Milton’s school zones look different this year than they did a year ago. The city has recently adjusted speed limits on portions of New Providence Road, Bethany Bend, and Thompson Road and expanded the school zone near Cambridge High School to include the area around King’s Ridge Christian School. These changes reflect a broader focus…
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What every Sandy Springs and metro Atlanta driver should know about sharing the road with commercial trucks—and what to do if a crash has already happened. The I-285 and GA-400 interchange is one of metro Atlanta’s busiest transportation corridors. For drivers in Sandy Springs and the surrounding North Atlanta communities, this stretch can be stressful…
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A recent ABC News story involving a 14-year-old, an e-motorcycle crash, and criminal charges against the teen’s mother has raised a difficult but important question: when a minor causes serious harm, can a parent also be held responsible? While that case happened in California, it points to a broader issue that many Georgia families are…
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As summer begins across Atlanta, many families in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, East Cobb, and throughout North Fulton are heading back to the water — public pools, neighborhood swim clubs, apartment and HOA facilities, and backyard gatherings. It can be a fun and welcome part of the season, but it also comes with safety risks that…
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According to NHTSA data, roughly one in three vehicles recalled for safety defects is never repaired. That means millions of cars on Georgia roads right now—in Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, and across the Atlanta metro—may be operating with known, unaddressed safety problems. Most of the time, nothing happens. But when one of those vehicles ends…
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We’re honored to recognize Elizabeth Hong as this year’s Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship recipient. A graduating senior from FCS Innovation Academy, Elizabeth plans to attend George Washington University this fall, where she will major in public health as she works toward becoming a physician serving mental health and immigrant communities. For Elizabeth, the pursuit of…
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Roundabouts are becoming more common across Georgia, including in North Fulton communities like Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, and Johns Creek. They’re designed to improve traffic flow and reduce severe intersection crashes. But when drivers are unsure when to yield, how to enter, or which lane to use, roundabout accidents can still happen — and they can…
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A sobering reality has emerged for residents across North Fulton and the metro Atlanta area: traffic crashes are now more deadly than violent crime. According to a 2024 study by Propel ATL, 425 people died in traffic crashes across metro Atlanta, compared to 410 homicides. For families in Alpharetta, Roswell, and Johns Creek, these aren’t…
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Electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) have become part of everyday life across North Atlanta communities like Alpharetta, Roswell, East Cobb, Johns Creek, and Milton. From the Big Creek Greenway to Canton Street in Roswell, these vehicles offer a fast, convenient way to get around. But with this surge in popularity has come a…
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The United States is in a fascinating stage of self-driving car development. Autonomous vehicles once felt futuristic and far away, yet they’re already sharing our roads—and now they’ve officially arrived on Atlanta streets. Major players like Waymo and Tesla are pushing the boundaries of technology. But when an autonomous vehicle is involved in a crash,…
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ReShea Balams is an award winning attorney and the founder of The Balams Firm. Prior to answering her true calling to represent families impacted by life-changes tragedies, ReShea gained invaluable experience and insight as an attorney for large insurance companies. She is known for her record of exceptional results on behalf of clients, and is a zealous advocate for injury victims.
