Book events: Shuttered by fire, local indie bookstore rises from ashes
A few local indie booksellers drive most of the author appearances Appen features monthly. And, when it comes to Roswell listings, one of the most active is Bookmiser. Working alongside two Friends of the Roswell Library programs – Roswell Reads and Atlanta Authors – Bookmiser has helped facilitate some of the city’s...
Cobb School Rocked As Addison Principal Quits After DUI Crash
Addison Elementary in East Cobb is getting new leadership after principal Jill Spiva resigned following a DUI arrest earlier this year. The Cobb County School District told families Monday that Spiva will not return and that veteran educator Brett Ward will serve as interim principal for the remainder of the school...
Dupree Road sidewalk project expected to finish next week
Sidewalk and trail improvements along Dupree Road are almost complete. On Monday, the Woodstock City Council unanimously approved a "major budget amendment" to transfer $115,000 in tax allocation district revenue to the city's Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax VII fund to fund additional costs related to the...
Chamblee owner offers $1K reward after $13K theft
A Chamblee small business owner is offering a $1,000 reward after a woman stole her wallet and racked up $13,000 in fraudulent charges.
Forsyth County inches closer to easing moratorium on housing projects
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County could soon ease a residential development freeze enacted almost one year ago to promote smarter growth. At a Feb. 19 meeting, commissioners reviewed the latest work in a months-long project to update the Unified Development Code, which governs land use and zoning rules.
Federal Agents Seize 37 Pounds of Fentanyl in Brookhaven, Suspect Had Been Previously Deported
ATLANTA, Ga. A man previously deported from the United States appeared in federal court after authorities seized approximately 37 pounds of fentanyl from a Brookhaven apartment, federal prosecutors announced. Abelardo Avila Gomez, 46, a citizen of Mexico, faces federal charges of possession with intent to distribute...
This Georgia Gas Station Turns Heads With Food Worth The Stop
Most drivers pass gas stations without a second glance, yet NFA Burger in Dunwoody, Georgia has turned an ordinary stop into a destination worth seeking out. Tucked inside a local gas station, this tiny counter has earned an outsized reputation for burgers that rival some of the best sit down restaurants in town.
Two arrested in Gwinnett after search warrant leads police to find over 1,400 grams...
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Two people in Gwinnett County are in custody after law enforcement agents recovered over 1,400 grams of fentanyl and a gun at a home in Gwinnett County. Multiple agencies, including the FBI and DEA, assisted Gwinnett County authorities in arresting 31-year-old Serina Johnson and 28-year-old...
Georgia Burglary Suspect Found Hiding In Air Vent
Police responding to a burglary in progress in Georgia on Monday found the suspect hiding in an air vent. The DeKalb County Police Department said officers responded Monday to a reported burglary in progress at Atlanta Fixtures and Sales in Chamblee, a suburb of Atlanta. The owner of the business reported seeing a...
Man pointed gun, laser inside DeKalb restaurant because food took too long, police say
A man is facing charges after police say he pointed a gun at people sitting inside a Brookhaven restaurant over the weekend.
