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Studio NV Salon opens in Alpharetta

Business: Studio NV Salon
Opened: May 2013
Owner: Jeff Ping
What: A premier Alpharetta salon where clients can enjoy botanical hair care products that respect the integrity of the hair, infusing it with the finest natural ingredients....More

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TopGolf swinging into Alpharetta

First big development on Westside Parkway

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, GA. – TopGolf will make golf-crazy North Fulton its first Georgia location and its 11th facility overall for a 65,000-square-foot golf and entertainment center located at 1050 Westside Parkway....More

Ga. 400, I-285 interchange gets bump from CID

Perimeter group raises $10.5 million for project

by Jonathan Copsey
ATLANTA – Commuters heading downtown will see their travel get worse before it gets much, much better....More

TAP Consulting launches new Co.

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — TAP Consulting Company, an Alpharetta-based company that specializes in providing sales training for small to mid-sized pharmaceutical and medical device companies, launched a new company....More
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Lanier president named top education leader

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Business Chronicle has named Lanier Technical College President Ray Perren as one of Atlanta's Top Leaders in Education....More
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Housing market bounces back

Area's real-estate sees recovery in 2013

by Christopher Freiberg
ATLANTA – After several years of inactivity, the real estate market is back on track with more listings and confident buyers....More

Labor commissioner says Ga. economy rebounding

Housing, Obamacare issues to tackle

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia is in a good position to rebound from the recession and is ready to add jobs....More

Tips for the job seekers

by Jonathan Copsey
Because the people listening to Ga....More
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Avalon announces more high-end tenants

Half loft-above-retail pre-leased

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Avalon continues to stir interest as it adds more tenants for its $600 million project in Alpharetta....More
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Fitness Revolution's fitness challenge

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell-based personal training business is launching Burpees for a Cause in support of the Drake House....More
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Seven Seas holds celebration

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. —Ali Moradi and the staff at Seven Seas Mediterranean Café, 124 Devore Road in Alpharetta welcomed the Mayor, city and Greater North Fulton Chamber officials to its one-year celebration and official ribbon cutting....More

McKesson No. 1 ranked health IT company

4 NF health IT companies make top 100

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA– The Technology Association of Georgia announced that four North Fulton companies and five other Georgia-based companies were ranked among the Top 100 Healthcare IT companies in the nation according to Healthcare Informatics Magazine....More
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Cosmetic dentistry office has new hygienist

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Ana Castillo has joined the staff of Alpharetta Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, 30 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta....More

Sen. Shafer earns perfect legislative score

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has given Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R-Duluth) the highest ranking on its annual legislative scorecard....More
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GNFCC meets Speaker, Price

GNFCC meet Boehner, Price in Washington Fly-in

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Delegates of the North Fulton CID and Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Board met with congressional leaders in Washington, D....More
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Avalon announces more high-end tenants

Half loft-above-retail pre-leased

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Avalon continues to stir interest as it adds more tenants for its $600 million project in Alpharetta....More

Local hospitals placed on honor roll

by Kathleen Sturgeon
ATLANTA – A handful of local hospitals were placed on the Georgia Hospital Association's honor roll....More
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Lieutenant governor pays visit to North Fulton businesses

Region key to state's economic development

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle made a tour of leading businesses in North Fulton May 20 with Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President Brandon Beach, and he liked what he saw....More
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Casino event benefits Drake House

Leadership North Fulton hosts June 15 fundraiser

by Jessa Pease
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — When a nasty storm ruined the Drake House's main fundraising event last month, a Leadership North Fulton team found the silver lining in blackjack, roulette and poker....More

Champia donates to Drake House

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA — Employees from Champia Real Estate Inspections teamed up with the Rotary Club of Windward to donate several cases of soup to the Drake House, a nonprofit crisis assessment center for homeless mothers and their children in the North Fulton community....More
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McKesson employees 'Walk and Roll'

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The corporate citizenship division of McKesson Corporation hosted a "Walk and Roll" event for employees and their families at the company's Windward Parkway office....More
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C2 Education opens in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. — C2 Education opened its 114th K-12 tutoring and test prep center on May 22....More
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Advanced Disposal welcomes Mike Walker

ATLANTA — Advanced Disposal announced Mike Walker as district sales manager in the greater Atlanta marketplace....More
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Roswell couple sells coffee with herbs

by Staff Reports
Business: Javita of Atlanta Opened: April 2013 Owners: Jim and JoEllen Boyd What: Weight-loss coffee made from 100 percent natural, South American estate-grown beans, blended with herbs that provide impacting healthy benefits, said the Boyds....More
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L'Amore offers fashionable hair

by Aldo Nahed
Business: L'Amore Salon Opened: May 2013 Owners: Amber Brown and Debbie Rickett What: L'Amore Salon is an elegant, trendy, upscale hair salon, offering clients the perfect color, cut and more....More

