National Park Service announces Memorial Day weeke...
by Staff Reports
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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Panhandler using local charity's name in vain
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Andrew Young speaks at prayer breakfast
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Johns Creek students build Braille nature trail
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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 ...
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Johns Creek officials may use mid-year surplus to fund pav...
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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
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10:15 AM, Sunday, May 05
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Weekend events still planned despite rain
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Special Photo<br> This year’s team is comprised of, from left, Daniel Gordon, Adina Karpuj, Hillel Brenner, Daniela Friedman and Ilan Palte. Judaics teacher Marc Leventhal, not pictured, serves as team adviser.
Weber wins national Jewish Law competition
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Some Saturday events canceled due to heavy rain
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