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The Johns Creek Herald is one of the weekly newspapers in the Herald family of publications. Thirty years ago, Ray and Christina Appen bought a bi-monthly newspaper in Alpharetta called The R***e, left their positions at The Miami Herald and moved to run the newspaper. In the following years, they renamed the paper The R***e & News and increased the publishing frequency to weekly. Following the su
The Johns Creek Herald is one of the weekly newspapers in the Herald family of publications. Thirty years ago, Ray and Christina Appen bought a bi-monthly newspaper in Alpharetta called The R***e, left their positions at The Miami Herald and moved to run the newspaper. In the following years, they renamed the paper The R***e & News and increased the publishing frequency to weekly. Following the su
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Since the rollout, Georgia Crisis & Access Line has received 476 calls that resulted in active rescues for those whose lives were believed to be in danger. In the first 30 days, 10% of calls were made by people under 18.
Since the rollout, Georgia Crisis & Access Line has received 476 calls that resulted in active rescues for those whose lives were believed to be in danger. In the first
The redistricting process impacting the entire North Fulton region is underway with Fulton County School officials advising parents to be involved and aware of changes to their student’s assigned schools next August.
The redistricting process impacting the entire North Fulton region is underway with Fulton County School officials advising parents to be involved and aware of changes to their student’s assigned schools
At the third and final public hearing Sept. 12, the Johns Creek City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, a spending plan that calls for $71.5 million in expenditures.
Top officials from six North Fulton County communities will meet with members of the public later this month at a multi-city town hall on proposed changes to the county’s Local Option Sales Tax (LOST).
Top officials from six North Fulton County communities will meet with members of the public later this month at a multi-city town hall on proposed changes to the county’s Local
Heavy equipment and construction materials at Innovation Academy have drawn community concerns, considering the $70 million school opened last fall. However, Fulton County officials say the work is routine for any new building.
Heavy equipment and construction materials at Innovation Academy have drawn community concerns, considering the $70 million school opened last fall. However, Fulton County officials say the work is routine for
Johns Creek City Council members laid groundwork Aug. 30 for a hands-on learning site in Cauley Creek Park’s old water reclamation plant.
The North Fulton Master Gardeners is collaborating with the University of Georgia Extension in Fulton County this fall to offer free virtual gardening education programming.
Georgia's new Mental Health Parity Act allows police to take people into protective custody for a mental health evaluation without the need for criminal charges. How metro cities are using the program varies.
Georgia's new Mental Health Parity Act allows police to take people into protective custody for a mental health evaluation without the need for criminal charges. How metro cities are using
Fulton judge orders Kemp to testify in probe of Trump’s election interference
Gov. Brian Kemp will have to testify before the special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, a Fulton County judge
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Ga. 400, Avalon and Gwinnett Technical College, officials say the new GNFCC offices are a reminder of how the chamber has developed over the last 50 years.
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Ga. 400, Avalon and Gwinnett Technical College, officials say the new GNFCC offices are a reminder of how the chamber has developed over the last 50
Olympic Fencers Club on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek opened in 2010 and has been the No. 1 club in the U.S. Fencing: Georgia Division for seven consecutive years. It has approximately 220 students.
Olympic Fencers Club on Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek opened in 2010 and has been the No. 1 club in the U.S. Fencing: Georgia Division for seven consecutive years.
Massage is often seen as a spa ordeal, a luxury, a superfluous form of self-care. To the three owners of Sixth Sense Massage & Bodywork, massage therapy is health care.
Police have charged a 33-year-old man with murder in the shooting death of his wife during a domestic violence incident in Johns Creek Tuesday morning.
#Trending: Fulton schools focus on safety, discipline issues
New year new rules. At the Aug. 11 meeting of the Fulton County Board of Education, district leaders seemed intent on moving away from the accommodations and leniency in place
Johns Creek hosted this year’s MLB Play Ball event Aug. 20 at Ocee Park. "With our hometown Atlanta Braves playing well and fighting to win the division, our baseball community has a lot to be excited about.”
Johns Creek hosted this year’s MLB Play Ball event Aug. 20 at Ocee Park. "With our hometown Atlanta Braves playing well and fighting to win the division, our baseball community
New year new rules. At the Aug. 11 meeting of the Fulton County Board of Education, district leaders seemed intent on moving away from the accommodations and leniency in place during the pandemic disruption.