Wallace book a roadmap for elections

by Hatcher Hurd
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Former UPS executive Ron Wallace has written a book that serves as a guide to creating a campaign team, organizing volunteers and getting out the vote....More

BRIAN PATTON

SBA 504 Loans and Commercial Real Estate Could Be a Good Fit

by Brian Patton
The effects of the financial crisis of 2008-2009 rippled throughout the U....More

Craft beer for cool runners: Summer Break Craft Beer Festival joins Alpharetta 5k

by Christopher Freiberg
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta 5k Road Race is back this year June 22 with a new addition to liven the party....More

Patience can win in multiple-offer situations

by Bob Strader
There is no shortage of reporting on low home inventories and bidding wars across the country....More

Business Coach

Coach your sales team to deliver results

by Dick Jones
Is your sales team performing as well as you'd like? Are you helping them maximize their performance? Do you allocate enough of your time to actually make a difference in helping them sell more? Coaching your sales team is critical to helping them improve their performance....More

Alpharetta 6th fastest growing city in South

Census numbers put growth at 4.37 percent

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta is the sixth fastest growing city in the nation, according to numbers from the U....More

Beware of work-from-home scams

Atlanta man sentenced for fraud

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA – Before you sign up for that so-good-it-can't-possibly-be-true work-from-home job, be wary....More

Man exposes self in public in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A man exposed himself to a pedestrian May 18 near the Atlanta Hotel on Old Dogwood Road....More

Roswell driver arrested for DUI, refused to stop

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police arrested Kyle Wesley Brooks, 33, of Atlanta on charges of DUI and fleeing and attempting to elude....More

Heroin, marijuana, pills found on Roswell resident

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police were dispatched to Canton Street May 28 at 10:30 p....More

Roswell resident victim of ID theft

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police were dispatched to Sentinae Chase Drive in response to an identity fraud complaint May 17 at 9:24 a....More

Suspicious pair arrested after alarm in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police arrested two individuals during a traffic stop May 18 at 1:13 a....More

Customer holds up Wendy's clerk in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– The Wendy's restaurant on Holcomb Bridge Road was robbed at gunpoint May 27....More

A trip to the hospital leads to jail time in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police were dispatched May 20 at 2:49 a....More

Roswell Waffle House robbed at gunpoint

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police were dispatched May 22 to the Waffle House on Mansell Road at 2:52 a....More

Alpharetta resident victim of burglary

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta resident reported $5,000 worth of personal items stolen from her home....More

Shots fired at Alpharetta home

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta Police responded the night of May 20 to a report of shots fired on Lowe Lane....More

Sheriff warns of rash in pool, clubhouse car break-ins

by Chris Freiberg
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has recently responded to several incidents in pool and clubhouse parking lots in neighborhoods where vehicles have been entered into and items stolen....More
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Man wanted since 2009 caught in Calif.

by Aldo Nahed
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — A 42-year-old man wanted by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office for escaping from the county during his trial on charges of child molestation and child cruelty was found and arrested in California....More

BRIAN PATTON

SBA 504 Loans and Commercial Real Estate Could Be a Good Fit

by Brian Patton
The effects of the financial crisis of 2008-2009 rippled throughout the U....More
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Aldo Nahed

Why being a journalist is a pretty cool gig

by Aldo Nahed
Journalists have a tough job. It's not all Clark Kent and Lois Lane stuff, and certainly it's not glamorous....More
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HATCHER HURD

The North Fulton Curmudgeon: Franklin's wit, wisdom fresh today

by Hatcher Hurd
A word of warning to those who look for those tame words usually found under the byline of that simpering editor....More

Divorce - Her Law

Your's, Mine and Ours... Who Gets What Property in a Divorce

by Karen Brown Williams
When parties decide to divorce, one of the main issues is property division....More

Patience can win in multiple-offer situations

by Bob Strader
There is no shortage of reporting on low home inventories and bidding wars across the country....More

Business Coach

Coach your sales team to deliver results

by Dick Jones
Is your sales team performing as well as you'd like? Are you helping them maximize their performance? Do you allocate enough of your time to actually make a difference in helping them sell more? Coaching your sales team is critical to helping them improve their performance....More
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RAY APPEN

Perdition and redemption: My week at Disney World

by Ray Appen
The first week after school let out, my wife and I – with a few other brave adults – went down to Disney World as chaperones of about 40 or so Milton theater students....More
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Jonathan Copsey

A community of writers

by Jonathan Copsey
A few weeks ago, I wrote an op-ed piece about the trials of writing a novel....More

