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Roswell council votes on 2045 growth plan, Masonic Lodge reuse

The Roswell City Council's Oct. 13 agenda includes a vote on formally adopting the 2045 Comprehensive Growth Plan, a resolution to negotiate adaptive reuse of the historic Masonic Lodge at 1054 Alpharetta St., and authorization for the Downtown Development Authority to launch a redevelopment process for city-owned property at Oxbo Road and Atlanta Street.

October 9, 2026 · 3 min read

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Roswell mayor to revisit capital needs in 2027 budget

Mayor Mary Robichaux will present her 2027 budget proposal at the Oct. 26 Roswell City Council meeting, folding in the unfunded capital projects that drove her rejected property tax increase.

October 7, 2026 · 2 min read

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Roswell approves Fulton County service pact, DOJ grant

Roswell City Council unanimously approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with Fulton County defining service delivery and accepted a $17,271 federal Justice Assistance Grant at its Sept. 28 meeting, while two sign ordinances targeting neon/LED window lighting and real estate signs advanced through a first reading.

October 2, 2026 · 2 min read

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Kemp appoints three judges to Fulton County Superior Court

Gov. Brian Kemp appointed three new judges to Fulton County Superior Court, the court with jurisdiction over felonies, divorces and civil disputes for Roswell residents.

October 2, 2026 · 2 min read

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Roswell board reviews $2.5M stormwater pond for Hardscrabble Road

The Roswell Design Review Board holds an initial hearing Tuesday, Oct. 6, on a $2.5 million regional stormwater detention pond proposed across two church properties on Hardscrabble Road, a project already approved by the Mayor and City Council in July.

October 1, 2026 · 2 min read

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Roswell council votes 4-2 to set 2026 millage rate at 5.232 mills, raising bills about $57 a year

The Roswell City Council voted 4-2 on Sept. 28 to set the 2026 property tax rate at 5.232 mills, adding about $57 a year for a $500,000 home, while also approving more than $15.6 million in fire station contracts.

September 30, 2026 · 3 min read

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Roswell publishes explainers for $179.6M bond, road projects

The City of Roswell published two explainer pages on Sept. 21 that walk residents through the stages transportation and bond-funded projects pass through before construction, and point them to an online dashboard for tracking progress citywide.

September 28, 2026 · 2 min read

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Roswell committee to consider $1.54M playground replacement deal for four city parks

Roswell's council committee will consider a $1.54 million contract to replace aging playgrounds at four city parks on Tuesday, Sept. 29, along with a stormwater repair project and a proposed amendment to the city's development impact fees.

September 25, 2026 · 2 min read

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Roswell targets $85M in road projects with TSPLOST renewal vote

Roswell could receive $85 million to $95 million for road, bridge and trail projects if Fulton County voters approve a TSPLOST renewal on Nov. 3, with 18 proposed projects ranging from the East Roswell Loop Multi-Use Trail to citywide resurfacing.

September 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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DHS memo on multilingual ballots raises stakes for Roswell voters

An internal DHS memo listing Georgia counties that offer multilingual election materials has drawn scrutiny ahead of Roswell's Nov. 3 TSPLOST vote, even though Fulton County is not named in the document.

September 23, 2026 · 3 min read

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Thirty-one residents turn out to challenge Roswell's proposed tax rate hike

Thirty-one Roswell residents opposed a proposed 5.9-mill property tax rate at a Sept. 21 public hearing, with council members split ahead of a final vote scheduled for Sept. 28.

September 23, 2026 · 3 min read

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Roswell commission tightens LED sign, real estate sign rules

Roswell's Planning Commission unanimously approved two sign-code amendments on Sept. 15, restricting LED strip lighting in storefront windows and updating real estate sign rules with new occupancy requirements. Both still need Mayor and Council approval.

September 22, 2026 · 2 min read