Saturday, May 19, 2012
Eating out this weekend? Here's the dish on some local restaurants.
From the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, here are the results of some recent North Fulton area restaurant inspections. Code violations are included for scores below B. Campus Cafe 9770 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek 3009 Date: May 15, Score: 98, Grade: A Doubletree Hotel 2925 Jordan Court, Alpharetta 30004 Date: May 11, Score: 99, Grade: A Egg Harbor Cafe 10270 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30097 Date: May 11, Score: 94, Grade: A Golf Club Of Georgia - Kitchen 1 Golf Club Drive, Alpharetta 30005 Date: May 14, Score: 87, Grade: B Golf Club Of Georgia - Main Bar 1 Golf Club Drive, Alpharetta 30005 Date: May 14, Score: 99, Grade: A Golf Club Of Georgia - Men's Locker 1 Golf Club Drive, Alpharetta 30005 Date: May 14, …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The event takes place at Roswell City Hall, Monday, May 21.
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Wednesday, May 16
The impending TSPLOST vote has conjured up both champions and opponents, so in an effort to hear each side, Roswell City Hall will host a transportation education and advocacy forum on Monday. The goal of the event is to assist voters in deciding how to vote on the TSPLOST (Transportation-Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) referendum later this summer, during the Georgia primary election on July 31. A 10 year one percent sales tax would be collected in each of the 12 regions of the state where it passes. Roswell is part of Region 3 or the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). “We have serious transportation woes in our area,” says Roswell Councilmember Dr. Betty Price, who serves as the Roswell City Council liaison to the Roswell …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
There are things that council members want changed prior to final approval, May 30.
There were no issues expressed by Roswell City Council Monday night about new FY 2013 budget initiatives like outsourcing city jobs or changing the millage rate, but they did have a few things they'd like ironed out prior to its return May 30 for final approval. Chief among things that could possibly change: the second draft of the budget may include a raise of $87,000 in Recreation and Parks participation fees to subsidize the department's use of General Fund monies, according to Councilman Jerry Orlans. "It's something we're looking at," he said. When questioned on the potential hike, City Administrator Kay Love later explained that the fees would not be raised to cover capital assets, but instead to cover program and personnel costs. …
The city will hold a special Touch-a-Truck event to celebrate National Public Works Week, which takes place next week.
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Tuesday, May 15
To kick off National Public Works Week, May 20 – 26, the city of Roswell Public Works/Environmental, Community Development and Transportation departments will host a Touch-A-Truck event at Roswell City Hall this Saturday. The Touch-A-Truck event provides the opportunity for citizens of all ages to see firsthand the equipment used to provide necessary services to their families. Bring the kids and explore the mysterious workings of the street sweeper, or watch up close just how the sanitation truck works. There will be something for everyone to learn at this event, Saturday May 19. But the fun doesn't end there. The second annual National Public Works Week Truck Rodeo will be held Tuesday, May 22 at 7 a.m. at Roswell City Hall. Drivers will…
Monday, May 14, 2012
The Roswell City Council will go over the FY 2013 Mayor's Budget, Monday, May 14.
Outsourcing city jobs has been a consideration for several years; but now Roswell may actually move forward with the money-saving idea, says Mayor Jere Wood. The Roswell City Council convenes tonight for its regular meeting, which includes the first of two budget hearings concerning the FY 2013 Mayor's Budget, with a proposed General Fund budget of $59,653,146 and 5.45 millage rate. It's a chance for local residents to listen to details about the financial document and ask their own questions of council and city staff. One of the biggest differences in this year's budget is the proposed outsourcing of jobs. "I had asked that we look into this a couple of years ago," Wood said. According to Wood, the city looked at how local cities like …
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The state is allowing motorists to drive on only two sections of southbound shoulders on the highway during morning rush hours.
Motorists can start using GA 400 shoulder lanes during the morning rush hour starting today, but it's only for southbound travel and limited to sections between Holcomb Bridge Road and the North Springs MARTA Station. Time 6:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., weekdays only Place Southbound only: Don't drive on any other southbound shoulder lane, or any northbound shoulder lane on GA 400. If caught, keep in mind that unauthorized driving on a shoulder is a misdemeanor punishable by as much as 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. You'll be sharing those shoulder lanes with transit buses from both MARTA and GRTA. But no trucks with six or more axles are allowed. Cars will still stall or be involved in wrecks, so GDOT HERO and maintenance workers will make …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Motorists will be able to use the far right shoulder in two of the most congested sections of GA 400 north of I-285.
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Sunday, May 13
GRTA buses have been using the shoulders to avoid the worst traffic congestion for several years, but now in two southbound sections of Ga. 400 all motorists will have the same opportunity. Beginning Monday, May 14 the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will allow southbound motorists to drive on the outside (far right) shoulder lane of the most congested sections along Georgia 400 during morning commute hours. This will be in effect at two locations: But don't try this on weekends or after the morning rush hour. The roadway shoulders will be accessible for commuting only from 6:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Mondays through Friday. Drivers entering southbound Ga. 400 from Holcomb Bridge Road during these times will have two dedicated …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Eating out this weekend? Here's the dish on some local restaurants.
From the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, here are the results of some recent North Fulton area restaurant inspections. Code violations are included for scores below B. Alpharetta Marriott - Lobby Bar 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta 30005 Date: May 8, Score: 96, Grade: A Alpharetta Marriott - Vidalia's 5750 Windward Parkway 30005 Date: May 8, Score: 93, Grade: A Anna Lee's 425 Market Place, Roswell 30076 Date: May 8, Score: 95, Grade: A Azul Agave Cantina 4120 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta 30005 Date: May 2, Score: 82, Grade: B Captain D's 705 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell 30075 Date: May 10, Score: 100, Grade: A Chick-fil-A 5180 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta 30004 Date: May 8, Score: 95, Grade: A Cold Brew's Sports Bar & …
Friday, May 11, 2012
The event will be held at the Adult Recreation Center in Roswell on May 30.
Roswell is teaming up with the city of Milton to provide local residents with health-related opportunities designed to help adults stay well, independent and active in their communities. A one-day expo, Wednesday, May 30, will provide plenty of educational and recreational activities for locals. Demonstrations and screenings include: The expo will be held from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road in Roswell. For more information or a complete schedule of organizations represented call Kiran Fatania at 770-641-3950.
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This is the second year in a row Roswell Recreation & Parks has been named a Gold Medal finalist.
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Friday, May 11
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), recently announced Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department as a finalist for the 2012 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The Gold Medal Awards program, founded in 1965, honors communities in the United States that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition. This is the second year in a row that Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department is honored …
Lee Fleck
7:41 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
And for FY 2013 the Roswell Solid Waste Fund shows $6.7 million in reserves from overcharging customers. So not only have they been overcharging water customers they have been doing the same to it trash customers. No wonder they can spend our money on "Dog & Pony" shows! And in November they will ask for another $24 million in a bond referendum, Go figure. more ›