New stadium a goal for Atlanta soccer

by James Carr
Arthur Blank's new stadium has caused quite the stir around the city and in the sports world....More
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HATCHER HURD

A remembrance: Gene Jones' garden: Where friends met

by Hatcher Hurd
Gene Jones was a friend of mine....More

Divorce - Her Law

It Really Is About the Best Interests of the Child

by Karen Brown Williams
A friend of mine recently telephoned me about a case he saw in one of the local Atlanta courthouses....More

Business Coach

Attract new customers by blogging

by Dick Jones
Are you having challenges attracting new customers? Is word getting out to the right people on what you provide? Many small businesses have learned that writing a blog is a great way to attract new customers....More

Becoming a landlord – accidentally

by Bob Strader
With home inventory so low and buyers often fighting multiple offers, you would think that many more people would be putting their home on the market....More
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Casino event benefits Drake House

Leadership North Fulton hosts June 15 fundraiser

by Jessa Pease
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — When a nasty storm ruined the Drake House's main fundraising event last month, a Leadership North Fulton team found the silver lining in blackjack, roulette and poker....More

Team Georgia wins Classic

by Kathleen Sturgeon
CONYERS, Ga. — The Team Georgia Baseball Academy 9U Travel team won June 9 the USSSA Round Tripper Classic in Conyers....More
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10u Alpharetta Fire win tourney

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The 10U Alpharetta Fire Fastpitch Team won the USFA Georgia B State Tournament June 1-2 in Carrollton, Ga....More
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Roswell's Alford takes second in tourney

Hurricane Jr. Golf held in Tennessee

by Jonathan Copsey
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The May 5 event in Hixson, Tenn....More
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Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association team takes home championship

by Shauyan Saki
ALPHARETTA, Ga. –– Wills Park was home to a baseball championship May 18....More

Schools address ways to keep kids safe during severe weather

'Safe rooms' not always feasible, say emergency planners

by Candy Waylock
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Deaths and injuries in school buildings during severe weather events are rare occurrences, according to emergency management officials....More
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Mustangs 12U fastpitch win Alpharetta tourney

by Jonathan Copsey
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Georgia Mustangs 12U Fast Pitch Team won their second tournament June 1, winning the CAM Alpharetta Slamfest in Alpharetta....More
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Northwind Gymnastics named Club of the Year

by Shauyan Saki
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Northwind Gymnastics has added another award to its stable....More

Area students named college-sponsored National Merit Scholars

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named 28 recent Fulton County graduates as college-sponsored National Merit Scholars, eligible for scholarships from participating colleges....More

Varsity news: Georgia Tech Dean's List

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA – The following students have earned the distinction of Dean's List at the Georgia Institute of Technology for fall 2012....More
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Fellowship students attend Naval Academy seminar

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Fellowship Christian School juniors James Wilson and Connor Nelson have recently been selected to participate in the 2013 U....More
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Golf Club of Georgia: Where golf is king

Alpharetta club takes pride in putting golf first and last

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Paying a visit to the Golf Club of Georgia nestled on 466 acres among the pines and deer surrounding Lake Windward in Alpharetta, it is almost like traveling back in time to a place where golf is the single purpose and devotion....More

Varsity News

by Staff Reports

Armstrong Atlantic State University

SAVANNAH, Ga....More

Area schools top state graduation rate by 20 percent

Results from 2012 senior class shows averages near 90 percent for North Fulton

by Candy Waylock
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The official data was about 12 months in coming, but state education officials finally released the graduation rate for the senior class of 2012 showing the statewide average rose just over 2 percent from the 2011 results....More
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Independence High graduates 98 students

by Jessa Pease
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Independence High School held its spring graduation May 23, giving diplomas to 98 seniors who fulfilled the requirements during mini-mesters III and IV....More

Atlanta Hockey Foundation announces scholarship winners

Three individuals receive $2,000 toward college education

by Shauyan Saki
ATLANTA –– The Atlanta Hockey Foundation announced the first recipients of the Larry Pickett Memorial Scholarships....More

Cottage School celebrates class of 2013

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – The Cottage School hosted its graduation ceremony Friday, May 24, for the class of 2013....More

Varsity news

by Staff Reports

University of Georgia

ATHENS, Ga....More

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Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association team takes home championship

Braves win big in final game

by Shauyan Saki
ALPHARETTA, Ga. –– Wills Park was home to a baseball championship May 18....More
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King's Ridge has commencement exercises

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – King's Ridge Christian School (KRCS) celebrated its seventh commencement exercises in front of an enthusiastic community of faculty, family and friends Saturday, May 18....More

