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Where is this market headed?

by Bob Strader
I used to get asked, "How's the market?" Now, it's more of a statement: "I hear the market is great....More

Business Coach

Planning, preparing for conferences

by Dick Jones
Do 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
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Appen Media Group wins 11 awards

6 firsts, 1 second, 4 thirds

by Aldo Nahed
DENVER — Appen Media Group did it again....More

Metro counties alarmed at precedent-setting bill

Asked Deal to veto millage cap

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – 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

Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – 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

North Fulton townhomes and condos in short supply

by Bob Strader
With 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

Putting real estate market in perspective

by Brian Patton
Everybody likes to talk about real estate....More
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CorMatrix expands cardio-research in Roswell

Moves into 28,000 s.f. laboratory/office

by Hatcher Hurd
ROSWELL, 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 Coach

Four ways to grow sales

by Dick Jones
Is 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
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NF Hospital's nurse named Tenet Hero

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, 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

LA Fitness renovates area locations

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — LA Fitness, a health club chain in the U....More

Area still experiencing low unemployment

North Fulton and Forsyth County hover at 6 percent unemployment

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced the metro Atlanta's unemployment rate declined to 7....More
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Walker joins Keller Williams in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, 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

Johns Creek among top earners

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — There are only 16 cities in the U....More
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Italian manufacturer expands in Forsyth County

35 new jobs, $4 million in new investment

by Staff Reports
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Italian manufacturer Motovario has expanded its U....More
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Chamber welcomes imaging company

by Staff Reports
Business: 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
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Alpharetta company behind new $100 bill

Visual Physics creates security graphics

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta company has the distinction of making the security features in the new $100 bill, to be released later this year....More
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Dent repair shop moves to Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After 17 years, Dents and Dings is moving from Roswell to an Alpharetta location....More

Georgia's Own holds 'Green Day'

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Georgia's Own Credit Union will hold its annual Green Day event at the Alpharetta branch, 5825 Windward Parkway, from 11 a....More
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Roswell architect announces new projects

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell-based architect Zachary Henderson announced plans for a 4,000-square foot custom lakefront home in Cherokee County....More

Fulton gets lowest rate on $200M in short-term notes

Finance director pleased with sale

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – 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
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NF Primary Care in Roswell hires John Aaron

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Primary Care has welcomed physician assistant John Aaron to their practice....More
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Benton participates in 'Paris' night

by Staff Reports
JOHNS 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
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Lennar's Lakepoint at Johns Creek announced

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Lennar has announced a new townhome community, Lakepoint at Johns Creek, set amid the Technology Park area....More

Fulton gets lowest rate on $200M in short-term notes

Finance director pleased with sale

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – 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
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Midway Warehouse brings deals to South Forsyth

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH 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
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Medicare insurance, more opens in Suwanee

by Staff Reports
Business: 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

Always a Festival gallery opens

by Staff Reports
SUWANEE, 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

Joint Commission names Northside Hospital-Forsyth Primary Stroke Center

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, 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

Fulton gets lowest rate on $200M in short-term notes

Finance director pleased with sale

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – 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

CorePhysique has new gym in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. — CorePhysique has a new 4,700-square-foot gym located at 6225 Atlanta Highway, Suite 111 in Milton....More

Crash in Alpharetta lands both parties in jail

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two people were involved in a car accident April 24 at Wills Road, and both were arrested for driving without licenses....More

$4K taken from sports account in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Three checks were fraudulently drawn from the account of Milton's Legacy Lacrosse April 25, with $4,131 withdrawn....More

Alpharetta employee charged with credit fraud

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Walgreens employee was arrested April 9 after allegedly admitting to stealing more than $1,000 using a stolen credit card....More

Fake loans use Milton local's info

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Someone took out two loans fraudulently using a Milton resident's personal information....More

Public pot use puts Alpharetta couple in jail

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Two people were arrested April 22 for allegedly smoking marijuana in public....More

Fake Rx leads to forgery arrest in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Tucker man was arrested April 22 for allegedly forging a prescription to get drugs....More

Roswell couple learns to not harvest other people's bamboo

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – Police had to warn a Roswell couple April 30 after they allegedly harvested bamboo from what they thought was a vacant house....More

Suspect on run after eluding police stop in Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Ellenwood man allegedly led police on a car chase April 12 that resulted in his escape – for now....More

Police victims of 'swatting' scam

Fake crime reported online

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, 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
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Suspect named in North Point bomb hoax

