Does anyone know of a place near Canton St with free parking? TIA

Hi! My boyfriend just moved up to Roswell and I want to show him around ! Does anyone know any fun nerdy bars / game bars I could take him to?

Thank you!! :)

TL;DR trying to find a place to drop food waste for composting, or even better a pick-up service. We can't have the compost outside at our property due to community restrictions.

I found https://www.compostnow.org/ but they only seem to service ITP.

I found this post - https://www.reddit.com/r/roswell/comments/18u0msq/community_composting_in_north_fulton/ which spotlights the "FoodCycler" for use at home, then brining the dried waste to the farm, but again, not an option for us. The community garden doesn't seem to be open to the public providing compost waste.

Thanks in advance for any guidance provided...

GA State Senator for district 56 signed a pledge 4-5 years ago stating he wants NO EXCEPTIONS for abortion. This is personal to me bc I’ve needed 2 D&Cs at 18 wks and 16 wks bc of fetal complications and the dangers to my health. Albers would rather see me dead or in jail for those.

Vote JD Jordan if you haven’t already. This is about protecting the females in your life.

New to the area and would like to know what are the good areas/neighborhoods for trick or treaters? Thank you!

I'm from out of town. I'm looking at buying a used Audi. Can anyone recommend a good shop to perform a pre purchase inspection?

Looking for a classic car mechanic to work on a 1978 Chevy C10 ?

Esoteric vibes

Hey everyone I’m looking to hangout places that have the hippie vibe to it minus the drugs. I’m really big into burning incense, metaphysical stuff, staring at the clouds, like minded people. I would love to hear from you, thank you:)!

Hi all! Any good recommendations for house cleaners in Roswell, GA?

Excited to see that the Roswell Junction Food Hall has plans to open its doors soon!

Roswell Junction food hall plans for success

I think it will fill a void that we have had. If you are a family with young kids, which there are a lot here in Roswell...., I am sure you can relate that it is tough to go out to eat at a traditional restaurant with the kids. Outside of Luckys, there are not many options for a casual lunch that are "kid-friendly" or have an area for kids to, at the very least, stand up and move around. Oh...I almost forget the small turf section at the Standard lol. I could be misinterpreting the intended use here, but the combination of fast casual food with an accessible green space for the kids-to-be kids sounds great.

Edit: I just want to thank everyone for their suggestions and greetings so far. It’s really making me feel at ease with this transition.

Hi everyone!

I am relocating with my wife and three kids (all under 5) to Roswell from Columbus OH. We have secured a single family home in Martins Landing area. I went down to get some things settled in the house before the movers bring the bulk of our things. My wife has not seen the house in person yet.

I mainly wanted to ask about activities, events, things we must see etc. My wife is a social butterfly , the kids have been enjoying preschool so this feels like a bitter sweet move. However it is for a dream job (located in midtown 3x a week with permission to start and end my day as needed). My wife and I met in Portland OR and lived in Asheville NC prior to Columbus.

My family loves the outdoors, trying new restaurants (love burgers, sushi, pizza), love coffee etc. also love doing kid friendly events (forest schools, meet-up, story times etc). Any moms groups, women groups that my wife may enjoy to meet new friends would be great to know about. Also if anyone knows of any nature based, co-op or non mainstream preschools I’d love to know about them. Not opposed to regular schools but the kids have loved their nature based one this past year.

Any guidance, suggestions or encouragement is appreciated. I’m struggling a little bit with this move and want to make it as great an experience as possible for my family.

Thank you.

Anybody know what is going on with this building?

It’s been vacant for years now but seems to be getting some work done to sidewalk in front of it.

Seems to be a great space for a restaurant or bar!

So, I work in Roswell, but live in Woodstock and mainly take 92 home. Man, I cannot stand the traffic most days. I've been thinking about stopping somewhere for a glass of wine and a tapa or appetizer till the traffic dies down, but after looking up local establishments I realize I wouldn't be able to afford much. Know of any coffeehouses instead?

Ya’ll, don’t sleep on Savory. Best BEC Sammie I’ve had down south since moving from Chicago.

