Alpharetta-Roswell Herald

12/18/2024

The Alpharetta City Council approved a resolution supporting the change of how members are voted into office at a Dec. 16 meeting.

The Alpharetta City Council approved a resolution supporting the change of how members are voted into office at a Dec. 16 meeting.

12/17/2024

Since the City of Roswell laid off 16 full-time employees, the community is showing its support by way of donations.

The Roswell City Council signed a $197 million budget Dec. 9. The following day, 16 staff members were laid off. Now residents are fundraising to help the former employees, some

12/14/2024

Members of Alpharetta’s American Legion Post 201, business owners and other community members donated toys and about 100 bicycles to children this holiday season.

Members of Alpharetta’s American Legion Post 201, business owners and other community members donated toys and about 100 bicycles to children this holiday season.

12/12/2024

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12/11/2024

Fulton County Schools has identified 80 schools that can accept transfer students for the 2025-26 school year under the Change of School Assignment process.

12/11/2024

At its last regular meeting of the year Dec. 9, which lasted more than four hours, the council also passed its fiscal year 2025 budget. The new fiscal year begins Jan.1, whereas it previously began in July.

The Roswell City Council closed out 2024 with a bang, signing off on a Hill Street mixed-use development, the fiscal year 2025 budget and relocating Fire Station 27.

12/11/2024

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12/11/2024

Alpharetta officials are reviewing a plan by Portman Holdings to build homes and commercial space at an office park along Brookside Parkway now struggling with vacancies.

12/10/2024

Innovation Academy held its first signing day Dec. 5 to feature Bria Henry signing to row for High Point University in North Carolina.

Innovation Academy held its first signing day Dec. 5 to feature Bria Henry signing to row for High Point University in North Carolina. Classmates and school faculty gathered with Henry

12/10/2024

Off Leash, a unique dog park that integrates entertainment for pets and owners, has closed months after opening in downtown Alpharetta.

Off Leash, a newly-constructed dog park concept at the corner of South Main and Old Milton, has closed months after opening in downtown Alpharetta. Reps say they also pulled the

12/09/2024

Roswell officials are making moves to recruit businesses abroad in the aerospace, quantum computing and AI industries.

Roswell officials and consultant Peter Sorckoff took a $14,300 trip to the Czech Republic in early October. The purpose? Recruit businesses in the aerospace, quantum computing and AI industries.

12/06/2024

Teams from the North Atlanta Football League that compete in tackle football saw a transition this season to participate in the Cobb Football League.

A new league was no match for the teams representing Cambridge, Milton and Alpharetta (making up the North Atlanta Football League), all of which saw immense success after joining the

12/06/2024

Rob Schryver plans to open a Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar at 9 S. Main St. in January in the heart of Alpharetta’s downtown at a space once occupied by South Main Kitchen.

Rob Schryver wants to bring the seashore to Alpharetta. Oyster bars and seafood houses were always some of Schryver’s favorite experiences while vacationing in Florida.

12/04/2024

Owners of short-term rentals in Alpharetta are concerned with how the city will handle grandfathered properties in the wake of proposed updates to the local ordinance.

Owners of short-term rentals in Alpharetta are concerned with how the city will handle grandfathered properties in the wake of proposed updates to the local ordinance.

12/03/2024

Maureen Buckley McRorie specialize in glass blowing at the torch, rather than the older technique of the furnace, and have built their lives around it for more than two decades.

Maureen Buckley McRorie and her husband Lance McRorie take great care in their craft and dedicate much of their business to sharing it with others. They specialize in glass blowing

12/03/2024

On December 13 and 14 the Alpha Loop Foundation will host a free holiday celebration at the bridge and tunnel between Old Milton and Westside Parkway.

The Alpha Loop Foundation is hosting a two-day event marking the trail’s newest section.

12/02/2024

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11/29/2024

Through December, visitors to Bulloch Hall are in for a vibrant holiday experience.

Through December, visitors to Bulloch Hall are in for a vibrant holiday experience.