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January 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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City officials gathered in Adairsville Jan. 20-22 for Roswell’s annual leadership conference where the mayor and City Council were briefed on departmental goals and policy decisions for the year ahead.
Roswell city officials lay out 2026 priorities
City officials gathered in Adairsville Jan. 20-22 for Roswell’s annual leadership conference where the mayor and City Council were briefed on departmental goals and policy decisions for the year ahead...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
City officials gathered in Adairsville Jan. 20-22 for Roswell’s annual leadership conference where the mayor and City Council were briefed on departmental goals and policy decisions for the year ahead.
BREAKING: The Federal Bureau of Investigation is raiding a Fulton County elections warehouse in Union City, in South Fulton.
FBI raids Fulton County elections warehouse in Union City
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reportedly raiding a Fulton County elections warehouse in Union City, in South Fulton. Authorities have not said what prompted the operation or what records or m...
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January 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM
BREAKING: The Federal Bureau of Investigation is raiding a Fulton County elections warehouse in Union City, in South Fulton.
A Fulton County judge has ordered Sandy Springs to produce documents it previously withheld from Appen Media Group, granting the newspaper’s motion in an ongoing public records lawsuit with the city.
Judge orders Sandy Springs to produce more documents in records lawsuit
A Fulton County judge has ordered Sandy Springs to produce documents it withheld from Appen Media Group, granting the newspaper’s motion in an ongoing public records lawsuit with the city.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:16 AM
A Fulton County judge has ordered Sandy Springs to produce documents it previously withheld from Appen Media Group, granting the newspaper’s motion in an ongoing public records lawsuit with the city.
A woman was cited for DUI after crashing her vehicle while being pulled over by police during a traffic stop, charged over the incident and expected to face legal consequences.
Woman cited for DUI after crash during police stop
An Alpharetta woman was arrested on a driving under the influence charge after her SUV crashed into an Alpharetta police traffic stop Jan. 17, damaging two patrol vehicles, police said.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:11 PM
A woman was cited for DUI after crashing her vehicle while being pulled over by police during a traffic stop, charged over the incident and expected to face legal consequences.
On the eve of a winter storm expected to ice power lines and roads, volunteers donning coats and beanies waited outdoors, scanning parking lots, ready to serve hot meals to the unhoused.
Ahead of freezing temps, Fulton County surveys homeless
On the eve of a winter storm, volunteers donned coats and beanies. Their mission: get an accurate count of Fulton County’s homeless population by offering them warm meals, toiletry kits
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January 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM
On the eve of a winter storm expected to ice power lines and roads, volunteers donning coats and beanies waited outdoors, scanning parking lots, ready to serve hot meals to the unhoused.
Hundreds marched from St. James Church to Alpharetta City Hall to honor MLK Jr., promoting unity, diversity and hope while calling attention to ongoing injustice and the work ahead.
King’s dream warms souls in St. James annual march in Alpharetta
The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. resounded in the hearts of the hundreds who marched from St. James Community Church, down Academy Street to Alpharetta City Hall Jan. 19.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Hundreds marched from St. James Church to Alpharetta City Hall to honor MLK Jr., promoting unity, diversity and hope while calling attention to ongoing injustice and the work ahead.
After losing everything in the Great Recession, Alpharetta mortgage broker Steve Beecham rebuilt his business around relationships, community service and trust, now thriving and planning a community bank.
Alpharetta mortgage broker finds new life helping people realize dreams
After the Great Recession, Steve Beecham found himself at a crossroads. For the Alpharetta mortgage broker, the global market decline of 2007-2009 meant a dramatic dip in business.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:37 PM
After losing everything in the Great Recession, Alpharetta mortgage broker Steve Beecham rebuilt his business around relationships, community service and trust, now thriving and planning a community bank.
Roswell has converted Green Street to one-way southbound toward the new parking deck as part of its Green Street Activation Plan to boost walkability and safety. The 395-space deck is set to open in May.
Roswell’s Green Street converted to one-way
Green Street is now a one-way road for southbound traffic running toward the site of the Roswell’s new parking deck.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Roswell has converted Green Street to one-way southbound toward the new parking deck as part of its Green Street Activation Plan to boost walkability and safety. The 395-space deck is set to open in May.
Roswell City Council voted Jan. 12 to impose a temporary moratorium on data centers, citing strain on land, utilities and the power grid. The ban runs through April 12 and follows similar pauses across metro Atlanta.
