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Alpharetta church mobilizes to celebrate King Day
McGinnis Ferry widening plans discussed
Hundreds learn more about project to improve traffic flow on major artery ►►PAGE 10
Alpharetta parking deck
City to propose compromise plan to accommodate businesses and pedestrians ►►PAGE 4
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Roswell City Green
City leaders narrow focus on amenities for park-like gathering spot near City Hall ►►PAGE 6
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Hands-on
Car wash finds success with ‘old fashioned’ service ►►PAGE 16
Sail away with Appen’s Cruise Giveaway Learn how to win the cruise of your dreams ►►PAGE 23 PHOTOS BY PAT FOX/HERALD
1. Close to 100 people took the annual walk down Academy Street, from St. James United Methodist Church to Alpharetta City Hall to commemorate Martin Luther King Day Jan. 16. 2. Participants in the annual Martin Luther King Day march gather at Alpharetta City Hall following their two-mile procession down Academy Street. 3. Keynote speaker the Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley told a crowd of close to 300 people at St. James United Methodist Church that Martin Luther King’s dream will wither without a renewed commitment from those who believe in freedom and equality. See story page 9.
Coaching switch
Roswell football coach John Ford takes position at Buford ►►PAGE 26
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