Alpharetta-Roswell Herald

11/05/2025

A proposed North Point tax allocation district under consideration by the City of Alpharetta would generate the majority of its funds through participation by Fulton County and its school district.

11/05/2025

After Fulton County closed its North Annex Jail, Alpharetta officials chose to reopen and run the facility themselves—investing $1.6M to operate it for 8 months. The city-run jail, set to open soon, will house up to 72 inmates and may serve nearby cities like Johns Creek.

"Alpharetta is going to run that jail better than it’s been run in the last 20 years," says Mayor Jim Gilvin. The city will now operate the facility after the

11/05/2025

The Roswell Hornets beat 70-year rival Milton on a 48-yard field goal by senior Balint Vorosmarty to boost the Hornets to a 41-39 victory to secure the region title Oct. 31.

Roswell's football team beat Milton Friday night, ending the Eagle's six-year streak in the rivalry. The Hornets cinched the region title in a 41-39 victory.

11/05/2025

IrishFest Atlanta will return for its 13th year Nov. 7–9 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center and City Hall Fairgrounds, celebrating Irish music, dance, sports and culture.

11/05/2025

Roswell voters will return to the polls in a runoff election between mayoral candidate Mary Robichaux and incumbent Mayor Kurt Wilson since neither reached 50 percent on Nov. 4.

11/05/2025

As the Nov. 4 election results come in, Appen Media will be bringing updates to readers. Return to this page for outcomes and coverage from the candidate events.

11/03/2025

Roswell broke ground Oct. 30 on a new affordable housing project at 199 Grove Way, replacing the old Pelfrey Pines units demolished in March, marking a major step in redeveloping the city’s housing portfolio.

The Roswell Housing Authority and Pennrose broke ground on a new housing complex at 199 Grove Way, replacing the dilapidated Pelfrey Pines site. Funding comes largely from federal government and

11/03/2025

Alpharetta volleyball fell just short of a three-peat, losing to Walton in four tight sets in the GHSA 6A title game. After a dominant 25-16 first set, the Raiders couldn’t hold off Walton’s comeback.

After a dominant first set, the Alpharetta volleyball team couldn’t overcome Walton in three close sets, falling in a GHSA 6A title game that would have made three straight championships.

11/03/2025

General Motors will close its Roswell IT Innovation Center by year’s end, cutting about 300 jobs as it shifts away from EV manufacturing. The center opened in 2013 with plans to create 1,000 jobs focused on web and vehicle technology.

General Motors (GM) announced it will close its IT Innovation Center in Roswell by the end of the year as the company shifts away from electric vehicle manufacturing.

11/03/2025

Valor Christian’s 6-foot-4 forward Marisa Taylor, and Air Force Academy commit, has been dunking since age 14 and is leading the Lions as they pursue a third consecutive state title.

Marisa Taylor and the rest of the Lions are gearing up to defend two straight titles. Valor went 27-2 last season even with a few canceled games due to multiple

10/31/2025

Milton and Roswell’s rivalry is revived once again for Halloween night to determine who rules the nest.

Milton and Roswell’s rivalry is revived once again for Halloween night to determine who rules the nest. Is it the Eagles? Or the Hornets?