Decrease in schools budget still provides for staff raises

No tax increase projected

by Candy Waylock
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton School Board is poised to adopt a budget for next year that accomplishes what few other metro systems can do – decrease spending while adding more students, one additional day to the school calendar and a raise for all employees....More
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Lanier president named top education leader

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Business Chronicle has named Lanier Technical College President Ray Perren as one of Atlanta's Top Leaders in Education....More
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'One boy USO' gets brick in Walk of Memories

Legion honors 10-year-old

by Jessa Pease
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One 10-year-old boy's efforts to show his dedication and support for the United States Military earned him a brick June 4 in the Walk of Veterans at American Legion Post 201....More

Know what your child is doing on the Internet

by Carolyn Aspenson
MILTON, Ga. — Now that school is out, children will have even more time to spend on the Internet....More
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C2 Education opens in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. — C2 Education opened its 114th K-12 tutoring and test prep center on May 22....More
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Crowd trades Sunday worship for hunger relief

by Christopher Freiberg
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — More than 200 church members and visitors gathered at Midway United Methodist Church on Sunday morning, June 9 to help relieve hunger both locally and abroad....More

Find out how to make yourself scam-proof

Fulton hosts seminar at North Fulton Charities

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, GA. – Fulton County is hosting another information session that teaches citizens how to protect themselves against scams....More

North Fulton readies for elections

Many seats up for grabs

by Jonathan Copsey
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The cities of North Fulton are already gearing up for the Nov....More

Beach to chair metro transportation committee

by Jonathan Copsey
ATLANTA – Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta) has been selected to Chair the Senate Public Transportation in the Metropolitan Atlanta Region Study Committee....More

Roswell City Council, June 10

by Will Houp
ROSWELL, Ga. – Plans for a new development on Webb Street stirred up several Roswell citizens at the June 10 council meeting....More

Wallace book a roadmap for elections

by Hatcher Hurd
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Former UPS executive Ron Wallace has written a book that serves as a guide to creating a campaign team, organizing volunteers and getting out the vote....More
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Handel confident of Senate 'path to victory'

Sees advantage as Washington outsider

by Hatcher Hurd
This is part two of a question and answer session about Karen Handel ROSWELL, Ga....More

MARTA Ga. 400 expansion meeting in Sandy Springs

by Jonathan Copsey
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), in cooperation with its regional partners, is conducting the Ga....More

Alpharetta approves Webb Bridge development

9 homes created issues with Windward neighbors

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta Council unanimously approved a contentious subdivision on Webb bridge Road at its June 10 meeting, after deferring the issue at the May 28 meeting....More

Roswell passes controversial budget

Tax rate at issue

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell passed its fiscal year 2014 budget May 29 at the weekly City Council meeting....More
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Handel confident of grassroots springboard into Senate

Says fresh face in Washington beats more of same

by Hatcher Hurd
ROSWELL, Ga. – Karen Handel came out of nowhere two years ago with a campaign that eclipsed the Republican field in the primary but then lost the squeaker in a runoff with eventual gubernatorial victor Nathan Deal....More
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Alpharetta's West Side Story

Historic downtown seeks jumpstart

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Once all the hype and hoopla dies down after Alpharetta's many evening and weekend social events in the historic district, how can local businesses keep those people coming back during the day? Such a question was at the top of the agenda May 24 when members of the Alpharetta Business Association and members of the city government toured the blocks of downtown west of Ga....More

Alpharetta 6th fastest growing city in South

Census numbers put growth at 4.37 percent

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta is the sixth fastest growing city in the nation, according to numbers from the U....More

N.F. radio net moves forward

Alpharetta approves project manager

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta's City Council unanimously approved a project manager for the North Fulton Unified Radio System at their June 3 council meeting....More
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Lieutenant governor pays visit to North Fulton businesses

Region key to state's economic development

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle made a tour of leading businesses in North Fulton May 20 with Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President Brandon Beach, and he liked what he saw....More

Proposed Vaughan neighborhood denied

New jail locks approved

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A proposed townhome development was denied by Alpharetta's City Council May 28 after councilmembers had questions about the appropriateness of the development....More

Bear spotted in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A black bear cub was reported in recent days roaming north Alpharetta and Milton....More

Military News

by Staff Reports

Yates, Hutchins and Scrimo graduate Marine training

PARRIS ISLAND, S....More

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Islamic Center's sign defaced

Perp demands 'London justice'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Islamic Center of North Fulton, located on Rucker Road, was defaced Sunday, May 27....More

Military news

by Staff Reports

Roark promoted to Navy commander

ROSWELL, Ga....More

Know what your child is doing on the Internet

by Carolyn Aspenson
MILTON, Ga. — Now that school is out, children will have even more time to spend on the Internet....More

