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Monte Hewett unveils Avalon's residential plan

Lew Oliver-designed homes create Old World living spaces

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – More than 100 people showed up May 15 to preview the multi-use project Avalon's residential designs by builder Monte Hewett and architectural designer Lew Oliver....More
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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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Cline top Synovus REACH volunteer in Atlanta

by Staff Reports
ATLANTA – Lewis Cline, community executive, Canton/Woodstock/Jasper, with Bank of North Georgia Synovus, was named a Synovus REACH Volunteer of the Year....More
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Kim Gunter receives prestigious awards

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Synovus, the Columbus-based financial services company, and an affiliate of Bank of North Georgia, announced the recipients of its Chairman's Awards....More

Partners in Education Partnership of the Year winners

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Established in 2009, the Partnership of the Year Award serves to recognize the many outstanding Partners in Education throughout North Fulton....More
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Two North Fulton women receive enterprise award

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Two women with businesses in North Fulton were honored this month by Enterprising Women magazine....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
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Chamber welcomes imaging company

by Staff Reports
Business: Speedpro Imaging Alpharetta Owners: Bob and Laura Lee Mejerle What: Specializing in extreme-resolution large format printed graphics, tradeshow displays, retail, wall murals, elevator and vehicle/boat wraps and outdoor real estate development....More
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Alpharetta company behind new $100 bill

Visual Physics creates security graphics

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta company has the distinction of making the security features in the new $100 bill, to be released later this year....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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Dent repair shop moves to Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After 17 years, Dents and Dings is moving from Roswell to an Alpharetta location....More

Georgia's Own holds 'Green Day'

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Georgia's Own Credit Union will hold its annual Green Day event at the Alpharetta branch, 5825 Windward Parkway, from 11 a....More
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Roswell architect announces new projects

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell-based architect Zachary Henderson announced plans for a 4,000-square foot custom lakefront home in Cherokee County....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

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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Apple museum returns to Roswell

Two-day encore

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – In case you missed it, the Apple Pop Up Museum is back for two encore days in May and June....More
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48K people get 'Taste of Alpharetta'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Taste of Alpharetta drew about 48,000 people May 9 to historic downtown to sample dozens of the city's local restaurants and businesses....More

Thief takes bags at Roswell gym

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – Three people had their lockers broken into May 7 at the LA Fitness on Holcomb Bridge Road....More

Samaritan turns in $1,600 found cash in Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Good Samaritan found $1,600 in the Costco parking lot April 26 and turned every cent of it in....More

Forgery suspect found six months later in Atlanta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Ellenwood man was arrested several months after he was suspected in trying to cash a forged check at a local bank....More

Teens charged with multiple burglaries in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A 12-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested May 11 after allegedly breaking into several homes in Martin's Landing....More
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Suspect named in North Point bomb hoax

Mall evacuated after threat

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One man is in custody May 10 after Alpharetta's North Point Mall was evacuated after someone called 911 and made a bomb threat....More
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Alpharetta escapee caught in eight minutes

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Fulton County inmate escaped May 6 from the Fulton County North Annex Jail in Alpharetta shortly after being booked only to be caught eight minutes later....More

Mover returns to burgle home in Alpharetta

Tries to take $6K of goods

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A good deed turned sour April 24 when a Harvest Circle man was burgled by one of his movers....More

Dog given up after gets loose in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A Whitehall Way resident gave up his pit bull April 25, after it got loose and frightened a neighbor....More

DUI driver arrested with child in car in Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A preschool teacher was arrested May 4 after she allegedly was driving erratically and hit another vehicle on Ga....More

Group tries to break into car in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A woman's car was nearly broken into May 3 after several men tried to get in while she was nearby....More

'Friends' rob man at gunpoint in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A Roswell man was arrested May 2 after he was robbed by two friends....More

Man caught dealing to undercover cop in Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Breckenridge, Colo....More

Screams of distress were Roswell teenage crush

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – Police were called out to a Teal Court residence May 1 after they received calls of someone wildly screaming, "Oh my God, my baby, my baby....More

Scam targets Ga. 400 drivers

Demands money over phone

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Someone is making money off people by claiming to be a police officer....More
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Suspect named in North Point bomb hoax

