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by Bob StraderI used to get asked, "How's the market?" Now, it's more of a statement: "I hear the market is great....More |
Business Coachby Dick JonesDo you participate in conferences? Are you getting as much business as you expected from attending these types of events? Participating in conferences is a two-way street....More |
6 firsts, 1 second, 4 thirdsby Aldo NahedDENVER — Appen Media Group did it again....More |
Asked Deal to veto millage capby Hatcher HurdATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More |
Says story behind headlines not so grimby Hatcher HurdATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More |
by Bob StraderWith less than 179 units on the market in North Fulton, across all price ranges, sellers of townhomes and condos are sitting in the driver's seat....More |
by Brian PattonEverybody likes to talk about real estate....More |
Moves into 28,000 s.f. laboratory/officeby Hatcher HurdROSWELL, Ga. – Suppose doctors one day could use the patient's own stem cells to regenerate damaged heart muscle and tissue? What would that mean to patients with heart disease? That is not science fiction, nor even science-wishing....More |
Business Coachby Dick JonesIs your sales team making their numbers each month? Are you growing top-line revenue in your small business? Have you tried to figure out the best way to maximize your sales? Growing sales, regardless of what products or services you provide, can be accomplished in four ways....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – North Fulton Hospital announced that Micah Brown, breast health nurse navigator, has been named a Tenet Hero as part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation's recognition program for employees....More |
by Staff ReportsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. — LA Fitness, a health club chain in the U....More |
North Fulton and Forsyth County hover at 6 percent unemploymentby Staff ReportsATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced the metro Atlanta's unemployment rate declined to 7....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. — Kay Rainwater Walker, a real estate sales professional in Roswell and Sandy Springs, has joined the Keller Williams Realty Roswell Market Center, 695 Mansell Road, Suite 120 in Roswell....More |
by Staff ReportsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. — There are only 16 cities in the U....More |
35 new jobs, $4 million in new investmentby Staff ReportsFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Italian manufacturer Motovario has expanded its U....More |
by Staff ReportsBusiness: Speedpro Imaging Alpharetta Owners: Bob and Laura Lee Mejerle What: Specializing in extreme-resolution large format printed graphics, tradeshow displays, retail, wall murals, elevator and vehicle/boat wraps and outdoor real estate development....More |
Visual Physics creates security graphicsALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta company has the distinction of making the security features in the new $100 bill, to be released later this year....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – After 17 years, Dents and Dings is moving from Roswell to an Alpharetta location....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – Georgia's Own Credit Union will hold its annual Green Day event at the Alpharetta branch, 5825 Windward Parkway, from 11 a....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell-based architect Zachary Henderson announced plans for a 4,000-square foot custom lakefront home in Cherokee County....More |
Finance director pleased with saleby Hatcher HurdATLANTA – Brushing aside headlines that have blasted Fulton County's creditworthiness, Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor says the county's credit is fine and the interest rate it received for its most recent short-term borrowing shows that....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Primary Care has welcomed physician assistant John Aaron to their practice....More |
by Staff ReportsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Benton House partnered with Johns Creek Arts Center to host "April in Paris," an evening complete with French food on April 25....More |
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Lennar has announced a new townhome community, Lakepoint at Johns Creek, set amid the Technology Park area....More |
Finance director pleased with saleby Hatcher HurdATLANTA – Brushing aside headlines that have blasted Fulton County's creditworthiness, Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor says the county's credit is fine and the interest rate it received for its most recent short-term borrowing shows that....More |
by Aldo NahedFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — If you're a mechanic, a musician or redoing your home, the owners of a new business in South Forsyth want you to drop in and check out their deals before heading elsewhere....More |
by Staff ReportsBusiness: Affordable Medicare Solutions Opened: April 1 (over 50 years of combined experience) Owner: Keith Nabb What: Medicare planning and education insurance agency representing all major insurers for Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription plans....More |
by Staff ReportsSUWANEE, Ga. – On May 11, Artistic Adventures, an 11-year-old fine art and pottery instruction facility in South Forsyth opened Always a Festival, 1581 James Burgess Road....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. – After undergoing an onsite evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, Northside Hospital-Forsyth was awarded a full two-year Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission....More |
Finance director pleased with saleby Hatcher HurdATLANTA – Brushing aside headlines that have blasted Fulton County's creditworthiness, Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor says the county's credit is fine and the interest rate it received for its most recent short-term borrowing shows that....More |
