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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
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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

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

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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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
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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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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

JC woman reports $50K jewelry stolen

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga.–– A Wren Ridge resident told police more than $50,000 in jewelry was stolen from her May 31 while she was moving....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

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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RAY APPEN

Good bye Nathan — Remembering a kind, generous young man

by Ray Appen
I had to choose between doing something I love and something I don't care for today....More
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HATCHER HURD

When did Boy Scouting stop being about the boys?

by Hatcher Hurd
I remember my days in Scouting with a great deal of fondness and nostalgia....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

Business Coach

Value of long-term business planning

by Dick Jones
Do you have a long-term plan for your small business? Have you looked over the horizon for the next 3 to 5 years and set some goals on what you want to accomplish? Most small business owners develop short-term plans to achieve financial goals, but fail to plan long term....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

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

Varsity News

by Staff Reports
Duke University DURHAM, N.C. — Sarah Madeline Eade was named to the Dean's List with distinction at Duke University for the spring 2013 semester....More
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May student-athletes honored

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Two students were selected to be the Student-Athletes of the Month for May by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce....More
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JCHS's Stastny attends Naval Academy Summer Seminar

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – John Stastny, a student at Johns Creek High School, will participate in the 2013 U....More
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Findley Jr. Beta Club helps homeless animals

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Members of the Jr....More
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Three AHS cheerleaders will now cheer on Bulldogs at UGA

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Three young girlfriends first began to cheer together in the eighth grade and shared a dream to one day cheer in college....More

Johns Creek High grad receives Ga.-Pacific Scholarship

by Jessa Pease
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Daniel Funke, a graduate of Johns Creek High School, was selected to receive the Georgia-Pacific Foundation Employees' Children Scholarship....More
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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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Local kids compete in debate tourney

by Jonathan Copsey
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – On Saturday, May 11, Ivy Bridge Academy held its first local tournament for public forum debate....More
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Hooch student on US Geography team

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Nirav Ilango has earned a number of national academic honors for himself and Chattahoochee High School....More

Four 'Hooch students receive design honors

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The American Institute of Architects, Atlanta chapter, recognized eight winners in the eighth annual High School Student Design Competition April 25 at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta, and half of the winners were from Chattahoochee High School....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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14 Pisgah athletes go on to compete at collegiate level

Nearly quarter of graduating class

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Mount Pisgah Christian School had an amazing 14 seniors in 2013 commit to playing college athletics at an impressive list of schools....More
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Johnson to play lacrosse at Emmanuel College

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, GA. – Chattahoochee High School's Quentin Johnson signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse for Emmanuel College....More
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Newtown Park baseball team lose once in six years

Last season together as team

by Shauyan Saki
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — 54-1 was the win-loss record of the Newtown Rays over six seasons....More
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13U River Monsters take S. Gwinnett Shootout

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The 13U Johns Creek River Monsters travel baseball team opened the spring season by winning two tournament championships....More

Johns Creek High School students start backpack charity

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, GA. – Backpacks on students are as ubiquitous as Stetson hats on cowboys, but for many students it is a luxury their parents cannot afford....More
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Bennett to play for Morehead State University

by Shauyan Saki
JOHNS CREEK, Ga.–– Centennial High School's Ryan Bennett signed a letter of intent to play NCAA Division I-AA football with Morehead State University in Morehead, Ky....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

Ga. Piedmont Youth Orchestra announces auditions

High school student auditions to begin Aug. 17

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, GA. – The Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra will have auditions Saturday, Aug....More
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JCHS students start backpack charity

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, GA. – Backpacks on students are as ubiquitous as Stetson hats on cowboys, but for many students it is a luxury their parents cannot afford....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
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14 Pisgah athletes go on to compete at collegiate level

Nearly quarter of graduating class

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, GA. – Mount Pisgah Christian School had an amazing 14 seniors in 2013commit to playing college athletics at an impressive list of schools....More

Varsity News

by Staff Reports

Armstrong Atlantic State University

SAVANNAH, Ga....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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Team Tyler gears up for youngster's brain operation

Moms raise $50K for surgery to help neighbor

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Tyler Lillard is 9 years old and all boy....More

Johns Creek subdivision OK'd on Abbotts Bridge

12-home subdivision will break ground

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council unanimously approved one subdivision on Abbotts Bridge Road at its June 17 meeting, but sent another application on Findley Road back to the Planning Commission....More

City Council to investigate Mayor Bodker

Council refuses to specify charges, Mayor calls action 'witch hunt'

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek City Council stunned those who stayed late at the June 17 council meeting when they announced after an executive session that they would initiate an investigation of Mayor Mike Bodker for conduct or actions that they refused to specify....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
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Albers, Beach kick off campaigns together

