Carjack Suspect Beat Teen With Handgun

Gainesville man arrested in crime spree that started in Forsyth County before heading to Alpharetta and then Duluth involving armed robbery, auto theft, carjacking and terroristic threats.

Chilling details have come out about a crime spree that started in Forsyth County before heading to Alpharetta and then Duluth, involving armed robbery, auto theft, carjacking and terroristic threats. A Gainesville man remains in Forsyth County Jail on charges stemming from the incidents. View the video that accompanies this article to hear more about this "chilling" and "brazen" crime spree from George Gordon, spokesperson for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. The crimes appeared to begin in Forsyth County's Ivey Walk subdivision early on Friday, Aug. 17. The suspect allegedly stole a family member's Chevy Tahoe and two handguns – one of which was recovered from the suspect when he was arrested several days later in Sandy …

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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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Duluth Loses in Triple-OT, 43-41 at Alpharetta

The Wildcats came back to score 21 points in fourth quarter for a tie, but miss a two-point conversion to give the Raiders a chance to win.

Duluth and Alpharetta traded touchdowns back and forth at the end of regulation and in three overtimes Friday night. But the Wildcats blinked first, missing the try for two points, as Alpharetta claimed a 43-41 home victory. The Raiders came back and made good on both a TD and a pass for two points to win the game. Both teams are 2-1 on the season. Duluth's coach Corey Jarvis said his quarterback was "running for his life the whole night," but by the end of the second half his players had picked up their assignments. A minor adjustment on blocking by the back helped with pass protection also. "And then we started making plays. That's what we've been doing, making plays. That's why we were 2 and 0," Jarvis said. Duluth mounted a big …

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