by Staff ReportsMILTON, Ga. — CorePhysique has a new 4,700-square-foot gym located at 6225 Atlanta Highway, Suite 111 in Milton....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two people were involved in a car accident April 24 at Wills Road, and both were arrested for driving without licenses....More |
by Staff ReportsMILTON, Ga. – Three checks were fraudulently drawn from the account of Milton's Legacy Lacrosse April 25, with $4,131 withdrawn....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Walgreens employee was arrested April 9 after allegedly admitting to stealing more than $1,000 using a stolen credit card....More |
by Staff ReportsMILTON, Ga. – Someone took out two loans fraudulently using a Milton resident's personal information....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two people were arrested April 22 for allegedly smoking marijuana in public....More |
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Tucker man was arrested April 22 for allegedly forging a prescription to get drugs....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – Police had to warn a Roswell couple April 30 after they allegedly harvested bamboo from what they thought was a vacant house....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Ellenwood man allegedly led police on a car chase April 12 that resulted in his escape – for now....More |
Fake crime reported onlineby Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – Someone led Roswell police on a wild goose chase April 30, posing as a child threatening to kill herself as part of a prank called "swatting....More |
Mall evacuated after threatby Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. — One man is in custody May 10 after Alpharetta's North Point Mall was evacuated after someone called 911 and made a bomb threat....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Fulton County inmate escaped May 6 from the Fulton County North Annex Jail in Alpharetta shortly after being booked only to be caught eight minutes later....More |
Tries to take $6K of goodsby Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – A good deed turned sour April 24 when a Harvest Circle man was burgled by one of his movers....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – A Whitehall Way resident gave up his pit bull April 25, after it got loose and frightened a neighbor....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – A preschool teacher was arrested May 4 after she allegedly was driving erratically and hit another vehicle on Ga....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – A woman's car was nearly broken into May 3 after several men tried to get in while she was nearby....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – A Roswell man was arrested May 2 after he was robbed by two friends....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Breckenridge, Colo....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – Police were called out to a Teal Court residence May 1 after they received calls of someone wildly screaming, "Oh my God, my baby, my baby....More |
Deputy injured in searchby Caitlyn WaltersCUMMING, Ga. — A Forsyth County Sheriff's pursuit of a reckless driver ended with a car accident, an injured deputy and still no arrest....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Four employees of Rooter Plus had their trucks entered and items stolen, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole golf clubs and four Corona beer bottles from a man's garage, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — A driver sped past deputies littering beer bottles and ran away when he got to his home, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into a woman's car and stole her purse while she and her family were at Shirdi Sai Temple for prayers, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole a woman's car with her purse and wallet inside, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Someone attempted to start a fire in the cooler of an Ingles Supermarket....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Vandals spray painted obscenities behind a Walmart shopping center May 2, according to a Cumming Police incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — A man was robbed while he helped a woman with car troubles, according to a Forsyth County Sherriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Deputies tracked a woman's missing cellphone to an area in Dawsonville, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Someone damaged the fence at Pleasant View Baptist Church by running it over with a car, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Someone entered and stole items from six cars in the Bethelview Downs subdivision, according to Forsyth County Sheriff's incident reports....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — A woman said she found her missing possessions for sale on a social media website, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — A man and his son had their computers hacked and $360 stolen by a scammer claiming to be with Microsoft, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — A woman informed authorities that someone used her personal information to open an online account with the Social Security Administration....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — A woman bought a car online, but never got the real deal....More |
by Staff ReportsMILTON, Ga. – A driver who wasn't seatbelted was stopped May 1 which resulted in two people arrested and another sought for various drug offenses....More |
by Staff ReportsMILTON, Ga. – Several antique records and an antique high chair were reported missing April 29 from a home on Day Road....More |
by Jade RodgersI suppose the most difficult decision I will have to make as a zombie is really not all that different from the same choice I had to make as a human with a pulse: Who am I? Perhaps I should start at the beginning....More |
Alpharetta Natural Resources Commissby City of Alpharetta Natural Resources CommissionIt's that time of year again when we fill our shrub beds with pine straw....More |
