For Metro Atlantans, deciding to dine outside of their community is about more than a menu. In North Fulton, cities like Alpharetta have leaned into that reality, pairing downtown districts with free and accessible parking. Roswell will soon open a new parking deck in its Canton Street district. And while a parking deck isn’t glamorous, […]
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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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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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Roswell looks to create a luxury town center while grappling with affordability
Roswell officials are envisioning the redevelopment of an aged shopping center that sits on 47 acres on Holcomb Bridge Road. The goal is to transform the property owned by Malon D. Mimms Co. into a high-end mixed-use town center that could serve as a cultural hub. The property is already named Roswell Town Center. During […]
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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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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 […]
