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3 hrs ago | Patch.com

Trial Under Way in Case of Sandy Springs Man Accused of Shooting Wife

Jury selection is under way in the case against a Sandy Springs man accused of shooting and critically injuring his wife.

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Related Topix: Sandy Springs, GA, Sandy Springs (Sandy Springs, GA)

5 hrs ago | Sandy Springs Neighbor

Avossa touts success of North - SFulton's schools

Closing out the 2012-13 school year, Fulton County School Superintendent Robert Avossa counts the academic performance of North Fulton schools as one of the high points of the year.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Standardized Testing, Education, Milton, GA, Sandy Springs, GA

12 hrs ago | Patch.com

Riverside Farmers Markets Starts Back June 1

It's that time of year again - a time when fresh produce and local goods flood the parking lot of Roswell City hall each Saturday.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables, Home Gardening, Home

Yesterday | Patch.com

More Rain Possible This Week, Sunny Skies by Memorial Day Weekend

After yet another weekend filled with flood warnings and event cancellations throughout the metro area, Alpharetta is in for some sunny skies early this week and this Memorial Day weekend, though rain will be likely on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Alpharetta, GA, Weather, Forsyth County, GA

Tue May 21, 2013

Patch.com

Police ID Suspects in Home Burglary

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of two people in connection with an April 5 home burglary.

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Related Topix: Roswell, GA, Cobb County, GA

MyFoxAtlanta

Oklahoma tornado: How to help the victims

We've all been touched by the devastation left behind by the Oklahoma tornado, and lots of FOX 5 viewers want to know how they can help.

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MyFoxAtlanta

8-year-old girl hit by stray bullet

An 8-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet while she slept Monday night in her family's northwest Atlanta apartment.

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MyFoxAtlanta

Prosecutors: Michael Parson led double life

The trial of a Sandy Springs man accused of gunning down his wife began Tuesday in Fulton County.

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Patch.com

Pennsylvania Suspects Accused of Passing Counterfeit $100 Bills

Two Pennsylvania men are suspected of passing counterfeit $100 bills at three North Point Parkway stores, and maybe another four stores.

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Related Topix: Alpharetta, GA

Sat May 18, 2013

Patch.com

Fulton School Board Approves Tentative 2014 Budget

The Fulton County Board of Education tentatively approved a $1.17 billion total operating budget for the 2013-14 school year and Board President Linda Schultz believes it is a good thing.

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Related Topix: Roswell, GA, Personal Finance, Retirement

Fri May 17, 2013

MDJonline.com

Around Town: Hankerson staying: But the question is, for how long?

Earlier this month, Around Town learned that longtime Cobb County Manager David Hankerson was one of three finalist for the same position in Fulton County.

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Related Topix: Cobb County, GA, Atlanta, GA, Cobb, GA, Paulding County, GA, Opinion

Patch.com

Roswell Schools Receive Grants to Serve Breakfast

Two Roswell schools will now offer an alternative school breakfast, thanks to a more than $224,500 grant from the American Association of School Administrators to Fulton County Schools recently.

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Related Topix: Roswell, GA, Education Etc.

Patch.com

After Knife Fight, Woman Says, 'The Dog Did It'

Click on the links below for the rest of each story. > Bad dog? After answering a call about two people fighting with knives at a Lawrenceville-area residence, Gwinnett Police found a large kitchen knife on a table, a steak knife on the stairs and several broken items scattered around the house.

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Related Topix: Lawrenceville, GA

Thu May 16, 2013

Patch.com

Griffin Family Takes Stance Against Spousal Predatory Violence

According to Atlanta Police, Shatikey and Demiya Griffin were murdered in their home early on the morning of Sunday, Sept.

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Related Topix: East Point, GA

Patch.com

Atlanta Tech Selects Fulton County Chairman John Eaves as 2013 Commencement Speaker

Atlanta Technical College has selected Fulton County Chairman John Eaves as it 2013 Commencement Speaker.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA

Patch.com

Sandy Springs Schools to Benefit From $224,550 Award for Breakfast Program

Woodland and Mimosa Elementary, in Sandy Springs and Roswell, are among schools that will directly benefit from a grant for breakfast programs in schools with a high need.

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Related Topix: Roswell, GA

Wed May 15, 2013

Patch.com

Slain Man Was from Buford, Utility Scam in Fulton

Gwinnett Police ID Slain Suspect as Buford Man - Buford Patch Gwinnett Police have identified the person who was shot dead Monday in Buford in an officer-involved shooting as Rodney Pike, 38, of Buford.

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Related Topix: Forsyth County, GA, Johns Creek, GA, Austell, GA

Tue May 14, 2013

Patch.com

With Land in Demand There's Few Options for New Heards Ferry Elementary Site

School officials' search for a new Heards Ferry Elementary location has revealed what builders have already locked in on.

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Patch.com

Roswell, Fulton Warn of Utility Services Scam

Similar to the recent Ga 400 phone scam , some Roswell residents say a man presenting himself as a city employee or a Fulton County Water & Sewer billing agent is demanding payment for water and sanitation services - or else.

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Related Topix: Roswell, GA

Patch.com

Fulton County Animal Services Receives Purina Cat Chow Grant

Purina Cat Chow has selected Fulton County Animal Services as one of 50 cat-focused shelters nationwide that it's recognizing during its Purina Cat Chow "50 Years.

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