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Registered sex offenders: 2,182 living in Fulton County as of week ending April 20
There were 2,182 registered sex offenders living in Fulton County as of the week ending April 20, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
Outdoor Burning Prohibited In Alpharetta
Alpharetta, Georgia - May 3, 2024The city of Alpharetta has issued a reminder to its residents regarding the prohibition of outdoor burning within its limits. The annual ban on outdoor burning in Metro Atlanta has come into effect this week, with Alpharetta enforcing a stricter stance on the matter."Our local ordinance makes such outdoor burning illegal throughout the year and violating that ordinance can bring a $1,000 fine and other penalties," stated city officials. Alpharetta's year-round ban on outdoor burning is clearly outlined in Section 20-8 of the City Code,...