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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Staff / Samantha M. Shal<br>From left, Art-B-Que organizers Rusty Bowers, Chris Warner, Patrick O’Connor and Bart Webb will host the event in Avondale Estates.
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Rotary Club of Brookhaven hosts golf tournament
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Ian Alino, tells how he spoke only Spanish for 40 days to earn $120 towards the Heifer International project.
Brookhaven students learn true meaning of charity
For months now, second-grade students in Terry Camp’s class at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School in Brookhav...
11:10 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Staff / Erin Gray<br>From left, owner of Bone Appetit Pat Barth and Roswell Junior Woman’s Club member Christy Keys will both be participating in this year's Colors Festival.
Colors will fill town square in Roswell for Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day weekend, the natural beauty of spring will compete with the visual allure afforded by the return one ...
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Staff / Erin Gray<br>From left, Opulent Culinary Director Bob McDonough and Executive Chef Andy Long created the savory menu by creating classic favorites with a modern twist inspired by travels globally and throughout the U.S.
Restaurateurs open fourth eatery on Canton Street in Roswell
The dictionary says the meaning of “opulent” is “characterized by rich abundance, luxuriant.” In times gone by, anyth...
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Janet Horvath, left, talks with Dan Ellithorp and Susan Jones at the Perimeter Expo.
Dunwoody, Sandy Springs provide networking opportunity wit...
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Rockin’ at the River gala benefits CNC
The beautiful natural setting along the river at the Chattahoochee River in Roswell sets the stage for this year’s Ro...
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Tax rate may rise in Roswell, but tax bills to stay the same
Updated 5/9 with correct revenue amount for 2013. Roswell is advertising a proposed increase in taxes for 2014, bu...
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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...
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