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Peachtree Corners Kids web series highlights what’s happening
At the cusp of the new year, another exciting venture has made its way to Peachtree Corners. Tytan Pictures, which has been operating the city’s Instagram for a year and a half, is producing a new web series, unlike anything Peachtree Corners has seen before.
Showcase for the city
“We wanted to highlight all the amazing things happening in Peachtree Corners, but present it through the eyes of its youth,” said James Stone, producer of the Peachtree Corners Kids web series. He said the show’s creators got the idea when they realized the best way to reach kids is through social media platforms like YouTube, where the episodes are posted.
“It’s the only way to showcase this beautiful city to those who live here because every kid today is busy looking at social media, and the best way to market all the great things here is to embrace that,” he said.
The web series isn’t just for kids. Stone claims the target audience is “anywhere from 10 to 25 years old, and of course, includes a secondary audience of all the parents of the amazing kids we’re working with here on the show.”
The show’s founders were also inspired by the technological advancements that have been made in Peachtree Corners over the past couple years, like the new Curiosity Lab.
Episodes of the web series will be posted online to the Peachtree Corners Network YouTube channel. They’ll focus on places around town, school, technology and how to have fun in our great city. Stone explained that the most important thing is that “we try and keep some of the creative power in the hands of the kids who are starring in the show.”
Karli Brown, Tytan Pictures Jim Stone, Tytan Pictures 
Cast of many talents
The cast of the show is made up of kids from ages 10 to 18 who have interests ranging from sports and cooking to technology and the arts. According to Associate Producer Karli Brown, who became involved with Tytan Pictures last year, “some of the cast members have even been featured in movies and television shows.”
She said that while the level of talent is an asset to the show, it only made the audition process that much more difficult. “It seemed like everyone who came in was just an amazing actor or really gifted musically. We were really surprised at the level of talent here in Peachtree Corners, and that’s why it became so challenging to narrow it down to the 25 kids who would eventually make up the talented cast we have today.”
“It was also hard because it felt like, as the audition process went on, everyone just became more and more talented,” Stone added. “It was really a shame, at the end of the day, to have to let some of those kids go, but that’s all a part of creating something like this.”
Brown said that getting to explore Peachtree Corners while doing research for the show has been a memorable experience. “I worked as a location scout and got to go see what the city had to offer while planning out the episodes of Peachtree Corners Kids. It was amazing to be able to see what the city has going on entertainment-wise because there were just so many options.”
She also proved an asset to the production team after showing off her acting skills in the first episode. “I ended up filling in at the last minute for someone who couldn’t make it to filming that day,” Brown remembered. “It was really fun for me because I originally auditioned to be a part of Tytan as an actress, but after the web series took off, I began working more behind the scenes.”
Where it’s going
So, what’s next for the Peachtree Corners Kids web series? According to Stone, they’ll continue to create outstanding entertainment that represents our city.
“We want to keep making content that’s relevant to the people of Peachtree Corners. For example, new trends in fashion or what’s going on in health, and really just provide more opportunities to showcase the broad spectrum of talent that’s here in the city,” he said.
Brown added, “I’m really looking forward to making videos about summer life in Peachtree Corners and getting to dive into what that will look like for the kids in the city.”
Most importantly, though, Brown and Stone are hoping that, with the web series, they can make a real impact on the city and the people that live here.
“At the end of the day, for us, it’s all about not only showcasing life here to the citizens of Peachtree Corners, but also to the rest of America,” Stone explained. “We want to be able to shed some light on this amazing city and show everyone how great it is to live and work here.”
Be sure to tune into The Peachtree Corners Kids web series to keep up with all the interesting events and places in our city. For more information on the web series or to view episodes, subscribe to the Peachtree Corners Network on YouTube. You won’t want to miss it! ■
If you drive a ‘Little Deuce Coup,’ a ‘Little Red Corvette’ or nothing at all, the Ride Lounge in Peachtree Corners may be the club for you.
If you’re someone who’s so fascinated with automobiles that casual conversations often turn into treatises about torque, transmission overdrive, throttle linkage and tread squirm, the Ride Lounge, set to open this year in Peachtree Corners, might be your utopia.
Founders Dave Codrea and Josh Friedensohn have envisioned the spot as a unique car storage facility and social club designed for car enthusiasts and their families.
Once complete, the 18,000-square-foot building will have indoor storage for about 65 cars as well as lounge areas, a conference room/presentation area for members to do group events, a car detailing area and a bar.
“There will be plenty of room for social events and stuff,” said Codrea.
Pre-opening fundraiser
Even though the establishment’s interior wasn’t completed at the time, the guys kicked off the first weekend in February with the first charity fundraiser of many to come. Pedal Fest took place on Saturday, February 1, with proceeds going to the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation.
Teams of three competed in pedal-powered drift trike races around a track set up in the parking lot.
“This is the kind of family-friendly stuff we like to do,” said Codrea. “We’ll probably have about one event a week — mostly related to different car events.”
The concept behind the Ride Lounge is more than just your old man’s garage. According to design firm Archie Bolden, the club will have “strategically integrated focal lighting throughout to enhance specific areas and create captivating visual focal points that invite visitors to explore highlighted zones or admire showcased feature cars.”
The look is described as masculine luxe with industrial accents.
Just a couple of gearheads
Codrea and Friedensohn don’t have anything to do with autos in their day jobs. They are partners in Greenleaf, a real estate company that buys, rehabilitates and manages long-term low-income residential properties and small business commercial properties to provide advancement opportunities for its residents, tenants, investors and communities.
“I started getting into cars when I was about 13 or 14 years old and as a little boy growing up with Hot Wheels,” Codrea said. “I got my first car, and I always enjoyed working on it. I took the whole engine apart and put in a turbo system. I’ve always loved cars.”
And he’s come across other “gearheads” who like to talk about cars, hang out around cars and work on cars as well.
So why a car club?
“You can do whatever you want to do with cars and it doesn’t matter what kind of car you have as long as it’s something you’re passionate about and like talking about it with other car people,” he said. “It’s a really good way to bring people together.”
Why here?
“That’s easy. I live in Peachtree Corners and I like it,” he said.
Building community
Codrea added that there’s so much diversity and growth that it’s kind of a no-brainer that there are many people who’d gravitate to the concept.
“Atlanta is a big city, but that also means there’s all sorts of interest in a lot of little segments,” he said. “You know what’s out there in cars and there’s definitely interest. As the area grows, we’re trying to bring people that like cars and their kids and families together.”
The storage spaces will allow owners to keep their prize possessions out of the elements or out the home garage in an environmentally-controlled area. But owning a car is not a requirement for membership in the club. There’s a level for just communing with like-minded individuals.
With so many “reality” shows based on restoration and enhancement, there’s no doubt that the interest is there. There’s a big screen ready for 24 hours of Le Mans, F1 races and anything else with a motor.
It looks like those with a passion for automotive performance have found their tribe.
To learn more about Ride Lounge or for early member access, visit ride-lounge.com.
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