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UPDATE: Broken water main clogged morning commute
May 15, 2012 at 8:47 AM

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. -- A water main break closed one lane of westbound Abernathy Road Monday night.

As of Tuesday morning a break in the 12 inch main in the northern shoulder was fixed, and Atlanta Watershed Management is working to backfill the damaged area in the northern westbound...more lane, pour concrete on top of the
fill, and then plate the area.  

Once this is complete that lane will be
reopened, sometime late Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Sandy Springs City communications director, there were home and business water disruptions last night. 

Water
users should contact City of Atlanta Water for safe usage instructions (404) 658-6500.
  

Another daytime lane closure is expected when Atlanta
Watershed Management asphalt paves the concreted area.  

That could be as
soon as Wednesday. 

The break occurred in a mechanical joint that was recently
placed by City of Atlanta Watershed
Sandy Springs

Chattahoochee #3 on 'most endangered rivers' list
May 15, 2012 at 8:29 AM

WASHINGTON -- American Rivers, a national environmental advocacy group, has ranked the Chattahoochee River as the third-most endangered river in the United States.

The group released its Top 10 list Tuesday. An annual list has been released by the organization each year since...more 1986.

The organization said it looked at issues from pollution to fracking to dams and dredging, but this year the spotlight is on issues that "have a direct impact on our clean water, public health, and wildlife."

The organization rated The Potomac River as the most endangered (flows through Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Washington , D.C.), followed by The Green River (the largest tributary of the Colorado River), and the Chattahoochee.

As for why the Chattahoochee ranked third, the organization said, "New dams and reservoirs threaten to dry up the river flow."
Roswell, Smyrna/Vinings, Sandy Springs

Consignment bridal gowns help charities
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May 9, 2012 at 7:59 AM

ROSWELL, Ga. -- Thrifty brides have a new resource in Roswell:  I Do and I'm Done.

It's the brainchild of Maria Walden-Sullivan, a local philanthropist who also owns the consignment boutique Vintage and Vogue.

I Do and I'm Done carries new, used and vintage dresses for a...more fraction of what they'd cost regular retail.

"I think there's a huge need for dresses that have only been worn once or never at all," Sullivan said.

The dresses are either donated by local women or sold on consignment with the option of giving 40 percent of the selling prices to one of six local charities. "That's our focus, to get people more into giving back to the community and get into the philanthropic side of the business," Sullivan added.

Sullivan partners with local design students who update and revamp some of the older dresses.

I Do and I'm Done is located at 343 Park Square. The phone number is 678-218-3663.

The charities that benefit
Roswell

Roswell visit kicks off 11Alive morning show tour
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May 9, 2012 at 7:52 AM

ROSWELL, Ga. -- The rain did little to dampen spirits in Roswell Wednesday morning as residents came out in droves for a live broadcast of the 11Alive News Today morning show.

People from all walks of Roswell life -- from the first graders at Roswell North Elementary School to Mayor...more Jere Wood himself -- stopped by the beautiful Historic Roswell Square Park to meet the 11Alive morning team and tell us what makes their city great.

The Roswell High School cheerleaders performed a special 11Alive-themed cheer, while restauranteur Sean McDonough stopped by to provide a taste of the signature menu item at his Roswell Tap restaurant: grits chips, which recently earned Jeff Foxworthy's seal of approval.

Jay Walter, a first grade teacher at Roswell North Elementary, had his hair cut into a Mohawk on live TV. The Mohawk fulfilled a promise to his students: if they logged 200 hours of math study, he would adopt the hairstyle. Douglas Bullman, co-founder and
Roswell

Roswell restaurants let you taste the world
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May 9, 2012 at 4:47 AM

ROSWELL, Ga. -- Canton Street in Roswell is such a good place to run a restaurant that Hicham Azhari owns three of them here.

"It's great; it's a great, great town," he said. 

Azhari's Salt Factory Pub was featured on the Food Network last year, bringing national attention...more to his Shepherd's Pie.

But it's the Prince Edward Island mussels that are the most popular dish.

The menu's designed to take diners around the world.

"People are courageous," said Azhari, who also own INC Street Food and Little Alley Steak. "They want to try new things and discover new flavors."

Across Canton Street, Roswell Provisions lets you sample the South of France.

It's a European-style market.

"We have over 75 different kinds of cheese and meats," said employee Crystal Mason. "We have a French pastry chef who makes our pastries every day. It's a hip local market."

It opened seven months ago and quickly caught the
Roswell

11Alive News Today visits Roswell
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May 9, 2012 at 4:18 AM

ROSWELL, Ga. -- 11Alive is taking its morning show on the road, and Historic Roswell was the first stop.

Karyn Greer, Ted Hall and Chesley McNeil broadcasted live from Roswell Square Park Wedgnesday morning.

The anchors were joined by members of the community, including local...more business owners and the Roswell High School marching band, cheerleaders and student council officers.

RELATED | Roswell restaurants let you taste the world

Here are some upcoming summertime events in Roswell:

The popular Alive After 5 Canton Street party is back and will be held on the third Thursday of every month through October.

The 22nd annual Colors Festival of Arts will be held in the Roswell Square Park this weekend, May 12 and 13. Also on May 13, the Southern Trilogy (Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation) will allow mothers in for free -- the Mothers Helping Others Open House. A donation of canned goods for North Fulton Community
Roswell

Ga. 400 shoulder to be used as traffic lane
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May 8, 2012 at 4:02 AM

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. -- Starting next week, the state Department of Transportation will enact a plan designed to make the morning drive on Ga. 400 smoother.

But Sandy Springs Police are concerned it may come at the expense of safety.

