http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/ Latest articles for the North-fulton section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:35:19 GMT 2009-11-21T23:35:19Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/man-killed-mother-and-205046.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton A man was killed and a mother and four children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Holcomb Bridge Road Thursday morning, according to Roswell police. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:18:45 GMT rcook@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/man-killed-mother-and-205046.html Rhonda Cook 2009-11-20T14:18:45Z http://www.ajc.com/news/were-area-bank-heists-205724.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Seeking white male, slender in his late 20s to early 30s, who’s fast on his feet. It may sound like a personal ad, but it’s actually the characteristics listed on wanted bulletins of a seemingly lone bank robber who has plagued branches near or north of the Perimeter in the last month. Seven banks from northwest Atlanta to Dunwoody describe this lunchtime bandit striking often just before noon, wearing a variety of baseball caps pulled low on his face, making off with untold amounts of cash, and eventually driving away in a burgundy or maroon Chevrolet Tahoe missing a rear hub cap. Or maybe seven different guys with uncanny resemblance have managed to pull separate bank heists -- twice at the same bank, and three out of the last four Fridays -- and escaped in eerily similar getaway SUVs. Federal and local authorities and area bank security officials are calling this mystery suspect a serial bank robber. “It’s very plausible that if he’s hitting one bank (in an area), he could be responsible for others nearby,” FBI spokesman Special Agent Stephen Emmett said. The Web site GeorgiaBankRobbery.com, maintained by the FBI, local police and the Georgia Association of Banks Security, shows surveillance photos from the bandit’s exploits under the title of "serial robbers." A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of this robber. The man's M.O. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:36 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/were-area-bank-heists-205724.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-11-20T08:01:36Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/sandy-springs-pawn-shop-206101.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Police are looking for two men believed to have robbed a Sandy Springs pawn shop Thursday at gunpoint. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:58:58 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/sandy-springs-pawn-shop-206101.html Marcus K. Garner 2009-11-20T03:58:58Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/backyard-chicken-case-settled-205479.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton A Johns Creek woman and the city government have settled a court battle over  backyard chickens. Martha Mellon said she is giving away her dozen chickens and coop as part of a negotiated settlement. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:08:16 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/backyard-chicken-case-settled-205479.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-19T21:08:16Z http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fulton-proposes-148-million-200393.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Fulton County unveiled a tentative 2010 budget Monday that slashes spending nearly $150 million and could eliminate more than 500 jobs. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:06:57 GMT dbennett@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fulton-proposes-148-million-200393.html D.L. Bennett 2009-11-18T18:06:57Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/roswell-oks-law-limiting-202063.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton The Roswell City Council approved an ordinance Monday that says smokers will only be able to light up in designated areas of city parks. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:58 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/roswell-oks-law-limiting-202063.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-17T21:33:58Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/man-burned-in-atlanta-199996.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton A man was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital Monday after a home under construction in north Atlanta caught fire. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:03:56 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/man-burned-in-atlanta-199996.html Megan Matteucci 2009-11-16T22:03:56Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/alpharetta-residents-can-shred-196552.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Alpharetta residents and small businesses can securely discard confidential documents such as old checks and credit card statements from 10 a.m. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:58:58 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/alpharetta-residents-can-shred-196552.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-13T21:58:58Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/big-party-no-cause-194299.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Police say this house on Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs was where an illegal party with up to 1,000 people took place. The home appears to have been recently built . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:42:42 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/big-party-no-cause-194299.html Christian Boone 2009-11-12T16:42:42Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/milton-man-helps-kenyan-193667.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Two years ago, David Gruber of Milton traveled 8,000 miles to Kenya to dedicate an orphanage for children with AIDS and HIV. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:39:57 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/milton-man-helps-kenyan-193667.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-11T18:39:57Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/missing-cumming-boater-turns-190959.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton When Charles Collins left Puerto Rico for Florida on Oct. 15, he told his daughter he'd call within two weeks. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:49:02 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/missing-cumming-boater-turns-190959.html Christian Boone 2009-11-10T04:49:02Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/chickens-steal-the-show-191374.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton The Roswell City Council meeting turned into a show and tell session Monday night when two backyard chicken farmers brought birds into the council chambers during a discussion of the proposed poultry ordinance. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:43:22 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/chickens-steal-the-show-191374.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-10T02:43:22Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/hayden-coleman-wells-91-191113.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Whenever there was a wedding at her church,  Hayden Wells usually attended. She loved weddings. "Happy times," she called them. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:37:10 GMT rbadie@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/hayden-coleman-wells-91-191113.html Rick Badie 2009-11-10T02:37:10Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/service-dog-a-calming-188966.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Chancer is believed to be the country’s first-ever service dog trained to deal with a child who has fetal alcohol syndrome, which is caused by women who drink alcohol while pregnant. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:02:54 GMT holiviero@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/service-dog-a-calming-188966.html Helena Oliviero
 2009-11-07T01:02:54Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/robber-targets-same-bank-188399.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Dunwoody Police are looking for a man who may have robbed the same bank twice in one week. The first robbery occurred at noon on Halloween at the bank branch at 4570 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:55:16 GMT asimmons@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/robber-targets-same-bank-188399.html Andria Simmons 2009-11-06T17:55:16Z http://www.ajc.com/health/northside-hospital-forsyth-gets-187445.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Northside Hospital-Forsyth received a $22,500 grant from the Sport of  Giving for the expansion of breast cancer services. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:35:19 GMT spoole@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/health/northside-hospital-forsyth-gets-187445.html Shelia M. Poole 2009-11-05T20:35:19Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/bulky-trash-day-set-187314.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Roswell, Alpharetta and Milton residents can dispose of bulky and unwanted items from their garages, attics and basements from 8 a.m. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:36 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/bulky-trash-day-set-187314.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-05T17:09:36Z http://www.ajc.com/news/grady-to-build-neighborhood-186300.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Grady Memorial Hospital has backed off from closing two of three neighborhood health centers. It also has a multimillion-dollar plan to create four new community health "super centers." Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:45:17 GMT cschneider@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/grady-to-build-neighborhood-186300.html Craig Schneider 2009-11-05T04:45:17Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/mayoral-runoff-coming-to-185290.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton A three-way race for Roswell mayor has come down to a Dec. 1 runoff between three-term incumbent Jere Wood and former City Council member David Tolleson. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:45:37 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/mayoral-runoff-coming-to-185290.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-04T03:45:37Z http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/galambos-snags-84-percent-185199.html?cxtype=rss_north-fulton Eva Galambos swims 25 laps a day, beat back cancer last year and will continue to lead lead Sandy Springs as mayor for four more years. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:45:20 GMT ahunt@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/galambos-snags-84-percent-185199.html April Hunt 2009-11-04T03:45:20Z