Jonathan Copseyby Jonathan CopseyWhen you boil it down, journalism is all about disseminating information to the public....More |
HATCHER HURDSays story behind headlines not so grimby Hatcher HurdATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More |
HATCHER HURDby Hatcher HurdFulton Republican legislators began the year with a flurry of proposed legislation largely aimed at curbing the spending by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners....More |
Aldo Nahedby Aldo NahedAbout 4 million babies are born each year in the U....More |
Alpharetta Natural Resources Commissby City of Alpharetta Natural Resources CommissionOn April 20, 2013 hundreds of Alpharettans brought their unwanted computers and sensitive documents to a paper shredding and electronics recycling collection....More |
by Ray Appen"Anatomy of a fever" and a "controlled hallucination" are phrases that Robert Lowell uses to describe the poetry of Sylvia Plath in her book "Ariel....More |
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National award ceremony in Washington pays tribute to Roswell and Cumming studentsby Aldo NahedWASHINGTON, D.C. – Georgia's top two youth volunteers of 2013, David Resnick, 18, of Roswell and Kelsey Hirsch, 13, of Cumming were honored in the nation's capital for their outstanding volunteer service during the 18th annual presentation of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards....More |
7 North Fulton schools have room for transfers for next yearby Candy WaylockNORTH FULTON, Ga. – Seven schools in North Fulton are among the 21 schools in the Fulton County School System that have room for transfer students in the 2013-2014 school year under the "open enrollment" program....More |
by Staff ReportsNORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded seven local high school seniors each with a $3,500 scholarship....More |
by Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – Fellowship Christian School's boys' and girls' varsity soccer teams are ranked fifth in the state of Georgia, GHSA Class A ranking....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – Three young boys had the chance to ride in the Alpharetta SWAT truck after they won a PTA fundraiser....More |
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – King's Ridge Christian School (KRCS) is "Moving to Higher Ground....More |
by Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – Manning Oaks kindergartners wrapped up their Common Core unit "Leaders by Day/Superheroes by Night" with Superhero Day....More |
by StaffJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Civitan Club named three local educators as Johns Creek Special Needs Teachers of the Year May 7 at the Standard Club in Johns Creek....More |
by Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – Fifth-grade students in River Eves Elementary School's talented and gifted (TAG) program concluded their study of Georgia's Golden Coast April 13 by dissecting starfish, perch and squid....More |
Donates netbooks, Smartboards to schoolby StaffJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Medlock Bridge Elementary Foundation is giving the school the 21st century tools its students need to be successful....More |
Area schools rate higher in first-ever College and Career Ready Performance Indexby Candy WaylockFULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Schools in Fulton County scored just slightly above the state average on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which rates schools and schools districts on a 100-point scale assessing the overall performance of the schools....More |
Part of Rotary exchange programROSWELL, Ga. – An Elkins Pointe Middle School teacher is the newest local educator selected to travel to Argentina thanks to the Roswell Rotary....More |
Area schools rate higher in first-ever College and Career Ready Performance Indexby Candy WaylockFULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Schools in Fulton County scored just slightly above the state average on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which rates schools and schools districts on a 100-point scale assessing the overall performance of the schools....More |
by Staff ReportsCHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most honored college honorary society, has inducted 144 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members....More |
by Staff ReportsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Barnwell Elementary fourth- and fifth-grade Talented and Gifted (TAG) students explored the varied aspects of healthcare with the assistance of professionals from the Centers for Disease Control and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite....More |
Publications use their own methodology, not always encompassingby Carolyn AspensonCUMMING, Ga. — Newsweek, the Washington Post and U....More |
Local nonprofit winds up events with celebrationby Jessa PeaseFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Reaping Nature concluded its Earth Day events by announcing contest winners on May 1 at Alessio's in Cumming....More |
by Carolyn AspensonCUMMING, Ga. — Results for the first year of the Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index — the state's new accountability system — were unveiled May 7....More |
World's largest chapter earns success at DECA's 2013 conferenceby Jessa PeaseCUMMING, Ga. — Ten South Forsyth High School DECA students won more than any other school in the state at an international marketing competition....More |
by Jenni HiltonFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Here is a roundup of some of this year's summer day camps and vacation bible schools....More |
MHS head sits down with Milton Heraldby Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – Milton High School is known for its success on many fronts....More |
by Staff ReportsMILTON, Ga. – The Birmingham Bombers played in the Battle of the Chiefs Tournament in Cherokee County recently....More |