New year new rules. At the Aug. 11 meeting of the Fulton County Board of Education, district leaders seemed intent on moving away from the accommodations and leniency in place
Increased property values are expected to generate around $2.3 million more for the city than expected. Officials say the revenue will go toward projects cut from the FY 2022 budget when it was adopted last September.
The Johns Creek City Council voted Aug. 15 to hold the property tax rate steady, although residents may still see their taxes increase because of rising property value assessments.
Georgia has joined a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force, a bipartisan effort with one goal: cut down on illegal robocalls.
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The Johns Creek City Council voted Aug. 15 to hold the property tax rate steady, although residents may still see their taxes increase because of rising property value assessments.
Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin says talks with Fulton County over sales tax distributions are not going well, and that cities like Johns Creek, Sandy Springs and Milton could need to make charter changes to recover losses.
Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin says talks with Fulton County over sales tax distributions are not going well, and that cities like Johns Creek, Sandy Springs and Milton could need to
The Drake House’s 18th annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ will take place Sunday, Aug. 28, with all proceeds going toward its mission to end homelessness in the community.
Student performance on the state’s annual test of achievement, known as Georgia Milestones, will undergo a “pandemic adjustment” from the Georgia Department of Education.
As metro Atlanta animal shelters continue to take in high numbers of pets daily, LifeLine Animal Project is offering low-cost adoptions in an effort to find homes for 500 mostly medium and large-sized dogs and 50 cats by Aug. 31.
As metro Atlanta animal shelters continue to take in high numbers of pets daily, LifeLine Animal Project is offering low-cost adoptions in an effort to find homes for 500 mostly
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Hannah Boberg, a student at Chattahoochee High School, was chosen to represent the Alpharetta area at a national environmental summit in Fairfax, Virginia
The Johns Creek City Council approved a controversial new single-family subdivision across from Abbotts Hill Elementary School July 25, though the approval came with a caveat.
About 50 people assembled in the Johns Creek City Council chamber assembled for a police course on how to respond to an active shooter event.
Every 10 years, Fulton County and its cities negotiate how tax dollars are distributed. The county wants to up its split from 4.9% to 35% – a move some mayors say will cost them millions for city services.
Every 10 years, Fulton County and its cities negotiate how tax dollars are distributed. The county wants to up its split from 4.9% to 35% – a move some mayors
The Best is Back! Cast your vote for the Best of North Atlanta, now through August 15.
The Best of North Atlanta community votes for their favorite businesses every year. Appen Media has presented the awards, in categories like Services and Restaurants, for almost a decade.
Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp are on pace to set staggering fundraising records.
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, the focus is on the June 30th fundraising numbers for Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp, and yet more bad news surrounding
The Johns Creek City Council spent a large share of its June 11 work session focusing on aesthetic details of the town center proposed for the Tech Park area on Medlock Bridge Road.
The Johns Creek City Council spent a large share of its June 11 work session focusing on aesthetic details of the town center proposed for the Tech Park area on
Ten students from Dunwoody and North Fulton County recently accepted appointments to U.S. military service academies for the 2022-2023 school year.
The total three-year increase would add up to $16.29 per month, or $195.48 per year.
Georgia Power announced in late June that it plans to increase its prices on electricity by about 12% over the next three years, with the biggest jump in costs planned
Georgia Power announced in late June that it plans to increase its prices on electricity by about 12% over the next three years, with the biggest jump in costs planned for 2023.
Georgia Power announced in late June that it plans to increase its prices on electricity by about 12% over the next three years, with the biggest jump in costs planned
Teachers were heading for the exits long before the Great Resignation, and a new report provides further evidence that educators still have one eye on the exit.
A Johns Creek man has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud after admitting that he defrauded a 79-year-old retiree of approximately $650,000.
This year's iteration of Johns Creek’s annual repaving schedule began in June and is set to conclude Sept. 30, with the majority of the work to be completed before the end of August.
This year's iteration of Johns Creek’s annual repaving schedule began in June and is set to conclude Sept. 30, with the majority of the work to be completed before the
Gov. Brian Kemp’s office announced the new facility Tuesday afternoon, saying it represents a $62.5 million investment from the company and will bring about 340 new jobs to Fulton County.
The Development Authority of Fulton County approved a $75 million revenue bond for Boston Scientific's proposed plant in Johns Creek. Until Tuesday, the development had the codename “Project Lemon Lime.”
The Fourth of July holiday is commonly associated with outdoor grilling, festive parades, patriotic music, swimming pools and fireworks displays. Here's a roundup of events throughout north Metro Atlanta this weekend.
