Author: Tiffani Armstead

Martha Redbone’s Bone Hill: The Concert An electrifying one-night-only musical theatre event, “Bone Hill: The Concert” tells an epic story through a blend of Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Gospel, Jazz, Rock & Roll, and Rhythm & Blues. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.Roswell365.com.

Have you seen activity in East Roswell Park lately? Roswell’s Stormwater Utility crews have been inspecting and proactively repairing stormwater pipes throughout the park. Check out what they did, saving time, money, and increasing the pipe’s life.

Safety is our top priority when it comes to biking, and the boardwalk renovations reflect just that. National Bicycle Safety Month is all about spreading the word on safe biking, especially out here on our park trails. Councilmember Christine Hall shares the exciting news of the completion of Phase I of the Big Creek Greenway Boardwalk project. More Information To learn more about the City of Roswell’s Bond Program, visit www.RoswellGov.com/Bond

Mayor Kurt Wilson is joined by Brian Watson, Director of Environmental/Public Works, at the site of the Ace Sand Phase I project on Riverside Road. This is the first project of the River Parks Master Plan, which will redefine Roswell’s riverscape. When Ace Sand Phase I is complete—in fall 2024—the park will feature a multi-use trail, boardwalk, pedestrian trails, and a series of adult fitness facilities. But it will also incorporate creative and innovative features to manage storm and flood waters and to stabilize the riverbank.

What a fantastic turnout at the Mayor’s Ride event this past Sunday! Hundreds of riders joined the Roswell Councilmembers, Bike Roswell!, city staff and residents for a fun-filled day promoting alternative transportation options. With routes ranging from 18 to 60 miles, there was something for everyone. Let’s continue to encourage a bike-friendly community. Check out the recap video and be sure to join us next year.

One of the many transformative projects coming to the City of Roswell is the City Hall Trails Project—an exciting effort to enhance connectivity between our Historic Downtown District, Roswell City Hall, the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, and the Smith Plantation. Project Description & Background The City Hall Trails project will improve access and further define the entire corridor experience. When completed, the trail system improvements will integrate wide, accessible pathways, an array of lighting, and unique gathering spaces. These enhancements will create a vibrant community destination for art, history, and entertainment—featuring public art installations, live performances, historical interpretation, and more!…

The recent water leak in Midtown Atlanta was yet another example of a nationwide problem—the issue of aging water infrastructure. Cities across the country are grappling with the issue of staying stay ahead of water infrastructure challenges resulting from age and deterioration. The City of Roswell has taken a proactive approach to maintain, support, and enhance the City’s water infrastructure to help head-off problems and ensure a safe and effective water system for the community. While other communities across the country are just starting to think about this issue, the City of Roswell has actually taken action. We are taking…

Roswell residents can expect more than 40 city roads to be resurfaced or rejuvenated this summer. At their June 10 meeting, the City Council approved a contract with Summit Construction and Development to repave or rejuvenate 46 roads – totaling almost 12 miles – within the City of Roswell. Some of the key roads to be resurfaced are portions of Canton St., Crabapple Road, Scott Road, and Old Alabama Road. Work is anticipated to begin in June with an expected completion by the end of summer. Our roadways in Roswell touch every person who lives in or visits our amazing…

The City of Roswell will host its annual Fourth of July Celebration to honor Independence Day. The celebration will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Roswell Area Park (10495 Woodstock Road) starting at 6:00 PM. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy fireworks, live music, entertainment, and specialty food trucks. Fireworks are scheduled to start at approximately 9:30 PM. However, the start may be earlier or later depending on the weather. Please arrive early and check our Facebook feed during the event for updates at www.facebook.com/CityofRoswellGA. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to spread out at one of several…

Juneteenth: Our Freedom Exhibit Kicking off the celebration is a collaboration with African American for the Arts (AAFTA) with ‘Juneteenth: Our Freedom Exhibit’, an artistic reflection of the liberation Juneteenth has afforded African Americans to be artists. The exhibit is a group exhibition featuring the collective works of AAFTA, freely creating in their voices, viewing, reading, exploring, analyzing, and interpreting the world around us and translating their visions artistically in paintings, sculptures, textiles and adornments. This event is free and open to the public. Find out more at www.Roswell365.com.