Area schools rate higher in first-ever College and Career Ready Performance Indexby Candy WaylockFULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Schools in Fulton County scored just slightly above the state average on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which rates schools and schools districts on a 100-point scale assessing the overall performance of the schools....More |
by Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – Milton High School had college signing day April 17 for several students....More |
National time to pray for the countryby Jonathan CopseyNORTH FULTON, Ga. – The first Thursday of May was the National Day of Prayer, and residents of North Fulton honored the nation's freedom of religion with several events throughout the area....More |
by Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – A fire at a building under construction May 16 had fire crews out at the King's Ridge Christian School. ...More |
Alarmed at precedent-setting Fulton delegation's billby Hatcher HurdATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More |
Area under heightened alertby Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. — North Point Mall in Alpharetta was evacuated after someone called 911 this morning and made a bomb threat....More |
Demands money over phoneby Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – Someone is making money off people by claiming to be a police officer....More |
Vampire book launch at Red Door Playhouseby Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – A former Roswell High School student released her second published novel May 3 with a fancy dress masquerade at the Red Door Playhouse....More |
Voluntary rebate program for buildersby Will HoupROSWELL, Ga. – The city took another step toward a greener future with the approval of a voluntary building green policy....More |
by Emme RausROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), a comprehensive North Fulton social services agency, received a $3,000 grant on April 1 as part of the second annual Restaurant Community Grants program from the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants Inc....More |
Delay in choosing third-party provider delays projectby Hatcher HurdJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Businesses and residents in Johns Creek just got an extension to sign up with the city until August or perhaps September to register their alarm systems....More |
New technology used in surveyby Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. – What are the main concerns on Ga....More |
Building to house physicians in support of Women's Centerby Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — As Northside Hospital-Forsyth continues to grow its campus, the latest addition will house medical offices in support of the Women's Center....More |
School, county, city applaud achievementsby Aldo NahedFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is vibrant, thriving and ready to assume its position as leader in the global marketplace, Board of Commission Chairman Pete Amos said....More |
Raise $23K for K-9 copby Carolyn AspensonMILTON, Ga. – The Milton Police Department held its inaugural golf tournament May 1 and raised about $23,000 for the purchase of a new canine officer....More |
by Staff ReportsMILTON, Ga. – Two Milton residents on the 8U championship Southern Prospect kid-pitch travel baseball team, Henry Bobe (son of Glenn and Tabora Bobe) and Will Phipps (son of Jason and Melissa Phipps), clinched championship trophies in the Triple Crown Forsyth County Slugfest....More |
Camps June 3-6, July 22-25by Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – This summer, Alpharetta High School's lacrosse program will host its eighth annual Junior Raider summer youth boys' lacrosse camps, which are open to any student entering first through fifth grades and sixth through ninth grades during the 2013-2014 school year....More |
by Staff ReportsNORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Concorde Fire North Black U9 boys opened the spring season with a tournament win at the Ambush Academy Cup held Feb....More |
by Staff ReportsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School's Kevin Mallard has signed a national letter of intent to swim for St....More |
by Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – Milton High School cheerleaders will host their 13th annual mini cheer camp July 8-12 for cheerleaders in grades K-8, with over 200 campers expected to attend....More |
by Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – The 11U Hopewell Hawks won the Grand Slam Hobgood Battle of the Bats tournament April 7 in Woodstock....More |
Mall evacuated after threatby Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. — One man is in custody May 10 after Alpharetta's North Point Mall was evacuated after someone called 911 and made a bomb threat....More |
by Staff ReportsSuicide deaths have surpassed deaths from motor vehicle crashes in recent years in the United States. ...More |
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek man was arrested May 16 on charges he faked his own kidnapping....More |
by Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – Former Major League Baseball and Atlanta Braves player Mark Wohlers provided pitching instruction to the Milton Braves 12U travel baseball team Feb....More |
May 20, 22 at Carl Sanders YMCA in Buckheadby Staff ReportsNORTH FULTON, Ga. – The BB&T Atlanta Open will host tryouts for ball persons Monday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 22, at the Carl E....More |
by Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Taste of Alpharetta drew about 48,000 people May 9 to historic downtown to sample dozens of the city's local restaurants and businesses....More |
May 20, 22 at Carl Sanders YMCA in Buckheadby Staff ReportsNORTH FULTON, Ga. – The BB&T Atlanta Open will host tryouts for ball persons Monday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 22, at the Carl E....More |
To benefit CanCare, nonprofit cancer support organizationby Staff ReportsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Marking its one-year anniversary in Atlanta, CanCare is celebrating with an outdoor jazz concert Saturday, May 11....More |
