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Daily Herald: National lottery proposed to aid education

October 19, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Democratic Senate candidate Denise Majette is proposing a national lottery, saying it could raise more than $105 billion for education over 10 years.

Daily Herald: Injuction could be next step in piercing case

September 28, 2004 Todd DeFeo

A 15-year-old high school student suspended for wearing facial piercings to school has hired an attorney, and an injunction could be filed in attempt to allow the student to return to class.

The 87-mile run of the General

November 16, 2003 Todd DeFeo

The sound of a diesel resonates as it passes the Kennesaw House.

Railing history: Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History chronicles the Great Locomotive Chase, Southern industrial development

November 16, 2003 Todd DeFeo

Today, the Great Locomotive Chase is a mere bookmark in the history of the Civil War and the General sits idle an exhibit in the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History yards away from where she was stolen 14 decades ago.

Accidents decrease in Alpharetta

January 16, 2002 Todd DeFeo

The city of Alpharetta saw a decrease in accident reports in 2001 compared to 2000, city police say.

North Fulton cities take a stand to keep MARTA

December 18, 2001 Todd DeFeo

Officials in a pair of North Fulton County cities passed resolutions opposing the potential pullout of MARTA from the region.

Substance abuse plagues residents statewide

December 14, 2001 Todd DeFeo

Cigarettes have become commonplace in today’s society. Whether in movies or the office break room, the use of such substances is on the rise, and the impact has proven detrimental.

MARTA considering changes to North Fulton routes

December 7, 2001 Legacy Content

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) officials recently announced cutbacks that would affect two routes in north Fulton.

GRTA seeks public input on GA 400

December 7, 2001 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) is sponsoring a series of public meetings to determine residents’ consensus on GA 400.

Alpharetta prepares square for the holiday season

November 23, 2001 Todd DeFeo

For many, winter is full of traditions. Santa, elves and reindeer prancing are enough to carry residents away to a winter wonderland. However, Alpharetta is far from the North Pole and, to some, does not stand as the epitome of a winter paradise.