[ In Local News ]The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Announces a Large Scale Joint Training ExerciseThe City of Alpharetta announces a joint training exercise between the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety and North Point Mall.
[ In Local News ]Roswell Goes HybridThe City of Roswell is making great strides in its efforts to “go green” by changing its vehicle policy to include the purchase of hybrid vehicles.
[ In Local News ]Johns Creek hosting youth baseball regional tourneyThe City of Johns Creek and the Ocee Park Athletic Association will host the 2008 Southeast Regional 12U/60 Cal Ripken baseball tournament July 23-29.
[ In Local News ]GaDOE Invites Parent Input On CurriculumSince June, the Georgia Department of Education has been receiving comments on its curriculum web site.... Parents are invited to visit the web site and provide input
[ In Local News ]Mulching – A Valuable InvestmentMulching is one of the most valuable annual maintenance things a homeowner can do for a mature tree...
[ In Public Safety ]All About YOU: What to Do with Dirty SpongesA sponge is like the back row in study hall -- it attracts all the bad elements. So here’s what you should do with it...
[ In Coming Events ]Hot Diggitty Dog! Kids Room Stuff is Having a PartyKids Room Stuff is having a clearance sidewalk sale event this Saturday, July 19 with free food, events for kids, and sale prices on many items...
[ In Local News ]IRS Increases Mileage Rates through Dec. 31, 2008The standard mileage rate has increased from 50.5 to 58.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2008, through Dec. 31, 2008.
[ In Local News ]Additional National Merit Scholars NamedThe National Merit Scholarship Corp. announced this week that 14 recent Fulton County graduates have been named National Merit Scholars. In addition to the prestigious National Merit Scholar distinction, these students earned National Merit scholarships from participating colleges.
[ In Local News ]Upcoming Events Happening At The Chattahoochee Nature Center During The Month Of AugustPlease support the Chattahoochee Nature Center! Members enjoy free general admission and discounts all year while supporting our mission.
[ In Local News ]Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Statement Regarding June Revenue FiguresLt. Governor Casey Cagle released the following statement today regarding the June revenue figures:
[ In Local News ]Notice of NCLB – Public School Choice opportunities 2008-2009The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) requires that parents/guardians of children attending “Needs Improvement” schools be notified of their school’s academic achievement.
[ In Living ]The Little Red Book of WisdomIf we ever needed wisdom in American history, now is the time. There is a book on wisdom written by a north Atlanta author that is on my recommended books list for 2008...
[ In Local News ]Kids Safety Bulletin - Garage SafetyWe’re not kids anymore, but we’ve all done it – activated our automatic garage door and run underneath the moving door quickly before the door closes...
[ In Local News ]Alpharetta Offers Free Youth Basketball ClinicThe City of Alpharetta and the Atlanta Hawks are offering a free basketball clinic for boys and girls ages 7 to 14 years.
[ In Local News ]Alpharetta Remembers 150 Years of Hometown HeroesThe American Legion Post 201 and City of Alpharetta will present the 56th Annual Old Soldiers Day Parade on Saturday, August 2, 2008.
[ In Local News ]Milton RoundupThe City of Milton invites you and your entire family to join us for the second annual Milton Roundup fall festival!
[ In Local News ]Johns Creek Fire Department Recruitment In Full Swing New Service Attracts Firefighters From AfarFollowing a June 21 Job Fair, which introduced the upcoming Johns Creek Fire Department to firefighters from across Metro-Atlanta, a total of 300 applications have been received, to date, for the Department’s 78 firefighter positions.
[ In Local News ]Piedmont Heart Institute Welcomes Cardiac Disease SpecialistsCardiac Disease Specialists, P.C. (CDS), is the third major cardiovascular physician group to join the Piedmont Heart Institute (PHI), making PHI Physicians one of the largest groups of cardiovascular specialists in the Southeast.
[ In Local News ]THIS WEEKEND - A three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is coming to Roswell during 4th of July weekend.Known as the Dignity Memorial® Vietnam Wall™, this traveling replica is inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 Americans who died or are missing in Vietnam.
[ In Local News ]Fulton Expands Advance Voting SitesIn anticipation of record turnout for the 2008 Primary and General Elections, Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections will double its number of advance voting sites, and expand hours at all sites during the advance voting period.
[ In Local News ]Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Announces 2nd Annual Johns Creek Arts On The Creek FestivalWith a new name, new venue and a newly created city, Johns Creek will proudly present Arts on the Creek, a music and arts festival Labor Day Weekend – Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 at Johns Creek United Methodist Church.
[ In Local News ]What Makes An American Idol?The huge success of American Idol worldwide has done a great thing for young singers- it has given them hope.
[ In Local News ]Win an American Girl Doll at Bulloch HallBulloch Hall, one of the three historic museum homes owned by the City of Roswell, is participating in a contest to win “Kit Kittridge, an American Girl Doll” on Saturday, June 28 at 4:30 p.m.
[ In Local News ]Roswell’s 9th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza on July 4thShow your patriotism by celebrating our Country’s Independence Day in Roswell with entertainment and a breathtaking fireworks display.