Starting May 14, southbound G. 400 between...more Holcomb Bridge Road and the North Springs MARTA exit will open the shoulder of the road to traffic, making it an actual lane.

The "added lane" will only be open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. DOT spokeswoman Jill Goldberg said that stretch of road is the highway's most congested area.

To allow for the new lanes, the DOT has created eight pull-off points throughout the stretch.

"We have built emergency pull-off points for vehicles that are disabled so that they can have a place to move their car instead of the shoulder," Goldberg said.

Sandy Springs Police Chief Terry Sult says the DOT is working closely with the department to make
Roswell, Sandy Springs

9 more Fulton students named National Merit Scholars
May 2, 2012 at 6:26 AM

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Nine more North Fulton County high school seniors have been named 2012 National Merit Scholars, joining 12 of their peers in earning one of the nation's most prestigious titles for high school students.
The National Merit Scholarship comes with $2,500 for...more college-bound students to use at the schools of their choice.
To qualify for the honor, a student must earn an exceptionally high score on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. They must also be endorsed by their principals, perform well in the classroom and confirm their PSAT scores by earning similar high scores on the SAT.
The nine most recent winners from Fulton County include:
Alpharetta High School
Nathan S. Corbin
Alexandra Edquist
Ananth Punyala
Centennial High School
Adam D. Silverman
Chattahoochee High School
Sushmitha R. Muppidi
Northview High School
Sitan Chen
Kevin K. Do
Yubo Su
Roswell High School
Jiyan Xie
Roswell, alpharetta, Johns Creek

Michael O'Neal Singers of Roswell
May 2, 2012 at 9:28 AM
The Michael O'Neal Singers is a symphonic chorus of 130 voices and a 28 voice chamber ensemble based in Roswell.  This weekend, MOS, in collaboration with Tri-Cities High School Chorale, the Georgia Spiritual Ensemble, and professional narrators, will present  "Let My People Go! A Spiritual Journey...more Along the Underground Railroad."  Let My People Go is a dramatic choral work that weaves together spirituals and narration to depict the challenges encountered by slaves in their struggle for freedom.  The concert takes place this Sunday, May 6 at 3pm in the Sanctuary of Roswell United Methodist Church.  For information and to purchase tickets, visit   www.mosingers.com.

The DrakeWalk 2012 | A community walk celebrating family
Apr 27, 2012 at 9:53 AM

ROSWELL --  This weekend in Roswell, families are encouraged to come out and participate in this year's 3rd annual DrakeWalk.  The walk is a family event sponsored by The Drake House whose mission is to provide "short term crisis housing, assessment, support, and empowerment to homeless...more mothers and their children in the North Fulton area."   
Starts in the Roswell United Methodist Church parking lot at the corner of Mimosa Blvd. and Magnolia St. in Roswell.The DrakeWalk is a family event with walking routes of various distances through historic Roswell, followed by a Finish Line Festival with refreshments and family fun. So save the date and bring the family and walk in support of The Drake House!
Check-in: 9:30 am - 11:30 am (Rain or Shine)
Finish: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Festival ends at 2:30 pm
Individual Registration Fee: $15
Family Registration Fee: $30
Groups of 10 or more: $10 each
 
 
 
 May 5, 2012 - 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Roswell

Eagle Scout performs service project at Sweet Apple ES
Apr 26, 2012 at 12:17 PM

ROSWELL, Ga. -- A local Eagle Scout used his required service project to do some good for Roswell's Sweet Apple Elementary School.
Mack Farr recruited more than 20 friends to help him build two double-sided covered benches for the school's play area. He raised money to fund the project,...more and put the leftover donations into a check, which he then presented to school principal Natalie Richman.
To show their gratitude for his project, all 780 students and 100 staff members at Sweet Apple Elementary invited him to a kindergarten performance. Richman also gave him a special plaque.
Farr is a freshman at Milton High School, where he plays lacrosse and earns excellent grades.
Roswell, milton

Gas leak backs up traffic on Roswell Road
Apr 25, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Traffic on Roswell Road at Pitts Road has been pushed into the left and turning lanes due to a gas leak.

The DrakeWalk 2012
Apr 24, 2012 at 7:10 AM
On Saturday, May 5, come out to historic Roswell, support  a great cause and  get some good exercise too!  The DrakeWalk is a family event with walking routes of 1 mile, 5K and 10k through historic Roswell, followed by a Finish Line Festival with food and family fun. All proceeds directly support...more The Drake House, which offers emergency housing and support services to homeless single mothers and their children.   The walk begins at 930am on Saturday, May 5th and starts in the Roswell United Methodist Church parking lot at the corner of Mimosa Blvd. and Magnolia in Roswell. For more information, visit www.thedrakehouse.org< /span

Brides Across America
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Apr 22, 2012 at 8:25 PM
Some military brides may be able to get a free wedding dress this summer from Brides Across American and Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique in Roswell.

Coyote population explodes in metro Atlanta
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Apr 18, 2012 at 8:17 AM

ROSWELL, Ga. -- They're here to stay, so you might as well get used to them. According to wildlife officials, that's the unfortunate reality behind the populations of coyotes that have moved into the metro Atlanta area. They've attacked pets in Decatur and Roswell.

"We've got geese...more that have been decimated by them, and I'm kind of worried once they're all gone what are they going to eat next," said Roswell resident Joe Feinberg. "I guess my dog was that choice."

Feinberg's dog Abby was attacked earlier this week, and survived with cuts all over her body. Don McGowan, a senior wildlife biologist at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, said coyotes have been moving east from the Midwest for the last century.

"They're here to stay they've colonized pretty much the entire continent of North America," McGowan said. "They're in very urban areas like Chicago and New York City, because the food sources are easy to find."

Coyotes eat
Roswell