Demand for early childhood education grows in Georgia
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Caroline Ellis has two kids at Ivy Kids of Johns Creek, an early childhood learning center. Ellis said she appreciated the one-on-one approach, the availability of fresh nutrition services, and the growth and development opportunities for her children. "It's scary as a first time –...
A hero’s legacy through a mother’s love
As I share my journey, my purpose is to let grieving parents know they are not alone. I am a Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) survivor and a surviving mother. I lost my son, Officer Ivorie G. Klusmann, who was killed in the line of duty on August 10, 2013, in DeKalb County, Georgia. His loss was devastating to m
Deadly Glenwood Road Crash Rocks Decatur Evening Commute
A fatal car crash Monday on Glenwood Road in Decatur, DeKalb County, brought traffic to a standstill and kept first responders on scene well into the evening, authorities said. The DeKalb County medical examiner told local media that at least one person was killed in the wreck, while police had not yet released additio
Child hit, left bruised by elementary school employee, police say
A Gwinnett County employee is facing a felony charge because school police say she hit a child during an afterschool program.
Flowery Branch police arrest DeKalb Co. men on drug, firearms charges
Two men from DeKalb County were arrested in Flowery Branch on Mother's Day after authorities said they found them in possession of illegal drugs and a stolen weapon. The Flowery Branch Police Department issued a statement on Tuesday, May 12, saying the arrests stemmed from a traffic stop inside the Sterling on the Lake
‘Sounded like a bomb:’ Runaway USPS truck crashes into DeKalb home
A homeowner says a runaway mail truck left his home with a huge hole in it. Now he says he’s trying to figure out who will pay for the damages.
Wellstar North Fulton opens OB-GYN center
ROSWELL, Ga. — Wellstar Health System opened a new obstetrics and gynecology practice in Roswell, expanding access to comprehensive women’s health services in North Fulton County. The clinic is next to the Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center at 4500 Hospital Boulevard in Suite 230. The Wellstar OB-GYN practice,...
Metro Atlanta city announces costs for paid parking
The City of Roswell announced new parking fees for parts of the downtown area.
‘It’s traumatic’: Alpharetta neighbors speak out against HOA’s beaver traps
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Residents in one Alpharetta neighborhood say they are upset after learning that beavers in their community are being trapped and killed instead of relocated. Alison Manning, who has lived in the Deer Lake subdivision for 13 years, said neighbors recently received an email from the neighborhood...
Buford commissioners deny proposed car lot after nearby business raises concerns
BUFORD — A proposed used car lot and automotive repair shop along Gainesville Highway was denied by the Buford Board of Commissioners after a neighboring business owner raised concerns about its potential impact. The request, submitted by Thomas Lin, sought a special use permit to allow a used car...

















