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The Gist: Webb Bridge Road is buzzing with activity these days. From tree removal to construction, changes are afoot around Alpharetta High School and the Big Creek Greenway, all part of the Webb Bridge Road Improvement Project.

Traffic & Transportation

What’s Happening on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta?

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023October 10, 2023

The News: Tragedy struck in Sandy Springs Thursday after a one-year-old was found dead in a body of water and her mother was charged with her murder.

Crime

A one-year-old was found dead in Sandy Springs. Her mother has been charged with her murder

by Thom ChandlerMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023

ROSWELL -- Atlanta's professional rugby team, Rugby ATL, collaborated with Swift School on Wednesday, May 3, to introduce the Rookie Rugby program, teaching students the fundamentals of rugby. This event marked the first time Rugby ATL integrated the program into a school's curriculum.

Rugby ATL Partners with Swift School for Rookie Rugby Program

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023

The News: A fire at the Atlantic Newtown Apartment Homes in Roswell displaced 13 residents, but quick action from local firefighters minimized damage and even saved a cat.

Fire

A cat was rescued and 13 residents displaced after an apartment fire in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerMay 6, 2023May 6, 2023

Road Work Ahead Sign with traffic

Traffic & Transportation

Part of Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta Will Be Closed for a Year

by Thom ChandlerMay 5, 2023October 10, 2023

ROSWELL -- A group of downtown Roswell business owners and residents has voiced opposition to the city's plan to close Canton Street to vehicles this summer, citing safety issues, revenue loss, and traffic concerns.

Traffic & Transportation

Roswell business owners speak out against pedestrian-only Canton Street plan

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2023May 3, 2023

The Gist: Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson recently announced plans to close Canton Street to traffic and create a pedestrian-only district in an effort to improve the quality of life and support local businesses.

Roswell Plans to Make Canton Street Pedestrian-only. Here’s What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2023October 10, 2023

MILTON -- In a move to protect its rural heritage and manage growth, the City of Milton plans to adopt Urban Growth Boundaries during the upcoming city council meeting on May 1.

Milton is About to Adopt Urban Growth Boundaries

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2023October 10, 2023

ROSWELL — The city of Roswell is mourning the loss of William Lee "Pug" Mabry, who served as the city's 34th mayor for 31 years, from 1966 to 1997.

Roswell Mourns Beloved Former Mayor William “Pug” Mabry

by Thom ChandlerApril 29, 2023April 29, 2023

The Gist: The Haynes Bridge Road at Old Alabama Road intersection project is progressing steadily, with utility work, concrete pouring, and sidewalk installation ongoing, according to Johns Creek officials.

Traffic & Transportation

When Will the Roadwork at Haynes Bridge and Old Alabama in Johns Creek Be Finished?

by Thom ChandlerApril 26, 2023October 10, 2023

As spring blossoms, Roswell residents are gearing up for the city's annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event.

Here’s how you can dispose of hazardous household waste in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerApril 24, 2023

Elise Kreitner, a special education teacher at Autrey Mill Middle School, has been named the 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year for Fulton County Schools. Kreitner was surprised with the announcement on April 18 during a visit by Fulton County Schools staff to Autrey Mill. This prestigious honor represents the highest recognition the district bestows on its classroom teachers, celebrating excellence in various aspects of educational professionalism.

Meet the Fulton County teacher of the year

by Thom ChandlerApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

The American middle class has been hollowed out for decades. Factors such as the decline of major industries like manufacturing, alongside stagnating wages and the rising cost of living, have reduced the ranks of the American middle class since the 1970s and exacerbated income inequality.

Georgia By The Numbers

Which Area of Georgia Has the Richest Middle Class?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareApril 13, 2023October 10, 2023

The News: A 17-year-old from Norcross is facing multiple charges after being arrested in connection to a hit-and-run crash in Roswell that left two elderly pedestrians critically injured.

Crime

Norcross teen arrested in Roswell hit-and-run that injured elderly pedestrians

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2023

The Gist: The Sandy Springs Police Department is now providing a free Parent-Teen Driving Class aimed at reducing the number of motor vehicle crash-related injuries and fatalities among teenagers and young adults.

Sandy Springs Police Department Offers Free Parent-Teen Driving Class

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2023

The Gist: Alpharetta law enforcement officials have arrested five suspects and are seeking two more after a successful undercover operation targeting child predators. The operation was a joint effort between the Special Investigations Unit of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, and the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.

Crime

Alpharetta Police Nab Five in Child Exploitation Sting

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2023September 24, 2023

The Roswell City Council voted 5-1 Monday to approve changes to the city's open records policy, requiring individuals and entities to provide verifiable names and addresses to receive public records.

Representing You

Is Roswell’s new open records policy the end of anonymous public records requests?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023

Roswell police officers responded to a call of a person shot at a home located in the 500 block of Wexford Hollow Run at about 5 p.m. on March 3. Upon arrival, officers found a 17-year-old boy who had been shot in the face.

Crime

A Roswell teenager was shot in the face. Two other teens have been charged

by Thom ChandlerMarch 14, 2023March 14, 2023