Wallace book a roadmap for elections

by Hatcher Hurd
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Former UPS executive Ron Wallace has written a book that serves as a guide to creating a campaign team, organizing volunteers and getting out the vote....More

Sheriff warns of rash in pool, clubhouse car break-ins

by Chris Freiberg
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has recently responded to several incidents in pool and clubhouse parking lots in neighborhoods where vehicles have been entered into and items stolen....More
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Housing market bounces back

Area's real-estate sees recovery in 2013

by Christopher Freiberg
ATLANTA – After several years of inactivity, the real estate market is back on track with more listings and confident buyers....More

Labor commissioner says Ga. economy rebounding

Housing, Obamacare issues to tackle

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia is in a good position to rebound from the recession and is ready to add jobs....More

Tips for the job seekers

by Jonathan Copsey
Because the people listening to Ga....More
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Man wanted since 2009 caught in Calif.

by Aldo Nahed
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — A 42-year-old man wanted by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office for escaping from the county during his trial on charges of child molestation and child cruelty was found and arrested in California....More
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Starbucks bans smoking 25 ft from stores

Some customers may ignore restriction

by Christopher Freiberg
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Coffee drinking smokers across the nation may have to take their drinks to go....More

UPDATED: Forsyth motorcyclist dies in crash with minivan

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 23-year-old Cumming man was killed overnight June 11 after his motorcycle struck a minivan head-on on Ga....More
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Avalon announces more high-end tenants

Half loft-above-retail pre-leased

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Avalon continues to stir interest as it adds more tenants for its $600 million project in Alpharetta....More

Man exposes self in public in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A man exposed himself to a pedestrian May 18 near the Atlanta Hotel on Old Dogwood Road....More

Roswell driver arrested for DUI, refused to stop

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police arrested Kyle Wesley Brooks, 33, of Atlanta on charges of DUI and fleeing and attempting to elude....More

Heroin, marijuana, pills found on Roswell resident

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police were dispatched to Canton Street May 28 at 10:30 p....More

Roswell resident victim of ID theft

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police were dispatched to Sentinae Chase Drive in response to an identity fraud complaint May 17 at 9:24 a....More

Suspicious pair arrested after alarm in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police arrested two individuals during a traffic stop May 18 at 1:13 a....More

Customer holds up Wendy's clerk in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– The Wendy's restaurant on Holcomb Bridge Road was robbed at gunpoint May 27....More

A trip to the hospital leads to jail time in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police were dispatched May 20 at 2:49 a....More

Roswell Waffle House robbed at gunpoint

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Police were dispatched May 22 to the Waffle House on Mansell Road at 2:52 a....More

Sen. Shafer earns perfect legislative score

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA – The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has given Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R-Duluth) the highest ranking on its annual legislative scorecard....More

Area schools top state graduation rate by 20 percent

Results from 2012 senior class shows averages near 90 percent for North Fulton

by Candy Waylock
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The official data was about 12 months in coming, but state education officials finally released the graduation rate for the senior class of 2012 showing the statewide average rose just over 2 percent from the 2011 results....More

Decrease in schools budget still provides for staff raises

No tax increase projected

by Candy Waylock
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton School Board is poised to adopt a budget for next year that accomplishes what few other metro systems can do – decrease spending while adding more students, one additional day to the school calendar and a raise for all employees....More

Alpharetta resident victim of burglary

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta resident reported $5,000 worth of personal items stolen from her home....More

Shots fired at Alpharetta home

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta Police responded the night of May 20 to a report of shots fired on Lowe Lane....More

The Chattahoochee River Race and Festival June 15

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– The Chattahoochee River Race and Festival is scheduled to take place on June 15....More

Sheriff warns of rash in pool, clubhouse car break-ins

by Chris Freiberg
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has recently responded to several incidents in pool and clubhouse parking lots in neighborhoods where vehicles have been entered into and items stolen....More
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Man wanted since 2009 caught in Calif.

by Aldo Nahed
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — A 42-year-old man wanted by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office for escaping from the county during his trial on charges of child molestation and child cruelty was found and arrested in California....More
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Starbucks bans smoking 25 ft from stores

Some customers may ignore restriction

by Christopher Freiberg
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Coffee drinking smokers across the nation may have to take their drinks to go....More

UPDATED: Forsyth motorcyclist dies in crash with minivan

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A 23-year-old Cumming man was killed overnight June 11 after his motorcycle struck a minivan head-on on Ga....More
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Bulloch Hall whips up good time

Raises money for historic Carriage House

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell's finest came out June 8 to support the Bulloch Hall historic house....More

EDITORIAL: Defacing mosque shock to community

In North Fulton, there is quite a melting pot of races, ethnic backgrounds and immigrants....More

