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The Gist: Roswell has unveiled a $194.3 million proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year, asking residents to delve into the details via an online interactive budget book. The proposal includes a balanced budget, a continuation of Public Safety Initiatives, and a 3% merit-based pay rise for City employees.

Dive into Roswell’s proposed budget and discover what it means for you

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023

ROSWELL -- A house fire in the Lakeside at Ansley gated community left a family of nine shaken and two treated for smoke inhalation late last night. The fire occurred on Prado Terrace in Roswell.

Fire

Photos: Major House Fire in Lakeside Ansley Subdivision in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Fulton County continues to set the pace as a leading county in the nation, according to Chairman Robb Pitts' State of the County address on May 10.

‘The Status Quo is Not Working:’ Fulton County’s Bold Plans for Change

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Roswell police charge Ohio high school teacher with child molestation

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023

The Gist: Webb Bridge Road is buzzing with activity these days. From tree removal to construction, changes are afoot around Alpharetta High School and the Big Creek Greenway, all part of the Webb Bridge Road Improvement Project.

Traffic & Transportation

What’s Happening on Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta?

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023October 10, 2023

The News: Tragedy struck in Sandy Springs Thursday after a one-year-old was found dead in a body of water and her mother was charged with her murder.

Crime

A one-year-old was found dead in Sandy Springs. Her mother has been charged with her murder

by Thom ChandlerMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023

The Gist: Atlanta has emerged as the top large city for recent college graduates to kickstart their careers, according to a study by CoworkingCafe.

Georgia By The Numbers

The Big Peach Beckons: Atlanta Crowned Best City for Recent Graduates

by Thom ChandlerMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023

The Gist: A new historical marker in Atlanta commemorates the life of entrepreneur Jacob Elsas and his influential company, Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills, which significantly shaped the textile industry and labor movement in the New South Era.

Atlanta History: Jacob Elsas shaped the labor movement in the New South

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Your Government

Atlanta is set to acquire the West End Performing Arts Center from Fulton County

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023

ROSWELL -- Atlanta's professional rugby team, Rugby ATL, collaborated with Swift School on Wednesday, May 3, to introduce the Rookie Rugby program, teaching students the fundamentals of rugby. This event marked the first time Rugby ATL integrated the program into a school's curriculum.

Rugby ATL Partners with Swift School for Rookie Rugby Program

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023

The News: A fire at the Atlantic Newtown Apartment Homes in Roswell displaced 13 residents, but quick action from local firefighters minimized damage and even saved a cat.

Fire

A cat was rescued and 13 residents displaced after an apartment fire in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerMay 6, 2023May 6, 2023

Road Work Ahead Sign with traffic

Traffic & Transportation

Part of Kimball Bridge Road in Alpharetta Will Be Closed for a Year

by Thom ChandlerMay 5, 2023October 10, 2023

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following letter to the Atlanta community regarding the May 3, 2023 shooting at a medical office at Northside Hospital's Midtown campus..

Atlanta Mayor: ‘We cannot accept mass shootings as normal in our country’

by Andre Dickens | Atlanta MayorMay 4, 2023May 4, 2023

ROSWELL -- A group of downtown Roswell business owners and residents has voiced opposition to the city's plan to close Canton Street to vehicles this summer, citing safety issues, revenue loss, and traffic concerns.

Traffic & Transportation

Roswell business owners speak out against pedestrian-only Canton Street plan

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2023May 3, 2023

The Latest: Cobb County Police have arrested Deion Patterson, the suspect in the shooting in Midtown Atlanta earlier today. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens called it "an enormously tense afternoon."

Crime

BREAKING NEWS: Midtown Atlanta shooting suspect arrested in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2023May 3, 2023

The Gist: Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson recently announced plans to close Canton Street to traffic and create a pedestrian-only district in an effort to improve the quality of life and support local businesses.

Roswell Plans to Make Canton Street Pedestrian-only. Here’s What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2023October 10, 2023

MILTON -- In a move to protect its rural heritage and manage growth, the City of Milton plans to adopt Urban Growth Boundaries during the upcoming city council meeting on May 1.

Milton is About to Adopt Urban Growth Boundaries

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2023October 10, 2023

ROSWELL — The city of Roswell is mourning the loss of William Lee "Pug" Mabry, who served as the city's 34th mayor for 31 years, from 1966 to 1997.

Roswell Mourns Beloved Former Mayor William “Pug” Mabry

by Thom ChandlerApril 29, 2023April 29, 2023

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