What North Atlanta Should Know Today. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026

North Atlanta marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks today. A South Forsyth restaurant has been closed after another failing health inspection, Medley is preparing to hire more than 300 workers, and Monday brings new MARTA parking prices and Sugar Hill tax hearings.

1. North Atlanta marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Communities across North Atlanta will gather today to remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and honor the first responders, military personnel and others whose lives were shaped by them.

Johns Creek’s ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater in Newtown Park. Roswell will gather at the same time behind City Hall, while Suwanee’s remembrance begins at 6 p.m.

The observances are free and open to the public. Johns Creek’s ceremony information, Roswell’s event details and Suwanee’s ceremony listing.

2. South Forsyth restaurant closes after another failing inspection

Dosti Tap & Grill at 3651 Peachtree Parkway has been closed after receiving a score of 47 on its Sept. 3 health inspection.

Inspectors reported problems that included raw chicken stored with cooked food, obstructed handwashing sinks and food employees working without required hair restraints. The restaurant previously received a failing score of 45 in November.

The closure will remain in effect until the restaurant satisfies the requirements for reopening. Forsyth County News’ report on the inspection and closure.

3. Medley job fair will offer more than 300 positions

Medley will hold a job fair Wednesday, Sept. 16, as its Johns Creek retailers, restaurants and hospitality operations prepare for the development’s Oct. 29 grand opening.

The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. on the second floor of the office building at 4300 Medley Boulevard. More than 300 part-time and full-time positions are expected to be available, and walk-ins may interview with multiple employers during one visit.

Applicants are encouraged to bring copies of their résumés. No appointment is required. North Atlanta Star’s complete Medley job-fair guide.

4. Gwinnett’s license-plate camera audit will be released publicly

Gwinnett residents pressed police and county officials Wednesday night about privacy and oversight involving the county’s Flock license-plate-reader network.

The town hall followed the firing and criminal charging of three officers accused of misusing the system. Every search now requires supervisory approval and a documented reason, officers are being retrained and the county has shortened data retention from 30 days to 15.

An internal audit remains underway, and county officials said its findings will be made public when completed. WSB-TV’s report from the town hall.

5. Technical education is becoming a first choice for more students

Seventy-six percent of respondents to Gwinnett Technical College’s 2026 new-student survey said the college was their first choice, reflecting a shift in how families weigh tuition, time and career outcomes.

At the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus, dual enrollment is growing in areas including cybersecurity, welding, business, marketing and medical-office programs. Stackable certificates also allow students to enter the workforce before deciding whether to continue toward a larger degree.

The college reports a 99% overall job-placement rate and a 91.9% placement rate within graduates’ fields of study. North Atlanta Star’s report on the changing college decision.

6. Barnes & Noble sets a date for its Peachtree Corners move

Barnes & Noble plans to open its relocated Peachtree Corners bookstore at The Forum on Jan. 27, 2027.

The new store will remain within The Forum but adopt the bookseller’s newer design, which replaces long, fixed aisles with brighter, more flexible spaces. Local booksellers will also have greater freedom to shape displays around community interests.

The current store will continue serving the established Peachtree Corners customer base during the transition. North Atlanta Star’s report on the relocation and opening date.

7. Campground Road closure will create a monthlong detour

Campground Road at Ga. 9 in southwest Forsyth County is scheduled to close beginning Monday, Sept. 28, for approximately 30 days.

The closure is connected to a larger construction project at the intersection. The posted detour will direct traffic through Rabbit Hill Road and Port Royal Road.

Drivers who use the corridor between Cumming and the Alpharetta area should begin planning alternate routes before the closure starts. Forsyth County News’ report on the project.

8. Infant-nutrition kits reach Cumming families Saturday

Nourish Initiatives is scheduled to distribute infant-nutrition kits through The Place in Cumming on Saturday.

Each kit includes baby-food pouches, bottles, spoons, a teether, a toy and feeding information. Approximately 80 kits have already reached Cumming families through the student-founded organization’s local partnerships.

The distribution connects families with supplies through an established nonprofit already serving Forsyth County. North Atlanta Star’s report on Nourish Initiatives.

9. MARTA parking prices increase Monday

MARTA will raise long-term parking prices and shorten the free-parking period at paid facilities beginning Monday, Sept. 14.

North Springs parking will increase from $8 to $10 per day, while Sandy Springs will rise from $5 to $7. The free period will fall from 24 hours to 14 hours.

Most workday commuters should remain within the free window, but travelers leaving vehicles while taking MARTA to the airport will begin paying sooner. MARTA’s updated parking information.

10. Sugar Hill holds two property-tax hearings Monday

Sugar Hill will hold public hearings at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday on its proposed 3.5-mill property-tax rate.

The nominal rate would remain unchanged, but Georgia law requires the city to advertise a 2.1% tax increase because higher assessments would allow it to collect the same revenue with a rollback rate of 3.428 mills.

A third hearing and the final millage-rate vote are scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 21. Sugar Hill’s official property-tax notice.

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