The Fourth of July holiday is commonly associated with outdoor grilling, festive parades, patriotic music, swimming pools and fireworks displays. Here's a roundup of events throughout north Metro Atlanta this
Fulton County Schools is one year into a three-year program to get students back on track after COVID-19. “While there are some successes, we have a lot of work to close the achievement gap which has widened,” said CIO Brian Noyes.
Fulton County Schools is one year into a three-year program to get students back on track after COVID-19. “While there are some successes, we have a lot of work to
The Development Authority of Fulton County approved a $75 million revenue bond for Boston Scientific's proposed plant in Johns Creek. Until Tuesday, the development had the codename “Project Lemon Lime.”
Younger students may have been less vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus, but they were hit hard academically, according to a recent Georgia State University report. The MAPLE study also shows that in-person learning is key to recovery.
Younger students may have been less vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus, but they were hit hard academically, according to a recent Georgia State University report. The MAPLE study also shows
Johns Creek City Council members spent part of their June 21 work session deliberating on whether or not to include 1.6 miles of bike lanes to a project calling to widen Jones Bridge Road.
Johns Creek City Council members spent part of their June 21 work session deliberating on whether or not to include 1.6 miles of bike lanes to a project calling to
Mark Toro, the mind behind Alpharetta’s iconic Avalon shopping center, announced plans June 22 to create a new mixed-use destination in Johns Creek.
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Now: Ashley Sims of the Johns Creek Public Works Department finishes the national anthem at Mayor Mike Bodker’s farewell address. Bodker has been the city’s mayor since its 2006 incorporation.
"If it keeps going our way I think it will be a win, but I don't think we'll know tonight," Karen Handel said in a final statement at 1 a.m. on election night. The race is too close to call with 50.27 percent of votes going to Handel and 49.73 percent for Lucy McBath.
Karen Handel gives an update to her election night party, saying she's still waiting on results in Fulton County but feels "really, really encouraged and optimistic" based on numbers from Cobb and DeKalb.
Candidates for State House District 50 Kelly Stewart and Angelike Kausche debate at Northview High School Oct. 9 in an event organized by Student Leadership Johns Creek and Johns Creek Community Association.
Clint Boling, a graduate of @chattahoocheehighschool and current lineman with the Cincinnati Bengals, spoke to local players and coaches about his journey to the NFL today at the Fulton County Schools Countdown to Kickoff event.
An estimated 4,000 attended Johns Creek's second annual Independence Day celebration at Newtown Park.
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On the Inside the Box podcast this week we interviewed the two students who were silenced when giving their speech at the Cambridge High walkout. The episode will be available Thursday. In the meantime, subscribe here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-box-north-atlantas-investigative-journalism/id1338282089?mt=2
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Johns Creek and Alpharetta getting ready to face off in the state volleyball semifinals with a state championship berth on the line.
John Creek City Council candidate’s forum at The Standard Club.
Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann celebrates her friend Karen #Handel. #gapol #ga06
Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood gives his support to Karen #Handel. #gapol #ga06
Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood gives his support to Karen #Handel. #gapol #ga06
State Revenue Commissioner Lynne Riley showing support for her friend Karen #Handel. #gapol #ga06
Congressman John Lewis speaks at Jon Ossoff's election night party. #ga06
Roswell Mayor Jere Wood supporting Karen #Handel. #gapol #ga06
Roswell Mayor Jere Wood supporting Karen #Handel. #gapol #ga06
Karen Handel greets the crowd and thanks them after the first set of result came in. The crowd replies by chanting her name. #gapol #ga06
Live from Jon Ossoff's election night party.
We are live at the Karen Handel Election Day party in Brookhaven. Follow us for results. #ga06 #gapol
Northview baseball scored an incredible, 5-4, 13-inning win over Chattahoochee last night on the day it dedicated its park to the Will to Live Foundation, a foundation raising awareness of teen mental illness named after former player Will Trautwein. Read a full recap of the game and more about the foundation in this week's Johns Creek Herald!
Who shot it better for #TrickshotThursday? "Underhand thunder" 2 of 2.
Who shot it better for #TrickshotThursday? "The sit-down" 1 of 2.
Designing ads for our papers isn't all David Brown does. Check out his "blind" from-behind-the-desk shot.
Trick shot Thursday: Is that Kyle Korver or Johns Creek Herald Editor Hatcher Hurd?
