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Dunwoody student finishes third in Scripps National Spelling Bee
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (336+ words) Sarv Dharavane, a sixth grader at Peachtree Charter Middle School in Dunwoody, competes May 27 at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D. C. This is Sarv's third trip to the competition. DUNWOODY, Ga. " Sarv Dharavane, a sixth grader at Peachtree Charter…...
Store owner reports theft of $1, 600 in trading cards
20+ hour, 23+ min ago (143+ words) ROSWELL, Ga. " A felony warrant was issued for a Marietta woman after she reportedly admitted to stealing 11 boxes of trading cards worth roughly $1, 600 from her employer. The owner of the store on Mansell Road in Roswell reported the employee to…...
Sandy Springs considers $170 million budget for "27
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (541+ words) The Sandy Springs City Council is slated to vote June 16 on approving the 2027 budget. SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. " The Sandy Springs City Council is considering a $170 million budget for 2027 to pay for day-to-day operations like public safety and other government services....
Fulton mental health fair promotes array of free services
21+ hour, 23+ min ago (510+ words) Fulton County staff meet with residents during a mental health fair at the Ocee Branch public library in Johns Creek May 20. From left, Brittany Johnson, clinical program coordinator, and Dallas Terry, social services coordinator, wait inside the behavioral health mobile…...
Driver cited for possession following May traffic stop
20+ hour, 47+ min ago (158+ words) FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. " A 50-year-old Roswell woman was arrested on drug distribution charges after a May 13 traffic stop. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said deputies stopped the woman's vehicle after clocking it at 89 mph on northbound Ga. 400 near Bald Ridge…...
Proposed Forsyth event facility returns to "square one
20+ hour, 44+ min ago (369+ words) A sign opposing a controversial event space in North Forsyth County sits along Keith Bridge Road. FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. " A proposed event facility planned on Keith Bridge Road is back on track as some residents say they will continue their…...
Woman reports jewelry theft while in process of moving
20+ hour, 49+ min ago (151+ words) ALPHARETTA, Ga. " Police investigated the reported theft of thousands of dollars of heirloom jewelry May 10 while a Johns Creek woman was in the process of moving to a residence at Soul Aly. Alpharetta police said the woman said she had…...
Authorities charge woman with stealing pickup truck
20+ hour, 45+ min ago (201+ words) The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said deputies were dispatched to a Branch Drive business after a theft was reported. FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. " A woman was arrested on a theft charge after allegedly stealing a pickup truck May 16. The Forsyth County…...
Man faces drug charges following traffic stop
20+ hour, 47+ min ago (90+ words) ALPHARETTA, Ga. " A 31-year-old Cumming man was arrested on drug charges during a May 15 traffic stop. Alpharetta police said officers stopped the man's vehicle at Windward Parkway and Westfield Drive after it made a U-turn at a red light. Officers…...
Johns Creek canine statues honor fire station staple
20+ hour, 52+ min ago (247+ words) Master Patrol Officer Bryce Flora and his K-9 Finn, a Vizsla, play with a ball near three dog statues installed at Fire Station 63 in Johns Creek May 21. JOHNS CREEK, Ga. " Every Johns Creek fire station ought to have a dog. That…...