Roswell enacts moratorium on new data centers
Roswell became the latest Georgia city to place a moratorium on data centers, Jan. 12. It was among the first official acts by the city’s reconstituted governing body that includes
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January 15, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Roswell City Council voted Jan. 12 to impose a temporary moratorium on data centers, citing strain on land, utilities and the power grid. The ban runs through April 12 and follows similar pauses across metro Atlanta.
Forsyth County approved a deal with the school district to use a propane refueling site for two new Access Forsyth buses, aiming to cut fuel and ownership costs as ridership has doubled and expenses surged.
Forsyth County transit fleet gains access to school fueling site
Forsyth County is looking toward a partnership with the school district to aid cost saving efforts for its public transit fleet.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Forsyth County approved a deal with the school district to use a propane refueling site for two new Access Forsyth buses, aiming to cut fuel and ownership costs as ridership has doubled and expenses surged.
For 75 years, the Roswell Garden Club has been rooted in the city’s history with past and current members committed to community beautification.
Roswell Garden Club celebrates its legacy
For 75 years, the Roswell Garden Club has been rooted in the city’s history with past and current members committed to community beautification.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
For 75 years, the Roswell Garden Club has been rooted in the city’s history with past and current members committed to community beautification.
A Sandy Springs police sergeant was demoted after an internal probe found he helped his girlfriend cheat on an Alpharetta police exam and improperly vouched for her hiring.
Sandy Springs officer allegedly helped girlfriend cheat Alpharetta police exam
A Sandy Springs sergeant was demoted after helping his girlfriend cheat on an Alpharetta police Taser exam, according to reports obtained by Appen Media.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM
A Sandy Springs police sergeant was demoted after an internal probe found he helped his girlfriend cheat on an Alpharetta police exam and improperly vouched for her hiring.
Appen Media has launched GeorgiaPress.com, a new site focused on in-depth Georgia political coverage, accountability reporting and statewide issues—connecting local communities to the Gold Dome with clear, independent journalism.
Appen Media launches state politics site Georgia Press
Appen Media has launched GeorgiaPress.com, a new site focused on in-depth Georgia political coverage, elections and policy, with statewide reporting, a weekly newsletter and the Georgia Politics Podca...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Appen Media has launched GeorgiaPress.com, a new site focused on in-depth Georgia political coverage, accountability reporting and statewide issues—connecting local communities to the Gold Dome with clear, independent journalism.
Happy Friday! Season 7 of The Georgia Politics Podcast kicks off with a 2026 Legislative Preview episode. Rep. Scott Hilton joins the show to discuss what this election-year-session has in store for Georgians. #gapol
2026 Legislative Preview with Rep. Scott Hilton
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January 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Happy Friday! Season 7 of The Georgia Politics Podcast kicks off with a 2026 Legislative Preview episode. Rep. Scott Hilton joins the show to discuss what this election-year-session has in store for Georgians. #gapol
Road projects, public safety investments and a milestone birthday shaped Sandy Springs in 2025. Voters reelected Mayor Rusty Paul, ushered in new council faces, and set the stage for trails, transit and growth in 2026.
Sandy Springs in review: City prioritizes safety, celebrates founding
Tons of construction on roadway improvements, undying support for public safety and a celebration of the city’s 20th anniversary define 2025 in Sandy Springs.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Road projects, public safety investments and a milestone birthday shaped Sandy Springs in 2025. Voters reelected Mayor Rusty Paul, ushered in new council faces, and set the stage for trails, transit and growth in 2026.
To kick off the year, the City Council will act on a proposed text amendment to Milton’s Unified Development Code concerning AG-1 setback requirements in its meeting Jan. 5.
Milton City Council to tackle development code in first meeting of 2026
The Milton City Council will take action on a proposed text amendment altering AG-1 zoning requirements and others during its Jan. 5 meeting.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:50 AM
To kick off the year, the City Council will act on a proposed text amendment to Milton’s Unified Development Code concerning AG-1 setback requirements in its meeting Jan. 5.
Six years after 17-year-old Mercedes Chico-Sims was found dead at a Roswell pool, her mother says justice is still missing. With no homicide charges filed, new reporting and a podcast aim to reexamine the case and seek answers.