Mall evacuated after threat

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One man is in custody May 10 after Alpharetta's North Point Mall was evacuated after someone called 911 and made a bomb threat....More
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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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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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North Fulton legislative activism not having desired effect

by Hatcher Hurd
Fulton Republican legislators began the year with a flurry of proposed legislation largely aimed at curbing the spending by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners....More
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Milton theater shines brightly on us all

by Ray Appen
"Anatomy of a fever" and a "controlled hallucination" are phrases that Robert Lowell uses to describe the poetry of Sylvia Plath in her book "Ariel....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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Principals of the day at Alpharetta elementary school

by Jessa Pease
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Creek View Elementary recently had two honorary principal of the day representatives assist Principal Debbie Doss with her daily activities....More
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Hillside takes second for outstanding PTA

Roswell school honored for the third year in a row

by Jessa Pease
ROSWELL, Ga. — Hillside Elementary School's Parent-Teacher Association was recognized May 6 in the Outstanding Local Unit category within the North Fulton Council of PTAs....More
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Students learn economics of life

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Manning Oaks Elementary conducted its first Junior Achievement (JA) Day on April 19 for first and second grades and on March 22 for third through fifth grades....More
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Kindergartners Skype with Costa Rican kids

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Joana Seawel's kindergarten class at Manning Oaks Elementary in Alpharetta has become pen pals with a kindergarten class in Costa Rica....More
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Fellowship Christian School participates in praise

Takes part in National Day of Prayer

by Jessa Pease
ROSWELL, Ga. — Fellowship Christian School participated May 2 in the observance of the National Day of Prayer sponsored by Raise His Praise Worship Center at Roswell City Hall....More
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Centennial High's Model U.N. reaps top honors

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – Centennial High School sent 21 students to New York City to compete against more than 3,000 students from around the world at the National High School Model United Nations Conference....More

Alpharetta High hosts youth volleyball camp

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – All students entering third through ninth grades are welcome June 10 – 13 at Alpharetta High School's volleyball camp....More

Cottage School students make music with Moby

ROSWELL, Ga. – When on-air radio personality Moby from WNGC 106....More
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Mother, daughter made college graduates

Gain degrees on same day

by Shauyan Saki
ALPHARETTA, Ga. –– Gina Daunt and Kathryn Elliot share a special bond....More

Fulton School System wins 2013 Magna Award for outstanding programs

by Candy Waylock
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton County School System was one of only 15 school districts across the country to be named a first place winner in the Magna Awards program sponsored by the National School Boards Association's (NSBA) American School Board Journal (ASBJ)....More
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North Fulton students place amongst elite in 'Cheetah Cup'

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Students from all across North Fulton gathered to compete at the fourth annual Cheetah Cup, a math competition for students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades....More

Cottage School celebrates class of 2013

Eighteen seniors scheduled to graduate

by Shauyan Saki
ROSWELL, Ga. –– The Cottage School will host graduation ceremonies on May 24 at 11 a....More
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Centennial High School wins state lacrosse title

Knights win state championship for first time in school history

by Shauyan Saki
ROSWELL, Ga. –– Centennial High School Knights boys' lacrosse team made history May 18 when they won the state title by defeating two-time state champion Lambert High School by a score of 15-12....More

Area schools named to Newsweek's 'Top Schools' list

Northview ranked highest among traditional schools in Georgia

by Candy Waylock
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Seven schools in North Fulton were among Newsweek magazine's list of top-ranking public high schools across the country, with Northview High School leading the pack in Georgia....More

Varsity News

by Staff Reports

Georgia Tech

ATLANTA – KayLeigh Dent of Alpharetta has graduated from Georgia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering....More

Lentz to play for Young Harris College

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Alpharetta High School senior Lentz has committed to play basketball at Young Harris College....More

Additional Fulton students named National Merit winners

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Ten additional Fulton County seniors have been named 2013 National Merit Scholars....More

'Hardware failure' blamed for schools' communication breakdown in Fulton County

Old system failing as new system put into place, say officials

by Candy Waylock
ATLANTA – Each day, the Fulton County School System churns out more than a quarter million emails from 16,000 mailboxes, and links together 40,000 computers and 3,400 printers that keep the business of education humming....More
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Blessed Trinity wins state for girls' and boys' tennis

by Kathleen Sturgeon
ROSWELL, Ga. — High school sport teams going to state championships are an exciting opportunity that doesn't happen often....More

Blessed Trinity wins state for girls' and boys' tennis

by Kathleen Sturgeon
ROSWELL, Ga. — High school sport teams going to state championships are an exciting opportunity that doesn't happen often....More
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Hopewell Jr. Beta Club raises $10K at Relay

by Kathleen Sturgeon
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Hopewell Middle School's Jr....More
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Students ride in SWAT truck

