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A LOOK AHEAD Gilvin: Alpharetta poised to continue prosperity ► PAGE 5
Robichaux: A bright future is ahead for Roswell DEAN HESSE/APPEN MEDIA
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Chief of Police James Conroy presented family members of Roswell Police Officer Jeremy Labonte with memorial badges in his honor during the annual Fallen Officer Memorial at Roswell Area Park May 15. Officer Labonte was killed in the line of duty Feb. 7.
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From left, Alpharetta Police Lt. Arick Furr leads Alpharetta City Councilman John Hipes, Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry and Alpharetta City Councilman Donald Mitchell on a tour of the city’s jail Oct. 27.
2025 Alpharetta ended the year with the reopening of the city jail. The City of Roswell will have a new mayor and three new members on its City Council. Read more, starting on page 3.
Labat: Jail workers promise continued dedication ► PAGE 6
Swahn, Diamond, Murphy: Housing is not a side issue ► PAGE 6
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