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by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group has welcomed three interns who are passionate about community journalism....More |
by Staff ReportsATLANTA – Lewis Cline, community executive, Canton/Woodstock/Jasper, with Bank of North Georgia Synovus, was named a Synovus REACH Volunteer of the Year....More |
by Staff ReportsNORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Crabapple chapter of the American Business Women's Association honored three women during its meeting last month, including announcing its Woman of the Year....More |
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 |
Lew Oliver-designed homes create Old World living spacesby Hatcher HurdALPHARETTA, Ga. – More than 100 people showed up May 15 to preview the multi-use project Avalon's residential designs by builder Monte Hewett and architectural designer Lew Oliver....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – Synovus, the Columbus-based financial services company, and an affiliate of Bank of North Georgia, announced the recipients of its Chairman's Awards....More |
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Established in 2009, the Partnership of the Year Award serves to recognize the many outstanding Partners in Education throughout North Fulton....More |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Two women with businesses in North Fulton were honored this month by Enterprising Women magazine....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 |
by Staff ReportsATLANTA – Johns Creek resident Brendan Barr was promoted to senior vice president of Atlanta-based NorSouth Development, a multi-family real estate company specializing in independent senior living communities....More |
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The law firm of Andersen, Tate and Carr announced that partner Render C....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 |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Kristy Williamson Scott, Carroll Cunningham and Charles Pelham have joined Harry Norman, Realtors at the Forsyth County/Lake Lanier office....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 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 |
Veronica Stone Salon and Color Bar relocates in Miltonby Shauyan SakiMILTON, Ga. – Veronica Stone's dream was to attract more Milton residents to her salon, and with her relocation she believes that she has done that....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – Three people had their lockers broken into May 7 at the LA Fitness on Holcomb Bridge Road....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Good Samaritan found $1,600 in the Costco parking lot April 26 and turned every cent of it in....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Ellenwood man was arrested several months after he was suspected in trying to cash a forged check at a local bank....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – A 12-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested May 11 after allegedly breaking into several homes in Martin's Landing....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – Two young teenagers were arrested May 10 after allegedly trying to break into a Houze Road home....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 |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — A man threw a water bottle at a Dial-A-Ride bus, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — A woman had $2,650 of jewelry stolen from her home, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — A thief entered a woman's car and only stole a handicap placard, according to a Cumming Police incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — A woman had a computer delivered to her home that she didn't order, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — A woman was the victim of road rage that involved a gun, according to a Cumming Police incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Deputies responded to an animal cruelty call and found a man's collection of cockfighting paraphernalia, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Someone gutted and stripped about 90 percent of copper pipe and wiring from a church property, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More |
by Staff ReportsCUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole $3,288 worth of landscaping equipment from Gibbs Landscape Co....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 ReportsMILTON, Ga. – Online dating can be dangerous, as one Milton resident found out May 7, after her "boyfriend" allegedly scammed her out of nearly $5,000....More |
by Staff ReportsMILTON, Ga. – A Powers Court Avenue man was arrested May 9 for allegedly driving under the influence with a child in the back seat....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 |
HATCHER HURDMemorial Day is the day we set aside to remember the service and the sacrifice....More |
Jonathan Copseyby Jonathan CopseyIt's been said that everyone has a novel in them....More |
Divorce - Her Lawby Karen Brown WilliamsEveryone wants to know what the court considers in determining child support....More |