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Three young boys had the chance to ride in the Alpharetta SWAT truck after they won a PTA fundraiser....More
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King's Ridge has inaugural hot air balloon glow and festival

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – King's Ridge Christian School (KRCS) is "Moving to Higher Ground....More
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Kindergartners become superheroes for the day

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Manning Oaks kindergartners wrapped up their Common Core unit "Leaders by Day/Superheroes by Night" with Superhero Day....More
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Johns Creek Civitan Club honors special needs teachers

by Staff
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Civitan Club named three local educators as Johns Creek Special Needs Teachers of the Year May 7 at the Standard Club in Johns Creek....More
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Roswell students get close look at marine life

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Fifth-grade students in River Eves Elementary School's talented and gifted (TAG) program concluded their study of Georgia's Golden Coast April 13 by dissecting starfish, perch and squid....More
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Medlock Bridge ES Foundation helping students to learn

Donates netbooks, Smartboards to school

by Staff
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Medlock Bridge Elementary Foundation is giving the school the 21st century tools its students need to be successful....More
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Two Georgia youth honored for volunteerism

National award ceremony in Washington pays tribute to Roswell and Cumming students

by Aldo Nahed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Georgia's top two youth volunteers of 2013, David Resnick, 18, of Roswell and Kelsey Hirsch, 13, of Cumming were honored in the nation's capital for their outstanding volunteer service during the 18th annual presentation of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards....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
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2 local Girl Scouts make 'difference in community'

Projects raise funds, awareness

by Dan Moody
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — There's more to Girl Scouting than selling cookies....More
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Blessed Trinity wins state for girls' and boys' tennis

by Kathleen Sturgeon
ROSWELL, Ga. — High school sport teams going to state championships are an exciting opportunity that doesn't happen often....More

Fire crews contain King's Ridge Christian School blaze

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – A fire at a building under construction May 16 had fire crews out at the King's Ridge Christian School. ...More
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Milton theater shines brightly on us all

by Ray Appen
"Anatomy of a fever" and a "controlled hallucination" are phrases that Robert Lowell uses to describe the poetry of Sylvia Plath in her book "Ariel....More
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Historic prison wagon in tug of war

City, county at odds over possession

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – One of the last remaining vestiges of North Fulton's prison camp may be about to disappear....More
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Security strong for Taste of Alpharetta

Police, volunteers keep event safe

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Anyone attending this year's Taste of Alpharetta May 9 might have been overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of people at the event....More
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Ducklings down the drain

Alpharetta Fire Department receives PETA award for saving ducklings

by Jessa Pease
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Mother's Day weekend guaranteed at least one happy family when Alpharetta firefighters rescued 10 ducklings from a storm drain May 9 and reunited them with their mother....More

Fiber optics lay groundwork for 'Tech City'

Alpharetta's power grid creates tech mecca

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Today's high speed, high tech business environment is fueled in large part by a strong infrastructure....More

New designs for Rucker Road in Alpharetta

Sidewalks, roundabout included

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A set of new designs for the Rucker Road corridor were presented May 20 to the Alpharetta City Council....More

Military News

by Staff Reports

Roark promoted to Navy commander

ROSWELL, Ga....More

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Raising funds for Israel

Roswell family connects with Israel

by Will Houp
ROSWELL, Ga. — Bomb explosions and terror attacks are common news updates for the West Bank and Gaza in the Middle East....More

Handel in the race for U.S. Senate seat

Wants to curb 'crushing debt'

by Hatcher Hurd
ROSWELL, Ga. – Karen Handel, the former Georgia secretary of state who narrowly lost the runoff for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, now has set her sights on the U....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

Scam targets Ga. 400 drivers

Demands money over phone

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Someone is making money off people by claiming to be a police officer....More
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Georgia's largest Memorial Day ceremony returns to Roswell May 27

Event largest in Southeast

by JONATHAN COPSEY
ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia's largest Memorial Day ceremony will take place at 10 a....More

Area schools named to Newsweek's 'Top Schools' list

Northview ranked highest among traditional schools in Georgia

by Candy Waylock
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Seven schools in North Fulton were among Newsweek magazine's list of top-ranking public high schools across the country, with Northview High School leading the pack in Georgia....More
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Monte Hewett unveils Avalon's residential plan

