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New Year's Eve events in Sandy Springs and nearby.

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New Year's Eve events in Sandy Springs and nearby.

For many, 2012 has been a tragic year. Here is a round-up of some of our our top local crime headlines.
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In 2011, Goodwill received more than 87,000 donations during the last week of the year. In Sandy Springs, Goodwill is located at 237 Roswell Road and 1165 Perimeter Center West.
Fatalities have been reported in the following nearby Sandy Springs jurisdictions during the 2012 Christmas holiday travel period.
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Sandy Springs student Freedom Wright received a Posse Scholarship and will attend Syracuse University.
Kwanzaa is celebrated in the United States from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
These kid-friendly cookies are basically thumbprint cookies with a twist. Easy to make and delightful to eat. Enjoy.
Some Sandy Springs restaurant violations that health inspectors observe can cause scores to drop dramatically, such as a wet rag near food.
The Georgia State Patrol reports its troopers have investigated 456 crashes with 191 injuries.
Here's what Sandy Springs commuters need to know if you plan to ride MARTA Tuesday.
Nearby Sandy Springs: The MJCCA is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ben Breedlove, 18, died on Christmas night, a year ago, of a congenital heart condition.
Last week, Dr. Phil and wife Robin read a poignant poem in tribute to the Newtown children inspired by the holiday classic. Take a look at the video.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
Atlanta Police arrested Antonio Johnson on Monday for the November murder of Lee Lowery III.
Was the coin left by a Secret Santa from Sandy Springs? It's estimated to be worth $1,700.
ReadKiddoRead asked authors, athletes and celebrities to share their favorite books.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was among a dozen state mayors to join the coalition Mayors Against Illegal Guns. Nearby Sandy Springs, in Dunwoody, Mayor Mike Davis said that the city would likely not take an official stance.