Johns Creek mother seeks answers in daughter’s death
More than six years ago, 17-year-old Mercedes Chico-Sims was found dead at a Roswell pool near her Johns Creek home.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Six years after 17-year-old Mercedes Chico-Sims was found dead at a Roswell pool, her mother says justice is still missing. With no homicide charges filed, new reporting and a podcast aim to reexamine the case and seek answers.
Dunwoody saw financial relief in 2025, passing a balanced budget, funding capital projects from reserves and reelecting incumbents. The city advanced zoning reforms, rejected some drive-thrus, expanded trails, arts and parks, and backed new community projects.
Dunwoody in review: City achieves stronger financial footing for 2026
For the first time in four years, the Dunwoody City Council passed a balanced budget for the coming year. City leaders also designating a chunk of its nearly $30 million
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January 5, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Dunwoody saw financial relief in 2025, passing a balanced budget, funding capital projects from reserves and reelecting incumbents. The city advanced zoning reforms, rejected some drive-thrus, expanded trails, arts and parks, and backed new community projects.
The Cottage School welcomed Laura Numeroff, the award-winning author of the children’s classic, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” for a special chat Nov. 5 with elementary students.
Beloved children’s author visits The Cottage School in Roswell
The Cottage School welcomed Laura Numeroff, the award-winning author of the children’s classic, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” for a special chat Nov. 5 with elementary students.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:21 AM
The Cottage School welcomed Laura Numeroff, the award-winning author of the children’s classic, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” for a special chat Nov. 5 with elementary students.
Delta Community Credit Union announced plans to open a new branch in Roswell by summer 2026, marking its fourth location in North Fulton County.
Delta Community announces fourth Fulton County branch in Roswell
Delta Community Credit Union announced plans to open a new branch in Roswell by summer 2026, marking its fourth location in North Fulton County.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Delta Community Credit Union announced plans to open a new branch in Roswell by summer 2026, marking its fourth location in North Fulton County.
Members of Arts Alpharetta dropped off about 100 boxes of art supplies to Summit and Dolvin elementary schools Dec. 18. Wrapped in colorful bows, the boxes contain crayons, markers, paper, scissors, notepads and paints.
Donation from Arts Alpharetta gives students artistic escape
Members of Arts Alpharetta dropped off about 100 boxes of art supplies to Summit and Dolvin elementary schools Dec. 18. Wrapped in colorful bows, the boxes contain crayons, markers, paper,
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December 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Members of Arts Alpharetta dropped off about 100 boxes of art supplies to Summit and Dolvin elementary schools Dec. 18. Wrapped in colorful bows, the boxes contain crayons, markers, paper, scissors, notepads and paints.
The Sandy Springs City Council passed a resolution Dec. 16 to rename a park in southeast Sandy Springs as Tibby DeJulio Park at Windsor Meadows, honoring the councilman's 20 years in city leadership.
Sandy Springs renames park to honor outgoing councilman
The Sandy Springs City Council passed a resolution Dec. 16 to rename a park in southeast Sandy Springs as Tibby DeJulio Park at Windsor Meadows, honoring the councilman's 20 years
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December 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The Sandy Springs City Council passed a resolution Dec. 16 to rename a park in southeast Sandy Springs as Tibby DeJulio Park at Windsor Meadows, honoring the councilman's 20 years in city leadership.
Cambridge High School basketball teams hosted their third annual “Hotcakes and Hoops” fundraiser Dec. 20, inviting the public to share a breakfast and get active on the court with the teams.
Cambridge basketball gathers for Hotcakes and Hoops fundraiser
Cambridge High School basketball teams hosted their third annual “Hotcakes and Hoops” fundraiser Dec. 20, inviting the public to share a breakfast and get active on the court with the
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December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Cambridge High School basketball teams hosted their third annual “Hotcakes and Hoops” fundraiser Dec. 20, inviting the public to share a breakfast and get active on the court with the teams.
The Spanish Club at Johns Creek High School continued its three-year-long tradition of partnering with Post 201 of the American Legion to donate candy to American soldiers stationed abroad.
Johns Creek Spanish Club donates candy for troops
The Spanish Club at Johns Creek High School continued its three-year-long tradition of partnering with Post 201 of the American Legion to donate candy to American soldiers stationed abroad.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The Spanish Club at Johns Creek High School continued its three-year-long tradition of partnering with Post 201 of the American Legion to donate candy to American soldiers stationed abroad.