Lew Oliver-designed homes create Old World living spaces

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – More than 100 people showed up May 15 to preview the multi-use project Avalon's residential designs by builder Monte Hewett and architectural designer Lew Oliver....More

Thief takes bags at Roswell gym

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – Three people had their lockers broken into May 7 at the LA Fitness on Holcomb Bridge Road....More

Samaritan turns in $1,600 found cash in Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Good Samaritan found $1,600 in the Costco parking lot April 26 and turned every cent of it in....More

Forgery suspect found six months later in Atlanta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Ellenwood man was arrested several months after he was suspected in trying to cash a forged check at a local bank....More
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Two North Fulton women receive enterprise award

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Two women with businesses in North Fulton were honored this month by Enterprising Women magazine....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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New Frazier apartments in Roswell approved

Roswell gives go ahead for large project

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – In a 5-1 vote, the Roswell City Council approved the Canton City Walk apartment complex that will replace the Frazier Street apartments on Norcross Street....More
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Demolition begins for Alpharetta's City Center

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After a long wait, Alpharetta's City Center project moved into the demolition phase May 14, with the iconic Dockery's restaurant building....More
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Alpharetta escapee caught in eight minutes

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Fulton County inmate escaped May 6 from the Fulton County North Annex Jail in Alpharetta shortly after being booked only to be caught eight minutes later....More

Mover returns to burgle home in Alpharetta

Tries to take $6K of goods

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A good deed turned sour April 24 when a Harvest Circle man was burgled by one of his movers....More

Dog given up after gets loose in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A Whitehall Way resident gave up his pit bull April 25, after it got loose and frightened a neighbor....More

DUI driver arrested with child in car in Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A preschool teacher was arrested May 4 after she allegedly was driving erratically and hit another vehicle on Ga....More

Group tries to break into car in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A woman's car was nearly broken into May 3 after several men tried to get in while she was nearby....More

'Friends' rob man at gunpoint in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – A Roswell man was arrested May 2 after he was robbed by two friends....More

Man caught dealing to undercover cop in Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – A Breckenridge, Colo....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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Fulton finance director defends county's credit

Says story behind headlines not so grim

by Hatcher Hurd
ATLANTA – Fulton County Finance Director Patrick O'Connor said the actual financial repercussions from the downgrade in the county's credit rating by Fitch Ratings Service have been overblown....More
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Suspect named in North Point bomb hoax

Mall evacuated after threat

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One man is in custody May 10 after Alpharetta's North Point Mall was evacuated after someone called 911 and made a bomb threat....More
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Blessed Trinity wins state for girls' and boys' tennis

by Kathleen Sturgeon
ROSWELL, Ga. — High school sport teams going to state championships are an exciting opportunity that doesn't happen often....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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Suspect named in North Point bomb hoax

Mall evacuated after threat

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — One man is in custody May 10 after Alpharetta's North Point Mall was evacuated after someone called 911 and made a bomb threat....More
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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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2 local Girl Scouts make 'difference in community'

Projects raise funds, awareness

by Dan Moody
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — There's more to Girl Scouting than selling cookies....More
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Blessed Trinity wins state for girls' and boys' tennis

by Kathleen Sturgeon
ROSWELL, Ga. — High school sport teams going to state championships are an exciting opportunity that doesn't happen often....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
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New Frazier apartments in Roswell approved

Roswell gives go ahead for large project

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – In a 5-1 vote, the Roswell City Council approved the Canton City Walk apartment complex that will replace the Frazier Street apartments on Norcross Street....More
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Apple museum returns to Roswell

Two-day encore

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – In case you missed it, the Apple Pop Up Museum is back for two encore days in May and June....More
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48K people get 'Taste of Alpharetta'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Taste of Alpharetta drew about 48,000 people May 9 to historic downtown to sample dozens of the city's local restaurants and businesses....More
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Alpharetta company behind new $100 bill

Visual Physics creates security graphics

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta company has the distinction of making the security features in the new $100 bill, to be released later this year....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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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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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

Verizon wows with Avett Bros., Rucker

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The weekend of May 17 and 18 was a busy one for Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre with four performers delighting crowds at the outdoor venue....More

11Alive to broadcast from Downtown Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Downtown Alpharetta will be alive with excitement when the sun rises on Friday, May 24, as it plays host to the 11Alive morning show....More
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Longtime public servant Terry Joyner retires

