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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
ccess of The R***e & News, the Appens started publishing three more weekly papers, a monthy women’s magazine and a quarterly relocation guide. They even expanded outside of publishing to social media management, design and graphics services, digital newsletter management and web- site services. However, the core business remains community news publishing.
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While Milton took more than a year to adopt a local election plan, Johns Creek City Manager Ed Densmore told councilmembers that Fulton County must have the city’s decision by March 1.
After Milton moved to run its own elections, sister cities are following quickly in its wake. Alpharetta, Roswell and Johns Creek officials have all met this week in a movement
After Milton moved to run its own elections, sister cities are following quickly in its wake. Alpharetta, Roswell and Johns Creek officials have all met this week in a movement that could see one superintendent running all the ballots.
After Milton moved to run its own elections, sister cities are following quickly in its wake. Alpharetta, Roswell and Johns Creek officials have all met this week in a movement
In a new series from Appen Media and the North Fulton Master Gardeners, rotating columnists will explore horticulture topics like herbs, insects and wildlife conservation. Here's 'Garden Buzz.'
The Friends of the Dunwoody Library are back in a big way, with four sales planned for 2023.
Alpharetta resident Jaime Woodward was born to ride bicycles, not the bikes kids ride to school or even sleek racing bikes serious riders use.
Alpharetta Rotary hosted a Human Trafficking Summit at the Fulton County Schools Innovation Academy, where panels consisting of experts in human trafficking spoke from varying angles on the subject.
Intended to embrace Johns Creek's cultural diversity, the Jan. 21 Lunar New Year celebration event commemorated the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar.
Liz Hausmann has been a public official in North Fulton for 20-plus years. On the other side of the mic is Appen Media Managing Editor Pat Fox, who covered the area as a reporter for just as long. Read the recap or hear the full interview here.
Liz Hausmann has been a public official in North Fulton for 20-plus years. On the other side of the mic is Appen Media Managing Editor Pat Fox, who covered the
The historic Cheek Spruill House was home to three families before it was saved from demolition by the community of Dunwoody and purchased by Dunwoody Preservation Trust in 1998.
In 1929, the wooden bridge that crossed Ball Mill Creek washed out and that section of the road was moved farther south to where Spalding Drive is today.
The Womack property would become the Dunwoody location of DeKalb Junior College, which later became Georgia Perimeter College, and today’s Georgia State University: Perimeter College, Dunwoody Campus.
A man received a notification for his FedEx package on Mount Oglethorpe Trail Dec. 28 and said when a U.S. Postal Service mailman arrived and left, the package was gone.
The “tree stone” markers were provided free of charge by an insurance company to its policy holders many years ago. Several of the markers are found in North Fulton cemeteries, others throughout the state. Here is the story behind them.
The “tree stone” markers were provided free of charge by an insurance company to its policy holders many years ago. Several of the markers are found in North Fulton cemeteries,
This week I bring you my perspective on three novels. One, of course, set in England, another in Boston, and the third in Africa.
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“Someone besides me, and families, [are] interested in my ancestors,” said Sabrina Aquell, who has family members buried at Macedonia Cemetery in Johns Creek. “It’s very important.”
While still in the draft stage, Johns Creek now has a roadmap that anticipates more than $110 million in spending to fund current and future recreation and parks projects over the next 10 years.
While still in the draft stage, Johns Creek now has a roadmap that anticipates more than $110 million in spending to fund current and future recreation and parks projects over
An employee of American Commerce Bank on Medlock Bridge Road told Johns Creek Police that a man with a cane walked in trying to cash a check from another person’s bank account Dec. 27.
An employee of American Commerce Bank on Medlock Bridge Road told Johns Creek Police that a man with a cane walked in trying to cash a check from another person’s
Alpharetta resident Egil (Gil) Leines accepted the invitation to try out for the U.S. Marine Ceremonial Guard Company's elite Silent Drill Platoon in 1958.
When an 80-year-old nursing home resident died Jan. 9, his wife told an EMT her husband had not received attention from his caregiver.
Roswell police responded to an EMT’s report of elder abuse and care neglect after an 80-year-old nursing home resident died Jan. 9.
True, personal and financial self-sufficiency largely is a do-it–yourself project, but all of us depend on others for some aspect of our varying needs and ultimate success.
While out running with his dog on Alvin Road, a man told Johns Creek Police he was shot with a pistol-style BB gun.
Moonshine occupies a special place in the history of North Georgia and North Fulton County. Appen columnist Bob Meyers explains in this edition of Preserving the Past.
When conducting a traffic stop Dec. 30 on McGinnis Ferry Road, Johns Creek Police clocked a car traveling westbound going 100 mph at around 8:30 p.m.
It’s been a good week for reading — two authors I haven’t tried before and two strong heroines I want to get to know better.
During World War II, the Atlanta Amateur Baseball League included not only businesses, but teams representing military bases and military operations of Atlanta, as well as military hospital Lawson General.
Impressed by supposed returns and net gains, a man decided to invest in a bitcoin company under false pretense.
Residents have flocked to the glass recycling bin at Ocee Park, contributing to more than 20,000 pounds of collected glass since the site’s opening in early October.
A woman told Johns Creek Police Dec. 15 that she answered a call from a person who said he was her son.
The organization heard from many leaders in the community that a more condensed leadership program was something many people were interested in rather than a 9-month, time-centric leadership journey.
Georgia’s single-digit lows on Christmas weekend left many residents scrambling to stay warm and protect their plumbing while fire departments and hardware stores were overwhelmed with high demand.
Johns Creek Police responded to a dispute Dec. 15 on Fox Grape Lane, where a man said his neighbor’s landscapers were blowing leaves onto his property.
Beyond planning my wardrobe for a trip, I can’t think of anything more important than ensuring I have plenty of reading material.
A man explained to Johns Creek Police Dec. 15 that his AMC Theater online account had been hacked.
The work of a blacksmith was crucial to everyday life in small farming communities.
I have always said or thought that if you really want to know someone or figure out what makes them tick, you have to go back to their childhood and their parents. That is ground zero on who we are – or are not. Let me explain.
I have always said or thought that if you really want to know someone or figure out what makes them tick, you have to go back to their childhood and
Start the new year off right by joining the Appen Press Club!
We have identified common questions about what the Appen Press Club is, that I want to answer here, in this forum. I hope the answers will help explain what we
Police were dispatched to 1 Saint Ives Country Club Drive Dec. 11 in reference to an in-progress fight.
Johns Creek Police were dispatched to Plantation Bridge Drive Dec. 19 and found Heather Quiggle and her boyfriend shot inside the home.
A man told Johns Creek Police Dec. 10 he had received text messages from an unidentified person stating they were going to kidnap his relatives.
Newtown Park manager reported Dec. 7 that vandals had struck one of the bathrooms on the grounds.
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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.
Who doesn't drink wine by the pool? Check out the latest episode of Lunch Break here: https://tinyurl.com/y9tfurab
Are you ready for Easter? Visit NorthFulton.com/Podcasts/LunchBreak for a sneak preview of the Lunch Break Easter Special!
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
Preview the latest episode of Lunch Break. Listen to the full episode by visiting https://www.northfulton.com/podcasts/lunchbreak.
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?
