Developer pivots on office building at Alpharetta site
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council considered a pivot to build homes on a tract near Ga. 400 amid concerns about the marketability of offices. At their Feb. 23 meeting, council members unanimously approved rescheduling a vote to April 13 for approving master plan changes to allow the change.
Tucker Restaurant Week offers daily specials at these 32 local eateries
Tucker Restaurant Week goes from Tuesday, February 24 to March 1, 2026. Check out the participating restaurants, below, which are all running a special of some type during these five days. Through the links provided, you can look at each venue separately to find its options for dine-in, patio dining,...
Collapsing lake spillway in Dunwoody leading to concerns
DUNWOODY, Ga. — People in Dunwoody are concerned after they said a spillway for a manmade lake collapsed. Now, some of them want the city to step in and fix it. The city, however, said it is not their property or responsibility. The spillway is on the property of...
Hidden In Historic Parson’s Alley This Duluth Georgia Gem Serves Meat Dishes That Fall...
Tucked into a charming corner of Duluth, Georgia, Falling Rabbit Restaurant delivers a dining experience that quickly turns first time guests into loyal fans. This inviting neighborhood gem is known for its expertly prepared slow cooked meats that truly fall off the bone, infused with deep flavor and crafted with...
Cobb County Water System reports 60 gallon sewage overflow
The Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 60-gallon wastewater sewer overflow that occurred on Feb. 24. The overflow, resulting from solids, occurred at 2430 Powell Place NW in Kennesaw, and discharged into a tributary to Butler Creek. The Water System was notified of the overflow on Feb. 24 at 9:04 a.m....
New Lounge Concept Opening in Sandy Springs
SANDY SPRINGS, GA — Omnia Room, a new upscale lounge concept from Reginald Weeks, is targeting a mid-March soft opening at 5920 Roswell Rd A118, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Weeks told Business Debut the team is in the final stages of renovations, hiring and securing its alcohol license. What...
Victims hospitalized after deadly Cobb County fire getting worse
Officials say the conditions of a child and adult in the hospital have worsened.
16-year-old Norcross girl missing for nearly a week, family says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Norcross family is asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) said Zyla Velazquez, 16, was last seen at her Norcross home Feb. 18. Her mother, Nakeya Moore, said her disappearance is concerning...
Gwinnett Co. Schools responds to reports of photography company being linked to Jeffrey Epstein
ATLANTA — One metro Atlanta school district is responding after reports that a popular photography company might have ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to an Associated Press article, online posts linked Lifetouch, which photographs millions of students each year, to the investment fund manager Apollo...
DEA seizes 37 pounds of meth in Sandy Springs
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) operation in Sandy Springs yielded one arrest and 16 kilos of suspected methamphetamine Feb. 13, according to agency officials and documents obtained by Appen Media. The DEA executed a search warrant on an apartment on Northwood Drive in Sandy...

