Ga. 400, I-285 interchange gets bump from CID

Perimeter group raises $10.5 million for project

by Jonathan Copsey
ATLANTA – Commuters heading downtown will see their travel get worse before it gets much, much better....More

North Fulton readies for elections

Many seats up for grabs

by Jonathan Copsey
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The cities of North Fulton are already gearing up for the Nov....More
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Housing market bounces back

Area's real-estate sees recovery in 2013

by Christopher Freiberg
ATLANTA – After several years of inactivity, the real estate market is back on track with more listings and confident buyers....More

Labor commissioner says Ga. economy rebounding

Housing, Obamacare issues to tackle

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia is in a good position to rebound from the recession and is ready to add jobs....More

Tips for the job seekers

by Jonathan Copsey
Because the people listening to Ga....More

Craft beer for cool runners: Summer Break Craft Beer Festival joins Alpharetta 5k

by Christopher Freiberg
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta 5k Road Race is back this year June 22 with a new addition to liven the party....More
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Avalon announces more high-end tenants

Half loft-above-retail pre-leased

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Avalon continues to stir interest as it adds more tenants for its $600 million project in Alpharetta....More

Beware of work-from-home scams

Atlanta man sentenced for fraud

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA – Before you sign up for that so-good-it-can't-possibly-be-true work-from-home job, be wary....More

Patience can win in multiple-offer situations

by Bob Strader
There is no shortage of reporting on low home inventories and bidding wars across the country....More
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HATCHER HURD

A remembrance: Gene Jones' garden: Where friends met

by Hatcher Hurd
Gene Jones was a friend of mine....More

Roswell passes controversial budget

Tax rate at issue

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell passed its fiscal year 2014 budget May 29 at the weekly City Council meeting....More
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Handel confident of grassroots springboard into Senate

Says fresh face in Washington beats more of same

by Hatcher Hurd
ROSWELL, Ga. – Karen Handel came out of nowhere two years ago with a campaign that eclipsed the Republican field in the primary but then lost the squeaker in a runoff with eventual gubernatorial victor Nathan Deal....More
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Alpharetta's West Side Story

Historic downtown seeks jumpstart

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Once all the hype and hoopla dies down after Alpharetta's many evening and weekend social events in the historic district, how can local businesses keep those people coming back during the day? Such a question was at the top of the agenda May 24 when members of the Alpharetta Business Association and members of the city government toured the blocks of downtown west of Ga....More
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City of Roswell celebrates National Bike to Work Day

by Shauyan Saki
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Mayor Jere Wood, City Administrator Kay Love, Councilwoman Dr....More

Alpharetta 6th fastest growing city in South

Census numbers put growth at 4.37 percent

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta is the sixth fastest growing city in the nation, according to numbers from the U....More

N.F. radio net moves forward

Alpharetta approves project manager

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta's City Council unanimously approved a project manager for the North Fulton Unified Radio System at their June 3 council meeting....More
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Lieutenant governor pays visit to North Fulton businesses

Region key to state's economic development

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle made a tour of leading businesses in North Fulton May 20 with Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President Brandon Beach, and he liked what he saw....More

Proposed Vaughan neighborhood denied

New jail locks approved

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A proposed townhome development was denied by Alpharetta's City Council May 28 after councilmembers had questions about the appropriateness of the development....More
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Bald heads raise funds for children's cancer

Local woman fights for lifesaving research

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A local woman wants to help "conquer childhood cancers....More

Area schools top state graduation rate by 20 percent

Results from 2012 senior class shows averages near 90 percent for North Fulton

by Candy Waylock
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The official data was about 12 months in coming, but state education officials finally released the graduation rate for the senior class of 2012 showing the statewide average rose just over 2 percent from the 2011 results....More
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Islamic Center's sign defaced

Perp demands 'London justice'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Islamic Center of North Fulton, located on Rucker Road, was defaced Sunday, May 27....More

Know what your child is doing on the Internet

by Carolyn Aspenson
MILTON, Ga. — Now that school is out, children will have even more time to spend on the Internet....More

5th annual We Will Not Forget Benefit Concert set

Foundation for orphans of soldiers get proceeds

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, GA. – Five-time Grammy Award winner B....More

Wallace book a roadmap for elections

by Hatcher Hurd
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Former UPS executive Ron Wallace has written a book that serves as a guide to creating a campaign team, organizing volunteers and getting out the vote....More
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Eagle Scouts honored for community service

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The latest Eagle Scouts of the Chattahoochee District who completed their Boards of Review for the rank of Eagle Scout May 23 have been inducted by district examiners....More
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Crowd trades Sunday worship for hunger relief

by Christopher Freiberg
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — More than 200 church members and visitors gathered at Midway United Methodist Church on Sunday morning, June 9 to help relieve hunger both locally and abroad....More

The Chattahoochee River Race and Festival June 15

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. –– The Chattahoochee River Race and Festival is scheduled to take place on June 15....More

Ryland Homes

Ryland Homes has been building for more than 45 years and is one of the nation's largest homebuilders....More

It's a Sellers Market! Not so fast.

