Slimy Lake Lanier Scare Has Swimmers On Edge
A suspected algae bloom in a quiet cove on Lake Lanier's Six-Mile Embayment near Cumming has local swimmers and pet owners on alert this week, with lake groups warning people to steer clear of any suspicious-looking water. The murky patch appears to be limited to a single cove for now, but residents are being urged to
Forsyth Teen Turns Pandemic Hobby Into Thriving Business
When it comes to starting a business, many people think of creating one that meets customer demand or pursuing an idea that might be the most profitable. For 17-year-old entrepreneur Smayana Peddu, her business stemmed from an innate passion she wished to share with the world. She started her jewelry-making...
CCSD High School Students Selected for Summer Research Program
Twenty-six Cherokee County School District high school students are spending this summer as student researchers through a partnership with Georgia’s National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center!. Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute, as a Georgia Science Education Initiative’s National Cancer
A Marietta Home Designed for Gathering Across Generations
Located within Parkside at Hardage Farm, this residence sits on a private wooded homesite and offers a floor plan that accommodates large gatherings while providing separation and privacy across multiple levels. Expanded and updated over time, the home includes six bedrooms and a layout that supports independent living
Man charged with public indecency at Smyrna beauty store
Brenton Deonte Nelson, 34, of Atlanta, is accused of performing a sex act in public on June 7 at 3:45 a.m. at the Atlanta Beauty Depot, 2388 Cobb Parkway, Smyrna, according to an arrest warrant from the Smyrna Police Department. Nelson had his pants down below the waist line as police instructed him to stand up. He al
Armed intruder reported at Powder Springs home, SWAT responds
POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. - A significant law enforcement presence was reported early Friday morning in Powder Springs as local police and the Cobb County Police Department SWAT Team responded to an active incident. What we know:. The incident took place at a home in the area of Marietta Street and...
Expanded medical cannabis law brings new options for Georgia patients
Patients should understand that different products may affect people differently.
Vida’s 289-Unit Mall Of Georgia Apartment Play Quietly Moves Ahead
An Atlanta developer is quietly lining up another big project in Buford, with plans for a new apartment community tucked just off the Mall of Georgia. The community, called Carrena, would add several hundred rental homes to one of the county's busiest shopping corridors, joining a larger suburban multifamily push from
Water pressure problems spark calls for change in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs leaders are considering taking control of the city's water infrastructure, citing concerns about the aging system currently operated by the City of Atlanta.
Experts, officials warn parents to be aware of electric bikes, scooters as injuries rise
MARIETTA — A group of experts and officials warned parents Thursday to be wary of their children using electric bikes and scooters, and offered tips on how to keep kids and teens safe. The event, which was hosted by AAA, The Auto Club Group, at Cobb County Safety Village in Marietta, brought together public safety expe

