Hi, looking for a realtor for the Roswell and/or Alpharetta area. Ideally someone who has lived here a long time, who is well established and has a good reputation, proactive, and advocates on behalf of his/her clients. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Does anyone know what's happening over at the porsche next to the walmart? It's insane

• Millage Rate and Property Taxes: The City Council adopted a millage rate of 4.949 for tax year 2024, maintaining the same rate as the previous year and reflecting a history of consistent millage rate reduction since 2015. The city's portion of residents' total property tax bills is only 16%, with the majority going to Fulton County Schools and Fulton County government.
• City's Financial Health and Budgeting: City Administrator Randy Knighton and Budget Manager Lynn Williams presented an overview of the city's financial health, highlighting the success of the 0-based budgeting strategy implemented two years prior, which resulted in cost savings and allowed for investments in key areas like public safety and parks.
• Pine Grove Road Improvement Project: The council approved a $6 million budget increase for the Pine Grove Road improvement project, bringing the total budget to $20.8 million to address safety concerns and implement traffic calming measures along the corridor. The council emphasized a city-wide initiative to address speeding, with the Pine Grove Road project serving as a key component. Mayor Wilson announced a city-wide initiative to address speeding, involving the transportation and police departments, with the Pine Grove Road project serving as the first step in this effort.

More detail + a full transcript is available here.

Hey! We just got engaged and I was gifted an amazing family heirloom ring ☺️ I need somewhere to get it appraised and insured, but I’m lost. Anybody have someone they trust?

Does anyone know a spot in Roswell I can watch the Lions game? Most bars in town like Mazzy’s or Tony’s will likely be playing the Falcons game, along with Falcons audio. I’d like to find a location where I can watch AND listen to the Lions game, I’m aware the Mazzy’s in Duluth is a Lions bar, just was wondering if anyone knew of one nearby. Thanks!

I just tried Heart and Seoul near the library and it was fantastic. Apparently they opened earlier this week.

Highly recommend to other Roswellians who love Korean food. I for one am psyched to not have to drive to Doraville every time I want good Korean food now.

2024 Millage Rate

• The proposed millage rate for the 2024 tax year is 4.949, the same as the previous year. [00:06:14]
• The millage rate consists of two parts: the M&O rate, funding operational expenses, and the debt service rate, funding voter-approved bonds. [00:10:11]
• The M&O portion of the millage rate, which funds city services, has been reduced in recent years. [00:11:07]
• The debt service portion of the millage rate is increasing to cover $180 million in voter-approved bonds for infrastructure improvements. [00:10:39]

More detail, including the impact of voter-approved infrastructure bonds, and the full-time fire department is available here.

On November 5th, Georgia will vote not just for President, but for Congress, and for state and local offices. Register and vote so you'll have a say in what kind of country America will be!

##Register to vote

In Georgia, you must register by October 7th to vote. You can register here: https://georgia.gov/register-vote

##Voting in person

Georgia offers early voting from October 15th-November 1st. Find your early voting location here. Note that you can vote at any early voting location in Fulton County, and that there are five locations across Roswell!

If you prefer, you can vote at your polling place on Election Day, November 5th.

When voting in person, be sure to bring an accepted form of identification.

##Voting by mail

Any voter in Georgia may choose to vote by mail. Apply for a mail ballot here.

Ballots must be received by November 5th, so mail your ballot back promptly. You can also return your ballot in person to any elections office in Fulton County, or any drop box during early voting.

If you mail your ballot, you can track it here.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Hi! I’m looking for opportunities to volunteer for an animal rescue organization. Any suggestions for which organization to volunteer for?

Why did they install a 3-way stop at Pine Grove and North Coleman?

Does anyone know what is the status of this building? Is it available for rent or purchase?

Overview

• Concerns about Police Accountability and Transparency: A resident raised concerns about the lack of external oversight of the Roswell Police Department and detailed a situation involving a convicted sex offender in her neighborhood and the lack of police response. Critique of City Governance and Property Tax Concerns: A resident argued against running government like a business and criticized the idea of eliminating property taxes, stating that it disenfranchises residents.
• Critique of SEER World Economic Development Plan: A resident criticized the city's economic development plan, SEER World, for its focus on large-scale projects that are incompatible with Roswell's character and questioned the qualifications of the consultant behind it. Arguments Against Sports Stadium Development: A resident argued that sports stadiums are poor investments for economic development and are associated with increased crime, citing studies by economists.
• Concerns and Opposition to the Gateway Project: A resident argued that the proposed gateway project would have negative impacts on the environment, economy, and aesthetics of the area. Veteran Recognition: Sergeant First Class Kevin Green: Sergeant First Class Kevin Green was honored as an esteemed veteran of Roswell for his military service and contributions to the community.

More detail, including a transcript is available here.

I am wondering just how far this smoke is going to travel. I know Rockdale county has been evacuated, but what about the surrounding counties? I’ve heard reports of chlorine smell in Gwinnett and Lawrenceville and we are basically right next door to that. Do we need to be concerned? If the smoke is chlorine gas, that is extremely dangerous and it seems like it’s not being broadcasted enough to inform people of the potential risks. Nobody is putting out any info about how far the smoke is expected to travel. As a delivery worker I am wondering if I need to cancel my work today. None of the air quality levels I check online say anything above normal which is alarming in itself.