Mall evacuated after threat

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, 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
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Alpharetta escapee caught in eight minutes

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, 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

Mover returns to burgle home in Alpharetta

Tries to take $6K of goods

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A good deed turned sour April 24 when a Harvest Circle man was burgled by one of his movers....More

Dog given up after gets loose in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A Whitehall Way resident gave up his pit bull April 25, after it got loose and frightened a neighbor....More

DUI driver arrested with child in car in Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A preschool teacher was arrested May 4 after she allegedly was driving erratically and hit another vehicle on Ga....More

Group tries to break into car in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A woman's car was nearly broken into May 3 after several men tried to get in while she was nearby....More

'Friends' rob man at gunpoint in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A Roswell man was arrested May 2 after he was robbed by two friends....More

Man caught dealing to undercover cop in Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Breckenridge, Colo....More

Screams of distress were Roswell teenage crush

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, 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

Manhunt continues for hit-and-run driver in Forsyth

Deputy injured in search

by Caitlyn Walters
CUMMING, Ga. — A Forsyth County Sheriff's pursuit of a reckless driver ended with a car accident, an injured deputy and still no arrest....More

Thief steals from four work trucks in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Four employees of Rooter Plus had their trucks entered and items stolen, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Burglar steals golf clubs, beer bottles from Forsyth garage

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, 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

Driver flees, litters beer bottles around Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, 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

Purse stolen during temple service in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, 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

Forsyth County woman awakes to stolen car

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole a woman's car with her purse and wallet inside, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Arsonist tries to burn Forsyth County Ingles

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone attempted to start a fire in the cooler of an Ingles Supermarket....More

Vandals spray paint obscenities behind Walmart in Cumming

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Vandals spray painted obscenities behind a Walmart shopping center May 2, according to a Cumming Police incident report....More

Man robbed assisting woman in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A man was robbed while he helped a woman with car troubles, according to a Forsyth County Sherriff's incident report....More

Deputies help track cellphone around Forsyth shopping center

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Deputies tracked a woman's missing cellphone to an area in Dawsonville, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Driver runs over Forsyth church fence

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, 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

Thief enters 6 cars in Forsyth subdivision Bethelview Downs

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone entered and stole items from six cars in the Bethelview Downs subdivision, according to Forsyth County Sheriff's incident reports....More

Thief posts stolen items on Internet in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, 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

Scam artists pose as Microsoft reps in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, 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

Forsyth woman target of online hack

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman informed authorities that someone used her personal information to open an online account with the Social Security Administration....More

Scam leaves Forsyth woman car-less

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman bought a car online, but never got the real deal....More

No seatbelt yields three drug charges in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, 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

Antiques taken from Day Rd. home

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – Several antique records and an antique high chair were reported missing April 29 from a home on Day Road....More

Staggering along for the Zombie Run: Confessions of a zombie in training

by Jade Rodgers
I 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 Commiss

Mindless Pine Straw Is Smarter Than You Think

by City of Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission
It's that time of year again when we fill our shrub beds with pine straw....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Michigan robber incident brings out best in news

by Jonathan Copsey
When you boil it down, journalism is all about disseminating information to the public....More
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HATCHER HURD

Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – 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
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HATCHER HURD

North Fulton legislative activism not having desired effect

by Hatcher Hurd
Fulton 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
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Aldo Nahed

Jameson is a little champ: How my nephew is dealing with heart surgery

by Aldo Nahed
About 4 million babies are born each year in the U....More

Alpharetta Natural Resources Commiss

ANRC Shredding Event

by City of Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission
On April 20, 2013 hundreds of Alpharettans brought their unwanted computers and sensitive documents to a paper shredding and electronics recycling collection....More
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Milton theater shines brightly on us all

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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Two Georgia youth honored for volunteerism

National award ceremony in Washington pays tribute to Roswell and Cumming students

by Aldo Nahed
WASHINGTON, 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

'Open enrollment' applications due by May 15

7 North Fulton schools have room for transfers for next year

by Candy Waylock
NORTH 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

Seven local students awarded Sawnee EMC scholarships in North Fulton

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded seven local high school seniors each with a $3,500 scholarship....More
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Fellowship soccer teams in Roswell ranked fifth in state

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Fellowship Christian School's boys' and girls' varsity soccer teams are ranked fifth in the state of Georgia, GHSA Class A ranking....More
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Students ride in SWAT truck