Time for sellers to celebrate, home prices are up and inventory is down....More

How landscaping can impact home values

by Jody White
Curb appeal is essential when selling a home....More
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Alpharetta celebrates 20 years of Cubs at Wills Park

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A week after sightings of a bear cub in Alpharetta generated concern and amusement, the city celebrated its partnership with a different kind of cub....More
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Roswell rocks out at Riverside

Monthly events draw large crowds

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell's Riverside Park is the place to be to rock out every month along the Chattahoochee River....More
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'One boy USO' gets brick in Walk of Memories

Legion honors 10-year-old

by Jessa Pease
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One 10-year-old boy's efforts to show his dedication and support for the United States Military earned him a brick June 4 in the Walk of Veterans at American Legion Post 201....More

Craft beer for cool runners: Summer Break Craft Beer Festival joins Alpharetta 5k

by Christopher Freiberg
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The Alpharetta 5k Road Race is back this year June 22 with a new addition to liven the party....More
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Roswell resident pens novel

Civil war 'invalid corps' forgotten unit

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – The Civil War was a bloody series of engagements, and left thousands of men dead or wounded....More
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Alpharetta wants to 'Keep It Local'

Boost local businesses, shop, eat, play in city

by Kathleen Sturgeon
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The recent "Eat, Shop, Love, Enjoy and Play" banners all around Downtown Alpharetta are a result of the new Keep It Local campaign....More
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Bennett, Summerland Tour wow Verizon

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Tony Bennett and Jackie Evancho performed at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park May 31....More

Is the Ga. Chamber pro-business?

Dear Editor: The Georgia Chamber issued a scorecard a few weeks back giving grades to legislators for votes they perceive as pro-business....More
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City of Roswell celebrates National Bike to Work Day

by Shauyan Saki
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Mayor Jere Wood, City Administrator Kay Love, Councilwoman Dr....More
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New Eagle Scouts for Milton District

by Shauyan Saki
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Milton Boy Scout District recognized its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review March 26....More

New Eagle Scouts for Milton District

by Shauyan Saki
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Milton Boy Scout District recognized its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review March 26....More
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New Eagle Scouts for Milton District

by Jessa Pease
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Milton Boy Scout District — the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Milton— announced its newest Eagle Scouts, who passed their Board of Review on May 23....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
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Crowds pour out for Brew Moon beer fest

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Appearing in the summer for the first time, this year's Brew Moon festival featured plenty of local restaurants and vendors as well as a record turnout of people....More
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'Wizard of Oz' opens 2013 Roswell Summer Puppet Series

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, 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
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Bald heads raise funds for children's cancer

Local woman fights for lifesaving research

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A local woman wants to help "conquer childhood cancers....More
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Families enjoy Safety Fair, learn tips

by Caitlyn Walters
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — North Fulton and Forsyth County families enjoyed a sunny day during the Take 25 Safety Fair....More
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Studio NV Salon opens in Alpharetta

Business: Studio NV Salon
Opened: May 2013
Owner: Jeff Ping
What: A premier Alpharetta salon where clients can enjoy botanical hair care products that respect the integrity of the hair, infusing it with the finest natural ingredients....More

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TopGolf swinging into Alpharetta

First big development on Westside Parkway

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, GA. – TopGolf will make golf-crazy North Fulton its first Georgia location and its 11th facility overall for a 65,000-square-foot golf and entertainment center located at 1050 Westside Parkway....More

Ga. 400, I-285 interchange gets bump from CID

Perimeter group raises $10.5 million for project

by Jonathan Copsey
ATLANTA – Commuters heading downtown will see their travel get worse before it gets much, much better....More

TAP Consulting launches new Co.

