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3 arrested, 2 victims rescued following human trafficking sting in Alpharetta

3 arrested, 2 victims rescued following human trafficking sting in Alpharetta

Alpharetta woman giving back to her community nominated for Nextdoor 100

Alpharetta woman giving back to her community nominated for Nextdoor 100

In 2017, Fuqua Development planned to bring a grocery store, office, retail and restaurant space to Roswell on Ga. 9, along with residential apartments. But only the apartments were ever built, and the rest of the 18-acre property is still empty.

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Roswell approves controversial change restricting new apartments

Representatives from Bike Alpharetta join Alpharetta officials on May 2 to declare May as Bike Month in the city. (Courtesy City of Alpharetta)

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May is Bike Month in Alpharetta

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Roswell looking to ban housing only complexes

Roswell looking to ban housing only complexes

Alpharetta mom attacked walking to work, fights off attacker

Alpharetta mom attacked walking to work, fights off attacker

The crosswalks are a transportation special purpose local option sales tax project approved by voters last November. (Courtesy City of Alpharetta)

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Alpharetta approves $600K for crosswalks

Alpharetta recently denied a request from the developers of Founders Hall to allow 14 off-site parking spaces on a nearby property. (Courtesy City of Alpharetta)

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Alpharetta denies Founders Hall parking solution

Alpharetta will close portions of nine roads downtown for the 30th Ta ste of Alpharetta festival. (Courtesy City of Alpharetta)

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Alpharetta to close more streets for food festival crowds

Alpharetta recently approved the sale of a reserve fire engine to Lanier Technical College. (Courtesy Alpharetta Fire Corps)

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Alpharetta to sell fire engine

Alcovy Estates will include 10 single-family detached homes, 4 semi-detached units, and 5 townhome units on 2.84 acres. (Courtesy City of Alpharetta)

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Alpharetta approves homes near Alpha Park

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With her family in attendance Kelsie Mattox was recently sworn in to serve as Alpharetta & Milton's City Solicitor. (Courtesy City of Alpharetta)

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Alpharetta renews agreement with Milton to share court facilities, municipal clerk

Alpharetta installs bollards near entrance to Webb Bridge Middle School

Greater North Fulton Chamber announces Women INfluencing Business award winners

Roswell’s plan to limit apartment construction hits home for renters, buyers

Hungry residents will be able to choose from 60 local restaurants at the 30th annual Taste of Alpharetta 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 12. (Courtesy City of Alpharetta)

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60 local restaurants join 30th Taste of Alpharetta

Woman delivers gun to party where 15-year-old boy was killed

Long-time Alpharetta resident recognized for service

Johns Creek reviews racial bias complaint against police chief, department

Alpharetta is reminding residents how to properly dispose of it safely. (Courtesy City of Alpharetta)

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Alpharetta reminding residents how to dispose of unwanted paint

Alpharetta approves new home at 182 Marietta Street in downtown district

Impaired hit-and-run driver snaps power pole, knocking out power in downtown Alpharetta

Local healthcare worker plans Alpharetta event to bring international community together...

Alpharetta felt the need to separate ‘Athletic Facility and Fitness Studio’ into two distinct uses with their own definitions. Athletic facilities, like Lifetime Fitness, tend to be larger health clubs while fitness studios might include activities like karate or dance studios. (Google Maps)

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Alpharetta updates unified development code definitions

Fulton County makes $3.9M available via small business recovery loans

Roswell approves name for new mountain bike trail at Big Creek Park

Tons of steel salvaged from historic Rogers Bridge to become public art

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January 27, 2021 Elberton - Aerial photography shows Elberton Square in downtown Elberton on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Georgia has not opened COVID-19 vaccination to teachers yet, but a small school district east of Athens still managed to offer shots to any employee who wanted them. Elbert County Superintendent Jon Jarvis told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he sees his teachers, bus drivers and other employees as ÒessentialÓ personnel who should be prioritized for vaccination. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Athens among Zemplee’s top 10 places to age in place

Outdoor spaces have the potential to affect change by promoting biodiversity, habitat creation, carbon sequestration, neighborhood beautification and community development.

