Appen Media

Appen Media Group (AMG) is a family-owned news organization based in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. Established in 1990 by Ray and Christina Appen, who are both seasoned newspaper professionals with backgrounds at Knight-Ridder/Miami Herald, the company has a rich history in journalism. Today, it is managed by the next generation, with Hans Appen serving as Publisher and Carl Appen as Director of Business Development, while the original founders remain active in the business.

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GDOT, Peach State Partners advance Ga. 400 express lanes

1 day ago | appenmedia.com | Hayden Sumlin

METRO ATLANTA — A year from now, commuters in North Fulton may begin seeing familiar orange barrels lining Ga. 400 regularly. Just as the major I-285/Ga. 400 interchange project is wrapping up in Sandy Springs, Georgia DOT is poised to begin work on a 16-mile express lanes project along Ga. 400 from North Springs MARTA station north to southern Forsyth County next summer, just as Atlanta prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup from June 15-July 15.
Sandy Springs SWAT raids High Point home, drug and elder abuse charges follow

1 day ago | appenmedia.com | Hayden Sumlin

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — After months investigating, the Sandy Springs Police SWAT team executed a search warrant May 29 and arrested a 53-year-old resident for narcotics, weapons and elder abuse felonies. The operation occurred at a home off Highbrook Drive in the High Point neighborhood south of I-285 in Sandy Springs. The suspect is the son of the registered homeowner, an 85-year-old woman who lost her husband in March 2023.
Fulton County celebrates solar panel installations on 46 more buildings

2 days ago | appenmedia.com | Hayden Sumlin

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — When the sun’s out, solar panels generate cheap, clean energy on the roof of the Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Center off Vernon Woods in Sandy Springs. Fulton County is installing solar panels on 53 of its facilities as a part of a push to have the sun power 25 percent of its electricity by 2030. The county says it hopes to have some installations complete by the end of 2025 with other major ones wrapping up early next year.
Traffic calming policy sparks passion, debate at City Council meeting

2 days ago | appenmedia.com | Hayden Sumlin

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The Sandy Springs City Council discussed its neighborhood traffic calming program June 3 considering changes to how work is funded and approved by nearby residents. The program began shortly after incorporation with policies adopted in March 2006. Since then, there have been several updates, the most recent in 2020. During the 2026 budget workshops, city officials opted not to fund the program at $50,000 in order to conduct a review at a later meeting.
Dunwoody police report high-speed chase through DeKalb County

3 days ago | appenmedia.com | Hayden Sumlin

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody Police Sgt. Michael Cheek said officers participated in a high-speed vehicle pursuit June 3 that ended with a crash at the Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and I-285 ramp. According to social media posts about the incident, several residents watched the chase through the city, involving several patrol cars. Some estimated the vehicle was traveling more than 100 mph.
Sandy Springs to hold first budget hearing

5 days ago | appenmedia.com | Hayden Sumlin

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Elected officials are set to discuss an update to neighborhood traffic calming policies during the June 3 Sandy Springs City Council work session before the first 2026 budget hearing.
Developer wants to donate Alpha Loop connection

5 days ago | appenmedia.com | Jon Wilcox

A developer wants to give the City of Alpharetta land near an office park to connect the Alpha Loop with recreation amenities. At its June 2 meeting, the Alpharetta City Council will consider an easement agreement that would allow the Lakeview Park Development to provide land to the city. The land would allow the expansion of the Alpha Loop and access to an amphitheater, central green and pocket park near 2400 Lakeview Parkway.
New director lifts Sandy Springs AI initiative off the ground

5 days ago | appenmedia.com | Hayden Sumlin

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — The City of Sandy Springs’ tech specialist laid out initiatives he’s working on to integrate artificial intelligence into the city’s operations for improved efficiency and service. Keith McMellen, director of Strategy, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Integration, told the City Council May 20 that he’s looking to unite technical teams across multiple departments to develop a comprehensive strategy, identify opportunities and implement data-driven solutions.
Sandy Springs 2026 budget pushes fire safety upgrades

5 days ago | appenmedia.com | Hayden Sumlin

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Sandy Springs government huddled May 27 for the last of three budget workshops planning for priority projects amid possible cuts to federal grants. The 2026 fiscal year budget goes into effect July 1, and a final public hearing on the proposed spending plan will be at 6 p.m. June 17, followed by a City Council vote.
Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra names Cheng as musical director

1 week ago | appenmedia.com | Jon Wilcox

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra welcomes a new musical director with an international resume. Henry Cheng was selected to lead the ensemble, which can include as many as 60 musicians on stage, Executive Director Linda Brill said. Cheng said he is grateful to join the orchestra and looks forward to becoming a part of the Johns Creek community. “This isn’t about making music.