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — TAP Consulting Company, an Alpharetta-based company that specializes in providing sales training for small to mid-sized pharmaceutical and medical device companies, launched a new company....More

BRIAN PATTON

SBA 504 Loans and Commercial Real Estate Could Be a Good Fit

by Brian Patton
The effects of the financial crisis of 2008-2009 rippled throughout the U....More
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Bulloch Hall whips up good time

Raises money for historic Carriage House

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell's finest came out June 8 to support the Bulloch Hall historic house....More
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Aldo Nahed

Why being a journalist is a pretty cool gig

by Aldo Nahed
Journalists have a tough job. It's not all Clark Kent and Lois Lane stuff, and certainly it's not glamorous....More
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HATCHER HURD

The North Fulton Curmudgeon: Franklin's wit, wisdom fresh today

by Hatcher Hurd
A word of warning to those who look for those tame words usually found under the byline of that simpering editor....More
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Fitness Revolution's fitness challenge

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. — A Roswell-based personal training business is launching Burpees for a Cause in support of the Drake House....More
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Seven Seas holds celebration

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. —Ali Moradi and the staff at Seven Seas Mediterranean Café, 124 Devore Road in Alpharetta welcomed the Mayor, city and Greater North Fulton Chamber officials to its one-year celebration and official ribbon cutting....More

McKesson No. 1 ranked health IT company

4 NF health IT companies make top 100

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA– The Technology Association of Georgia announced that four North Fulton companies and five other Georgia-based companies were ranked among the Top 100 Healthcare IT companies in the nation according to Healthcare Informatics Magazine....More
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Cosmetic dentistry office has new hygienist

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Ana Castillo has joined the staff of Alpharetta Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, 30 Milton Avenue in Alpharetta....More
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GNFCC meets Speaker, Price

GNFCC meet Boehner, Price in Washington Fly-in

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Delegates of the North Fulton CID and Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Board met with congressional leaders in Washington, D....More

Local hospitals placed on honor roll

by Kathleen Sturgeon
ATLANTA – A handful of local hospitals were placed on the Georgia Hospital Association's honor roll....More

Business Coach

Coach your sales team to deliver results

by Dick Jones
Is your sales team performing as well as you'd like? Are you helping them maximize their performance? Do you allocate enough of your time to actually make a difference in helping them sell more? Coaching your sales team is critical to helping them improve their performance....More
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HATCHER HURD

A remembrance: Gene Jones' garden: Where friends met

by Hatcher Hurd
Gene Jones was a friend of mine....More

EDITORIAL: Defacing mosque shock to community

In North Fulton, there is quite a melting pot of races, ethnic backgrounds and immigrants....More
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Lieutenant governor pays visit to North Fulton businesses

Region key to state's economic development

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle made a tour of leading businesses in North Fulton May 20 with Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce President Brandon Beach, and he liked what he saw....More

Proposed Vaughan neighborhood denied

New jail locks approved

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A proposed townhome development was denied by Alpharetta's City Council May 28 after councilmembers had questions about the appropriateness of the development....More

Bear spotted in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A black bear cub was reported in recent days roaming north Alpharetta and Milton....More

Decrease in schools budget still provides for staff raises

No tax increase projected

by Candy Waylock
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton School Board is poised to adopt a budget for next year that accomplishes what few other metro systems can do – decrease spending while adding more students, one additional day to the school calendar and a raise for all employees....More
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Casino event benefits Drake House

Leadership North Fulton hosts June 15 fundraiser

by Jessa Pease
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — When a nasty storm ruined the Drake House's main fundraising event last month, a Leadership North Fulton team found the silver lining in blackjack, roulette and poker....More

Champia donates to Drake House

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA — Employees from Champia Real Estate Inspections teamed up with the Rotary Club of Windward to donate several cases of soup to the Drake House, a nonprofit crisis assessment center for homeless mothers and their children in the North Fulton community....More
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McKesson employees 'Walk and Roll'

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The corporate citizenship division of McKesson Corporation hosted a "Walk and Roll" event for employees and their families at the company's Windward Parkway office....More
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Advanced Disposal welcomes Mike Walker

ATLANTA — Advanced Disposal announced Mike Walker as district sales manager in the greater Atlanta marketplace....More
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Roswell couple sells coffee with herbs

by Staff Reports
Business: Javita of Atlanta Opened: April 2013 Owners: Jim and JoEllen Boyd What: Weight-loss coffee made from 100 percent natural, South American estate-grown beans, blended with herbs that provide impacting healthy benefits, said the Boyds....More
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L'Amore offers fashionable hair

by Aldo Nahed
Business: L'Amore Salon Opened: May 2013 Owners: Amber Brown and Debbie Rickett What: L'Amore Salon is an elegant, trendy, upscale hair salon, offering clients the perfect color, cut and more....More

by Betty Price
Preventing skin cancer Now that summer is upon us, it's the perfect time to focus on sun safety and skin cancer prevention....More

McKesson No. 1 ranked health IT company

4 NF health IT companies make top 100

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA– The Technology Association of Georgia announced that four North Fulton companies and five other Georgia-based companies were ranked among the Top 100 Healthcare IT companies in the nation according to Healthcare Informatics Magazine....More

Local hospitals placed on honor roll

by Kathleen Sturgeon
ATLANTA – A handful of local hospitals were placed on the Georgia Hospital Association's honor roll....More
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