North Atlanta Could See a Nearly Total Lunar Eclipse Thursday Night
North Atlanta has a chance to see a deep partial lunar eclipse Thursday night, with over 96% of the moon covered. Cloudy skies and…
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Alpharetta Clears North Point NHL Arena Plan in Narrow 4-3 Vote
Alpharetta’s City Council narrowly approved a rezoning plan to transform North Point Mall into a sports and entertainment district anchored by an NHL-sized arena.…
Visa Crackdown Could Reach Deep Into North Atlanta
A new federal policy targeting B-1 and B-2 visas may affect many North Atlanta residents who are part of large immigrant communities. This visa…
Equifax is building an AI team in Alpharetta — and it wants workers in the office
Equifax is actively hiring AI professionals in Alpharetta to work on credit risk, fraud detection, and customer service systems. The roles focus on in-office…
Homelessness Jumps 34% in Fulton, With Roswell and Alpharetta Prominent
Fulton County’s 2026 homelessness count reveals a 34% increase outside Atlanta, with Roswell and Alpharetta accounting for more than a third of unsheltered residents.…
Gwinnett offers paid CDL training, up to $31 an hour for school bus drivers
Gwinnett County Public Schools is recruiting school bus drivers starting at $22.44 an hour with paid CDL training. The district hosts regular virtual job…
MINISO Is Coming to The Collection at Forsyth in September
MINISO is opening in September at The Collection at Forsyth, expanding the shopping choices in South Forsyth. The store will offer a range of…
Sugar Polish Plans Second Cumming Location at Forsyth Town Center
Sugar Polish Nail Bar is opening a second Cumming location at Forsyth Town Center near Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The new salon joins existing shops…
Amasa Sets Aug. 27 Soft Opening in Downtown Alpharetta
Amasa Mexican Kitchen starts a soft opening August 27 in downtown Alpharetta. The restaurant offers Baja California coastal dishes and a tequila room in…
From Bhangra to Bharatanatyam, Indian Dance Is Thriving Across North Atlanta
Indian dance traditions thrive in North Atlanta through various academies teaching styles like Bhangra, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak. These schools reflect the growing Indian community…
Georgia unemployment falls, but payroll jobs are moving the other way
Georgia’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3% in July, under the national average, but payroll jobs declined for a second month. Gains in healthcare contrast…
North Atlanta’s Housing Divide: Homeownership Ranges From 48% to 80%
Homeownership rates in North Atlanta differ greatly among communities. Johns Creek leads with over 80% ownership, while Cumming has less than half of its…
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