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🚗 The Gist: On Monday, Jan. 29, all new lanes on Glenridge Drive beneath I-285 will open, featuring two lanes in each direction and improved access to I-285 westbound.

Traffic & Transportation

Glenridge Drive Transformation Complete with New Lanes Under I-285

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

📌 The Gist: Mount Vernon Highway is currently closed between Vernon Walk and Virginia Chase in Sandy Springs. The closure is the result of a vehicle striking and damaging a Georgia Power pole. Georgia Power crews are on the scene working on repairs.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Alert: Road Closure in Sandy Springs

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Christmas Day Fire in Sandy Springs Leaves 16 Residents Without Homes

Fire

Christmas Day Fire in Sandy Springs Leaves 16 Residents Without Homes

by Thom ChandlerDecember 26, 2023December 26, 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

Roadside construction warning signs

Traffic & Transportation

Glenridge Drive Will Open Fully on Saturday

by Kelly PostOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

The Gist: A truck collided with the Mount Vernon Highway bridge around noon today, causing significant traffic delays and lane closures on both I-285 westbound and Mount Vernon Highway.

Traffic & Transportation

Mount Vernon Highway Bridge Over I-285 Damaged by Truck. What We Know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Heads up, drivers. Major lane closures on I-285 around Mt. Vernon Highway are kicking off tonight. Expect snags in the eastbound and westbound lanes between Riverside Drive and Roswell Road.

Traffic & Transportation

Lanes Will Be Closed on I-285 Near Mt. Vernon Highway This Weekend

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 22, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: In a sweeping crackdown, Roswell police brought down an extensive human trafficking and prostitution network linked to six metro Atlanta massage parlors.

Crime

Roswell’s Wake-Up Call: Human Trafficking Ring Busted by Police

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 22, 2023September 24, 2023

Sandy Springs, a community often seen as a suburban retreat in Fulton County, was the site of a fatal shooting early this morning. At about 1:10 a.m., a dispute escalated into violence at La Dona night club at 215 Northwood Drive.

Crime

Sandy Springs night club shooting: What we know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 16, 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