Tucker to get funding from new Community Improveme...
by Bridgette Bonner
bbonner@neighbornewspapers.com
10:08 AM, Wednesday, May 22
Tucker has created a Community Improvement District, allowing it to make self-funded upgrades rather than dipping into DeKalb County funds. The new label indicates the majority of property owners in Tucker has supported the cause and is behind a t...

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Tax rate may rise in Roswell, but tax bills to stay the same
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Staff / Erin Gray<br>CorePhysique founder Kolleen Riddick, of Milton, moved her business to a new facility where she offers fitness boot camps, personal training and youth programs.
Milton resident helps community get fit at new CorePhysique
After holding her fitness classes at parks and public facilities in Milton, resident Kolleen Riddick decided to bring...
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Decatur teacher leaves classroom for own business
After 12 years of teaching science in the City Schools of Decatur, Kris Webb is turning in her grade books and syllab...
10:40 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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North Fulton students take on environmental initiatives
Students across North Fulton have taken on various environmental projects this year as part of the EverGreen School P...
10:38 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Site for DeKalb County animal shelter still uncertain
The DeKalb County Commission disappointed a group of animal advocates at a recent meeting when it decided not to move...
10:35 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Free teen driving workshop in Alpharetta
North Point Volvo, Liberty Mutual, Taggart’s Driving School and Affinity Golf are sponsoring the TeenDrive Event for ...
10:34 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Milton PD to get K-9
After raising almost $24,000, the Milton Police Department is moving forward in the process to re-establish a K-9 uni...
10:31 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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DeKalb school board holds first of three public hearings o...
The DeKalb County School District’s revenue is flat, but expenses are $14.6 million more than the previous year’s bud...
10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Panhandler using local charity's name in vain
North Fulton Community Charities is putting out a warning to local residents about a panhandler who reportedly is usi...
10:25 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Andrew Young speaks at prayer breakfast
Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, along with religious leaders from the north metro area, spoke to members of the Ro...
10:19 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Johns Creek students build Braille nature trail
A group of Johns Creek High School students, led by 15-year-old Evan Barnard, gathered at the Gwinnett Environmental ...
09:37 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Special Photo<br> U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Marietta, cuts the ribbon on the Johnson Ferry Road/Abernathy Road widening project as other officials look on. From left, District 6 Sandy Springs City Councilwoman Karen Meinzen McEnerny, Perimeter Community Improvement Districts President Yvonne Williams, District 5 Sandy Springs City Councilman Tibby DeJulio, District 51 State Rep. Wendell Willard, R-Sandy Springs, District 32 State Sen. Judson Hill, R-Marietta, Georgia Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Todd Long (behind Hill), District 6 GDOT board member Brandon Beach and Sandy Springs City Councilmen Gabriel Sterling (District 4) and Chip Collins (District 3).
Isakson cuts ribbon on road project
In a news release, the city of Sandy Springs and the Georgia Department of Transportation announced U.S. Sen. Johnny ...
06:00 PM, Tuesday, May 07
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Johns Creek officials may use mid-year surplus to fund pav...
Johns Creek city officials may use unanticipated surplus funds to tackle some of the $38 million worth of needed road...
12:28 PM, Tuesday, May 07
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Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber hosts quarterly luncheon
Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini touted the city’s most recent accomplishments during the first quarterly luncheon hos...
11:45 AM, Tuesday, May 07
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Special Photo<br> Angelia Salas, 50, of Smyrna, won the top prize playing the instant game $550,000 Grand Money at the Publix grocery store at The Prado on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, where she works.
Sandy Springs Publix employee wins lottery
(UPDATED AT 3:45 P.M. THURSDAY WITH PHOTO OF ANGELIA SALAS AND HER CHECK) In a news release, the Georgia Lottery We...
10:15 AM, Sunday, May 05
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