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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 success of The R***e & News, the Appens started publishing three more weekly papers, a monthy w

omen’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 website services. However, the core business remains community news publishing.

Johns Creek announced four candidates who have qualified for the City Councils’ post 2, 4 and 6 seats up for election on...
09/22/2023

Johns Creek announced four candidates who have qualified for the City Councils’ post 2, 4 and 6 seats up for election on the November ballot.

Milton will soon have a guide for the Deerfield District, one of the fastest growing areas in the city and an important ...
09/21/2023

Milton will soon have a guide for the Deerfield District, one of the fastest growing areas in the city and an important part of its commercial tax base.

Zach Fields, vice president of the non-profit Construction Ready’s K12 program, prepped a class of about 20 students at ...
09/21/2023

Zach Fields, vice president of the non-profit Construction Ready’s K12 program, prepped a class of about 20 students at Roswell High School recently to construct headers – boards placed above doorways and windows.

Zach Fields, vice president of the non-profit Construction Ready’s K12 program, prepped a class of about 20 students at Roswell High School recently to construct headers – boards placed above

Hosted by the city and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta, the Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K Race is set to return for its 2...
09/21/2023

Hosted by the city and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta, the Mayor’s Corporate Challenge 5K Race is set to return for its 26th year to downtown Alpharetta Sept. 21.

"The first Florence Crittenton Home was established in 1883 by businessman and evangelist Charles N. Crittenton in New Y...
09/21/2023

"The first Florence Crittenton Home was established in 1883 by businessman and evangelist Charles N. Crittenton in New York City."

"The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is what gardeners have been using for years to figure out what plants have the most o...
09/21/2023

"The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is what gardeners have been using for years to figure out what plants have the most optimum chance of growing in a particular location."

"A 2022 CNBC report noted that 67 percent of Americans have no estate plan in place."
09/21/2023

"A 2022 CNBC report noted that 67 percent of Americans have no estate plan in place."

As election season approaches, Appen Media and the Crier and Herald newspapers plan to offer readers a guide for getting...
09/21/2023

As election season approaches, Appen Media and the Crier and Herald newspapers plan to offer readers a guide for getting to know the candidates. To do it we need your help.

As election season approaches, Appen Media and the Crier and Herald newspapers plan to offer readers a guide for getting to know the candidates. To do it we need your

Sandy Springs wants new tools and a strategy to preserve its tree canopy, which has been in the decline over recent year...
09/21/2023

Sandy Springs wants new tools and a strategy to preserve its tree canopy, which has been in the decline over recent years. Some of those answers were presented at a Sept. 19 work session.

Sandy Springs wants new tools and a strategy to preserve its tree canopy, which has been in the decline over recent years. Some of those answers were presented at a

We're stretching and elongating today on the Cadillac Jack: My Second Act podcast. We have Eric Church tonight in (Aweso...
09/21/2023

We're stretching and elongating today on the Cadillac Jack: My Second Act podcast. We have Eric Church tonight in (Awesome) Alpharetta so we'll keep this one brief.

Hear from Milton city council candidates at Oct. 4 forum.
09/21/2023

Hear from Milton city council candidates at Oct. 4 forum.

Appen Media and the Milton Herald will have a City Council debate at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 for those running for the Post 2 races.

The Junior Economic Club of Atlanta continues meeting with financial investment professionals while leading economics ed...
09/20/2023

The Junior Economic Club of Atlanta continues meeting with financial investment professionals while leading economics education initiatives of their own at local elementary and middle schools.

If you’re ever craving sugar while heading west on I-285 through Dunwoody, Zukerino Pastry Shop is right around the corn...
09/20/2023

If you’re ever craving sugar while heading west on I-285 through Dunwoody, Zukerino Pastry Shop is right around the corner.

Dunwoody High School’s Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) program provides an entrepreneurial, marketing-ori...
09/20/2023

Dunwoody High School’s Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) program provides an entrepreneurial, marketing-oriented club for hardworking students interested in finance and economics.

Starting July 1, the city of Roswell will offer free admission to its three historic home museums, Barrington Hall, Bull...
09/20/2023

Starting July 1, the city of Roswell will offer free admission to its three historic home museums, Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation. Visitors can attend different events throughout the year.

Starting July 1, the city of Roswell will offer free admission to its three historic home museums, Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation. Visitors can attend different events throughout

"In a twisted way, Jimmy Buffett’s recent death made me feel closer to Mom. I should be shot for writing Jimmy was my El...
09/20/2023

"In a twisted way, Jimmy Buffett’s recent death made me feel closer to Mom. I should be shot for writing Jimmy was my Elvis."

