Tuesday, December 18, 2012
A single-vehicle crash over the weekend in north Forsyth County leaves a woman dead.
A 44-year-old woman died early Saturday morning after her vehicle crashed in a wooded area in North Forsyth county, authorities said. Kathryn J. Dodd, 44, of nearby Alpharetta, was dead at the scene after being ejected from her car, according to Cpl. David Garrison of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. Dodd, who was driving a 2005 Nissan Maxima, was traveling west on Chattahoochee Road from Shady Grove Road when the vehicle left the roadway on the north side and struck a tree, Garrison said. A passer-by saw Dodd's car leave the roadway around 2 a.m. and go down an embankment off Chattahoochee Road. Garrison said Dodd was not wearing a seatbelt and no other persons were in the vehicle. “The crash is still under investigation,” he said in …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Forsyth County investigators arrest a suspect wanted for allegedly stealing a family member's car and guns who also is wanted in nearby Alpharetta for armed robbery and carjacking.
A 31-year-old man, a resident of Atlanta, has been arrested and charged in connection with a carjacking and a separate armed robbery in nearby Alpharetta last week, and on car theft and gun theft charges in Forsyth County. The armed robbery took place at BeJewel, a Windward Parkway business, on Aug. 17 at 12:49 p.m., according to George Gordon, spokesperson for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. The carjacking took place in the parking lot of a local mall on Aug. 17 at 8:40 p.m. Since then, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigative Division has been conducting investigations. They learned from other law enforcement agencies that the suspect was believed to be involved in other violent crimes in Forsyth …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A suspect is expected to turn herself in on Wednesday to face charges in the fatal traffic accident on April 11.
Arrest warrants have been obtained by a woman in connection with a fatal traffic accident on April 11 in nearby Alpharetta. George Gordon, spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, said charges have been made against the driver of the vehicle that investigators say initiated the traffic crash. Now that the investigation of the crash is complete, Haleigh Davis Fine has been charged with: She is represented by an attorney and is expected to turn herself in to police at 5 p.m. on May 16. Edward Kivlin, 67, of Cumming, died on the scene. Police say a red Honda Civic struck a Nissan Pathfinder, which slid into the grassy gore area, struck a guardrail and overturned several times. Editor's Note: Where arrests or charges are …
Friday, April 13, 2012
The accident caused police to close lanes for several hours on Georgia 400 and the northbound entrance ramp from Haynes Bridge Road.
A 67-year-old Cumming man has been identified as the victim in a fatal accident in Alpharetta on the morning of April 11. Edward Kivlin was dead at the scene, according to Alpharetta Department of Public Safety spokesman George Gordon. The initial investigation by the traffic enforcement unit indicates a red Honda Civic left its northbound lane on the entrance ramp to Georgia 400 from Haynes Bridge Road. It struck a maroon Nissan Pathfinder traveling in an adjacent lane. Both drivers lost control as their vehicles slid into a grass gore area off the roadway next to the Haynes Bridge northbound ramp area. The Nissan Pathfinder continued out of control sliding across the Haynes Bridge northbound ramp roadway. After the Nissan was initially …
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Romney told supporters her husband will win the nomination and beat President Barack Obama.
Ann Romney brought a message of family values to Smokejack's in nearby Alpharetta during lunchtime Thursday, 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. This one isn't …
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Stop by North Forsyth High School to see Santa and enjoy a pancake breakfast.
It's a holly, jolly holiday on in Cumming, Alpharetta and historic Roswell this weekend. Here are some activities the kids might enjoy. Saturday, Dec. 3 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Brunch with Santa at North Forsyth High School will provide a pancake breakfast by Simply Southard for $10. 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Caroling on Canton Street means that Canton Street will be closed to cars; and boutiques and galleries will be open late for shopping as various groups sing holiday songs. Local businesses will provide coffee, hot chocolate, apple cider and s'mores. Sunday, Dec. 4 4 p.m. A traditional children's nativity in the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church sanctuary will focus on the meaning of Christmas through the eyes of a child. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. …
Friday, November 11, 2011
Whether you are at the game, at home or visiting friends, join the live discussion on Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Chattahoochee, Centennial, Lambert, Milton, Blessed Trinity and West Forsyth.
Patch takes to the live blogosphere to report on tonight's first round football playoff action. Going to the game, sitting at home or enjoying a Friday night out, you can still see not only what other people are saying about your game, but also games played by other North Fulton and Forsyth County teams. Keep track of scores in this Live Sports Blog and in our Scoreboard posted on Patch tonight. If you are away from your computer, pull out your iPhone or Android phone and install the free Cover It Live app. You don't even have to log in once you've installed the iPhone app or Android app–just search for the Live Sports Blog in Live Events, and find the one that says "Patch Covers GHSA Football Playoffs." If you are at the game, we welcome …
