Roswell News
Eighteen community volunteers have recently graduated from the new North Fulton Community Charities Ambassador Program.
HomeAid Atlanta brought volunteers from Overhead Door Company of Atlanta to the future site of The Drake Closet’s Alpharetta location to renovate the space which will open in August.
Update: June 11, 12:30 a.m.
Harrison Lewis of Milton High School and Jessi Kirtley of Roswell High School will be traveling to New York City to compete in the 2019 Jimmy Awards on June 24.
The conclusion of the 2018-19 academic calendar provides time to review the accomplishments of the north Fulton prep programs on the field.
The local volunteer-lead organization, Toolbox, works with Roswell elementary school students to give them construction skills and confidence to carry with them after school.
A Roswell man was arrested the evening of June 5 at the Ramada Inn after barricading himself in his hotel room from Roswell Police and SWAT.
EAST COBB — A proposed annexation into Marietta has city and county officials disagreeing as to who has the next move.
The collegiate baseball season has reached the postseason starting with the NCAA Division 1 Baseball Tournament began on May 31 with many local athletes participating in the competition.
The city of Roswell is launching Together Roswell, “a robust community-engagement effort to develop Roswell’s first-ever citywide strategic plan,” according to a June 3 announcement.
With school out for the summer, North Fulton drivers can expect roadwork. Below are north Fulton roads that will be undergoing construction or closures this summer.
A body found May 29, at the Atlantic Newtown Apartments off Nesbit Ferry Road has been identified as Mercedes Chico-Sims, who was reported missing in Johns Creek.
Ryan Williams and Paul Roark of Roswell High School were awarded a $500 tennis scholarship on behalf of the Roswell Community Tennis Association.
It was a victorious day for Johns Creek as both programs won the Georgia High School Association Class 6A golf state championship May 21.
Fulton County Schools recently named Star Seniors of the district.
Michael David Quinn of Roswell, one of two Roswell men arrested during the multi-state child exploitation operation, is a registered sex offender, police reports show.
The Roswell Police Department, with the support of the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, is asking the public to help to generate new leads for the 1988 homicide of Joshua Harmon.
Chattahoochee Nature Center’s new zip line and eco-canopy tour are now open, allowing visitors a chance to experience the CNC from a bird’s-eye-view.
The midpoint of May has seen the continuation of the state playoffs for local programs still competing for a title in baseball, soccer and lacrosse.
Roswell’s proposed 2020 budget focuses on maintaining balance and improving transportation, and was approved unanimously at its first reading.
ATLANTA — Immediately after entering the Wesley Woods senior living facility off Clifton Road on Thursday, Marietta resident Lillian Darden lit up, greeting residents with genuine excitement.
Rena Peck Stricker wants you to get out on the river. And soon.
Morris Daniel Moss age 77 of Buchanan passed away on May 7, 2019. He was a member of Buchanan First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Moss, Jr.; mother, Carolene Moss; sister, Sue Kell and daughter, Kelly Keown. He is survived by his wife, Sonya Moss; children, A…
Marietta’s Wednesday City Council meeting will include a discussion about a new Traton Homes development near the corner of Lower Roswell Road and the Loop that Cobb County has previously objected to.
Alpharetta: Kylee Rahm, Dheeraj Eidnani
Graduation season is upon us with seniors from all over Fulton County saying farewell to their alma maters.
The Georgia High School Association Lacrosse State playoffs began on May 1 followed by second-round action on May 7.
Demetrios "Jimmy" Tselios, 47 passed away on May 2, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Maria and George Tselios; brother, Gus Tselios and son, George Tselios.
Two Roswell men were among the 31 Georgians arrested in the multi-state child exploitation operation, GBI reports.
The Southern Shorts Awards returns to Roswell's Aurora Cineplex with 27 new short films, ranging from horror to documentaries May 11.
The city of Roswell has set the wheels in motion on its first-ever Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Furkids presents Emmy for the Pet Adoption Spotlight. Emmy is a 3-and-a-half year old brown tabby girl with a big heart. She was rescued by a Furkids volunteer from the great outdoors. She’s super sweet and longs to find a forever family of her own.
Live music will fill the stage at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on the second Sunday of the month from May through September.
The spring sports season has reached the state playoffs portion of its schedule with many local programs still in contention for championships.
The Sandy Springs Police Department is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a man and a woman riding a motorcycle that struck an 18-wheeler on Interstate 285 April 23.
Volunteers from Roswell and Alpharetta on April 14 joined the Little Helpers group in assembling more than 100 toiletry kits with motivational notes for North Fulton Community Charities and collected musical instruments for Klaasical Music, which are both located in Roswell. The children als…
The final full week of April sees the start of the postseason for three premier spring sports.
Roswell’s Water Utility Division will give citizens an opportunity to explore the process for safe drinking water at its annual Drinking Water Festival on May 4.
Furkids presents Findley for the pet adoption spotlight. Findley, a female terrier mix, is about a year old.
A Roswell family's great aunt was honored with a new headstone at Greenwood Cemetery for her service and bravery during World War I as an Army nurse.
A five-block section of Canton Street in historic downtown Roswell will become a public park on April 28, for Roswell Moves!, an open streets event.
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of North Fulton will be May 11 from 2 to 10 p.m. at Webb Bridge Middle School in Alpharetta.
Oxbo Trail, which is located between Oxbo Road and Sloan Street, will be closed to the public during construction of a three-home development at the end of Maple Street. A section of Oxbo Trail between Maple Street and Sloan Street will be rebuilt as part of the project. The whole trail is e…
The Georgia High School Association Tennis State Playoffs will begin on April 18 with several local teams involved.
Plans for redeveloping the Southern Skillet Plaza are shaping up.
Furkids presents Cookie for the Pet Adoption Spotlight. Cookie is a short-haired adult male with a sleek black and white coat.
Help in times of trouble has long been a tradition at the Roswell Day of Hope, where hundreds of families with financial needs get free medical screenings, new shoes, hot lunches and more each spring.
The lacrosse season is heading towards the home stretch with the state playoffs less than a month away.
Smith Plantation in Roswell will open on April 19 for a series of egg hunts for children beginning at 10 a.m.
Roswell drivers commuting down Canton Street may encounter a minor delay with temporary road closure on April 8.
