Alpharetta-Roswell Herald

12/11/2025

The 40-foot-tall Christmas tree in the Heart of Roswell Park shines bright after the tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5 where residents and families enjoyed performances from local groups.

12/11/2025

Alpharetta may add $20K permanent power to the Alpha Loop after Lights on the Loop spent $17K on temporary power. Supporters say it would expand the popular event and benefit everyday trail users.

Installing permanent power infrastructure for the Alpha Loop could be a recreational boon, opening the door for future events, supporters and city staff say.

12/10/2025

American Legion Post 201 (201 Wills Road, Alpharetta) is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Donation boxes are located throughout the post, with the final pickup on Dec. 21.

American Legion Post 201 will collect Christmas toys for in-need children. The Alpharetta post, 201 Wills Road, is hosting a Toys for Tots drop-off with the last pick up scheduled

12/10/2025

Fire Chief Pabel Troche and city staff will host a public information meeting Wednesday, Dec. 10, to share insight on the fire station relocating to Fouts Road.

A public information meeting about the new location for Fire Station #27 will be held Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the East Roswell Recreation Center.

12/10/2025

Roswell High School celebrated National Signing Day before school Dec. 3 with three standout seniors committing to play Division I football.

12/09/2025

Alpharetta High School hosted a National Signing Day Dec. 3 at lunchtime to celebrate 12 athletes committing to play at the next level.

12/08/2025

The Fulton County Commission approved a $45.1 million contract renewal for inmate healthcare next year, a routine step to comply with a federal consent decree.

12/03/2025

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12/03/2025

Mary Robichaux declared victory in the Dec. 2 runoff race for Roswell mayor against incumbent Mayor Kurt Wilson after securing the win by over 1,000 votes.

Kurt Wilson has conceded in a phone call to Mary Robichaux, who is now set to be Roswell's new mayor.

12/03/2025

Alpharetta approved a $1.9M contract to build Farm House Heritage Park, preserving the city’s earliest settlement.

Alpharetta’s birthplace will be preserved as a city park. City Council members unanimously approved a $1.9 million contract with Hasbun Construction for the Farm House Heritage Park Dec. 1.

12/03/2025

Drivers can expect to see lane closures along Georgia 400 through Friday, Dec. 5 due to construction of new express lanes that began Monday.