Parts of Chattahoochee River reopen after contamination for water treatment plant

The Chattahoochee River, from Powers Island to all downstream sections affected by elevated E. coli contamination, is reopening. This section of the waterway has reportedly been cleared by the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park Service.

Negotiations break down between UPS, Teamsters Union, future uncertain

After a marathon overnight session, negotiations have reportedly collapsed between Sandy Springs-based United Parcel Service and the Teamsters Union which represents nearly 340,000 employees.

E. coli spread keeps tubers from the 'Hooch this Fourth of July

The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper says the sewage treatment plant at the center of the closure of a 15-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River is still not fixed. He says that millions of gallons of partially treated sewage continue to spew out.

Chattahoochee River stretch remains closed due to sewage spill

A busy stretch of the Chattahoochee River will be closed over the July 4 holiday weekend due to a sewage spill, according to Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Dozens displaced during Sandy Springs apartment fire

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at an apartment complex in Sandy Springs, according to Sandy Springs Police.

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Firefighters are on the scene of a large fire at an apartment complex in Sandy Springs. This is breaking news.

More than 500 marijuana plants found in Sandy Springs home

More than 500 marijuana plants were recently seized from a sophisticated marijuana grow operation in Sandy Springs, according to Sandy Springs Police Department.

Drivers gear up for longer commutes as work on Pitts Road Bridge begins

Monday morning marked the start of work on one of several major bridge replacements along Georgia 400. The Pitts Road bridge will remain closed for a year while GDOT crews work to re-build it. 

Sandy Springs woman celebrates 108th birthday by writing 1st children's book

Peggy Cobb's dream her whole life was to bring a story she told to generations of children in her family to people around the world. Now the Georgia woman's dream has come true just in time for her 108th birthday.

Service held for infant pulled from Sandy Springs pond

Family and friends gathered on Sunday to remember the life of a young girl found in a Sandy Springs pond earlier this month.

Mother accused of drowning toddler in Sandy Springs pond waives court appearance

Security footage showed the Georgia mom walking her toddler toward the pond and then calmly heading back into frame without her little girl and with no clothes on, warrants say.

Video reportedly shows mother walking child towards pond in Sandy Springs

The mother of a 1-year-old girl who died Thursday night after she was pulled from a pond in Sandy Springs is being charged with her murder, according to Sandy Springs Police Department.

Drivers brace for more closures on I-285, Georgia 400

GDOT is shutting down lanes on Interstate 285 and Georgia 400. It is part of the agency’s program to renew two of metro Atlanta’s busiest highways.