Alpharetta-Roswell Herald

08/06/2024

A local startup CEO left the corporate world to pursue a solution for one of the world’s most pervasive health problems.

A local startup CEO left the corporate world to pursue a solution for one of the world’s most pervasive health problems.

08/02/2024

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08/01/2024

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08/01/2024

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08/01/2024

A decision about the future of Union Hill Park tasked Council members with deciding between protecting recreational green space or promoting the city’s ability to host events.

A decision about the future of Union Hill Park tasked Council members with deciding between protecting recreational green space or promoting the city’s ability to host events.

07/31/2024

The Roswell City Council is considering its options on whether to destroy, remodel or salvage the historic Masonic Lodge No. 165 building, which it acquired through eminent domain in April.

20 Roswell residents spoke during Monday's city council forum, which adjourned just after midnight. Topics included the plan for the Masonic Lodge, economic development and the public's right to weigh

07/31/2024

An explosion in pet ownership following the COVID pandemic has spurred new dog parks to pop up around the country.

An explosion in pet ownership following the COVID pandemic has spurred new dog parks to pop up around the country. One of the newest – and one of the most

07/30/2024

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07/30/2024

District 1 Representative Katha Stuart announced her retirement after nine years of serving on the Fulton County Board of Education.

District 1 Representative Katha Stuart announced her retirement after nine years of serving on the Fulton County Board of Education.

07/28/2024

Hudson Brock felt relief and joy finishing up the last few feet of his almost 2,200-mile hike.

Hudson Brock felt relief and joy finishing up the last few feet of his almost 2,200-mile hike. About one in four hikers who set out on the trail actually finish,

07/27/2024

With a revamp of its literacy initiative “Every Child Reads,” the Fulton County School District intends to better assist students showing signs of dyslexia.

With a revamp of its literacy initiative “Every Child Reads,” the Fulton County School District intends to better assist students showing signs of dyslexia.

07/26/2024

City officials want their new bus shelters to communicate to visitors they have arrived in a special place.

City officials want their new bus shelters to communicate to visitors they have arrived in a special place.

07/25/2024

Fulton County Schools is keeping its cellphone policies intact, even as some Metro Atlanta school districts launch pilot programs to restrict their use in classrooms.

Fulton County Schools is keeping its cellphone policies intact, even as some Metro Atlanta school districts launch pilot programs to restrict their use in classrooms.

07/25/2024

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07/24/2024

Roswell officials say Seer World’s latest work order to develop a parking business model could help retire the $20 million bond passed by voters in 2022.

07/21/2024

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07/17/2024

Letter to the Editor: Proposal would turn Union Hill Park into Union Hill Parking.

"Speak up Alpharetta. Do not let Union Hill Park become Union Hill Parking without community input," writes Martine Zurinskas and Holly Palmer in this Letter to the Editor.

07/17/2024

The Alpharetta City Council is considering a fee for residents and assisted living homes who make multiple calls a month for emergency responders to help people who have fallen.

The Alpharetta City Council is considering a fee for residents and assisted living homes who make multiple calls a month for emergency responders to help people who have fallen.

07/16/2024

Baristas across two Starbucks locations in north Metro Atlanta have filed a petition for a union election.

Baristas across two Starbucks locations in north Metro Atlanta have filed a petition for a union election. They join a growing movement of workers nationwide, calling for a voice and

07/12/2024

The Masons who operate out of Lodge No. 165 say the City of Roswell didn’t pay enough for their property off Alpharetta Street.

The Roswell City Council seized property from the Freemasons who owned it, hoping to put a pedestrian plaza in its place. Now in a legal filing the Masons say officials

07/11/2024

Over the next few months, consulting firm Seer World will be developing a parking business model for the City of Roswell in its attempt to mine for revenue sources outside of property taxes.

Over the next few months, consulting firm Seer World will be developing a parking business model for the City of Roswell in its attempt to mine for revenue sources outside

07/11/2024

The Georgia Department of Transportation held a virtual Q&A session with the public July 9 for the I-285 Top End Express Lanes project.

The Georgia Department of Transportation held a virtual Q&A session with the public for the I-285 Top End Express Lanes project. The focus is on adding two new, barrier-separated express

07/10/2024

By a unanimous vote July 8, the Roswell City Council established a public facilities authority, a group that will serve as a financing vehicle for major public projects.

By a unanimous vote July 8, the Roswell City Council established a public facilities authority, a group that will serve as a financing vehicle for major public projects.

07/09/2024

Former Roswell Mayor Jere Wood penned a letter to the editor regarding the “Save Roswell’s History” campaign, aiming to preserve Roswell's Masonic Lodge.

"This pavilion would be ideally located for special events. On the other hand, if the city tears down the roof and brick walls, then the option to renovate this historic

07/09/2024

People head to Canton Street to shop or socialize because of people and businesses like Bruno and Julie Constanzo and their shop, Roswell General.

People head to Canton Street to shop or socialize because of people and businesses like Bruno and Julie Constanzo and their shop, Roswell General.

07/07/2024

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07/06/2024

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07/06/2024

Jeannette Barnett, president of African Americans for the Arts, said she creates art to impart history lessons to newer generations who may not know them.

Jeannette Barnett, president of African Americans for the Arts, said she creates art to impart history lessons to newer generations who may not know them.

07/06/2024

The City of Alpharetta has rescheduled the construction of the Wacky World playground and its amenities at Wills Park to begin in 2025.

The City of Alpharetta has rescheduled the construction of the Wacky World playground and its amenities at Wills Park to begin in 2025.