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Three young boys had the chance to ride in the Alpharetta SWAT truck after they won a PTA fundraiser....More
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King's Ridge has inaugural hot air balloon glow and festival

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – King's Ridge Christian School (KRCS) is "Moving to Higher Ground....More
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Kindergartners become superheroes for the day

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Manning Oaks kindergartners wrapped up their Common Core unit "Leaders by Day/Superheroes by Night" with Superhero Day....More
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Johns Creek Civitan Club honors special needs teachers

by Staff
JOHNS 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
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Roswell students get close look at marine life

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, 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
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Medlock Bridge ES Foundation helping students to learn

Donates netbooks, Smartboards to school

by Staff
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Medlock Bridge Elementary Foundation is giving the school the 21st century tools its students need to be successful....More

Fulton School System receives B's and C's across board in statewide evaluation

Area schools rate higher in first-ever College and Career Ready Performance Index

by Candy Waylock
FULTON 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
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Elkins teacher headed to Argentina

Part of Rotary exchange program

ROSWELL, Ga. – An Elkins Pointe Middle School teacher is the newest local educator selected to travel to Argentina thanks to the Roswell Rotary....More

Fulton School System receives B's and C's across board in statewide evaluation

Area schools rate higher in first-ever College and Career Ready Performance Index

by Candy Waylock
FULTON 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

Meffert of Johns Creek inducted into Phi Beta at UNC

by Staff Reports
CHAPEL 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
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Barnwell TAG students get healthy dose of real world healthcare

by Staff Reports
JOHNS 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

Rank lists inconsistent for Forsyth high schools

Publications use their own methodology, not always encompassing

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, Ga. — Newsweek, the Washington Post and U....More
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Earth Day contest winners announced

Local nonprofit winds up events with celebration

by Jessa Pease
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Reaping Nature concluded its Earth Day events by announcing contest winners on May 1 at Alessio's in Cumming....More

County schools rank high in college, career readiness

by Carolyn Aspenson
CUMMING, 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
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South Forsyth DECA places in top 10

World's largest chapter earns success at DECA's 2013 conference

by Jessa Pease
CUMMING, Ga. — Ten South Forsyth High School DECA students won more than any other school in the state at an international marketing competition....More

Plenty to keep children busy this summer in Forsyth

by Jenni Hilton
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Here is a roundup of some of this year's summer day camps and vacation bible schools....More
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Milton's Jones named Principal of Year

MHS head sits down with Milton Herald

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School is known for its success on many fronts....More
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Birmingham Bombers score in Cherokee tourney

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – The Birmingham Bombers played in the Battle of the Chiefs Tournament in Cherokee County recently....More

Fulton School System receives B's and C's across board in statewide evaluation

Area schools rate higher in first-ever College and Career Ready Performance Index

by Candy Waylock
FULTON 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
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MHS students sign with colleges

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Milton High School had college signing day April 17 for several students....More
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Religions gather for Day of Prayer

National time to pray for the country

by Jonathan Copsey
NORTH 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

Fire crews contain King's Ridge Christian School blaze

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – A fire at a building under construction May 16 had fire crews out at the King's Ridge Christian School. ...More

Metro counties ask Deal to veto millage cap

Alarmed at precedent-setting Fulton delegation's bill

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – 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
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Alpharetta's North Point Mall evacuated after bomb threat

Area under heightened alert

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — North Point Mall in Alpharetta was evacuated after someone called 911 this morning and made a bomb threat....More

Scam targets Ga. 400 drivers

Demands money over phone

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Someone is making money off people by claiming to be a police officer....More
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Local author releases second novel in Roswell

Vampire book launch at Red Door Playhouse

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, 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

Roswell implements green building incentives

Voluntary rebate program for builders

by Will Houp
ROSWELL, Ga. – The city took another step toward a greener future with the approval of a voluntary building green policy....More

North Fulton Community Charities receives grant to aid food pantry

by Emme Raus
ROSWELL, 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

City of Johns Creek alarm ordinance pushed back 2 – 3 months

Delay in choosing third-party provider delays project

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS 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

Tell GDOT what you think of Ga. 20

New technology used in survey

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. – What are the main concerns on Ga....More
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Northside Hospital's expansion adds medical offices in Forsyth County

Building to house physicians in support of Women's Center

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, 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
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VIDEO: Forsyth County's State of Community

School, county, city applaud achievements

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH 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
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Milton Police hold inaugural golf tournament

