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Appen Media Group welcomes summer interns

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Appen Media Group has welcomed three interns who are passionate about community journalism....More
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Sr. VP of NorSouth named

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA – 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
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Crabapple ABWA announces award winners

by Staff Reports
NORTH 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

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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Benton participates in 'Paris' night

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Benton House partnered with Johns Creek Arts Center to host "April in Paris," an evening complete with French food on April 25....More
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Lennar's Lakepoint at Johns Creek announced

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

How buyers can win multiple offer bids

by Bob Strader
It 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
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Johns Creek Advantage: City unveils strategic growth plan

Public-private partnership targets economic growth

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – More than 100 business leaders gathered May 7 at the Atlanta Athletic Club for the long-awaited roll-out of Johns Creek Advantage, the partnership of the business community and the City Council to accelerate economic growth in Johns Creek....More
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Johns Creek man charged with faking his kidnapping

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek man was arrested May 16 on charges he faked his own kidnapping....More
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HATCHER HURD

Memorial Day reminds us to honor vets with deeds

Memorial Day is the day we set aside to remember the service and the sacrifice....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Writing novels is difficult work

by Jonathan Copsey
It's been said that everyone has a novel in them....More

Divorce - Her Law

What Does the Court Consider in Setting child Support

by Karen Brown Williams
Everyone wants to know what the court considers in determining child support....More
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Aldo Nahed

When a Good Samaritan dies

by Aldo Nahed
There'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 Coach

Writing good business proposals

by Dick Jones
Are 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

How buyers can win multiple offer bids

by Bob Strader
It 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

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

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

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

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

by Candy Waylock
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Schools in Fulton County scored just slightly above the state average on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), which rates schools and schools districts on a 100-point scale assessing the overall performance of the schools....More

Meffert of Johns Creek inducted into Phi Beta at UNC

by Staff Reports
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most honored college honorary society, has inducted 144 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students as new members....More
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Barnwell TAG students get healthy dose of real world healthcare

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Barnwell Elementary fourth- and fifth-grade Talented and Gifted (TAG) students explored the varied aspects of healthcare with the assistance of professionals from the Centers for Disease Control and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite....More

'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

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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'Hooch's Kevin Mallard to swim for St. Andrews

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School's Kevin Mallard has signed a national letter of intent to swim for St....More
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Raghav Srivastava earns Eagle rank

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Scout Troop 2000 and Crew 43 have announced that Raghav Srivastava is their newest Eagle Scout to have earned the honor....More

Georgia ranks in top 10 for dog bites

Recent poll shows Georgia had ninth most claims for dog attacks

by Shauyan Saki
NORTH FULTON, Ga. –– May 19 marks the first day for National Dog Bite Prevention Week....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

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

Delay in choosing third-party provider delays project

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Businesses and residents in Johns Creek just got an extension to sign up with the city until August or perhaps September to register their alarm systems....More
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Sr. VP of NorSouth named

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA – 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
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Crabapple ABWA announces award winners

by Staff Reports
NORTH 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
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Johns Creek man charged with faking his kidnapping

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek man was arrested May 16 on charges he faked his own kidnapping....More
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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

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

Bell Road subdivision coming before Johns Creek City Council

646-home development seeks OK

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The gated community planned for 224 acres at the corner of Bell Road and Medlock Bridge Road will be one of four zoning cases to come before the City Council at 7 p....More

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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'Hooch's Kevin Mallard to swim for St. Andrews

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Chattahoochee High School's Kevin Mallard has signed a national letter of intent to swim for St....More

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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Johns Creek man charged with faking his kidnapping

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – A Johns Creek man was arrested May 16 on charges he faked his own kidnapping....More

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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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

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

Delay in choosing third-party provider delays project

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Businesses and residents in Johns Creek just got an extension to sign up with the city until August or perhaps September to register their alarm systems....More

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

Bell Road subdivision coming before Johns Creek City Council

646-home development seeks OK

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The gated community planned for 224 acres at the corner of Bell Road and Medlock Bridge Road will be one of four zoning cases to come before the City Council at 7 p....More
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19th annual North Fulton Golden Games underway

Seniors get chance to compete for fun, pride

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

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

Arts Alliance of Johns Creek says art matters

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

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

Chamber presents Family Festival and Taste of the Walk

Food, fun to order at Johns Creek Walk

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The 14 merchants of Johns Creek Walk are teaming up with the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Saturday, May 18, to showcase the Walk and provide fun, food and entertainment for the public....More
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Johns Creek Advantage: City unveils strategic growth plan

Public-private partnership targets economic growth

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – More than 100 business leaders gathered May 7 at the Atlanta Athletic Club for the long-awaited roll-out of Johns Creek Advantage, the partnership of the business community and the City Council to accelerate economic growth in Johns Creek....More

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

Bell Road subdivision coming before Johns Creek City Council

646-home development seeks OK

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The gated community planned for 224 acres at the corner of Bell Road and Medlock Bridge Road will be one of four zoning cases to come before the City Council at 7 p....More

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

Explore cool equipment that makes city run efficiently

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Learn how a backhoe or a dump truck works from the professionals who operate them at Johns Creek's annual Touch-a-Truck event, part of the city's Public Works Day, Saturday, May 18....More
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Raghav Srivastava earns Eagle rank

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Johns Creek Scout Troop 2000 and Crew 43 have announced that Raghav Srivastava is their newest Eagle Scout to have earned the honor....More
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19th annual North Fulton Golden Games underway

Seniors get chance to compete for fun, pride

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Senior citizens gathered May 1 for the 19th annual North Fulton Golden Games at Johns Creek's Newtown Park....More
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HATCHER HURD

Memorial Day reminds us to honor vets with deeds

Memorial Day is the day we set aside to remember the service and the sacrifice....More
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Jonathan Copsey

Writing novels is difficult work

by Jonathan Copsey
It's been said that everyone has a novel in them....More
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Aldo Nahed

When a Good Samaritan dies

by Aldo Nahed
There'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

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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Benton participates in 'Paris' night

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Benton House partnered with Johns Creek Arts Center to host "April in Paris," an evening complete with French food on April 25....More
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Lennar's Lakepoint at Johns Creek announced

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

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

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

by Staff Reports

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

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Barnwell TAG students get healthy dose of real world healthcare

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Barnwell Elementary fourth- and fifth-grade Talented and Gifted (TAG) students explored the varied aspects of healthcare with the assistance of professionals from the Centers for Disease Control and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite....More

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

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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