Tonight: Give input on the draft of Forsyth County's new elementary school maps.
09/20/2023

Tonight: Give input on the draft of Forsyth County's new elementary school maps.

The Forsyth County Board of Education shared a draft of the 2024-25 elementary school redistricting map at a Sept. 12 work session. The public can give input on Tuesday at

Forsyth County officials reported a 1,200-gallon sewage spill in the Pinnacle Glen subdivision near 3072 Cross Creek Dri...
09/20/2023

Forsyth County officials reported a 1,200-gallon sewage spill in the Pinnacle Glen subdivision near 3072 Cross Creek Drive Aug. 31.

"For those of us lucky enough to have known Joe Dumphy, we know that somewhere, somehow, he’s smiling that million-watt ...
09/19/2023

"For those of us lucky enough to have known Joe Dumphy, we know that somewhere, somehow, he’s smiling that million-watt smile and his blue eyes are sparkling."

The City of Milton has launched a registration process for personal transportation vehicles, or PTVs, that will be requi...
09/19/2023

The City of Milton has launched a registration process for personal transportation vehicles, or PTVs, that will be required to operate the machines on public streets later this year.

Forsyth County warned residents Sept. 19 of a jury duty phone scam that is circulating in the community.
09/19/2023

Forsyth County warned residents Sept. 19 of a jury duty phone scam that is circulating in the community.

The Roswell City Council approved an increase in the property tax rate Monday night as a result of higher debt service o...
09/19/2023

The Roswell City Council approved an increase in the property tax rate Monday night as a result of higher debt service on municipal bonds the city issued in May.

09/19/2023

Appen Media Group announced Sept. 18 that Hayden Sumlin will join its staff as a reporter.

The Alpharetta City Council is weighing code changes to monitor and regulate short-term rental activity by requiring an ...
09/19/2023

The Alpharetta City Council is weighing code changes to monitor and regulate short-term rental activity by requiring an annual permit and revoke the license or impose penalties for violations.

Fulton County School Board members Lillie Pozatek and Katha Stuart updated parents last week about the district's newest...
09/19/2023

Fulton County School Board members Lillie Pozatek and Katha Stuart updated parents last week about the district's newest safety measures and new weeklong breaks in the fall and spring.

The Forsyth County Board of Education shared a draft of the 2024-25  elementary school redistricting map at a Sept. 12 w...
09/19/2023

The Forsyth County Board of Education shared a draft of the 2024-25 elementary school redistricting map at a Sept. 12 work session. The public can give input on Tuesday at 6 at West Forsyth HS.

The Forsyth County Board of Education shared a draft of the 2024-25 elementary school redistricting map at a Sept. 12 work session. The public can give input on Tuesday at

09/19/2023

On today’s show we’ve got country music and football. What more could you want? Well, maybe a B12 shot.

Appen Media and the Milton Herald will have a City Council debate at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 for those running for the Post 2 r...
09/18/2023

Appen Media and the Milton Herald will have a City Council debate at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 for those running for the Post 2 races.

On the show today, learn about a SCOTUS ruling with enormous implications that didn’t get as much publicity as some of t...
09/18/2023

On the show today, learn about a SCOTUS ruling with enormous implications that didn’t get as much publicity as some of the higher profile rulings this summer.

"It’s my sincere pleasure serving Alpharetta as your Postmaster. Looking back on my years of service, I remember startin...
09/17/2023

"It’s my sincere pleasure serving Alpharetta as your Postmaster. Looking back on my years of service, I remember starting as a Rural Carrier Assistant with this organization."

A house on Hamby Road in Milton will soon become a home for seniors with disabilities, following the Milton City Council...
09/16/2023

A house on Hamby Road in Milton will soon become a home for seniors with disabilities, following the Milton City Council’s unanimous vote of approval Sept. 6.

Ben Parsons joined his Atlanta Fire Hockey Club teammates in an electronic recycling fundraiser at The Cooler Sept. 9 to...
09/16/2023

Ben Parsons joined his Atlanta Fire Hockey Club teammates in an electronic recycling fundraiser at The Cooler Sept. 9 to raise funds for their upcoming tournament in Quebec, Canada.

"Along Chamblee Dunwoody Road, just north of Donaldson-Bannister Farm and Vermack Road, was the location of the 1939 sum...
09/16/2023

"Along Chamblee Dunwoody Road, just north of Donaldson-Bannister Farm and Vermack Road, was the location of the 1939 summer home of Earl and Vivian Lowrey Smith."