Raise $23K for K-9 cop

by Carolyn Aspenson
MILTON, 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
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Southern Prospect boys win Slugfest in Milton

by Staff Reports
MILTON, 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

Alpharetta High School hosts Junior Raiders boys' lacrosse camp

Camps June 3-6, July 22-25

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, 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
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Concorde Fire North wins Ambush tournament in North Fulton

by Staff Reports
NORTH 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
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'Hooch's Kevin Mallard to swim for St. Andrews

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School's Kevin Mallard has signed a national letter of intent to swim for St....More
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Milton annual mini cheer camp July 8-12

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, 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
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Hawks win Battle of the Bats in Milton

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – The 11U Hopewell Hawks won the Grand Slam Hobgood Battle of the Bats tournament April 7 in Woodstock....More
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Suspect named in North Point bomb hoax

Mall evacuated after threat

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, 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

Georgians' suicide rate for ages 35-64 increases 25% in 10 years

by Staff Reports

Suicide deaths have surpassed deaths from motor vehicle crashes in recent years in the United States....More

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Johns Creek man charged with faking his kidnapping

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek man was arrested May 16 on charges he faked his own kidnapping....More
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Former Atlanta Braves player coaches Milton Braves

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Former Major League Baseball and Atlanta Braves player Mark Wohlers provided pitching instruction to the Milton Braves 12U travel baseball team Feb....More

BB&T Atlanta Open has ball person tryouts

May 20, 22 at Carl Sanders YMCA in Buckhead

by Staff Reports
NORTH 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
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48K people get 'Taste of Alpharetta'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, 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

BB&T Atlanta Open has ball person tryouts

May 20, 22 at Carl Sanders YMCA in Buckhead

by Staff Reports
NORTH 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

'In Harmony for Cancer' jazz concert May 11 benefits Atlanta

To benefit CanCare, nonprofit cancer support organization

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Marking its one-year anniversary in Atlanta, CanCare is celebrating with an outdoor jazz concert Saturday, May 11....More
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Raghav Srivastava earns Eagle rank

by Staff Reports
JOHNS 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
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Seven local North Fulton students awarded Sawnee EMC scholarships

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation recently awarded seven local high school seniors each with a $3,500 scholarship....More

Metro counties ask Deal to veto millage cap

Alarmed at precedent-setting Fulton delegation's bill

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – 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

Water safety urged in May

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With temperatures on the rise and summertime approaching, this is an ideal time to think about water safety....More

Appetite, fun at annual food festival

Flavors of Forsyth event May 11 offers fine dining on-the-go

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, 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
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Clean Air contest winners announced

Three from JC, one from Forsyth

by Emme Raus
JOHNS 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
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48K people get 'Taste of Alpharetta'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, 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

Roswell councilmembers opposed to millage rate, budget

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Two Roswell councilmembers have taken issue with the city's budget....More
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New Frazier apartments in Roswell approved

Roswell gives go ahead for large project

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, 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
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Roswell CVB hosts awards gala

Honors Roswell leaders for service

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, 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
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Roswell Beer Fest draws hundreds

Event hopes to be yearly

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Atlanta has its share of beer festivals, but Roswell is edging in on that monopoly....More
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Society protests Day of Prayer

Objects to event on city property

by Jonathan Copsey
NORTH 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

Local venues go blue for jazz

AJP, Velvet Note host 31 days of jazz

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, 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
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Demolition begins for Alpharetta's City Center

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, 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

North Point Fitness holds grand re-opening

by Staff
ROSWELL, 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
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Apple museum returns to Roswell

Two-day encore

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – In case you missed it, the Apple Pop Up Museum is back for two encore days in May and June....More

Taste of Alpharetta photos

Check out our photos of the Taste of Alpharetta and tag yourself and friends!...More

VIDEO: Taste of Alpharetta 2013

by Ray Appen
About 50,000 people attended the Taste of Alpharetta last night....More
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Mountain Park performs 'The Jungle Book'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Welcome to the jungle....More
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Fire boot drive raises $72K in Roswell

by Aldo Nahed
ROSWELL, 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
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Styx, REO, Nugent perform in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Legendary rock bands Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent took to the stage May 5 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre....More
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Best of Second City comes to Roswell arts center

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, 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
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Hillside Girl Scouts complete their Bronze Award

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – After months of work, the Hillside Elementary Girl Scout Troop 3019 accomplished their goal of completing their healthy lifestyles campaign....More

Local author Morgan Rodgers writes sequel to 'Timing…The Key to Life'