by Staff ReportsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Scout Troop 2000 and Crew 43 have announced that Raghav Srivastava is their newest Eagle Scout to have earned the honor....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded seven local high school seniors each with a $3,500 scholarship....More |
Alarmed at precedent-setting Fulton delegation's billby Hatcher HurdATLANTA – The battle over a bill that would cap Fulton County's millage rate has drawn 11 metro county chairmen into the fray, who say House Bill 604 violates the principle of home rule....More |
by Emme RausFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With temperatures on the rise and summertime approaching, this is an ideal time to think about water safety....More |
Flavors of Forsyth event May 11 offers fine dining on-the-goby Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — The community's culinary aromas will simmer May 11 when the Flavors of Forsyth food festival returns with new offerings this year, including beer and wine tastings....More |
Three from JC, one from Forsythby Emme RausJOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Students from Northview High School won first, second and third place for their original T-shirt designs for a Clean Air Campaign contest....More |
by Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Taste of Alpharetta drew about 48,000 people May 9 to historic downtown to sample dozens of the city's local restaurants and businesses....More |
by Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – Two Roswell councilmembers have taken issue with the city's budget....More |
Roswell gives go ahead for large projectby Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – In a 5-1 vote, the Roswell City Council approved the Canton City Walk apartment complex that will replace the Frazier Street apartments on Norcross Street....More |
Honors Roswell leaders for serviceby Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – The 22nd annual community awards ceremony of the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau was held May 7 at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell to honor many of the town's movers and shakers for their efforts in improving the town and maintaining a high quality of life....More |
Event hopes to be yearlyby Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – Atlanta has its share of beer festivals, but Roswell is edging in on that monopoly....More |
Objects to event on city propertyby Jonathan CopseyNORTH FULTON, Ga. – In the shadow of the National Day of Prayer ceremony May 2 in Roswell, protestors picketed the presence of the ceremony at Roswell's City Hall....More |
AJP, Velvet Note host 31 days of jazzby Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – The 36th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival comes to North Fulton this month with two events featuring local jazz clubs as part of the 31 Days of Jazz....More |
by Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – After a long wait, Alpharetta's City Center project moved into the demolition phase May 14, with the iconic Dockery's restaurant building....More |
by StaffROSWELL, Ga. – In business for 21 years, North Point Fitness is holding a grand re-opening May 18 with two events to celebrate their renovation....More |
Two-day encoreby Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – In case you missed it, the Apple Pop Up Museum is back for two encore days in May and June....More |
Check out our photos of the Taste of Alpharetta and tag yourself and friends!...More |
by Ray AppenAbout 50,000 people attended the Taste of Alpharetta last night....More |
by Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – Welcome to the jungle....More |
by Aldo NahedROSWELL, Ga. – For the fifth consecutive year, the Roswell Fire Department was recognized as the top collector by the Georgia Firefighter's Burn Foundation during their 2012 boot drive....More |
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Legendary rock bands Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent took to the stage May 5 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre....More |
by Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – Chicago's legendary sketch comedy theater, The Best of the Second City, will appear at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center May 24 at 8 p....More |
by Staff ReportsNORTH FULTON, Ga. – After months of work, the Hillside Elementary Girl Scout Troop 3019 accomplished their goal of completing their healthy lifestyles campaign....More |
by Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – Morgan Rodgers, mild-mannered recreation and parks administrator by day, is a locally celebrated author by night....More |
by Hatcher HurdALPHARETTA, Ga. – Jack Peevy is a quiet man and a generous man....More |
by Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – Harry's Farmers Market presented the Foster Care Support Foundation with a check for $3,396 on May 3, the earnings from their "5 percent" day, where a portion of daily proceeds goes to a charity....More |
Developmentally, physically challenged invited May 18by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – The 32nd annual Field Day for developmentally and physically challenged adults age 16 years and older will be Saturday, May 18, at the Grimes Bridge Park soccer fields in Roswell....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – A contractor was hit April 26 by a falling tree limb he was cutting down....More |
Goal to make JC center for art, music, dance, theaterJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Before there was a city of Johns Creek, there were the arts in Johns Creek....More |
Food, fun to order at Johns Creek Walkby Hatcher HurdJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The 14 merchants of Johns Creek Walk are teaming up with the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Saturday, May 18, to showcase the Walk and provide fun, food and entertainment for the public....More |
