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MARTA bus

Traffic & Transportation

MARTA Talks Bus Network Changes. Here’s Your Chance to Weigh In

by News DeskJanuary 27, 2025January 28, 2025

Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson delivered his annual State of the City address last week, showcasing the city’s progress over the past year and outlining plans for the future.

WATCH: The Roswell State of The City Address

by City ReportsJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Roswell is stepping up its efforts to make the city safer and more connected. Mayor Kurt Wilson unveiled ambitious plans to improve sidewalks, roads, and trails during his State of the City speech, emphasizing a vision for a walkable community.

Traffic & Transportation

Roswell Plans Big for Safer and More Walkable Streets

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

As you may imagine, Johns Creek is named after the creek that runs through the city. However, the nomenclature of this stream reveals a deeper meaning, and the reasoning behind Johns Creek's name carries a larger significance.

How Did Johns Creek Get its Name?

by Poesy YoungJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

As the mercury drops, Alpharetta's culinary scene is heating up with comforting dishes and seasonal sips designed to chase away the winter chills. Here's your guide to the best spots to warm up and satisfy your cravings.

Food

Warm Winter Eats Heat Up Alpharetta’s Dining Scene

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 23, 2025

All Fulton County schools and administrative offices will be physically closed on Wednesday, January 22. This decision comes as today's wintry weather, combined with freezing temperatures, creates potentially dangerous icy road conditions.

Fulton County Schools Will Have a Remote Learning Day Wednesday

by News DeskJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

With nature, culture, and an impressive history, Johns Creek is a vibrant southern city and a strong community. However, there are many aspects of Johns Creek that both residents and visitors may be unfamiliar with. Now, you can take a deep dive into what makes this city so special.

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Johns Creek

by Poesy YoungJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

The Details: Roswell detectives and North Fulton SWAT were at the home to arrest a man accused of firing a handgun into the air at a party on New Year’s Eve. Authorities had warrants for reckless conduct, illegal firearm use, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The man’s extensive history of violent crimes is the reason for the SWAT presence, according to police.

Crime

Officer Shot and Suspect Killed in Roswell SWAT Standoff

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025

But it also brought to mind a much different kind of snowstorm—Snowpocalypse 2014. That storm didn’t just decorate Atlanta; it paralyzed it. More than a decade later, the memories of that chaos remain vivid.

Clark Chronicles

Snow Storm Stirs Snowpocalypse Sentiments

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 12, 2025

What’s Happening: Slush and freezing rain have made Milton’s roads increasingly hazardous. Ice is accumulating on both streets and trees, and conditions are expected to deteriorate as temperatures drop into the evening. One significant incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. Friday when a truck flipped over near the intersection of Wood Road and Birmingham Highway.

Traffic & Transportation

Truck Flips Over on Icy Roads in Milton

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Roswell Police

Crime

Man Hospitalized After Roswell Police Shooting

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Current weather models are showing an increased likelihood of snow, and this time those chances extend through the metro Atlanta area. Snowfall could arrive in Georgia as early as Friday morning, with the heaviest accumulations expected in the mountains, but a possibility of an inch of snow north of Macon.

Georgia’s Snow Forecast for Friday Has Changed: Here’s How

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025

The Magic Eastern Ensemble will present Journey Through Time: A Lunar New Year Celebration on January 25 at 7 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The performance blends ancient and modern music, offering a cultural experience for all ages.

Roswell to Host Lunar New Year Celebration with Magic Eastern Ensemble

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025

A teenager died by suicide Monday night after leading Forsyth County deputies on a pursuit in a stolen police vehicle.

Crime

Teen Dies After Stolen Police Car Chase in Forsyth County

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025

A crash on Georgia 400 South at Mansell Road has shut down all lanes, causing significant traffic delays in Fulton County.

Traffic & Transportation

Crash on Georgia 400 Blocks All Southbound Lanes

by B.T. ClarkDecember 27, 2024December 27, 2024

Politics dominated 2024 in Georgia, a presidential election year that saw former President Donald Trump turn the tables on Democrats in the Peach State.

The Georgia Chronicles

2024 In Review: Major News Stories Shaping Georgia in 2024

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 26, 2024December 29, 2024

A manhunt is underway for 49-year-old Roberto Dominguez Soto, who is wanted in connection with a Christmas Eve homicide in Roswell. Soto is an international fugitive with a prior criminal history and is still at-large.

Crime

Suspect Named in Christmas Eve Homicide in Roswell

by B.T. ClarkDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024

Roswell Police

Crime

Woman Found Shot to Death in Roswell Ditch on Christmas Eve

by B.T. ClarkDecember 25, 2024