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Morgan Rodgers, mild-mannered recreation and parks administrator by day, is a locally celebrated author by night....More
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Two historic homes donated for preservation by the Alpharetta Historical Society

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Jack Peevy is a quiet man and a generous man....More
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Harry's gives proceeds to Foster Care Foundation in Roswell

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, 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
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RUMC gears up for 32nd annual Field Day

Developmentally, physically challenged invited May 18

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, 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

Alpharetta man killed by falling tree

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A contractor was hit April 26 by a falling tree limb he was cutting down....More

Arts Alliance of Johns Creek says art matters

Goal to make JC center for art, music, dance, theater

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Before there was a city of Johns Creek, there were the arts in Johns Creek....More

Chamber presents Family Festival and Taste of the Walk

Food, fun to order at Johns Creek Walk

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS 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
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Johns Creek Advantage: City unveils strategic growth plan

Public-private partnership targets economic growth

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS 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

Bell Road subdivision coming before Johns Creek City Council

646-home development seeks OK

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS 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

Touch-a-Truck offers tons of fun May 18 in Johns Creek

Explore cool equipment that makes city run efficiently

by Staff Reports
JOHNS 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
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19th annual North Fulton Golden Games underway

Seniors get chance to compete for fun, pride

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Senior citizens gathered May 1 for the 19th annual North Fulton Golden Games at Johns Creek's Newtown Park....More
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Leadership class unveils trail project in Forsyth

Watershed education signage added to Caney Creek

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The 2013 Class of Leadership Forsyth officially opened a new self‐guided interpretive trail May 10 at the Caney Creek Preserve....More
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Legion first to hold meeting at new Armory in Forsyth

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, 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
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Forsyth Eagle Scout builds sensory garden

Eric Danielsson designs garden for South Forsyth Middle School

by Kathleen Sturgeon
FORSYTH 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

Nearly $4M returns to Forsyth sheriff's budget

Money taken out last year by outgoing sheriff goes back into budget

by Bill Johnson
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Sheriff Duane Piper went before the Board of Commissioners May 7 to request that $3....More
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Growler tastings still bottled up in Forsyth County

Forsyth County considers allowing samples, flexibility on bottles

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Dan Dixon compares being able to taste beer to the experience of test driving a car....More

Underage alcohol compliance check

Three businesses sell to underage patrons

by Kathleen Sturgeon
FORSYTH 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
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A doggone good time May 19

Mutts and More Festival raises funds for local pets

by Jessa Pease
FORSYTH 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
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Cumming Christmas Parade bad for businesses?

Business owner wants parade moved

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, 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

Bethelview UMC holds yard sale

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Back again this year, Bethelview United Methodist Church, 4525 Bethelview Road in Cumming, will hold its annual yard sale from 8 a....More
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Brookwood Church — 100 years strong

Members surprised to find time capsule

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The Brookwood Baptist Church and its 400-member congregation have come a long way....More

Animal shelter committee asks Forsyth County Commission for $351K

Additional funding to build office, work space

by Bill Johnson
FORSYTH 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
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Musicians hold suicide prevention concert in Forsyth

Authors, speakers share hope May 10

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, 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
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SAFFT raffles playhouse in Forsyth

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH 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
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Forsyth county parks and rec offers summer camps

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Parks and Recreation invites young children to experience a fun way to learn important safety tips this summer....More
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'Willy Wonka' sweetens Lakeside stage

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. – Lakeside Middle School is presenting "Willy Wonka Jr....More
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Spray pad at Old Atlanta Park opens May 25

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH 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
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Lambert's drumline earns bronze

First time at world championship

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH 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
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Harry Norman introduces farm and land division

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Harry Norman Realtors announced the addition of a farm and land division at the Forsyth/Lake Lanier office....More
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Forsyth fire department kicks-off annual boot drive

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH 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
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Blank slate for Ga. 20 improvements

GDOT asks community's input on 25-mile stretch

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, 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
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Fire safety poster winners announced

Students recognized at Board of Commissioners meeting

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – The Forsyth County Fire Department recognized the winners and runners up for the department's 2013 Fire Safety Poster Contest....More

Forsyth 'drug' paraphernalia sellers under new scrutiny

First hearing held, second takes place June 6

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County leaders are moving forward with a law that would further regulate the sale of "bongs....More
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Four Forsyth Eagle Scouts recognized

by Staff Reports
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At their May 2 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized the accomplishments of four Eagle Scouts....More
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Forsyth's Legion donates TV to VA hospital

by Emme Raus
CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming American Legion Auxiliary Unit 307 delivered a 55-inch smart television to the Veterans Hospital in Decatur....More
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Descendant of Confederate soldier receives medal

