Sarah Coyne, Alpharetta-Roswell Herald Journalist Profile

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Roswell Committees approves proposal of legislation for short-term rentals

1 day ago | appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne

ROSWELL, Ga. — Attempting to improve the safety of tourism in the City of Roswell, the Committees of Council will begin to introduce a legislation that will require short term vacation rentals to undergo inspections, after its May 13 meeting. Homes participating in firms such as Airbnb and VRBO must go through the same occupational safety inspection that buildings with commercial operations undergo.
Roswell to give updates on parking plan, Economy Hotel

2 days ago | appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council will give an update to the Economy Hotel shutdown during the May 12 regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. On May 6, the city issued an Order to Vacate notice to the hotel, after citing multiple violations posing as an imminent threat to the safety of occupants and staff. The Fire Marshal also identified several hazards and code violations.
Roswell recaps Economy Hotel response, approves parking plan

3 days ago | appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne

ROSWELL, Ga. — The City of Roswell gave updates on the Order to Vacate for the Economy Hotel during the May 12 regular meeting, stating that requests for assistance were 100 percent fulfilled. Roswell had ordered the business empty last week, citing safety concerns. Fire Chief Pabel Troche gave further insight into what the past week looked like. During the shutdown 93 units requested assistance, including housing, moving assistance and transportation.
Bloom Roadside in Milton serves up specialty donuts, burgers

3 days ago | appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne

MILTON, Ga. — Life is like a box of doughnuts for Bloom Roadside. The little café on the side of the Hopewell Road in Milton offers an array of fresh doughnuts, coffee, teas, sandwiches and burgers. Located at 15260 Hopewell Road, inside the historic Hardeman’s Grocery, employees greet customers with a smile. It all began in May 2021, when New Yorker Josh Kim decided to create Milton’s next doughnut shop. Kim renovated the 1,100 square-foot historic store from the 1940s into a cozy, farmhouse café.
Roswell to give updates on parking plan, Economy Hotel

4 days ago | appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council will give an update to the Economy Hotel shutdown during the May 12 regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. On May 6, the city issued an Order to Vacate notice to the hotel, after citing multiple violations posing as an imminent threat to the safety of occupants and staff. The Fire Marshal also identified several hazards and code violations.
Music Milton readies for inaugural season

1 week ago | appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne

MILTON, Ga. — Music Milton is bringing a new tone to the city with the announcement of its inaugural season. Beginning this fall, Music Milton will feature chamber concerts, masterclasses and outreach to local schools. For more than four years, retired General Electric executive and former Milton Planning Commissioner Ronald Gilbert has been working to bring great music to the city. The journey began when Gilbert and his wife visited a rural resort in Virginia.
Milton defers vote on rural event facility

1 week ago | appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne

MILTON, Ga. — In light of local opposition, the Milton City Council deferred a request May 5 for a use permit a local church is seeking for a rural event facility. Ebenezer Methodist Church is requesting to use its new 23,000-square-foot activity center at 12900 Arnold Mill Road for events, but first needs a use permit allowing third-party gatherings of up to 300. The building sits on 6.61 acres.
Milton defers vote on rural event facility

1 week ago | northfulton.com | Sarah Coyne

MILTON, Ga. — In light of local opposition, the Milton City Council deferred a request May 5 for a use permit a local church is seeking for a rural event facility. Ebenezer Methodist Church is requesting to use its new 23,000-square-foot activity center at 12900 Arnold Mill Road for events, but first needs a use permit allowing third-party gatherings of up to 300. The building sits on 6.61 acres.
Special Roswell tennis program builds athletic skills, confidence

1 week ago | appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne

ROSWELL, Ga. — Every Tuesday, Lucy Caldwell gathers her tennis racket and balls, then heads to East Roswell Park to lead others through trainings and games. The athletes play as a part of the Special Pops Tennis Program, a non-profit organization that offers an adaptive tennis program to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Founded by passionate athletes in 2005, Special Pops is registered with the Community Tennis Association of the United States Tennis Association.
Roswell officials advance project list for 2025 transportation improvements

1 week ago | appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Committees of Council unanimously approved a proposal April 29 to resurface more than 30 roads within the city limits. As part of fiscal year 2025, the $4.06 million contract will allow the Community Development and Transportation Committee to move forward with the resurfacing. Low bidder Vertical Earth was selected among more than 10 companies vying for the contract. “It's a quality-of-life issue,” City Councilman David Johnson said.