Work underway to extend Forsyth’s Big Creek Greenway

Though the COVID-19 outbreak has shut down economic activity across the region, Forsyth County reports work continues to extend the Big Creek Greenway from Johnson Road to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor Center.

Phase V of the Greenway project will bring intermittent lane closures, between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., to Chamblee Gap Road near Johnson; the Spot Road Connector; Dr. Bramblett Road from the Spot Connector to Spot Road; and Spot Road from Dr. Bramblett to the Sawnee Mountain Preserve, according to a Forsyth Facebook posting.

So far, 9.6 miles of the Greenway are open in Forsyth. A separate trail segment runs through North Fulton County. Information: https://bit.ly/2PUXjR7

About the Author

David Ibata

Man accused of shooting Tifton officers dies after jail incident, officials say

A man charged with shooting two Tifton police officers has died following an “isolated incident” at the Coffee County Jail, officials confirmed.

Teen in critical condition after shooting at South Fulton apartments

Police say a 15-year-old is in critical condition after being shot at a South Fulton apartment complex. Investigators remained on the scene shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Groundbreaking and `homecoming’: Civic Center redevelopment finally underway

Atlanta officials broke ground on a $1B Civic Center redevelopment, starting with 148 affordable senior apartments in Old Fourth Ward.

The Latest

Credit: Henri Hollis

Teen in critical condition after shooting at South Fulton apartments

Man accused of shooting Tifton officers dies after jail incident, officials say

Groundbreaking and `homecoming’: Civic Center redevelopment finally underway

Featured

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Georgia districts forge their own way as troubled program faces a crossroads

School districts are dropping out of GNETS to serve students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Ex-Truett McConnell VP indicted in case tied to sex abuse probe

A White County grand jury has indicted a former Truett McConnell University vice president, accusing him of lying to a county sheriff investigator.

Dickens asks top donors for $250K to help fund inauguration events

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is soliciting up to $250,000 from top donors to sponsor three days of events celebrating his second-term inauguration.