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH 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
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Costco clears way for new store in Forsyth County

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County is getting a Costco Wholesale....More

Naturalists celebrate Earth Day at Greenway

Make bird houses, tree signs

by Aditya Bhatia
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – On Sunday, April 20, two days before Earth Day, the Georgia Master Naturalist program was already celebrating at Fowler Park....More

Naturalists celebrate Earth Day at Greenway

Make bird houses, tree signs

by Aditya Bhatia
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – On Sunday, April 20, two days before Earth Day, the Georgia Master Naturalist program was already celebrating at Fowler Park....More
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Boys awarded for heroic action in house fire

Three Boy Scouts used training to evacuate selves, family

by CAITLYN WALTERS
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Three Boy Scouts were able to safely evacuate their home thanks to training they received from the Forsyth County Fire Department....More

Vickery Creek holds 'cyber awareness' event

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Vickery Creek Middle School's PTO Cyber Committee hosted a "Cyber Awareness" meeting for parents March 26....More
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Villas at Canterfield sponsors Habitat home

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH 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
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Walmart moves forward with third Forsyth store

Smart Growth, Laurel Springs HOA withdraw appeal, reach consensus

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Walmart Supercenter on Peachtree Parkway has now gotten community backing....More
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Two Pinecrest juniors graduate YLF in Forsyth

by Emme Raus
CUMMING, Ga. — Pinecrest Academy juniors Cole Doxtader and Michael Bruckner graduated last month from Youth Leadership Forsyth (YLF)....More
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CDA’s Down Home Derby parties in the rain in Milton

Gala celebrates 45th year of helping children

by Hatcher Hurd
MILTON, 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

Stachowski named Parks Volunteer of the Year

HYA president also given Cregge Beard Service Award at surprise ceremony

by Jessa Pease
MILTON, 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
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Milton's Cohen named state Taekwondo champ

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, 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

Milton welcomes new board members

Signs with summer programs

by Will Houp
MILTON, Ga. – Several new faces will join Milton's Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals after the May 6 City Council meeting....More

Milton one of safest cities in country

Neighborhood Scout lists as 39

by Carolyn Aspenson
MILTON, Ga. -- Real Estate data company Neighborhood Scout listed Milton as the 39th safest city in the country....More

Children's Charities second annual Denim and Diamonds Benefit

Raised over $30K for autism detection at Children's Healthcare

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – On a cloudy Saturday evening in April at Shannondale Farms in Milton, Children's Charities hosted the Denim and Diamonds Benefit....More

Birmingham Brownies collect pencils for needy kids

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – Birmingham Falls Elementary's third-grade Girl Scout Brownie Troop 12485 collected new pencils during the April School Spirit Day....More

Are you a veteran in Milton? Don't forget to register with the city

Markers to be placed week before ceremony

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, 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
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Crabapple Crossing celebrates 20 years with contest

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Crabapple Crossing celebrated its 20th birthday Friday, April 19 with a special student-designed 20th birthday T-shirt....More
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April Eagle Scouts for Milton District

by Jonathan Copsey
NORTH 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

Milton's burn ban began May 1

Lasts until Sept. 30

MILTON, Ga. – Milton Fire Marshal Matthew Marietta would like to remind the community the state's "burn ban" went into effect, Wednesday, May 1....More
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Denim and Diamonds help Children's Charities

Event raises $30K for autism

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – The second annual Denim and Diamonds event April 27 was a roaring success....More

LETTER: Lest we become like Babbitt...

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
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Camera activist on Mayor Gravitt's quote

Dear Editor: Congratulations to the Appen Media Group for the commemoration of 30 years of "connecting our communities....More

Can you hear me now?

Dangerously loud noises harm young ears

by Will Houp
NORTH 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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1635: Cardinal Richelieu of France intervenes in the great conflict in Europe by declaring war on the Hapsburgs in Spain.
1643: The French army defeats a Spanish army at Rocroi, France.
1780: Near total darkness descends on New England at noon. No explanation is found.
1856: Senator Charles Sumner speaks out against slavery.
1858: A pro-slavery band led by Charles Hameton executes unarmed Free State men near Marais des Cygnes on the Kansas-Missouri border.