Alpharetta Closing GA 400 Lanes, Ramp Today

The Department of Public Safety's traffic investigators will recreate last week's fatal accident to determine its cause.

Expect big delays on GA 400 northbound near Haynes Bridge Road today, April 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. as Alpharetta traffic crash investigators try to determine exactly what happened in an April 11 fatal accident. The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety closing two northbound lanes of GA 400 from the Haynes Bridge entrance ramp onto GA 400, extending north toward Old Milton Parkway, according to George Gordon, spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. More than the GA 400 lanes will be closed. As the accident began on the northbound entrance ramp from Haynes Bridge, investigators will close the ramp also. "All motorists will experience traffic volume delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes of travel," Gordon said…

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Westside Parkway Opens Next Monday

The first "official" use of the roadway after a ribbon cutting will be a parade of vehicles past the ceremony area from the southern end north to Webb Bridge Road.

Finally. Westside Parkway's last section will open on Monday, April 23, after a 3 p.m. ribbon-cutting. "We think this is going to be a big impact to trafifc on Highway 9 and on Haynes Bridge Road," said Brandon Beach, president of the Greatern North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and executive director of the North Fulton Community Improvement District. Beach was speaking to the Windward Rotary Club on Monday, April 16 at its meeting in the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. It took an extra four years as Prospect Park went bankrupt before it was even built, dragging the four-lane road into limbo with it. But once North American Properties bought the property, right of way for the part of Westside that was a piece of the Prospect Park land was …

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brent david

12:06 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012

Well Mike, I would have completed the road a bit closer to the time when it was conceived. You remember right? Back in 1992.   more ›

Expect Last Section of Westside Parkway to Open in April

C.W. Matthews, the contractor picked by Alpharetta, started work on Monday to complete the last section of the road.

Alpharetta officials say the last section of Westside Parkway should be opened in April as long as this weather holds. Mayor David Belle Isle said crews will work 24/7 in some cases on the section between Old Milton Parkway and Webb Bridge Road. The final connection of Westside provides an arterial corridor along GA and should provide some traffic relief.  Pete Sewczwicz, director of Engineering/Public Works for Alpharetta, explained what C.W. Matthews will be doing as the road contractor. The City Council awarded the $1.65 million contract on March 19. For about 85 percent of the road, he said they will mill the existing asphalt to make sure there are no issues under the road after it was poured years ago by Thomas Enterprises …

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UPDATED: Fulton Schools Says Student Didn't Lose Presidency Over Gay Rights

Reuben Lack says he was removed by student council sponsors after he made a proposal supporting gay students, but the school system is saying he failed in his responsibilities.

Alpharetta Police Investigate Storm-Related Fatality

An elderly woman apparently crawled into a drain pipe in fear of the storm.

Alpharetta police are investigating a storm-related fatality from Friday night's severe weather. Patricia Barnette, 83, was found dead in a creek near her home, having apparently first climbed into a drain pipe in fear of the storm. Late in the evening at the height of the severe weather hitting the city, the Alpharetta 911 center took a call from a man saying his elderly wife was missing. The last contact the husband had with his wife is when she told her husband she was going to take shelter in a closet due to the weather, according to George Gordon, spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. Alpharetta police officers responded to the scene and began to search the area. At the same time, Alpharetta dispatchers contacted …

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Ann Romney Brings Husband's Message to Alpharetta

UPDATED 2 P.M.: Ann Romney brought a message of family values to Smokejack's in downtown Alpharetta during lunchtime today, with an overflow crowd clamoring to see her. Romney told supporters her husband will win the nomination and beat President Barack Obama, statements that brought applause from the crowd that was predominantly made up of women. "This is our message. This is what we are going to do and this is our purpose," she said. "Our purpose is to go out and save America. And I'm proud to get that out every single day." The campaign may be tough, but she said it hasn't been her toughest battle. "I will tell you that my battle with MS is a little tougher than this battle. I can make it. I won the other battle. I can win this battle. …

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Jobs: Office Manager, Nanny

Here are a few jobs we've found around North Fulton this week. Send open positions to christine.foster@patch.com.

Whether you're unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we'll try to post a selection of jobs we've found in the area on the site each week. Happy hunting! Administrative Position – Roswell A local office needs someone to work six hours per day throughout the week answering phones, filing, handling customer service and accounting. Applicants should have experience with Microsoft Office. The pay is $11 per hour. More information about this position can be found online. HR Support Center Representative – McKesson – Alpharetta McKesson is currently in need of someone to become the first point of contact in its HR department. …

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Know Before You Go: Restaurant Inspection Scores

Eating out this weekend? Here's the dish on some local restaurants.

From the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, here are the results of some recent area restaurant inspections. Code violations are included for scores below B. Akina Sushi & Grill 5815 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta 30005 Date: Feb. 2, Score: 98, Grade: A Arby's 5160 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta 30004 Date: Feb. 2, Score: 99, Grade: A Bonefish Grill 11705 Jones Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30005 Date: Feb. 9, Score: 98, Grade: A Chaba Thai 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30097 Date: Feb. 3, Score: 94, Grade: A Dairy Queen 211 S. Main St., Alpharetta 30004 Date: Feb. 3, Score: 87, Grade: B Dynasty Chinese Cuisine 10955 Jones Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30022 Date: Feb. 9, Score: 84, Grade: B Hyatt Place 5595 Windward Parkway, …

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Garage Sales Planned Across North Fulton

Here are the garage sales planned for this weekend in Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell and Cumming.

The weather this weekend is expected to be clear but very chilly. The cool temperatures are not stopping people from planning garage sales for the weekend. Bundle up and get out there early for the best variety at the sales.  Here are the sales we found advertised fro Alpharetta, John's Creek, Roswell and Cumming.  Johns Creek 8765 Mt. Rushmore Drive, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an indoor basement sale. Alpharetta 210 Pruitt Drive, Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a moving sale offering newer as well as antique furniture. Milton 210 Bayfield Court, Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This huge garage sale will have construction items, children's items and household goods. 15465 Hopewell Road, Saturday, 8 a.m. …

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