Public-private partnership targets economic growthby Hatcher HurdJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – More than 100 business leaders gathered May 7 at the Atlanta Athletic Club for the long-awaited roll-out of Johns Creek Advantage, the partnership of the business community and the City Council to accelerate economic growth in Johns Creek....More |
646-home development seeks OKby Hatcher HurdJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The gated community planned for 224 acres at the corner of Bell Road and Medlock Bridge Road will be one of four zoning cases to come before the City Council at 7 p....More |
Explore cool equipment that makes city run efficientlyby Staff ReportsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Learn how a backhoe or a dump truck works from the professionals who operate them at Johns Creek's annual Touch-a-Truck event, part of the city's Public Works Day, Saturday, May 18....More |
Seniors get chance to compete for fun, prideby Hatcher HurdJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Senior citizens gathered May 1 for the 19th annual North Fulton Golden Games at Johns Creek's Newtown Park....More |
Watershed education signage added to Caney Creekby Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — The 2013 Class of Leadership Forsyth officially opened a new self‐guided interpretive trail May 10 at the Caney Creek Preserve....More |
by Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — The American Legion Post 307 is the first organization to host a meeting in the new Georgia Army National Guard Readiness Center building in Cumming on May 5....More |
Eric Danielsson designs garden for South Forsyth Middle Schoolby Kathleen SturgeonFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A South Forsyth High School student used his Eagle Scout project as an opportunity to give back to the middle school he attended....More |
Money taken out last year by outgoing sheriff goes back into budgetby Bill JohnsonFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Sheriff Duane Piper went before the Board of Commissioners May 7 to request that $3....More |
Forsyth County considers allowing samples, flexibility on bottlesby Aldo NahedFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Dan Dixon compares being able to taste beer to the experience of test driving a car....More |
Three businesses sell to underage patronsby Kathleen SturgeonFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three businesses in Forsyth County were cited for selling alcohol to minors on May 2 when Forsyth County Sheriff's deputies with the ordinance and permits unit conducted another underage compliance check....More |
Mutts and More Festival raises funds for local petsby Jessa PeaseFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – There will be plenty of woofin' and hoofin' as the third annual Mutts and More Festival takes place at Fowler Park in Cumming from noon to 6 p....More |
Business owner wants parade movedby Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — Lance White said he wants the city of Cumming to move its annual Christmas parade route away from Market Place Boulevard because it cut on his sales by half....More |
by Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — Back again this year, Bethelview United Methodist Church, 4525 Bethelview Road in Cumming, will hold its annual yard sale from 8 a....More |
Members surprised to find time capsuleby Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — The Brookwood Baptist Church and its 400-member congregation have come a long way....More |
Additional funding to build office, work spaceby Bill JohnsonFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Animal Control Shelter Committee asked the county commission on May 7 to reduce the overall scope and budget for the new animal shelter, but at the same time, asked for more funding from a different source....More |
Authors, speakers share hope May 10by Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — Musicians will converge once again for Karl's Call for Life, a concert to raise suicide prevention awareness and raise funds for a nonprofit....More |
by Emme RausFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Supporting Adoption and Founding Families Together has built a children's playhouse to be raffled Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12....More |
by Emme RausFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks and Recreation invites young children to experience a fun way to learn important safety tips this summer....More |
by Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. – Lakeside Middle School is presenting "Willy Wonka Jr....More |
by Emme RausFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — As the heat moves in for the summer, the spray pad at Old Atlanta Park is scheduled to open Saturday, May 25, providing a place to cool off....More |
First time at world championshipby Emme RausFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — In their first time on the world stage, Lambert High School's indoor drumline earned bronze at this year's Winter Guard International (WGI)....More |
by Emme RausFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Harry Norman Realtors announced the addition of a farm and land division at the Forsyth/Lake Lanier office....More |
by Emme RausFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department will join around 100 fire departments across Georgia to help "Give Burns the Boot" during their upcoming annual boot drive benefiting the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation....More |
GDOT asks community's input on 25-mile stretchby Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. – A major east and westbound traffic artery that connects Cherokee and Forsyth counties is looking for community input as potential improvements are underway....More |