Aldo Nahedby Aldo NahedThere's a TV show called "What Would You Do?" The premise is people are secretly filmed in awkward and sometimes embarrassing situations, and we get to see how they react....More |
Business Coachby Dick JonesAre you writing winning proposals that get you business? Do your proposals get you a seat at the table for an oral presentation with decision makers? The general purpose of any proposal is to persuade the reader to do something, whether it's purchasing goods or services, or making a decision to hire you....More |
by Bob StraderIt doesn't happen all the time, but more and more frequently, home buyers are getting into bidding wars for hot new listings hitting the market....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 |
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Students from all across North Fulton gathered to compete at the fourth annual Cheetah Cup, a math competition for students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades....More |
Northview ranked highest among traditional schools in Georgiaby Candy WaylockNORTH FULTON, Ga. – Seven schools in North Fulton were among Newsweek magazine's list of top-ranking public high schools across the country, with Northview High School leading the pack in Georgia....More |
by Staff ReportsGeorgia Tech ATLANTA – KayLeigh Dent of Alpharetta has graduated from Georgia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. ...More |
by Staff ReportsNORTH FULTON, Ga. – Ten additional Fulton County seniors have been named 2013 National Merit Scholars....More |
Old system failing as new system put into place, say officialsby Candy WaylockATLANTA – Each day, the Fulton County School System churns out more than a quarter million emails from 16,000 mailboxes, and links together 40,000 computers and 3,400 printers that keep the business of education humming....More |
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 |
by Jessa PeaseALPHARETTA, Ga. — Creek View Elementary recently had two honorary principal of the day representatives assist Principal Debbie Doss with her daily activities....More |
Roswell school honored for the third year in a rowby Jessa PeaseROSWELL, Ga. — Hillside Elementary School's Parent-Teacher Association was recognized May 6 in the Outstanding Local Unit category within the North Fulton Council of PTAs....More |
by Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – Manning Oaks Elementary conducted its first Junior Achievement (JA) Day on April 19 for first and second grades and on March 22 for third through fifth grades....More |
by Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – Joana Seawel's kindergarten class at Manning Oaks Elementary in Alpharetta has become pen pals with a kindergarten class in Costa Rica....More |
Takes part in National Day of Prayerby Jessa PeaseROSWELL, Ga. — Fellowship Christian School participated May 2 in the observance of the National Day of Prayer sponsored by Raise His Praise Worship Center at Roswell City Hall....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – Centennial High School sent 21 students to New York City to compete against more than 3,000 students from around the world at the National High School Model United Nations Conference....More |
by Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – All students entering third through ninth grades are welcome June 10 – 13 at Alpharetta High School's volleyball camp....More |
ROSWELL, Ga. – When on-air radio personality Moby from WNGC 106....More |
Gain degrees on same dayby Shauyan SakiALPHARETTA, Ga. –– Gina Daunt and Kathryn Elliot share a special bond....More |
by Candy WaylockFULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton County School System was one of only 15 school districts across the country to be named a first place winner in the Magna Awards program sponsored by the National School Boards Association's (NSBA) American School Board Journal (ASBJ)....More |
Eighteen seniors scheduled to graduate
by Shauyan SakiROSWELL, Ga. –– The Cottage School will host graduation ceremonies on May 24 at 11 a....More |
Knights win state championship for first time in school historyby Shauyan SakiROSWELL, Ga. –– Centennial High School Knights boys' lacrosse team made history May 18 when they won the state title by defeating two-time state champion Lambert High School by a score of 15-12....More |
by Staff ReportsALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School senior Lentz has committed to play basketball at Young Harris College....More |
by Kathleen SturgeonROSWELL, Ga. — High school sport teams going to state championships are an exciting opportunity that doesn't happen often....More |
by Kathleen SturgeonROSWELL, Ga. — High school sport teams going to state championships are an exciting opportunity that doesn't happen often....More |
by Kathleen SturgeonALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hopewell Middle School's Jr....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 |
by Candy WaylockFULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton County School System was one of only 15 school districts across the country to be named a first place winner in the Magna Awards program sponsored by the National School Boards Association's (NSBA) American School Board Journal (ASBJ)....More |
