Just one month into his term, Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson is proposing a round of changes to the city charter, the document that specifies the powers of elected officials and how the city is run. The Gist: Wilson is proposing several changes including, giving the mayor authority over department heads instead of the city administrator, […]
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Meet Woodstock’s Next Police Chief, Robert Jones
WOODSTOCK — The City of Woodstock has announced that Robert Jones is the sole finalist for the position of Chief of Police. His first day in the role is set for Monday, March 14. City-leaders launched a nationwide search to fill the position when Woodstock Police Chief Calvin Moss announced his retirement last Fall. As […]
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Fungicides used in farming may drive resistance to antifungal medicine in humans
New research from the University of Georgia has shown, for the first time, that compounds used to fight fungal diseases in plants are causing resistance to antifungal medications used to treat people. The study focused on Aspergillus fumigatus, the fungus that causes aspergillosis, a disease that causes life-threatening infections in 300,000 people globally each year. Published in G3: […]
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Flashback: The Big Creek Greenway opened 20 years ago
For this month’s flashback we’re going back 20 years to the year 2002, when the City of Alpharetta opened what has become one of its biggest attractions among both visitors and residents, the Big Creek Greenway. Before we dig in to the story of the greenway, let’s go back in time to 2002. The Time: […]
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Shake Shack is opening in Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA — Shake Shack will open its doors Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. in Alpharetta. The Alpharetta Shack, at 11780 Haynes Bridge Road Alpharetta, will be the fifth location in the Atlanta area. The Alpharetta Shack will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. […]
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California woman angry about bank policies jumps counter and steals money at Georgia bank
BUFORD — Arrest warrants have been issued for 32-year-old Sarahdia Camell, of Long Beach, California, after she allegedly jumped over the counter at the Chase Bank at 3789 Buford Drive in Buford, stole $750, and threatened the clerk with scissors. According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Camell came into the bank for some routine business […]
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Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Coming to Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — The Mardi Gras Pub Crawl will take place in Downtown Woodstock on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. Crawl-goers will partake in festive food and beverage specials as they visit the participating bars and restaurants. Participants include The Blue Ghost Arcade, Copper Coin, The Daily Draft, Freight, Madlife Grill, Pure Taqueria, […]
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You don’t want to make the deadly kissing bug your Valentine
A kiss has such romantic appeal, yet some kisses just end in heartbreak. A smooch from the Rhodnius prolixus, or the blood-sucking “kissing bug,” could be characterized more like the kiss of death — the insect is a primary vector for Chagas disease, a parasitic infection that kills more than 10,000 people annually around the globe. […]
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Here’s how much you need to retire comfortably in Georgia
The consumer price index surged by 7% in December of 2021, the fastest rate in four decades. Surging inflation is a troubling development for the millions of American retirees relying on fixed incomes and those whose savings are invested in equities markets – and it should serve as a wake-up call for the one in […]
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Updated Scream Machine highlights 2022 season at Six Flags
Six Flags over Georgia and Six Flags White Water are gearing up for the 2022 season. This season features a venomous, new waterslide and an update to a classic rollercoaster. “As we prepare for a new season of thrills, our parks are buzzing with excitement,” said Park President Dale Kaetzel. “We consistently look at ways […]