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The Forsyth County Animal Shelter is waiving its standard $85 pet adoption fee for all animals through Sept. 7 during the "Summer of Love."
The Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Division opens its 2021 amphitheater summer concert series on Friday, June 4, featuring “7 Sharp 9.”
North Georgia Public Health has issued a public health advisory after a raccoon attacked and bit a person on Tuesday, June 1 in Woodstock.
The free outdoor classes will be led by Sandy Springs trainers featuring yoga, strength training, pilates and dance every Wednesday in June.
The City of Johns Creek and Keep North Fulton Beautiful are hosting a bulky recycling and clothing collection on Saturday.
One high school student from Etowah High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
Two high school students from Roswell High School are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
Ten high school students from Forsyth County are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
One high school student from Cherokee High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
One high school student from Cambridge High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
Howell Bridge Road will be closed from Thursday to Friday for a movie filming, the Cherokee County Emergency Operations Center said.
River Ridge High School has announced Jeff Runion as the next head coach for the varsity baseball program.
Roswell’s City Council approved the city’s $150 million budget for 2022, with a merit-based compensation increase for city employees.
The Younique Foundation, a nonprofit for the eradication of child sexual abuse, named Lynda Lee Smith as its new chief development officer.
The Cherokee County School District is celebrating its retiring educators and support staff.
Forsyth County officials will hold a ribbon cutting on Thursday to open two segments of the phase five portion of the Big Creek Greenway.
Meet Me in Milton is returning from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday for “Schools Out, Summer’s In!” at the Green in downtown Crabapple.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested on Saturday by Sandy Springs Police on domestic violence charges.
Find out here what will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday in Canton.
Find out here what will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday in Woodstock.