership to fund it.
City leaders and board members settled on a special events facility elsewhere, to host large conferences or weddings. The final list also included a playground for Creekside Park and lights along Medlock Bridge Road as a destination or feature.
But, most projects were centered on public art, such as interpretive signage for The Wall That Heals and the upcoming pedestrian tunnel under Medlock Bridge Road; a “tour of roundabouts” with themed public art at their centers; more art pieces made from Rogers Bridge steel; and wayfinding signage, archways and monuments for the Town Center area.
The City Council will discuss the list of potential projects at its Feb. 12 work session. Once councilmembers select the projects and funding amounts, they will approve by vote at a future regular meeting.
With safe neighborhoods, excellent schools and a thriving health care economy, Johns Creek, GA, earns its title as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Residents in Johns Creek can live the good life with all the big-city perks that come with being close to a major metro and the tight-knit...
With safe neighborhoods, excellent schools and a thriving health care economy, Johns Creek, GA, earns its title as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Residents in Johns Creek can live the good life with all the big-city perks that come with being close to a major metro and the tight-knit community lifestyle a smaller city affords.
The Atlanta suburb boasts one of the largest concentrations of health care companies in the region, which provide top-notch medical care and good-paying jobs to locals. More than 450 health care and social services companies are established in Johns Creek, and Boston Scientific picked the city for its new state-of-the-art research facility featuring an 8,000-square-foot pathology lab — an investment that’s projected to bring an additional 340 jobs to Fulton County in the coming years.
Another thing that makes Johns Creek so special is that the 80,000-plus residents who call the area home enjoy a tight-knit, inclusive community. The city prioritizes adaptive recreation programs; hosts celebrations to honor Lunar New Year, Juneteenth and Diwali; and has an International Festival that recognizes the city’s diverse residents. Also, the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk, within Newtown Park, holds monuments to honor veterans and is a community space where visitors can pay their respects.
Additionally, the city’s natural beauty sets it apart. Johns Creek has several parks and natural areas, including the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Newtown Park. These areas offer residents plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking and fishing.
Johns Creek is a dog-friendly place to live, too. In fact, the Newtown Dream Dog Park is one of the best in the country, outfitted with sprinklers, a spraying hydrant, hoops, tunnels and more. Let’s just say there’s a whole lot of dog-gone fun to have here!
Safe neighborhoods, excellent schools and a thriving economy all contribute to ranking Johns Creek one of the best places to live in the U.S. Learn more about living in Johns Creek, or consider other affordable places to live in the Southeast. Another moving resource: The Ultimate Guide To Finding Your Best Place To Live.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Several transportation projects in Johns Creek are slated for completion this year, and dozens more are on their way.Mindy Sanders, Johns Creek TSPLOST program manager, presented an annual update to the City Council at its work session Jan. 22, detailing more than 20 projects either completed or still in the works across the city’s TSPLOST I and II budgets.In 2016 and 2021, voters passed a special transportation sales tax that is estimated to bring to the city close to $150 million in revenue....
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Several transportation projects in Johns Creek are slated for completion this year, and dozens more are on their way.
Mindy Sanders, Johns Creek TSPLOST program manager, presented an annual update to the City Council at its work session Jan. 22, detailing more than 20 projects either completed or still in the works across the city’s TSPLOST I and II budgets.
In 2016 and 2021, voters passed a special transportation sales tax that is estimated to bring to the city close to $150 million in revenue.
“It’s a lot of projects going on at once … Are you alright?” Councilman Chris Coughlin asked Public Works Director Chris Haggard.
A total of nine projects have been completed with TSPLOST I funds, most recently the $5 million intersection improvement at Haynes Bridge and Old Alabama roads which added turn lanes and an additional through lane for a portion of Haynes Bridge Road.
The long-term intersection improvement at Medlock Bridge and State Bridge roads, in its engineering phase, received the most airtime in the TSPLOST I discussion. No longer financing the project, the Georgia Department of Transportation has allowed the city to add triple left turn lanes and a third northbound through lane.
For GDOT to fund the project, Haggard said it would have to maintain good traffic flow at least 20 years past the day it opens. But, he said data showed congestion would start ramping up again after a dozen years.
Of the 25 active projects funded, at least in part by TSPLOST II, four are scheduled for completion this year.
In other matters at the work session, the City Council made headway on adjusting its budget policy as it relates to unassigned funds, to address the $2.2 million that had been accumulated past its required reserve ceiling of $30 million. City policy calls for a reserve minimum of 25 percent of operating expenditures for working capital and cash flow.
Unassigned funds include a three-month cash reserve; cash flow stabilization, or funds used to cover the cash shortfall created by the timing of millage rate adoption and the subsequent tax billing and collections process; property tax millage rate stabilization, or funds used to bridge the fiscal impact of a current millage rate and a rollback rate; and an unassigned fund balance.
The council agreed to revise the budget policy to set the floor of unassigned funds at 25 percent of annual general fund revenue and the ceiling at 35 percent. Other topics related to the city’s unassigned funds will be discussed at a future work session.
At the regular meeting following the work session, councilmembers approved a zoning variance that will allow a 69,192-square-foot commercial development in the city’s Town Center area along Medlock Bridge Road. The site will include a daycare, restaurants, a liquor store, retail and medical offices and provide new connectivity points by foot, bicycle and car to adjacent properties and Creekside Park.
“I think it’s very interesting. It looks great,” Mayor John Bradberry told the applicant. “I very much appreciate y’all bringing it to Johns Creek and look forward to being able to patronize your establishment when it gets opened.”