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3 outdoor living trends for 2022

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‘Chrisley Knows Best’ stars head to federal court in Atlanta on Monday

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Former Florida coach Mullen to help out Georgia high school team

Education

Pinky Cole delivers the commencement address during Clark Atlanta University’s 33rd Commencement exercises at Panther Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Pinky Cole unveils plan to help Clark Atlanta grads start a business

Jordan Brown (left), Kenderrias Dodson and Katrina Owens were killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash near their Henry County high school. A fourth student, Kendarius Jackson, died in the hospital Friday.

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Family grieving deaths of Henry County high school student, friends after crash

The Georgia Department of Education announced on Friday, May 13, 2022 that it will release $1.5 million in grants to teacher teachers about dyslexia. In 2019, Jennifer Henderson, lead literacy center teacher, was working on a word “stretching” activity at Charles R. Drew Charter School. The activity helps students break words into sounds. BOB ANDRES/BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia to invest nearly $1.5 million to teach teachers about dyslexia

Ron Wade worked as Fulton County Schools' chief talent officer. JOHNNY CRAWFORD / AJC FILE PHOTO

Fulton County Schools’ human resources chief leaves post

Politics

Emilio Perey fills out the paperwork at the Metropolitan Library in Atlanta on the last Saturday of early voting, May 14, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

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Time is winding down for metro Atlanta residents to vote early in primary9h ago

Gov. Brian Kemp campaigns with Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and members of his family in Sandy Springs on May 14, 2022. Greg Bluestein/AJC

Revenge of the establishment? Trump’s GOP critics rally behind Kemp

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Stacey Abrams speaks at the Democratic Party of Georgia’s annual fundraising gala on May 13, 2022. Erik Voss.

As Georgia Republicans clash, Democrats highlight unity

Aerial photo shows Kia Motors' US Assembly Plant in West Point on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Georgia is poised to announce its second electric vehicle plant, a massive assembly complex by Hyundai Motor Group, the parent company of Kia Motors, that could bring with it 8,500 jobs to a site near Savannah, people familiar with the matter have told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Hyundai EV plans in Georgia reflect watershed moment for auto industry

The Georgia Department of Education announced on Friday, May 13, 2022 that it will release $1.5 million in grants to teacher teachers about dyslexia. In 2019, Jennifer Henderson, lead literacy center teacher, was working on a word “stretching” activity at Charles R. Drew Charter School. The activity helps students break words into sounds. BOB ANDRES/BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia to invest nearly $1.5 million to teach teachers about dyslexia

Two Republicans and two Democrats are running in primaries for attorney general. From left, Republicans Chris Carr and John Gordon; Democrats Jen Jordan and Christian Wise Smith. Submitted photos.

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Election 2022: Complete guide to Georgia’s attorney general race

Crime

Chastain Park's beloved treehouse burned overnight.

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‘Treehouse’ structure at Chastain Park burns overnight

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A suspected burglar prowls through the backyard of a home in northeast Atlanta near Buckhead on March 30, 2022.

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Atlanta police arrest suspect tied to slate of residential burglaries

A woman was shot dead Tuesday inside her East Point apartment.

East Point woman killed during argument at apartment complex, police say

Virgil Delano Presnell Jr. has been on death row since 1976. He's schedule to be executed Tuesday evening.

Clemency hearing scheduled Monday for convicted child killer

Jordan Brown (left), Kenderrias Dodson and Katrina Owens were killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash near their Henry County high school. A fourth student, Kendarius Jackson, died in the hospital Friday.

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Family grieving deaths of Henry County high school student, friends after crash

A man was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles on I-285 Friday afternoon.

Man killed after getting struck by several vehicles on I-285

Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, appeared before a Fulton County magistrate judge Tuesday.

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Young Thug’s lawyers file emergency bond motion, cite ‘torturous’ jail conditions

The Highlands at Bridgegate subdivision was rocked Monday when a woman allegedly shot at a school bus.

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Motive still a mystery, questions linger in Gwinnett school bus shooting

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