James Tyre excels in sportsby Kathleen SturgeonJOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Most athletes are typically good at one sport, two if they're lucky....More |
by Staff ReportsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Northview sophomore Preston Krah competed in the Men's Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Championships in Portland, Ore....More |
by Staff ReportsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Green Team at Wilson Creek Elementary volunteers every Thursday morning before the school day begins to collect recyclable materials from each classroom....More |
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Wilson Creek Elementary kindergarten paraprofessional Alicia Harrington was chosen as Northeast Learning Community's Professional Employee of the Year for the 2013-2014 school year for Fulton County Schools....More |
by Staff ReportsJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The National League of Junior Cotillion Alpharetta-Johns Creek chapter has named Taylor Road Middle School teacher Melissa Hartfield as its 2013 Best Mannered Teacher....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 Emme RausFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation (EMF) recently awarded $24,916 to local charities and classroom grants through its Operation Round Up program....More |
by Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — The soccer team at Pinecrest Academy now has a new director....More |
by Kathleen SturgeonFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — With the strange facts and odd pictures, more than likely if you ask any kid in elementary school what their favorite book is, they will tell you "Ripley's Believe It or Not" or "Guinness Book of World Records....More |
Varsity cheerleading awarded GCCA Cheerleading Team of the Yearby Jessa PeaseFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — South Forsyth High School's varsity competition cheerleading squad has been awarded the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association Cheerleading Team of the Year for 2012....More |
Midway Elementary redistricting approvedby Aldo NahedFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — At Midway Elementary School, overcrowded classrooms are only projected to continue to grow....More |
by Jessa PeaseFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Lady Wolverines 14U fast-pitch softball team won the United States Specialty Sports Association Bring the Heat Tournament in Stockbridge, Ga....More |
by Staff ReportsForsyth Central High School, May 25 at 10 a....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 Candy WaylockFULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton County School System was one of only 15 school districts across the country to be named a first place winner in the Magna Awards program sponsored by the National School Boards Association's (NSBA) American School Board Journal (ASBJ)....More |
by Kathleen SturgeonMILTON, Ga. — Milton High School lacrosse player Jake Jenkins was chosen as the winner of the Legacy Lacrosse Leadership Award after his performance at the sixth annual Legacy Lacrosse Cup tournament April 12-13 held in Atlanta....More |
Local fifth-grader decorated in silver and goldby Jessa PeaseMILTON, Ga. — Running, jumping and sprinting toward the finish line, a local girl competed March 15-17 at the AAU third annual Indoor Track and Field National Championships in Birmingham, Ala....More |
by Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – Georgia RUSH Soccer Club had a successful weekend at the Open Cup soccer tournament April 13 and 14 in Decatur, Ala....More |
Birmingham Falls third-graders portray historical figuresby Jessa PeaseMILTON, Ga. — On April 26, the students, staff and parents of Birmingham Falls Elementary had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing various great Americans....More |
by Jessa PeaseMILTON, Ga. — The Milton High School baseball coaching staff would like to invite all rising ninth-graders to attend their annual summer baseball camp from May 28 through May 31 from 4 p....More |
Won trip home from schoolMILTON, Ga. – Getting picked up from school is the norm these days....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 Staff ReportsRoark promoted to Navy commander ROSWELL, Ga. ...More |
by Shauyan SakiFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.–– Nichols Drive will be temporarily closed to through traffic between James Burgess Road and Nichols Road beginning May 27....More |
GDOT holds first of two community meetings for Ga. 20 improvementsby Carolyn AspensonCUMMING, Ga. — On Thursday, May 16, residents of Cumming and Canton let the Georgia Department of Transportation know their vision for improvements to Ga....More |
Recent poll shows Georgia had ninth most claims for dog attacksby Shauyan SakiNORTH FULTON, Ga. –– May 19 marks the first day for National Dog Bite Prevention Week....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 |
