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A Monday morning house fire in Alpharetta was caused by a power strip that was placed on top of a blanket, firefighters say.

Fire

Alpharetta house fire caused by power strip placed on top of blanket

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2022September 24, 2023

All 15 cities in Fulton County are uniting against a controversial proposal from the County Commission that would increase the county's share of local sales taxes from 5% to 35%.

Your Government

All 15 Fulton County cities reject county’s proposed local tax grab

by Thom ChandlerJuly 15, 2022July 15, 2022

Police in Roswell are asking for your help locating the parents of a toddler who was found wandering around an apartment complex at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Toddler found wandering around Roswell apartment complex

by Thom ChandlerJuly 13, 2022July 14, 2022

Roswell voters will decide during this November’s election whether to approve major capital projects and improvements around the city.

Roswell residents will vote on a bond referendum in November. Here’s what you need to know

by City ReportsJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022

Shorter stories, developing news, announcements and photos from around the Peach State this week.

Around Georgia: Road work in Johns Creek and River cleanup in Cobb

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2022July 11, 2022

Residents of the Milton and the general Crabapple area can share their views in public meetings on a proposed 81-room hotel that, while technically in Alpharetta, is next to Milton’s downtown.

Milton residents are invited to comment on a proposed boutique hotel in Alpharetta

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2022September 24, 2023

The Roswell Police Department is searching for 27-year-old Fabien Perry, who is wanted for murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend, 23-year-old Johana Cabrales-Hernandez.

Crime

Roswell police search for murder suspect

by Crime ReportsJuly 6, 2022July 6, 2022

A suspicious package left outside a pregnancy resource center in Johns Creek caused the shutdown of an intersection and traffic delays Wednesday morning.

A suspicious package at a Johns Creek pregnancy resource center turned out to be a diaper bag

by Thom ChandlerJune 29, 2022June 29, 2022

A Roswell City Councilman who was granted a medical leave of absence in January has resigned his post.

Roswell City Councilman Marcelo Zapata resigns after lengthy medical leave of absence

by Thom ChandlerJune 28, 2022June 28, 2022

Aziz Choukri, of Johns Creek, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after admitting that he defrauded a 79-year-old retiree of about $650,000.

Crime

Johns Creek man pleads guilty to defrauding elderly man

by Crime ReportsJune 27, 2022September 24, 2023

The City of Roswell will host its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza to celebrate Independence Day.

Roswell’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show will be held at Roswell Area Park

by Thom ChandlerJune 22, 2022June 22, 2022

Roswell police removed two children from a car outside the Dollar Tree on Holcomb Bridge Road after a witness saw the children in the car unattended and alerted police.

Crime

Roswell mother arrested after her children were left in a hot car

by Thom ChandlerJune 15, 2022June 15, 2022

The Alpharetta park will join Fetch's flagship location in Old Fourth Ward, its second Atlanta intown location in Buckhead, and its outpost in Columbus.

Fetch dog park and bar is coming to Alpharetta

by City ReportsJune 15, 2022September 24, 2023

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Around Georgia: Valedictorians honored, retiring teachers say goodbye

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2022June 12, 2022

Residents who pay the city of Roswell for utilities, taxes, court fees and other services using a credit card may have to pay a 2.5% transaction fee soon.

Roswell may start charging transaction fees for credit card payments

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022

The City of Roswell will host Twilight at Barrington Hall to celebrate the 4th of July.

Roswell will celebrate July 4th with Twilight at Barrington Hall

by City ReportsJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022

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Crime

Two Roswell preschool employees charged with Cruelty to Children

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2022June 8, 2022

The City of Roswell’s Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs in partnership with Roswell Roots presents Roswell Celebrates Juneteenth, a series of events and programs taking place Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19.

Here Are the Juneteenth Events Being Held in Roswell in 2022

by City ReportsJune 7, 2022October 10, 2023