One of metro Atlanta’s lesser-known cultural gems is the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art in Roswell. Commercial real estate developer Lonnie Mimms has spent more than 50 years collecting computers and electronic devices, now showcased at the North Fulton museum. On Wednesday, the Mimms Museum, formerly known as the Computer Museum of America, will […]
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Businesses, residents fear paid parking will hurt downtown Roswell’s appeal
Downtown districts north of Atlanta compete for visitors looking for a place to dine, shop or spend an evening out, a longtime restaurant owner said, adding that paid parking could put his city at a disadvantage. In Roswell, some business owners worry paid parking will discourage visitors who might instead choose nearby districts such as […]
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‘I just want to know her name’: Detective seeks identity of deceased woman
In the 1936 film “My Man Godfrey,” a homeless man is described as “a forgotten man.” The film opens at a city dump, where wealthy socialites on a scavenger hunt are tasked with finding one as a way to win a game. Actress Carole Lombard’s character explains that a scavenger hunt differs from a treasure […]
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Roswell Roots Festival presents a month of Black History events
The Roswell Roots Festival, a month-long celebration honoring Black History Month, is marking its 25th anniversary this year with 25 different events. The origins of Black History Month date back to 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week to recognize the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. Five pillars of performance, education, […]
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7 stories you may have missed this year
As the year comes to a close, here are seven stories that you may have missed. They raised questions and amplified voices of residents and leaders across Metro Atlanta. The stories ranged from local government accountability to education, faith, culture and housing. A year of scrutiny in College Park Throughout the year, I reported extensively […]
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Three metro cities elect new mayors as Sandy Springs incumbent wins fourth term
East Point, South Fulton and Roswell elected new mayors Tuesday night, while Sandy Springs voters chose to keep their longtime incumbent in office. In Sandy Springs, Mayor Rusty Paul secured a fourth term with 69 percent of the vote, defeating challenger Dontaye Carter. Paul was first elected in 2013. In the race for the open […]
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Roswell readies for a mayoral showdown in Tuesday runoff
A mayoral showdown is unfolding in Roswell this week, as residents decide whether to keep Mayor Kurt Wilson in office for another four years or elect challenger Mary Robichaux. The two are facing off in a runoff on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Robichaux said that if elected she would ensure residents have greater input in city […]
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Mayoral races in north and south Fulton cities headed to a runoff
Voters in several north and south Fulton cities are sending mayoral candidates to a runoff election on Dec. 2. Sandy Springs The day after Sandy Springs marks its 20th anniversary as an incorporated city, residents will return to the polls to decide their next mayor in the Dec. 2 runoff election. Mayor Rusty Paul, who […]
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‘We were here’: Sandy Springs elder reflects on Black life rarely highlighted by the city
At 83, Shirley Peters Pruitt believes she is the oldest living Black resident in the city of Sandy Springs, where the stories of early Black families have rarely been told as they have been in the neighboring cities of Roswell and Alpharetta. Yet Pruitt and former schoolmates who attended the Bailey-Johnson School during segregation are […]
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Teen to host ‘Hoops for Hunger’ basketball challenge in Roswell
A Sandy Springs teenager is turning his love of basketball into a community event for a cause. Fifteen-year-old Christian Milteer will host the “High Schoolers Hoops for Hunger 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament & Food Drive” on Saturday to benefit North Fulton Community Charities. The tournament is organized through The Empowerment Workshop and will be held from […]
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Nonprofit pushes North Fulton leaders on affordable housing for working families
The Drake House, a Roswell nonprofit offering a housing program for single mothers in crisis, is calling on North Fulton leaders to figure out a solution to the lack of affordable housing for working families. On Oct. 21, the organization and HouseATL are co-hosting a conversation with journalist Brian Goldstone, whose recent book “There Is […]
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Roswell mourns former Councilman Marcelo Zapata
Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson led a moment of silence Monday in honor of former Councilman Marcelo Zapata during the City Council meeting. Wilson learned earlier that day that Zapata died on August 1 in Argentina. Zapata, first elected to city council in 2015, resigned in 2022 due to undisclosed serious health issues. He is being […]
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Ex-Roswell leaders accuse city of illegalities tied to Mimosa Hall and beyond
A group of former elected officials gathered at Heart of Roswell Park on Canton Street Wednesday to voice criticism of Mayor Kurt Wilson and city council. Led by former Mayor Jere Wood, the group of 10 described the city as “in crisis,” pointing to the removal of 35 specimen trees at Mimosa Hall as the […]
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Considering what’s really lost by removing 35 trees at historic Roswell site
The removal of 35 specimen trees from Roswell’s Mimosa Hall has stirred deep emotions. Some of the trees, believed to be as old as 150 years, were cleared to make way for the redevelopment of the grounds and the Founders Park project. Roswell plans to add 12 new native trees as part of a native […]
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Angry Roswell residents push for investigation over loss of historic trees
Roswell residents say they feel blindsided by the removal of more than 35 specimen trees on the grounds of Mimosa Hall — and frustrated, once again, by being left out of key city decisions. City council held an open mic forum on June 30 when emotions ran high over the loss of trees as old […]
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An unlikely duo tackles homelessness and new kind of extended-stay mindset
While a recent hotel closure in Roswell revealed some of the worst conditions found in extended-stay properties, Edward Fernandez runs a hotel he describes as the opposite — clean, secure, and centered on dignity. His 1st Place Hotel, located off Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur, took in several residents from the Economy Hotel, which was […]
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Roswell honors veteran Carolyn Richardson for distinguished service
Roswell honored retired Air Force Lt. Col. Carolyn Richardson with a proclamation during Monday’s city council meeting. Richardson, a local resident, was recognized as an Esteemed Veteran of Roswell for her 21 years of military service. The recognition from Mayor Kurt Wilson’s office was read at the start of the meeting. The mayor customarily pays […]
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Shuttered hotel exposes the trap between unsafe housing and homelessness
A question remains in light of the dangerous conditions families endured at a now-shuttered Roswell hotel — and after cries for help at a similarly troubled apartment complex in College Park: How did we get here? “More than 100 rooms were occupied at the Economy Hotel when Roswell officials moved to shut it down last […]
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Roswell OKs $15M deal for parking deck to keep Canton Steet a destination
Roswell has signed a construction team to build its long-anticipated parking deck, which is part of an effort to keep pace with neighboring cities in attracting dining and entertainment. The north Fulton City awarded a nearly $15 million contract to Winter Construction to build the Green Street Parking Deck. The triangular site is located at […]
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Historic Roswell farmhouse to be preserved by sale
One of Fulton County’s oldest houses will be rehabilitated and permanently preserved in a sale brokered by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.
