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Milton Asks What It Will Take to Keep Its Horse Farms and Large Lots
Milton invites horse farm and large-lot owners to a public session to discuss challenges in holding onto their properties and ideas for preservation.
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Brookhaven Approves $750,000 Land Purchase to Expand Lynwood Park
Brookhaven will buy 1.3 acres to expand Lynwood Park, protecting mature trees and supporting stormwater management in the historic District 1 neighborhood.
A Development Was Approved Near Your Home. What Happens Next?
Votes to approve new neighborhoods or shopping centers in Johns Creek and Forsyth County mark a step forward but don’t mean immediate construction. Residents…
Why Forsyth County’s Tap Water Can Taste Earthy in Fall
Forsyth County’s tap water can develop an earthy taste in fall caused by natural compounds from Lake Lanier. These compounds are harmless but may…
Milton Is Reconsidering How Every Home’s Trash Gets Collected
Milton is exploring new approaches to trash and recycling collection with a draft plan that may centralize services and improve standards. The city's current…
Why Your Neighborhood Stormwater Pond Isn’t Just Scenery
Stormwater ponds at neighborhood edges in North Atlanta manage rainwater runoff to reduce flooding and pollution. Their maintenance varies by ownership, requiring regular inspection…
Roswell Area Park Pond Reopens After $3.1 Million Restoration
Roswell Area Park pond reopens following a $3.1 million restoration to improve stormwater infrastructure, habitat, and walking trails.
Georgia’s Turtle Season Is Underway, From Sawnee Mountain to the Barrier Islands
Georgia’s turtle season is in full swing, with sea turtles nesting on coastal beaches and freshwater turtles visible at local nature centers. Conservation efforts…
Thousands of Fish Found Dead Along Chattahoochee River Stretch West of Atlanta
Thousands of dead fish were found along a 20-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River west of Atlanta. Officials are investigating possible causes including sewage…
Bear Reported Near Alpharetta Elementary School Area, Police Ask Residents to Stay Alert
A black bear was seen near a west Alpharetta neighborhood close to Alpharetta Elementary School. Police urge residents to watch children and pets and…