Students recognized at Board of Commissioners meetingby Aldo NahedFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Fire Department recognized the winners and runners up for the department's 2013 Fire Safety Poster Contest....More |
First hearing held, second takes place June 6by Aldo NahedFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County leaders are moving forward with a law that would further regulate the sale of "bongs....More |
by Staff ReportsFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their May 2 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the accomplishments of four Eagle Scouts....More |
by Emme RausCUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming American Legion Auxiliary Unit 307 delivered a 55-inch smart television to the Veterans Hospital in Decatur....More |
by Aldo NahedFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — About 120 people participated in the Confederate Memorial Day service at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Forsyth County on April 21 to honor a descendant of a Confederate soldier....More |
by Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County is getting a Costco Wholesale....More |
Make bird houses, tree signsby Aditya BhatiaFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – On Sunday, April 20, two days before Earth Day, the Georgia Master Naturalist program was already celebrating at Fowler Park....More |
Make bird houses, tree signsby Aditya BhatiaFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – On Sunday, April 20, two days before Earth Day, the Georgia Master Naturalist program was already celebrating at Fowler Park....More |
Three Boy Scouts used training to evacuate selves, familyby CAITLYN WALTERSFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three Boy Scouts were able to safely evacuate their home thanks to training they received from the Forsyth County Fire Department....More |
by Emme RausFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Vickery Creek Middle School's PTO Cyber Committee hosted a "Cyber Awareness" meeting for parents March 26....More |
by Emme RausFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Villas at Canterfield, an independent senior housing community, will sponsor an upcoming Habitat for Humanity house off of Daves Creek Road in Cumming....More |
Smart Growth, Laurel Springs HOA withdraw appeal, reach consensusby Aldo NahedFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Walmart Supercenter on Peachtree Parkway has now gotten community backing....More |
by Emme RausCUMMING, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy juniors Cole Doxtader and Michael Bruckner graduated last month from Youth Leadership Forsyth (YLF)....More |
Gala celebrates 45th year of helping childrenby Hatcher HurdMILTON, Ga. – It may have been the 139th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs May 5, but at In Your Dream Farm on Birmingham Highway, it was the Down Home Derby celebrating the 45th year of the Child Development Association....More |
HYA president also given Cregge Beard Service Award at surprise ceremonyby Jessa PeaseMILTON, Ga. — Scott Stachowski, president of the Hopewell Youth Association and vice-chairman of the Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, was named Parks Volunteer of the Year at a surprise ceremony in April during HYA's spring tournament kick-off....More |
by Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – Seven-year-old Maya Cohen of American Taekwondo Association (ATA) Karate Atlanta, trained by Showtime Martial Arts' Nate Andrade, has been named 8U state champion in three categories – creative forms, creative weapons and extreme martial arts (XMA) forms – and placed third in traditional forms, second in traditional weapons and fifth in sparring....More |
Signs with summer programsby Will HoupMILTON, Ga. – Several new faces will join Milton's Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals after the May 6 City Council meeting....More |
Neighborhood Scout lists as 39by Carolyn AspensonMILTON, Ga. -- Real Estate data company Neighborhood Scout listed Milton as the 39th safest city in the country....More |
Raised over $30K for autism detection at Children's Healthcareby Staff ReportsMILTON, Ga. – On a cloudy Saturday evening in April at Shannondale Farms in Milton, Children's Charities hosted the Denim and Diamonds Benefit....More |
by Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – Birmingham Falls Elementary's third-grade Girl Scout Brownie Troop 12485 collected new pencils during the April School Spirit Day....More |
Markers to be placed week before ceremonyby Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – The city of Milton will hold its sixth annual Memorial Day ceremony May 27, and in preparation is adding veterans into the city's registry of service men and women....More |
by Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – Crabapple Crossing celebrated its 20th birthday Friday, April 19 with a special student-designed 20th birthday T-shirt....More |
by Jonathan CopseyNORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Milton Boy Scout District (cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton) announced April 25 its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review....More |
Lasts until Sept. 30MILTON, Ga. – Milton Fire Marshal Matthew Marietta would like to remind the community the state's "burn ban" went into effect, Wednesday, May 1....More |
Event raises $30K for autismby Staff ReportsMILTON, Ga. – The second annual Denim and Diamonds event April 27 was a roaring success....More |
Dear Editor: Lest we become like Babbitt, let us not be complacent about the high ranking several Fulton County high schools achieved based on the 2013 Washington Post ranking of the 22,000 U....More |
Dear Editor: Congratulations to the Appen Media Group for the commemoration of 30 years of "connecting our communities....More |
Dangerously loud noises harm young earsby Will HoupNORTH FULTON, Ga. – With the upcoming summer and traveling season, audiologists are warning parents to monitor their children's exposure to loud noises....More |
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