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Maryland eateries are rolling out scary good treats - minus the tricks - with freebies, BOGOs & special menus for the spooky season.
Virginia eateries are rolling out scary good treats - minus the tricks - with freebies, BOGOs & special menus for the spooky season.
Georgia eateries are rolling out scary good treats - minus the tricks - with freebies, BOGOs & special menus for the spooky season.
Remnants of Hurricane Zeta resulted in widespread damage and power outages throughout north Georgia — including in Roswell.
Mary Alice Park is located on the southeast corner of Lake Lanier.
Remnants of Hurricane Zeta resulted in widespread damage and power outages throughout north Georgia — including in Forsyth County.
Remnants of Hurricane Zeta resulted in widespread damage and power outages throughout north Georgia — including in Alpharetta and Milton.
A man who was sleeping inside the mobile home early Thursday morning died as a result of the tree fall, Cherokee County deputies said.
Flooding rains and strong winds are expected to affect the area starting late Wednesday/early Thursday.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police is conducting a community survey to gather input for the selection of the next chief.
The mobile testing unit will also provide services for routine physicals, health screenings, health education, etc.
Fulton County Schools will move to its 'remote learning model' Thursday due to inclement weather associated with Hurricane Zeta.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for Cherokee County. A flash flood watch remains in effect also through Thursday evening.
If you’re not already howling in support of pandemic first responders in Alpharetta, the blue Halloween hunter’s moon is a good excuse.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for Forsyth County. A flash flood watch remains in effect also through Thursday evening.
Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy teacher Rebekah Holt is one of only five in the state to win a competitive STEM grant.
More than 30 Forsyth County students have helped election officials prepare for the Nov. 3 elections.
One-hundred percent of all proceeds from the pet boutique will benefit the organization's lifesaving work.
BlazeSports America surprised student athletes Keith DeBrosse, 19, of Decatur and Yahweh Mann, 17, of Griffin with the wheelchairs.
Tamara Carrera, who has led the Community Assistance Center since 1997, has announced plans to retire in the coming months.