Served as Roswell chief, city councilman

by Jonathan Copsey
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Retirement is usually a once-in-a-lifetime event....More
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Georgia's largest Memorial Day ceremony returns to Roswell May 27

Event largest in Southeast

by JONATHAN COPSEY
ROSWELL, Ga. – Georgia's largest Memorial Day ceremony will take place at 10 a....More

Alpharetta's Brew Moon Fest returns

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Gather your friends and celebrate summer with beer, wine and delicious food at the Alpharetta Brew Moon Summerfest on Saturday, June 1 from 6:30 p....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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Scouts Foley and Fischel attain Eagle rank in North Fulton

NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Scouts John Foley and Zachary Martin Fischel have completed their Boards of Review and now hold the rank of Eagle Scout....More

University of Georgia star Curran gives talk in Roswell

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – Former UGA All-American linebacker Rennie Curran will speak Sunday, May 26, at Bridge to Grace Church in Roswell....More

Abingdon Women announces Atlanta-area event

Featuring Bible teachers Babbie Mason and Jessica LaGrone

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – Abingdon Women, a new division of Abingdon Press focused on grace-based Bible studies created by and for women, is hosting a live event to introduce Bible teachers Babbie Mason and Jessica LaGrone to women in Atlanta....More
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2 local Girl Scouts make 'difference in community'

Projects raise funds, awareness

by Dan Moody
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — There's more to Girl Scouting than selling cookies....More
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Carolyn Aspenson debuts 'Unfinished Business'

Novel a tale of ghostly encounters

by Jessa Pease
CUMMING, Ga. — A mom who begins seeing and helping ghosts is the topic of a local author's debut novel....More
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48K people get 'Taste of Alpharetta'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Taste of Alpharetta drew about 48,000 people May 9 to historic downtown to sample dozens of the city's local restaurants and businesses....More

Roswell councilmembers opposed to millage rate, budget

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Two Roswell councilmembers have taken issue with the city's budget....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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New Frazier apartments in Roswell approved

Roswell gives go ahead for large project

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – In a 5-1 vote, the Roswell City Council approved the Canton City Walk apartment complex that will replace the Frazier Street apartments on Norcross Street....More
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Roswell CVB hosts awards gala

Honors Roswell leaders for service

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – The 22nd annual community awards ceremony of the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau was held May 7 at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell to honor many of the town's movers and shakers for their efforts in improving the town and maintaining a high quality of life....More
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Roswell Beer Fest draws hundreds

Event hopes to be yearly

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Atlanta has its share of beer festivals, but Roswell is edging in on that monopoly....More
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Society protests Day of Prayer

Objects to event on city property

by Jonathan Copsey
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – In the shadow of the National Day of Prayer ceremony May 2 in Roswell, protestors picketed the presence of the ceremony at Roswell's City Hall....More

Local venues go blue for jazz

AJP, Velvet Note host 31 days of jazz

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The 36th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival comes to North Fulton this month with two events featuring local jazz clubs as part of the 31 Days of Jazz....More
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Demolition begins for Alpharetta's City Center

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After a long wait, Alpharetta's City Center project moved into the demolition phase May 14, with the iconic Dockery's restaurant building....More

North Point Fitness holds grand re-opening

by Staff
ROSWELL, Ga. – In business for 21 years, North Point Fitness is holding a grand re-opening May 18 with two events to celebrate their renovation....More
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Apple museum returns to Roswell

Two-day encore

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – In case you missed it, the Apple Pop Up Museum is back for two encore days in May and June....More
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48K people get 'Taste of Alpharetta'

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – The annual Taste of Alpharetta drew about 48,000 people May 9 to historic downtown to sample dozens of the city's local restaurants and businesses....More

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

VIDEO: Taste of Alpharetta 2013

by Ray Appen
About 50,000 people attended the Taste of Alpharetta last night....More
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Security strong for Taste of Alpharetta

Police, volunteers keep event safe

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Anyone attending this year's Taste of Alpharetta May 9 might have been overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of people at the event....More
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North Fulton students place amongst elite in 'Cheetah Cup'

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Students from all across North Fulton gathered to compete at the fourth annual Cheetah Cup, a math competition for students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades....More
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Ducklings down the drain

Alpharetta Fire Department receives PETA award for saving ducklings

by Jessa Pease
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Mother's Day weekend guaranteed at least one happy family when Alpharetta firefighters rescued 10 ducklings from a storm drain May 9 and reunited them with their mother....More

