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2 days ago | 
appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne
Alive in Roswell kicked off its 2025 season with thousands of people strolling up and down Historic Canton Street April 17.
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2 days ago | 
appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Committees of Council unanimously approved a resolution April 15 declaring the city’s intent to issue a second tranche of general obligation bonds. The resolution allows the city to move forward with the second issuance of bonds in an amount of roughly $93.4 million. The Committees of Council includes the mayor, City Council and City Manager Randy Knighton. Senior staff often attend meetings to provide detailed departmental information.
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2 days ago | 
appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne
ROSWELL, Ga. — Alive in Roswell kicked off its 2025 season with thousands of people strolling up and down Historic Canton Street April 17. Visitors enjoyed live music, food trucks, artisan vendors and interactive activities. Mayor Kurt Wilson welcomed guests to the first of many Alive in Roswell celebrations planned for this year. “Alive in Roswell is an amazing community project,” Wilson said. Officer Victor Aguirre stood outside the Roswell Police tent, welcoming passersby.
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2 days ago | 
appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne
ROSWELL, Ga. — Judie Raiford’s jewelry is more than just wearable art, it’s a symbol. Her art is a symbol for love, survivors and even for sad memories like death. For more than 55 years as a master metalsmith, Raiford has created unique pieces through her business, Judie Raiford Inc. at 1159 Canton St. in Roswell. She began her career after she got tired of school. “I finished 10th grade, got a little more under my belt, and decided it was time to start living,” Raiford said.
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3 days ago | 
appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne
ATLANTA — Atlanta city officials and housing advocates met at the first-ever State of Atlanta Housing on April 15. Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta Housing CEO Terri Lee say they’re optimistic about the future of affordable housing in the city. As one of the largest housing authorities in the nation, the agency provides affordable housing resources for low-income residents in the city.
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1 week ago | 
appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne
ATLANTA — FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to celebrate the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 14, ahead of its summer kickoff. The first of its kind, the tournament will feature 32 clubs from across the globe, taking place between June 14 and July 14. “We can say Atlanta unites the world this year and unites the world as well next year,” Infantino said.
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1 week ago | 
appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta Rotary Club invited the golden residents of the community for dancing and music at the first annual Golden Gala. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 11, seniors and caretakers danced the afternoon away at the American Legion Post 201. More than 200 seniors dressed in their best party attire to take part. Laughs and smiles brightened the room as attendees danced and sang to classic songs. “They were anxious to get this party going,” Golden Gala Chair Sue McCormick said.
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1 week ago | 
northfulton.com | Sarah Coyne
ATLANTA — FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to celebrate the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 14, ahead of its summer kickoff. The first of its kind, the tournament will feature 32 clubs from across the globe, taking place between June 14 and July 14. “We can say Atlanta unites the world this year and unites the world as well next year,” Infantino said.
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1 week ago | 
appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell officials assessed the city’s financial health at the April 14 City Council meeting. Chief Financial Officer Bill Godshall highlighted the budgeting process, credit score rating, balance sheet of the city and the most recent audit. Godshall reported that Roswell was given a clean audit for fiscal year 2024 which ended June 30, 2024.
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1 week ago | 
appenmedia.com | Sarah Coyne
ROSWELL, Ga. — Volunteers provided a fresh, new look to more than 31 monuments in the Old Roswell Cemetery April 12. Twice a year the Roswell Historical Society invites the public to help clean and maintain the monuments in Old Roswell Cemetery. The effort helps preserve the markers from weathering and erosion. Teams of volunteers gathered early in the morning to begin work.
