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02:54 PM, Friday, May 24
In a news release, the National Park Service’s staff Friday announced five tips for residents planning to use the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area parks in Sandy Springs and Vinings this Memorial Day weekend. They are: 1. Check the flo...

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Staff / Samantha M. Shal<br> From left, Brookhaven councilmembers Jim Eyre, Joe Gebbia, Mayor J. Max Davis, Bates Mattison and Rebecca Williams celebrate the first day of cityhood for Brookhaven.
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Staff / Katherine Frye <br> From left, Chief Corey Thornton and Chief Marcus Anderson.
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Special Photo <br> From left, Kenzie Mabrey stands with Agape students Teric, Lalia, Kennia and Jason and Agape Executive Director Nell Benn. The students’ last names are not being released due to Agape’s privacy policy.
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Staff / Katherine Frye <br> Nola Love, CEO of Helping in His Name, takes a recent donation into the warehouse to be sorted.
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Staff / Katherine Frye <br> From left, senior Brittany Cates, junior Brett McDevitt, and junior Anslee Wilson with the team state championship trophy.
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Staff / Samantha M. Shal<br> St. Vincent de Paul food services volunteer Edward Trope of Chamblee shops with a client in the food pantry.
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