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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

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
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Alpharetta's North Point Mall evacuated after bomb threat

Area under heightened alert

by Jonathan Copsey
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — North Point Mall in Alpharetta was evacuated after someone called 911 this morning and made a bomb threat....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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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

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

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

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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Local author releases second novel in Roswell

Vampire book launch at Red Door Playhouse

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – A former Roswell High School student released her second published novel May 3 with a fancy dress masquerade at the Red Door Playhouse....More

Roswell implements green building incentives

Voluntary rebate program for builders

by Will Houp
ROSWELL, Ga. – The city took another step toward a greener future with the approval of a voluntary building green policy....More

North Fulton Community Charities receives grant to aid food pantry

by Emme Raus
ROSWELL, Ga. — North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), a comprehensive North Fulton social services agency, received a $3,000 grant on April 1 as part of the second annual Restaurant Community Grants program from the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants Inc....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

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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Styx, REO, Nugent perform in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Legendary rock bands Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent took to the stage May 5 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre....More

Local author Morgan Rodgers writes sequel to 'Timing…The Key to Life'

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Morgan Rodgers, mild-mannered recreation and parks administrator by day, is a locally celebrated author by night....More
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Harry's gives proceeds to Foster Care Foundation in Roswell

by Jonathan Copsey
ROSWELL, Ga. – Harry's Farmers Market presented the Foster Care Support Foundation with a check for $3,396 on May 3, the earnings from their "5 percent" day, where a portion of daily proceeds goes to a charity....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

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

Tell GDOT what you think of Ga. 20

New technology used in survey

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. – What are the main concerns on Ga....More
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Northside Hospital's expansion adds medical offices in Forsyth County

Building to house physicians in support of Women's Center

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — As Northside Hospital-Forsyth continues to grow its campus, the latest addition will house medical offices in support of the Women's Center....More
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VIDEO: Forsyth County's State of Community

School, county, city applaud achievements

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County is vibrant, thriving and ready to assume its position as leader in the global marketplace, Board of Commission Chairman Pete Amos said....More
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Leadership class unveils trail project in Forsyth

Watershed education signage added to Caney Creek

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — The 2013 Class of Leadership Forsyth officially opened a new self‐guided interpretive trail May 10 at the Caney Creek Preserve....More

Nearly $4M returns to Forsyth sheriff's budget

Money taken out last year by outgoing sheriff goes back into budget

by Bill Johnson
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County Sheriff Duane Piper went before the Board of Commissioners May 7 to request that $3....More
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Growler tastings still bottled up in Forsyth County

Forsyth County considers allowing samples, flexibility on bottles

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Dan Dixon compares being able to taste beer to the experience of test driving a car....More
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Cumming Christmas Parade bad for businesses?

Business owner wants parade moved

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. — Lance White said he wants the city of Cumming to move its annual Christmas parade route away from Market Place Boulevard because it cut on his sales by half....More

Animal shelter committee asks Forsyth County Commission for $351K

Additional funding to build office, work space

by Bill Johnson
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Animal Control Shelter Committee asked the county commission on May 7 to reduce the overall scope and budget for the new animal shelter, but at the same time, asked for more funding from a different source....More
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Midway Warehouse brings deals to South Forsyth

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — If you're a mechanic, a musician or redoing your home, the owners of a new business in South Forsyth want you to drop in and check out their deals before heading elsewhere....More

Manhunt continues for hit-and-run driver in Forsyth

Deputy injured in search

by Caitlyn Walters
CUMMING, Ga. — A Forsyth County Sheriff's pursuit of a reckless driver ended with a car accident, an injured deputy and still no arrest....More

Thief steals from four work trucks in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Four employees of Rooter Plus had their trucks entered and items stolen, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Burglar steals golf clubs, beer bottles from Forsyth garage

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole golf clubs and four Corona beer bottles from a man's garage, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Driver flees, litters beer bottles around Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A driver sped past deputies littering beer bottles and ran away when he got to his home, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Purse stolen during temple service in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone broke into a woman's car and stole her purse while she and her family were at Shirdi Sai Temple for prayers, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Forsyth County woman awakes to stolen car

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone stole a woman's car with her purse and wallet inside, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Arsonist tries to burn Forsyth County Ingles

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone attempted to start a fire in the cooler of an Ingles Supermarket....More

Vandals spray paint obscenities behind Walmart in Cumming

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Vandals spray painted obscenities behind a Walmart shopping center May 2, according to a Cumming Police incident report....More
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Forsyth fire department kicks-off annual boot drive

by Emme Raus
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Fire Department will join around 100 fire departments across Georgia to help "Give Burns the Boot" during their upcoming annual boot drive benefiting the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation....More
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Blank slate for Ga. 20 improvements

GDOT asks community's input on 25-mile stretch

by Aldo Nahed
CUMMING, Ga. – A major east and westbound traffic artery that connects Cherokee and Forsyth counties is looking for community input as potential improvements are underway....More

Forsyth 'drug' paraphernalia sellers under new scrutiny

First hearing held, second takes place June 6

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — County leaders are moving forward with a law that would further regulate the sale of "bongs....More
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Walmart moves forward with third Forsyth store

Smart Growth, Laurel Springs HOA withdraw appeal, reach consensus

by Aldo Nahed
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Walmart Supercenter on Peachtree Parkway has now gotten community backing....More

Deputies help track cellphone around Forsyth shopping center

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Deputies tracked a woman's missing cellphone to an area in Dawsonville, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Driver runs over Forsyth church fence

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone damaged the fence at Pleasant View Baptist Church by running it over with a car, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Thief enters 6 cars in Forsyth subdivision Bethelview Downs

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — Someone entered and stole items from six cars in the Bethelview Downs subdivision, according to Forsyth County Sheriff's incident reports....More

Thief posts stolen items on Internet in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman said she found her missing possessions for sale on a social media website, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Scam artists pose as Microsoft reps in Forsyth

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A man and his son had their computers hacked and $360 stolen by a scammer claiming to be with Microsoft, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff's incident report....More

Forsyth woman target of online hack

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman informed authorities that someone used her personal information to open an online account with the Social Security Administration....More

Scam leaves Forsyth woman car-less

by Staff Reports
CUMMING, Ga. — A woman bought a car online, but never got the real deal....More
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Milton Police hold inaugural golf tournament

Raise $23K for K-9 cop

by Carolyn Aspenson
MILTON, Ga. – The Milton Police Department held its inaugural golf tournament May 1 and raised about $23,000 for the purchase of a new canine officer....More

Are you a veteran in Milton? Don't forget to register with the city

Markers to be placed week before ceremony

by Jonathan Copsey
MILTON, Ga. – The city of Milton will hold its sixth annual Memorial Day ceremony May 27, and in preparation is adding veterans into the city's registry of service men and women....More

Milton's burn ban began May 1

Lasts until Sept. 30

MILTON, Ga. – Milton Fire Marshal Matthew Marietta would like to remind the community the state's "burn ban" went into effect, Wednesday, May 1....More
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Denim and Diamonds help Children's Charities

Event raises $30K for autism

by Staff Reports
MILTON, Ga. – The second annual Denim and Diamonds event April 27 was a roaring success....More
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