Alpharetta-Roswell Herald

Alpharetta-Roswell Herald The Alpharetta-Roswell Herald is one of the weekly newspapers in the Herald family of publications.

The Alpharetta-Roswell Herald covers news most important to the residents of Alpharetta and Roswell including school, high school sports, city council, business and more. Thirty years ago, Ray and Christina Appen bought a bi-monthly newspaper in Alpharetta called The R***e, left their positions at The Miami Herald and moved to run the newspaper. In the following years, they renamed the paper The R

***e & News and increased the publishing frequency to weekly. Following the success of The R***e & News, the Appens started publishing three more weekly papers, a monthy women’s magazine and a quarterly relocation guide. They even expanded outside of publishing to social media management, design and graphics services, digital newsletter management and web- site services. However, the core business remains community news publishing.

Despite tariff and trade turmoil, the housing market remains on par with last year.
06/23/2025

Despite tariff and trade turmoil, the housing market remains on par with last year.

MarketNsight, one of the Southeast’s leading consultants for housing data and trends, projected a return to rate-driven market during its June 12 update to industry personnel.

Alpharetta will leave Councilman Brian Will’s Post 2 seat vacant until November’s election, citing cost and voter clarit...
06/22/2025

Alpharetta will leave Councilman Brian Will’s Post 2 seat vacant until November’s election, citing cost and voter clarity. Will resigned June 3 to run for state office. Two candidates, Donna Shaw Murphy and Bart Dean, are seeking the seat.

The Alpharetta City Council plans to wait until November’s general election to fill former Councilman Brian Will’s Post 2 seat.

Alpharetta City Council will leave Post 2 vacant until November’s general election, following Councilman Brian Will’s Ju...
06/20/2025

Alpharetta City Council will leave Post 2 vacant until November’s general election, following Councilman Brian Will’s June 3 resignation. Officials say holding a special election now could cost $300K and cause voter confusion.

The Alpharetta City Council plans to wait until November’s general election to fill former Councilman Brian Will’s Post 2 seat.

Roswell City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tempore Graham “Lee” Hills has announced she will run for the District 56 seat i...
06/20/2025

Roswell City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tempore Graham “Lee” Hills has announced she will run for the District 56 seat in the Georgia Senate in 2026.

Roswell City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tempore Graham “Lee” Hills has announced she will run for the District 56 seat in the Georgia Senate in 2026.

The Alpharetta City Council unanimously approved a $163M FY2026 budget and maintained the city’s 5.75 millage rate—uncha...
06/19/2025

The Alpharetta City Council unanimously approved a $163M FY2026 budget and maintained the city’s 5.75 millage rate—unchanged since 2009. Two additional public hearings are scheduled for June 23 at City Hall.

The Alpharetta City Council unanimously approved a property tax rate of 5.75 mills during the first of three public hearings on the fiscal year 2026 budget June 16.

More than 35 trees were recently removed from Mimosa Hall & Gardens, sparking concern among preservation advocates. As e...
06/18/2025

More than 35 trees were recently removed from Mimosa Hall & Gardens, sparking concern among preservation advocates. As efforts grow to protect a 100+ year-old black walnut, residents are calling for transparency and preservation.

The city chose Mimosa Hall & Gardens as the first major focus as a part of The Founders Park Project. The project has a commitment of $15 million from the

When her daughter pursued tattooing, Carmen Utley never expected to follow. Now, she owns Cloak and Draugr Tattoo in Ros...
06/17/2025

When her daughter pursued tattooing, Carmen Utley never expected to follow. Now, she owns Cloak and Draugr Tattoo in Roswell, offering a refined, welcoming space for clients of all experience levels.

When her daughter decided to pursue a career as a tattoo artist, Carmen Utley never thought she would be brought along for the ride.

At its June 10 meeting, Roswell’s Committees of Council gave tentative approval to two high-priority stormwater projects...
06/14/2025

At its June 10 meeting, Roswell’s Committees of Council gave tentative approval to two high-priority stormwater projects on Northmeadow Parkway and Spring Creek Road. The projects, totaling over $350K, advance to City Council for final approval June 23.

The Roswell Committees of Council gave tentative approval June 10 to two stormwater projects on the top of the list for the city’s Capital Improvement Program.

More than 100 vehicles were on display at the 5th annual Cops ‘N Cars show in Roswell on June 7. The event brought the c...
06/11/2025

More than 100 vehicles were on display at the 5th annual Cops ‘N Cars show in Roswell on June 7. The event brought the community together to support the Roswell Police Department and build stronger relationships between residents and law enforcement.

Car enthusiasts, police officers and families gathered at the fifth annual Cops ‘N Cars show at Lebanon Baptist Church in Roswell June 7.

The Fulton County Board reappointed Sherri Allen as chair of the Registration and Elections Board in a 5-2 vote. The mov...
06/11/2025

The Fulton County Board reappointed Sherri Allen as chair of the Registration and Elections Board in a 5-2 vote. The move reignites partisan debate over transparency, leadership and the direction of elections oversight in Georgia’s largest county.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners reappointed Sherri Allen as chairwoman of the Registration and Elections Board in a 5-2 vote along party lines at its June 4 meeting.

Beginning January 1, Roswell will implement new safety regulations for short-term rentals, including inspections, regist...
06/10/2025

Beginning January 1, Roswell will implement new safety regulations for short-term rentals, including inspections, registration with the city, and 24/7 emergency contact requirements to help ensure the safety of both visitors and residents.

Beginning Jan. 1, homes that participate in rental firms, such as Airbnb and VRBO, will be required to go through the same occupational safety inspection that commercial operation buildings undergo.

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