City, county at odds over possessionNORTH FULTON, Ga. – One of the last remaining vestiges of North Fulton's prison camp may be about to disappear....More |
Police, volunteers keep event safeby Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – Anyone attending this year's Taste of Alpharetta May 9 might have been overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of people at the event....More |
Alpharetta Fire Department receives PETA award for saving ducklingsby Jessa PeaseALPHARETTA, Ga. — Mother's Day weekend guaranteed at least one happy family when Alpharetta firefighters rescued 10 ducklings from a storm drain May 9 and reunited them with their mother....More |
Alpharetta's power grid creates tech meccaby Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – Today's high speed, high tech business environment is fueled in large part by a strong infrastructure....More |
Sidewalks, roundabout includedby Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – A set of new designs for the Rucker Road corridor were presented May 20 to the Alpharetta City Council....More |
Roswell family connects with Israelby Will HoupROSWELL, Ga. — Bomb explosions and terror attacks are common news updates for the West Bank and Gaza in the Middle East....More |
Wants to curb 'crushing debt'by Hatcher HurdROSWELL, Ga. – Karen Handel, the former Georgia secretary of state who narrowly lost the runoff for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, now has set her sights on the U....More |
Demands money over phoneby Jonathan CopseyROSWELL, Ga. – Someone is making money off people by claiming to be a police officer....More |
by Staff Reports1. Public hearing: To approve Bellmoors subdivision at 108000 Bell Road and rezone 224 acres from Agricultural to Community Unit Plan (residential) to develop a 646-lot single-family gated subdivision at 2....More |
Says code enforcement officer overzealous with legitimate businessesby Hatcher HurdJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Jan Warner is the owner of one of Lavida Massage's nationally marketed franchises, and she says she has more reason than anyone to see the city's illegitimate "massage parlors" closed down....More |
Rumors flare after citizen meetingby Hatcher HurdJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A chance remark at a citizen meeting about illicit massage parlors operating in Johns Creek may have led to a rumor circulating around town....More |
90-year-old vet recalls WWII, Korea experiencesby Hatcher HurdJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Gerald Francis Keane was 20 years old when he joined the Navy in 1943 to do his part in World War II....More |
by Aldo NahedSTONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — Being ready for an emergency situation requires being able to plan and prepare for the unimaginable....More |
Amos completes program to continue education, build leadershipby Shauyan SakiATLANTA – Association County Commissioners of Georgia, the state's county association, and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government recognized 50 county officials who have completed commissioners' training programs....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 |
Lusk patiently made more than 300by Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – Every year, the city of Milton puts on a ceremony to honor those who have served the country on Memorial Day....More |
Engines converge on King's Ridgeby Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – Smoke at a building under construction May 16 had fire crews out at King's Ridge Christian School....More |
by Kathleen SturgeonROSWELL, Ga. — High school sport teams going to state championships are an exciting opportunity that doesn't happen often....More |
by Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — Trailing by five runs in the fifth and final inning of a game in the eight year old division of the Sharon Springs Athletic Association recreational baseball league, the Red Sox rallied to tie the game at 7-7....More |
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek man was arrested May 16 on charges he faked his own kidnapping....More |
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Scouts John Foley and Zachary Martin Fischel have completed their Boards of Review and now hold the rank of Eagle Scout....More |
Projects raise funds, awarenessby Dan MoodyALPHARETTA, Ga. — There's more to Girl Scouting than selling cookies....More |
Novel a tale of ghostly encountersby Jessa PeaseCUMMING, Ga. — A mom who begins seeing and helping ghosts is the topic of a local author's debut novel....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 |
by Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – The weekend of May 17 and 18 was a busy one for Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park with four performers delighting crowds at the outdoor venue....More |
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Downtown Alpharetta will be alive with excitement when the sun rises on Friday, May 24, as it plays host to the 11Alive morning show....More |
Served as Roswell chief, city councilmanby Jonathan CopseyNORTH FULTON, Ga. – Retirement is usually a once-in-a-lifetime event....More |
