Archive for the ‘Government’ Category

Big Creek Bridge Road Open House Planned

[ June 29, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] The City of Roswell Transportation Department will hold a public information open house on the proposed Big Creek Bridge Road on Tuesday, June 29 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The open house will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell.

The proposed project includes constructing a two-lane road with bicycle lanes and [...]

Roswell Shredfest this Saturday

[ May 15, 2010; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. August 14, 2010; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. November 13, 2010; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]

On May 15, 2010, the City of Roswell will be holding another Shredfest event. The hours will be 8AM until 12 noon or until the truck is full, whichever comes first.

This is a perfect opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents like old tax returns, junk mail with personal information, dated documents with personal information, [...]

Homestead Exemption for Roswell Homeowners

Deadline quickly approaching for Roswell homeowners to file for their homestead exemption. You can apply for exemptions year-round by mail or in person; however, you must apply by April 1st to receive the exemption for that tax year.
If you purchased a Roswell home in 2009 or earlier, you have just a few days to file [...]

Roswell Georgia Census Information

The 2010 Census has begun for Roswell Georgia residents and it is important to ensure that every resident is counted.
By now, you should have received the census questionnaire forms in the mail. The questionnaire asks only a few simple questions of each person: name, relationship, gender, age, date of birth, race and whether you own [...]

Roswell Participating in Earth Hour

[ March 27, 2010; 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]

The City of Roswell will be participating in Earth Hour. On March 27, 2010 at 8:30 p.m., World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour — Earth Hour — to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate [...]

Roswell Household Hazardous Waste Collection

[ March 27, 2010; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] The City of Roswell will hold the 3rd Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection on March 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at 1810 Hembree Road (Public Works/Transportation/Fire Building). Roswell residents can bring unwanted household hazardous waste items for safe collection and disposal.

Proof of residency will be required – a resident decal is the best [...]

Shredfest 2010

[ February 13, 2010; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]

On February 13, 2010, the Shredfest event hours will be 8AM until 12 noon or until the truck is full, whichever comes first.

This is a perfect opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents like old tax returns, junk mail with personal information, dated documents with personal information, dated pay stubs with personal information, etc.

Shredded while [...]

Term Limits Imposed for Roswell Mayor

Recently re-elected Mayor Jere Wood has finally gotten his way. The Roswell City Council, at the insistence of Wood, has voted to impose term limits on the mayor’s position.
Under the measure, the next mayor, whether it’s Wood or someone else, will be limited to three terms.
The irony of this is this is that Mayor Wood [...]

Grimes Bridge Road Roundabout Plans

[ February 4, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]

The City of Roswell’s Transportation Department will hold a public information open house where staff will be available to discuss the pending roundabout intersection improvements at the Grimes Bridge Road/Warsaw Road/Norcross Street intersection.

The meeting will be held on February 4, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Adult Recreation Center located at 830 Grimes Bridge Road [...]

Roswell Notification Service

The City of Roswell has launched a new citizen notification service that will deliver important and timely emergency and general information to Roswell residents using the latest technology available.
What is Nixle?
The new notification service, NIXLE, will alert residents to emergency weather events, road closings, public safety advisories, natural and manmade disasters, and general city information [...]