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Roswell residents now have a new outdoor destination with the completion of the Ace Sand – Phase I project.

Roswell’s New Park Brings Fitness, Fun, and Flood Control

by B.T. ClarkNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Parents in Sandy Springs are voicing concerns over proposed redistricting plans that could impact over 4,000 elementary students and potentially lead to the closure of Spalding Drive Elementary School.

Redistricting Plans Could Affect More Than 4,000 Sandy Springs Students

by B.T. ClarkNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Greenberg framed her candidacy as a campaign to “restore women’s rights.” She wore two advocacy buttons, one that said “keep abortion legal” and another for the gun safety group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

Democrats Make Georgia’s Six-week Abortion Ban a Wedge Issue in Suburban State House Race

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderNovember 2, 2024November 2, 2024

Alpharetta residents, it’s time to show off your spooky side. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety has launched a Halloween House contest, inviting residents to showcase their Halloween decorations for a shot at the title of Alpharetta’s Spookiest Halloween House.

Alpharetta’s Spookiest House: How to Enter the Halloween Decorating Contest

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2024October 26, 2024

A fire at the Champions Green Apartment Complex in Roswell on October 19 resulted in the deaths of two people and two dogs, stemming from unattended cooking. The fire, which began at 3:48 a.m., also displaced six residents. Emergency services and the Red Cross are aiding those affected.

Fire

Unattended Cooking Sparks Fatal Apartment Fire in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

A Georgia man, Cylester Maxwell, has been arrested for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot. Charged with multiple felonies including assaulting law enforcement, he was identified in footage participating in confrontations with police and entering restricted Capitol grounds. The case involves agencies like the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office.

Crime

Alpharetta Man Arrested in January 6 Attack on The Capitol

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 21, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court Judge ruled that local election boards must certify election results, rejecting claims of board member Julie Adams who refused to do so. The decision emphasizes the necessity of timely certification, amid ongoing legal challenges to new election rules allowing delays for fraud investigations, which opponents view as politically motivated.

Judge Says Local Election Boards Must Certify Election Results

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is asking for your help finding 13-year-old Janiya Freselia, who was last seen at her home on Wander Lane around 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 5.

Have You Seen Missing Alpharetta 13-Year-Old Janiya Freselia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2024

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Justin Mourning, 24, in downtown Alpharetta on Wednesday night. The suspect, Jaden Lewis, of Milton, was taken into custody less than 24 hours after the shooting.

Crime

21-Year-Old Arrested in Downtown Alpharetta Shooting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024

Alpharetta police are asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest linked to a shooting late Wednesday near Highway 9 and Milton Avenue. The shooting, which occurred just after 11 p.m., left one person injured and in the hospital.

Crime

Shooting in Downtown Alpharetta: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

A 14-year-old student in Roswell has been arrested for making an online threat against Elkins Pointe Middle School. The arrest comes during a wave of heightened concerns about school safety following a mass shooting earlier this week in Winder.

Crime

Roswell Teen Arrested After Online Threat Against Middle School

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2024September 7, 2024

Roswell Police

Crime

Roswell Police Shoot Man Accused of Trying to Stab a MARTA Bus Driver

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

FBI Atlanta is working to identify potential victims in its ongoing investigation into Drive Planning LLC, a company based in Alpharetta, Georgia.

FBI Asks Investors in Alpharetta Company to Come Forward

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024

The City of Roswell will hold its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Wednesday, September 11 at Roswell City Hall. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m., with a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. to mark the time when the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Everything You Need to Know About The 2024 Roswell 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

by Thom ChandlerAugust 31, 2024August 31, 2024

Residents of Milton may notice a change while driving through the city, as speed limits on Batesville, Hamby, and Hickory Flat roads were officially reduced to 40 mph this week. This adjustment is part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety across the city.

Traffic & Transportation

Speed Limits Lowered on 3 Roads in Milton: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

ROSWELL — The Roswell Police Department has arrested three individuals on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and labor trafficking following a comprehensive enforcement operation. This action is the latest in Roswell’s ongoing campaign against human trafficking, a priority for the city and law enforcement across Georgia.

Crime

The Latest in Roswell’s Fight Against Human Trafficking at Illicit Massage Parlors

by Thom ChandlerAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Roswell Police

Crime

Roswell Repeat Offender Charged with Kidnapping and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve’s homeschool program is set to return this September, offering children aged 6 to 11 a unique educational experience that combines environmental studies, nature exploration, heritage, and science. The program is designed to engage young learners in a hands-on environment, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world.

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve’s Homeschool Program Returns in September

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024