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🛑 The Gist: The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced lane closures on Ga. 400 to accommodate bridge replacements and widening at three key overpasses: Pitts Road, Roberts Drive, and Kimball Bridge Road.

Traffic & Transportation

Lane Closures Scheduled for Ga. 400 Bridge Replacement Project

by Thom ChandlerApril 12, 2024April 12, 2024

🔍 The Gist: Alpharetta police arrested Demarcus Johnson on April 5, for the March 11 kidnapping and rape of a female Lyft driver, along with charges of aggravated assault and vehicle theft.

Crime

Lyft Driver Kidnapped, Drugged and Raped in Alpharetta by Her Passenger

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024

🌐 The Big Picture: The survey's top 10 cities reflect a diverse array of economic strengths, cultural richness, and environmental beauty, from Asheville's artistic vibrancy to Eau Claire's musical heritage. This geographic spread illustrates a broader trend of professionals seeking not just career changes but also lifestyle enhancements.

Two Georgia Cities Named Top Places for Career Changes

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024

Taste of Alpharetta

Taste of Alpharetta Kicks Off Ticket Sales for Metro Atlanta’s Premier Food Festival

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2024April 24, 2024

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has unveiled the winners of the T-shirt Art Contest associated with the state's 18th annual Youth Birding Competition, spotlighting young artists from diverse locales across Georgia. Aleena Huang from Duluth distinguished herself as the grand prize winner with a captivating barred owl depiction, leading a group of participants hailing from various educational settings throughout the state.

Here Are The Georgia Youth Birding Competition T-Shirt Art Winners

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024

Officials Say Tax Exempt Data Centers Drove Georgia Electric Bills Up

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

dollar banknotes in baseball glove near ball on green grass, sports betting concept

Your Government

Georgia Senate Debates Sports Betting

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 27, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Alpharetta's Webb Bridge Road is set for a $13.7 million makeover, promising enhanced safety and amenities for residents.

Traffic & Transportation

Major Upgrades Coming to Webb Bridge Road: What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 6, 2024

The Gist: An 85-year-old woman died in a two-vehicle collision in Forsyth County after her car veered into the path of a truck.

Traffic & Transportation

Crash in Forsyth County Claims Life of Elderly Driver

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

Two children from Alpharetta were among the five local residents killed in a head-on collision in Texas, casting a shadow of grief over their community.

Alpharetta Community Mourns Loss of 2 Children and 3 Adults in Texas Highway Tragedy

by Thom ChandlerDecember 27, 2023

The Gist: Starting next week, drivers along Ga. 400 will need to plan for delays as bridge construction tightens its grip on daily commutes.

Traffic & Transportation

Get Ready for Delays on Ga. 400. Here’s Why

by Kelly PostNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023

🏙️ The Gist: WalletHub’s recent study on the "Best Small Cities in America" 2023 unveiled the highs and lows of living in Georgia’s small cities. While Woodstock, Alpharetta, and Duluth rode high, Stonecrest, East Point, LaGrange, and Albany trailed at the bottom.

Georgia By The Numbers

Here Are the Best (And Worst) Small Cities in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2023

The Gist: An investigation is underway by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office into a hit and run incident that resulted in the death of a 70-year-old pedestrian.

Traffic & Transportation

70-year-old Alpharetta Man Killed in Hit and Run in Forsyth County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2023October 10, 2023

Home with brown cedar roof

Alpharetta Wants to Know How You Feel About Short-term Rentals

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 29, 2023October 10, 2023

Alpharetta (Georgia) four-star tight end Ethan Barbour is one of the top pass-catchers in America. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound playmaker is down to a final five of Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Ohio State and South Carolina. Rated the nation's No. 4 tight end, Barbour is set to announce his college ...

Ethan Barbour, nation’s No. 4 tight end, scores 4 touchdowns in one quarter

by Andrew Nemec, SBLive SportsSeptember 9, 2023September 9, 2023

The Gist: Get ready for some significant traffic disruptions on Ga. 400 as bridges at Pitts Road, Roberts Drive, and Kimball Bridge Road are getting major facelifts. The roadwork kicks off next week, so make sure your commutes are planned accordingly.

Traffic & Transportation

Get Ready for Delays Along Ga. 400. Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 1, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Election season in Alpharetta just got a whole lot shorter. With not a single contested race in sight, the city's pulled the plug on its 2023 general municipal election.

Your Government

Alpharetta Just Canceled Its Citywide Elections. Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerAugust 31, 2023October 10, 2023

ALPHARETTA -- The 2023 election for mayor and city council members in Alpharetta will see no candidates running opposed for the key city positions, as the qualifying period came to a close with only one candidate qualifying for each seat.

Your Government

All Alpharetta City Government Candidates Will Run Unopposed This Year

by Thom ChandlerAugust 24, 2023October 10, 2023