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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 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

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

As spring blossoms, Roswell residents are gearing up for the city's annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event.

Here’s how you can dispose of hazardous household waste in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerApril 24, 2023

River Eves Elementary School Principal Matt Donahoe has resigned from his position, effective immediately, according to a statement released by Fulton County Schools spokesperson Anne Boatwright on April 13.

River Eves Elementary principal resigns suddenly

by Thom ChandlerApril 14, 2023

The News: A 17-year-old from Norcross is facing multiple charges after being arrested in connection to a hit-and-run crash in Roswell that left two elderly pedestrians critically injured.

Crime

Norcross teen arrested in Roswell hit-and-run that injured elderly pedestrians

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2023

The Roswell City Council voted 5-1 Monday to approve changes to the city's open records policy, requiring individuals and entities to provide verifiable names and addresses to receive public records.

Representing You

Is Roswell’s new open records policy the end of anonymous public records requests?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023

The Gist: The Children's Development Academy is set to host the 13th annual Down Home Derby on May 6. This fundraiser event aims to raise crucial funds to support the the academy's mission of providing high-quality early education for all children in the community.

Get your tickets today for the 2023 Down Home Derby

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2023March 23, 2023

Roswell police officers responded to a call of a person shot at a home located in the 500 block of Wexford Hollow Run at about 5 p.m. on March 3. Upon arrival, officers found a 17-year-old boy who had been shot in the face.

Crime

A Roswell teenager was shot in the face. Two other teens have been charged

by Thom ChandlerMarch 14, 2023March 14, 2023

The Gist: City officials in Roswell are proposing a change to its public records policy. A draft resolution proposes that public records will only be sent to entities or individuals who provide verifiable names and addresses.

Roswell eyes public records changes

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2023March 10, 2023

CANTON – Former science teacher 65-year-old Robert Allen Vandel, of Canton, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for two counts of child molestation involving a middle schooler who attended Lyndon Academy in Holly Springs.

Crime

Former Science Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Molestation at Georgia Middle School

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2023

This month we will look at a normal event that turned into a wild west showdown in Roswell in 1983. It started with comments from a city council member that got residents up in arms and ended with a showdown at City Hall. First, let's travel back in time and see what life was like in 1983.

The Georgia Chronicles

Flashback: Wild West showdown in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023

The Gist: The Roswell Police Department has opened a public comment portal in partnership with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies to receive feedback on their compliance with the accreditation standards.

Crime

Sound Off: Here’s how you can tell the Roswell Police Department how they are doing

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2023February 9, 2023

ROSWELL -- Governor Brian Kemp today announced that SK Battery America (SKBA) will open a regional IT hub facility in Roswell, creating 200 high-tech jobs and investing approximately $19 million over the next few years.

SK Battery hub will bring 200 high-tech jobs to Roswell

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2023January 26, 2023

ROSWELL -- Your chance to experience some of Roswell's finest cuisine returns from Jan. 19 through Feb. 5. Get ready for Roswell Restaurant Weeks.

Food

Roswell Restaurant Weeks begins Thursday

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023

An ex-manager at Houck's Grille in Roswell was sentenced to two years in prison after prosecutors say he used a company credit card to rack up $300,000 in personal visits to adult entertainment clubs.

Crime

Former manager at Houck’s Grille sentenced for embezzling $300,000 from the restaurant

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 5, 2023January 5, 2023

ROSWELL -- Roswell voters have elected Sarah Beeson to serve the remainder of Marcelo Zapata's term as Post 1 City Council member.

Your Government

Roswell Election Results: Sarah Beeson wins runoff for City Council seat

by Thom ChandlerDecember 7, 2022December 7, 2022

ROSWELL -- The Roswell Fire Department is using a wreath as a symbol to raise awareness of holiday fires and is urging residents to "keep the wreath green."

What do the red and green lights on the wreath at the Roswell Fire Department mean?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 2, 2022December 2, 2022

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