Event largest in Southeastby JONATHAN COPSEYROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia's largest Memorial Day ceremony will take place at 10 a....More |
by Jonathan CopseyALPHARETTA, Ga. – Gather your friends and celebrate summer with beer, wine and delicious food at the Alpharetta Brew Moon Summerfest on Saturday, June 1 from 6:30 p....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – It is time to mark your calendars because the Roswell Summer Puppet Series returns for its 16th season at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center....More |
by Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – Former UGA All-American linebacker Rennie Curran will speak Sunday, May 26, at Bridge to Grace Church in Roswell....More |
Featuring Bible teachers Babbie Mason and Jessica LaGroneby Staff ReportsROSWELL, Ga. – Abingdon Women, a new division of Abingdon Press focused on grace-based Bible studies created by and for women, is hosting a live event to introduce Bible teachers Babbie Mason and Jessica LaGrone to women in Atlanta....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 |
by Will HoupJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – About 12 years ago, Jack McConnell was one of the first infants to undergo the newly implemented national Universal Newborn Hearing Screening....More |
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – More than 1,000 visitors turned out for the inaugural Taste of Johns Creek Walk and Family Festival last Saturday....More |
by Hatcher HurdJOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Veterans Association will be host to its inaugural Memorial Day picnic Saturday, May 25, at Newtown Park....More |
Local Johns Creek woman to compete for Miss USA titleby Jessa PeaseJOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Heels and evening gowns at the ready, Miss Georgia USA takes Vegas May 29 where she will compete for her chance at the crown and title of Miss USA....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 |
Father Andrew Stephen Damick will speak on "Churching the Nation"by Kathleen SturgeonCUMMING, Ga. — Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church in Cumming, Ga....More |
Woodstock-themed event draws hundredsby Laura JonesCUMMING, Ga. — On May 3, the Reid Barn, 6844 Majors Road, became a time machine of sorts, bringing attendees "Back to Woodstock....More |
by Hatcher HurdCUMMING, Ga. – Save the Horses Rescue says come and enjoy a night in the country with a blanket and a cooler....More |
Proposed program will alert customers on energy usageby Shauyan SakiFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Sawnee Electric Membership Corp....More |
by Hatcher HurdCUMMING, Ga. – Save the Horses Rescue says come and enjoy a night in the country with a blanket and a cooler....More |
Abe Benkhaled, 11, pens 'The Greatest Country'by Will HoupFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Starting more than two years ago and working for at least 30 minutes a day, about every day, 11-year-old Abe Benkhaled sat and researched America's history and values....More |
Cumming Elementary's garden feeds families in needby Shauyan SakiCUMMING, Ga. — Cumming Elementary School students have been hard at work, but not all of their hard work has been in a classroom....More |
by Jessa PeaseFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Public Library announced its 2013 selection for Forsyth Reads Together – "All Over but the Shoutin'" by Rick Bragg....More |
by Caitlyn WaltersCUMMING, Ga. — Hundreds of attendees gathered at the fourth annual Flavors of Forsyth....More |
by Aldo NahedFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A congregation, which started in 2001, has grown along with the county....More |
by Kathleen SturgeonFORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The North Central Georgia Habitat for Humanity held a dedication ceremony for the Ellis family May 11 in Gainesville....More |
by Aldo NahedCUMMING, Ga. — Bill Norman presented Autism Awareness with a check for $1,931....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 |
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 |
Expanded festival takes over Crabapple Oct. 5by Jonathan CopseyMILTON, Ga. – The Crabapple Fest, Milton's long-running and popular art and antiques festival, is now accepting vendor applications for this year's Oct....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 |
I am the parent of a drug addict....More |
Claire Matthews, daughter of Linda and Gerald Matthews of Alpharetta, graduated this Spring with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering....More |
Ruth Caroline Carlson Banister Coker, 70, of Woodstock, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 5, 2013 surrounded by family and friends....More |
Ballard, William Turpin, of Roswell, GA died peacefully at the age of 58 on April 25, 2013 after a brief illness....More |
René Nicole Quigley and Peter Aleksandrovich Karasev were united in marriage on April 6, 2013, at Johns Creek Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia....More |
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