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Where is this market headed?

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

Business Coach

Planning, preparing for conferences

by Dick Jones
Do you participate in conferences? Are you getting as much business as you expected from attending these types of events? Participating in conferences is a two-way street....More
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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

North Fulton townhomes and condos in short supply

by Bob Strader
With less than 179 units on the market in North Fulton, across all price ranges, sellers of townhomes and condos are sitting in the driver's seat....More

Putting real estate market in perspective

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

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

by Hatcher Hurd
ROSWELL, Ga. – Suppose doctors one day could use the patient's own stem cells to regenerate damaged heart muscle and tissue? What would that mean to patients with heart disease? That is not science fiction, nor even science-wishing....More

Business Coach

Four ways to grow sales

by Dick Jones
Is your sales team making their numbers each month? Are you growing top-line revenue in your small business? Have you tried to figure out the best way to maximize your sales? Growing sales, regardless of what products or services you provide, can be accomplished in four ways....More
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NF Hospital's nurse named Tenet Hero

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – North Fulton Hospital announced that Micah Brown, breast health nurse navigator, has been named a Tenet Hero as part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation's recognition program for employees....More

LA Fitness renovates area locations

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

Area still experiencing low unemployment

North Fulton and Forsyth County hover at 6 percent unemployment

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

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. — Kay Rainwater Walker, a real estate sales professional in Roswell and Sandy Springs, has joined the Keller Williams Realty Roswell Market Center, 695 Mansell Road, Suite 120 in Roswell....More

Johns Creek among top earners

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

35 new jobs, $4 million in new investment

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

Crash in Alpharetta lands both parties in jail

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

$4K taken from sports account in Milton

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

Alpharetta employee charged with credit fraud

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

Fake loans use Milton local's info

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

Public pot use puts Alpharetta couple in jail

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

Fake Rx leads to forgery arrest in Alpharetta

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

Roswell couple learns to not harvest other people's bamboo

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

Suspect on run after eluding police stop in Alpharetta

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

Police victims of 'swatting' scam

Fake crime reported online

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Someone led Roswell police on a wild goose chase April 30, posing as a child threatening to kill herself as part of a prank called "swatting....More
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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

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

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
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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
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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
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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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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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Clean Air contest winners announced

Three from JC, one from Forsyth

by Emme Raus
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Students from Northview High School won first, second and third place for their original T-shirt designs for a Clean Air Campaign contest....More
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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

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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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

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

Crash in Alpharetta lands both parties in jail

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

$4K taken from sports account in Milton

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

Alpharetta employee charged with credit fraud

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

Fake loans use Milton local's info

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

Public pot use puts Alpharetta couple in jail

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

Fake Rx leads to forgery arrest in Alpharetta

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

Roswell couple learns to not harvest other people's bamboo

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

Suspect on run after eluding police stop in Alpharetta

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

Police victims of 'swatting' scam

Fake crime reported online

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Someone led Roswell police on a wild goose chase April 30, posing as a child threatening to kill herself as part of a prank called "swatting....More
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'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

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

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

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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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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Clean Air contest winners announced

Three from JC, one from Forsyth

by Emme Raus
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Students from Northview High School won first, second and third place for their original T-shirt designs for a Clean Air Campaign contest....More

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
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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

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
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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
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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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