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🏛️ The Gist: Roswell, Ga., began the Mimosa Hall Driveway Improvement Project on June 4, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The project aims to enhance safety and accessibility while preserving the historic charm of Mimosa Hall.

Your Government

What’s Going on At Mimosa Hall in Roswell?

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2024June 10, 2024

🇺🇸 The Gist: Roswell is set to host its 25th annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 27, honoring fallen heroes at Roswell City Hall.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Roswell’s 25th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024

🚒 The Gist: The Roswell Fire Department in Georgia launched a six-month pilot program to test a new 48/96-hour work schedule, aiming to improve firefighter health, well-being, and operational efficiency.

Your Government

Roswell is Changing The Schedule for Firefighters

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Ralph Britt Jr., a long-time employee at Dunwoody Baptist Church involved with children’s programs, has been arrested by Roswell Police on charges related to sexual exploitation of children.

Crime

Dunwoody Church Employee Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

📌 The Gist: John McLeod, a 56-year-old man, was reported missing on April 20, after being last spotted driving northbound on Highway 9 at Holcomb Bridge.

Search Underway for Missing Cherokee County Man Last Seen on Highway 9 in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2024April 21, 2024

🚔 The Gist: A police officer in Roswell shot an armed suspect at Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill in the early hours of Saturday, following a confrontation where the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at officers. No officers were injured.

Crime

Roswell Police Shoot ‘Unruly Patron’ Who Came to Mazzy’s Sports Bar With a Gun

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2024March 23, 2024

🎶 The Gist: Riverside Sounds, Roswell's celebrated free outdoor concert series, is back this April, featuring a diverse array of musical talent across genres at Roswell Riverside Park.

Riverside Sounds Returns to Roswell Next Month

by Thom ChandlerMarch 21, 2024March 21, 2024

🚨 The Gist: In a determined effort to ensure local business legitimacy, Roswell Police closed nine unlicensed massage parlors on March 18.

Roswell Police Shut Down 9 More Unlicensed Massage Parlors

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024

🚗 The Gist: Roswell officials have determined the site for the city's new downtown parking deck following a City Council vote.

Traffic & Transportation

Roswell Picks Location for Downtown Parking Deck

by Thom ChandlerMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

Low-income tenants of subsidized housing in Georgia shared harrowing stories of horrendous living conditions ignored by landlords with a U.S. Senate subcommittee Monday at a hearing in Roswell.

Your Government

Is Georgia’s Subsidized Housing Unsafe?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 4, 2024

🌳 The Gist: Roswell has secured a deal to buy the former Crabapple Middle School site for $6.5 million, allowing for expanded city park and recreation services.

It’s Official: Roswell Now Owns The Old Crabapple Middle School Property

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan man in the country illegally, has been arrested and charged with the murder last Friday of Laken Riley, who was killed while jogging by a lake near the intramural fields at UGA.

Was Laken Riley’s Death Linked to Immigration Policy?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 26, 2024

📸 The Gist: May Pang showcases rare, candid photos of John Lennon during a free exhibition in Roswell.

John Lennon Through May Pang’s Lens: A Glimpse Into the “Lost Weekend” Era

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

ROSWELL -- The City of Roswell is making moves to acquire the old Crabapple Middle School, planning to spend $6.5 million on the 20-acre property next to Roswell Area Park.

Roswell Eyes Purchase of Former Crabapple Middle School Land for Community Use

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 13, 2024February 13, 2024

🚨 The Gist: A 59-year-old registered sex offender from Atlanta was arrested by Roswell Police for attempting to molest two children, sparking concerns over internet safety.

Crime

Roswell Police Nab Registered Sex Offender, Thwarting Attempt to Strike Again

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 6, 2024February 6, 2024

🚓 The Gist: A suspect in a dramatic bank robbery was apprehended in Roswell after an intense multi-day search.

Crime

Bank Robbery Suspect Found Hiding in Roswell Resident’s Spare Bedroom

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 25, 2024

🚔 The Gist: The Roswell Police Department has launched "Connect Roswell," a voluntary program enabling residents and business owners to register their cameras or integrate their camera feeds to aid public safety efforts.

Crime

Roswell’s New Surveillance Strategy Allows Residents to Register Their Cameras

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2024January 13, 2024

🌐 The Gist: Richard Rhinehart, Roswell's Chief Operating Officer, has resigned to pursue consulting opportunities. The change comes during what has been a rocky period at City Hall..

Your Government

Roswell’s Chief Operating Officer Has Resigned: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2024January 8, 2024