The Dunwoody City Council took up a proposal Sept. 11 to regulate new drive-thru construction and considered a developer...
09/15/2023

The Dunwoody City Council took up a proposal Sept. 11 to regulate new drive-thru construction and considered a developer’s pitch to allow open consumption of alcohol at Park Place shopping mall.

The Dunwoody City Council took up a proposal Sept. 11 to regulate new drive-thru construction and considered a developer’s pitch to allow open consumption of alcohol at Park Place shopping

Forsyth County commissioners initiated the rezoning process for Keystone Village, a prospective living community that wo...
09/15/2023

Forsyth County commissioners initiated the rezoning process for Keystone Village, a prospective living community that would provide housing for county residents who have developmental disabilities.

Johns Creek is struggling to agree on what to do with $8.5 million sitting in leftover cash from the current budget year...
09/15/2023

Johns Creek is struggling to agree on what to do with $8.5 million sitting in leftover cash from the current budget year which ends Sept. 30.

Members of the Alpharetta Planning Commission endorsed a code amendment that would remove pines as specimen trees, a dec...
09/15/2023

Members of the Alpharetta Planning Commission endorsed a code amendment that would remove pines as specimen trees, a decision that is now pending approval by the City Council.

Fulton County Commissioner Bridget Thorne hosted a meeting in Alpharetta Thursday with the new Board of Registration and...
09/15/2023

Fulton County Commissioner Bridget Thorne hosted a meeting in Alpharetta Thursday with the new Board of Registration and Elections Chair Patrise Perkins-Hooker and the new Republican board member Michael Heekin.

The Forsyth County Education Foundation awarded over $109,000 in grants to 26 county schools and programs on   Aug. 25.
09/15/2023

The Forsyth County Education Foundation awarded over $109,000 in grants to 26 county schools and programs on Aug. 25.

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Appen Media's "Garden Buzz" guest columnist Pam Rentz, North Fulton Master Gardener and UGA Extension Fulton County volunteer writes about the steps gardeners can take to help the monarch population in this week's Garden Buzz column.
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Appen Media's "Garden Buzz" guest columnist Anila Nair, North Fulton Master Gardener and UGA Extension Fulton County volunteer writes about the weird and wonderful Butterfly Pea Flower in this week's Garden Buzz column.
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Our countdown continues - only 10 DAYS until Garden Faire 2023 at The Grove at Wills Park in Alpharetta GA on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Appen Media's "Garden Buzz" guest columnist Sandra Pagel Shave, North Fulton Master Gardener and UGA Extension Fulton County volunteer writes about Garden Faire 2023 in this week's Appen Media Garden Buzz column. Favorite Pass Along plants, fleatique vintage goods, plant and garden art vendors, food vendors, children’s activities, and gardening demonstrations. Rain or shine. Free. Fun for the entire family!
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Appen Media's "Garden Buzz" guest columnist Carole MacMullan, North Fulton Master Gardener and UGA Extension Fulton County volunteer writes about discovering the brilliance of pink lady slippers in this week's Garden Buzz column.
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Appen Media's "Garden Buzz" guest columnist Ben Whitley, North Fulton Master Gardener and UGA Extension Fulton County volunteer writes about growing dwarf heirloom tomatoes in Georgia in last week's Garden Buzz column.
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Thank you Appen Media for the recent story on the Alpharetta's Farmers Market! We are excited the market will be officially opening this Saturday, April 15th from 8:30am-12:30pm. We hope you'll join us!

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An Easter Blessing to see my mother & her beloved rescue horse Onaqui gracing the cover of the Milton Herald🦄 It was her lifelong dream to have a safe haven for rescued animals… a dream realized by my family at Joyous Acres🐴🐶🐱🐷 ❤️ In turn, my elders have been sharing this blessing with other seniors in our community through our Seniors for Seniors therapy program. Thank you Milton Herald & Appen Media for sharing this story 🙏🏽 City of Milton, Georgia - Government
Have you seen our featured story in Appen Media? Our BYTE event was a huge, sold out success! If you haven't been by to check out the museum, spring break is the perfect time to come in and make a day of it! To learn more visit https://www.appenmedia.com/alpharetta_roswell/computer-museum-of-america-seeks-to-generate-bigger-crowds/article_fbc683f0-c596-11ed-a312-7becaea82cad.html
Appen Media's "Garden Buzz" guest columnist Carole MacMullan, North Fulton Master Gardener and UGA Extension Fulton County volunteer writes about hummingbirds in this week's column, "Get prepared - It is time for hummingbirds to return".
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