Area schools named to Newsweek's 'Top Schools' list

Northview ranked highest among traditional schools in Georgia

by Candy Waylock
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Seven schools in North Fulton were among Newsweek magazine's list of top-ranking public high schools across the country, with Northview High School leading the pack in Georgia....More

Additional Fulton students named National Merit winners

by Staff Reports
NORTH FULTON, Ga. – Ten additional Fulton County seniors have been named 2013 National Merit Scholars....More

Handel in the race for U.S. Senate seat

Wants to curb 'crushing debt'

by Hatcher Hurd
ROSWELL, Ga. – Karen Handel, the former Georgia secretary of state who narrowly lost the runoff for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, now has set her sights on the U....More

'Hardware failure' blamed for schools' communication breakdown in Fulton County

Old system failing as new system put into place, say officials

by Candy Waylock
ATLANTA – Each day, the Fulton County School System churns out more than a quarter million emails from 16,000 mailboxes, and links together 40,000 computers and 3,400 printers that keep the business of education humming....More
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Blessed Trinity wins state for girls' and boys' tennis

by Kathleen Sturgeon
ROSWELL, Ga. — High school sport teams going to state championships are an exciting opportunity that doesn't happen often....More
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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
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Monte Hewett unveils Avalon's residential plan

Lew Oliver-designed homes create Old World living spaces

by Hatcher Hurd
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – More than 100 people showed up May 15 to preview the multi-use project Avalon's residential designs by builder Monte Hewett and architectural designer Lew Oliver....More
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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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Medlock Bridge ES Foundation helping students to learn

Donates netbooks, Smartboards to school

by Staff
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Medlock Bridge Elementary Foundation is giving the school the 21st century tools its students need to be successful....More

Scam targets Ga. 400 drivers

Demands money over phone

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Someone is making money off people by claiming to be a police officer....More
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Two Georgia youth honored for volunteerism

National award ceremony in Washington pays tribute to Roswell and Cumming students

by Aldo Nahed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Georgia's top two youth volunteers of 2013, David Resnick, 18, of Roswell and Kelsey Hirsch, 13, of Cumming were honored in the nation's capital for their outstanding volunteer service during the 18th annual presentation of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards....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
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Chamber welcomes imaging company

by Staff Reports
Business: Speedpro Imaging Alpharetta Owners: Bob and Laura Lee Mejerle What: Specializing in extreme-resolution large format printed graphics, tradeshow displays, retail, wall murals, elevator and vehicle/boat wraps and outdoor real estate development....More
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Alpharetta company behind new $100 bill

Visual Physics creates security graphics

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – An Alpharetta company has the distinction of making the security features in the new $100 bill, to be released later this year....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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Dent repair shop moves to Alpharetta

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – After 17 years, Dents and Dings is moving from Roswell to an Alpharetta location....More

Georgia's Own holds 'Green Day'

by Staff Reports
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Georgia's Own Credit Union will hold its annual Green Day event at the Alpharetta branch, 5825 Windward Parkway, from 11 a....More
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Roswell architect announces new projects

by Staff Reports
ROSWELL, Ga. – Roswell-based architect Zachary Henderson announced plans for a 4,000-square foot custom lakefront home in Cherokee County....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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North Fulton legislative activism not having desired effect

by Hatcher Hurd
Fulton Republican legislators began the year with a flurry of proposed legislation largely aimed at curbing the spending by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners....More
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Milton theater shines brightly on us all

by Ray Appen
"Anatomy of a fever" and a "controlled hallucination" are phrases that Robert Lowell uses to describe the poetry of Sylvia Plath in her book "Ariel....More
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Claire Matthews graduated with Highest Honors

Claire Matthews, daughter of Linda and Gerald Matthews of Alpharetta, graduated this Spring with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering....More
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Ruth Caroline Carlson Banister Coker, 70, died May 5

Ruth Caroline Carlson Banister Coker, 70, of Woodstock, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 5, 2013 surrounded by family and friends....More

William Turpin Ballard, 58, died Apr. 25

Ballard, William Turpin, of Roswell, GA died peacefully at the age of 58 on April 25, 2013 after a brief illness....More
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René Nicole Quigley and Peter Alexsandrovich Karasev married Apr. 16

René Nicole Quigley and Peter Aleksandrovich Karasev were united in marriage on April 6, 2013, at Johns Creek Baptist Church, Alpharetta, Georgia....More
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