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V's Coffee Collab opens in downtown Roswell, pairing in-house roasts with local artist collaborations
V's Coffee Collab, a coffee roasting brand that pairs each bag with a local artist's work, has opened its first brick-and-mortar location at 34 Webb St. in downtown Roswell.
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Roswell home values rank 13th in Georgia as council weighs first tax hike in a decade
Zillow data pegs Roswell's typical home value at $653,146, up 32.4% in five years, placing it 13th among Georgia's most expensive cities just as the City Council weighs a property tax increase with a public hearing set for Monday, Sept. 21.
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Roswell weighs first impact fee hike since 2015, up to $9,275 per home
Roswell's Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Aug. 18 on the city's first development impact fee update since 2015, with proposed fees reaching $9,275 per single-family home and $8,142 per 1,000 square feet for commercial projects.
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Roswell weighs first-ever zoning rules for car dealerships
Roswell's Committees of Council on Aug. 11 considered the city's first dedicated zoning regulations for auto dealerships and showrooms along commercial corridors, two Smith Plantation Trail lighting contracts totaling $342,901, and a $45,000 state arts grant for the Art Center West ceramics studio expansion.
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Roswell businesses drew $30 million-plus in SBA loans over past year
SBA Southeastern Regional Administrator Tyler Teresa revealed on the Roswell Brew Talks podcast that more than $30 million in federally backed loans went to Roswell businesses in the past year, highlighting capital and mentorship programs available to local entrepreneurs.
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Metro Vein Centers opens first Georgia clinic in Roswell
Metro Vein Centers, a Michigan-based chain with 76 clinics nationwide, will open its first Georgia location on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 11660 Alpharetta Highway in north Roswell, with Dr. M. Ali Pervaiz leading the clinic as the first of five planned Atlanta-area locations.
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Roswell board to weigh alcohol licenses for two new business owners
Roswell Mini Mart on Norcross Street and Kaya Sushi & Ramen on Alpharetta Highway, both under new ownership, will seek beer and wine licenses at the city's Alcoholic Beverage License Board hearing Thursday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m.
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Roswell adds 16 new businesses, $20 million parking deck this summer
Roswell Inc.'s Summer 2026 roundup counts 16 ribbon cuttings and grand openings across the city's commercial districts, including restaurants, wellness studios, entertainment venues, and a $20 million downtown parking deck offering six months of free parking.
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Group 1 Automotive to buy Roswell's Hennessy dealerships in $1.3B deal
Houston-based Group 1 Automotive is acquiring all 10 Hennessy Automobile Companies dealerships for $1.3 billion, including Hennessy Porsche North Atlanta on Mansell Road in Roswell and two Alpharetta locations, with the deal expected to close by year-end 2026.
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Roswell adds two free parking hours on Canton Street, but rates rise after
Starting Saturday, Aug. 1, downtown Roswell's on-street parking will be free for the first two hours between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., but the hourly rate after that jumps from $2 to $3 as part of the city's parking pilot program running through Dec. 31.
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Wellstar layoffs hit North Fulton Medical Center, Roswell's third-largest employer
Wellstar Health System cut hundreds of jobs statewide on Tuesday, July 28, including positions at North Fulton Medical Center in Roswell, the city's third-largest employer.
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Roswell replaces 2040 blueprint with 2045 Comprehensive Plan
The Roswell City Council voted Monday, July 27, to adopt the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, a state-required policy guide that will shape land use, development, and economic decisions across Canton Street, the historic district, and the GA-400 corridor through 2045.
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Roswell's Summer Sippin' competition runs through Aug. 18 with new interactive guide
The 11th annual Summer Sippin' beverage competition features 54 Roswell restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops with more than 60 drinks available through August 18, and a new free interactive guide lets residents rate their favorites to crown the "Best Sip in Roswell."
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Oak Street Summer Jam closes season with free block party Friday
Downtown Roswell businesses host the final Oak Street Summer Jam of 2026 on Friday, July 24, with live music, food vendors, pop-up shops and kids' activities on a car-free block of Oak Street.
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