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Milton Herald

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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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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
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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

'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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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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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

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

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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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
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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

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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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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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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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

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

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
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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
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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
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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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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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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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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
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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

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

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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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
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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
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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

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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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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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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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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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
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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

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

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
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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
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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

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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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
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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
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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
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