6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (720+ words) Three digits can help save a life — 988. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Georgia, more than 1.4 million adults in our state have a mental health condition. When thoughts of suicide arise, a panic attack sets in or a…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1560+ words) Lethargic behavior. Slurred words. Unusual sleep patterns. Nausea and vomiting. Begging a doctor not to change a certain medication. All can be signs of misuse of fentanyl and other opioids, a hot-button concern for older adults who are more vulnerable…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (442+ words) Georgia's rapid emergence as a major hub for data centers is triggering resistance from local leaders who say the facilities could place increased pressure on water supplies, energy infrastructure and community resources, prompting a growing number of cities and counties…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (331+ words) We accept letters to the editor. Letters to the editor are opinions of the authors of the letter, not Appenmedia.com. Everyone has an equal opportunity to submit a letter to the editor. All letters must be signed and are…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1726+ words) For a nation so utterly divided in its politics, there’s one issue bringing Americans together: A mistrust of data centers. Data centers are facilities filled with computers and networking equipment that keep the internet, cloud services, apps and AI running....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (253+ words) The Greater Perimeter Chamber is conducting a digital survey to gauge respondents’ perspectives on the Perimeter area. “The purpose of this research is to better understand perceptions of the Greater Perimeter region, including Brookhaven, Dunwoody, and Sandy Springs,” the survey…...

2+ mon, 17+ hour ago   (454+ words) Dunwoody City Councilman Joe Seconder rides in the city's recent Fourth of July parade. The councilman said the event brings him — and the community — joy. Some events you attend. Others you experience. For me, the Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (715+ words) “We never got off,” one of them told me, which immediately reminded me of “Groundhog Day” vibes. “We just move around between stops, but we never get off this train.” Heard. A family sitting in front of me, Atlantans who…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (598+ words) In 2025 nearly half of working age adults nationwide struggled to afford healthcare. And while uninsured adults were most likely to struggle, even families with coverage were challenged by high costs and medical debt. The “One Nation, Overcharged” movement involves 140 organizations…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (510+ words) The Crier is committed to its role as Dunwoody's community thread. As readers have reminded the paper, part of that role means budgeting premium space for letters from residents. Talk Back to the Crier by Sunday night and your note…...