Former rivals bury hatchet with gov., lt. gov.'s blessings

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, GA. – Two state senators, Brandon Beach and John Albers, squared off three years ago for the 56th Senate seat in a hard-fought campaign that Albers won....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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Emory Johns Creek adding $1.5M Breast Imaging Center

Latest addition to hospital set for July opening

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, GA. – Emory Johns Creek Hospital is expanding its women's services with a new $1....More

MARTA Ga. 400 expansion meeting CANCELED

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

Scout decision to admit gays hits home

Local churches mull severing ties with BSA

by Shauyan Saki
JOHNS CREEK, Ga.–– The Boy Scouts of America decision to change its policy to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks is causing some religious institutions to reconsider their affiliation with the 103-year-old organization....More

Military News

by Staff Reports

Yates, Hutchins and Scrimo graduate Marine training

PARRIS ISLAND, S....More

Johns Creek City Council to investigate Mayor Bodker

Council refuses to specify charges, mayor calls action 'witch hunt'

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, GA. – The Johns Creek City Council stunned those who stayed late at the June 17 council meeting when they announced after an executive session that they would initiate an investigation of Mayor Mike Bodker for conduct or actions that they refused to specify....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

JC woman reports $50K jewelry stolen

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga.–– A Wren Ridge resident told police more than $50,000 in jewelry was stolen from her May 31 while she was moving....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

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

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
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14 Pisgah athletes go on to compete at collegiate level

Nearly quarter of graduating class

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Mount Pisgah Christian School had an amazing 14 seniors in 2013 commit to playing college athletics at an impressive list of schools....More
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Johnson to play lacrosse at Emmanuel College

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, GA. – Chattahoochee High School's Quentin Johnson signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse for Emmanuel College....More
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Newtown Park baseball team lose once in six years

Last season together as team

by Shauyan Saki
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — 54-1 was the win-loss record of the Newtown Rays over six seasons....More
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Bennett to play for Morehead State University

by Shauyan Saki
JOHNS CREEK, Ga.–– Centennial High School's Ryan Bennett signed a letter of intent to play NCAA Division I-AA football with Morehead State University in Morehead, Ky....More

Johns Creek City Council to investigate Mayor Bodker

Council refuses to specify charges, mayor calls action 'witch hunt'

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, GA. – The Johns Creek City Council stunned those who stayed late at the June 17 council meeting when they announced after an executive session that they would initiate an investigation of Mayor Mike Bodker for conduct or actions that they refused to specify....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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Volunteers on patrol in Johns Creek

Citizen Auxiliary Police provide 'extra eyes, ears'

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Soon, the Johns Creek Citizen Auxiliary Police Service (CAPS) will be rolling, keeping their eyes and ears open for the Johns Creek Police Department....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

MARTA Ga. 400 expansion meeting CANCELED

by Jonathan Copsey
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), in cooperation with its regional partners, is conducting the 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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Leadership Johns Creek 2013 leaves rich legacy

Public art, veterans memorial get start as class projects

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The fourth graduating class of Leadership Johns Creek graduated in the thunder and lightning Thursday night, but maybe that was a portent of the great things the 24 members of the class will yet do....More
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Local theater dances for all

Performing Arts North launches summer programs

by CHRISTOPHER FREIBERG
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The classics return to the stage this summer, as the Dancing Goat Theatre, incorporated with Performing Arts North, offers acting classes, youth camps and professional performances to both amateurs and aficionados....More

Ga. Piedmont Youth Orchestra announces auditions

High school student auditions to begin Aug. 17

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra will have auditions Saturday, Aug....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

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

City seeks volunteers for Public Art

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, Ga.—The City of Johns Creek is seeking citizens interested in serving on its newly created Public Art Board....More

Mt. Pisgah baby shower for Kate Middleton

Women's Ministry's annual Spring Tea aids Beacon of Hope

by Staff Reports
JOHNS CREEK, GA. – The Women's Ministry of Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church is busy preparing for "A Royal Tea & Baby Shower," an event for mothers and daughters to benefit the Beacon of Hope....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

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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Three AHS cheerleaders will now cheer on Bulldogs at UGA

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Three young girlfriends first began to cheer together in the eighth grade and shared a dream to one day cheer in college....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

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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Volunteers on patrol in Johns Creek

Citizen Auxiliary Police provide 'extra eyes, ears'

by Hatcher Hurd
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Soon, the Johns Creek Citizen Auxiliary Police Service (CAPS) will be rolling, keeping their eyes and ears open for the Johns Creek Police Department....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

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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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

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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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
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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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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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