UPDATED: Water Main Break Repair: Gable Ridge, Off Upper Hembree Road in Roswell

Crews are currently working to restore water service to 50 customers in the area.

Updated, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 5:13 p.m. - Fulton County crews have completed repairs to a water main break on Gable Ridge Rd, off Upper Hembree Road in Roswell.   Fulton County crews are responding to a water main break on Gable Ridge Road, off Upper Hembree Road in Roswell.  Water service is affected for approximately 50 customers while water is turned off and excavations are conducted. Repairs are expected to be completed and services restored as soon as possible.   Traffic disruption is expected to be minimal.  For more information, please call 770-640-3040

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How To: Keep Lawns Hydrated in Summer Heat

Pike Nurseries experts reveal best practices for summer lawn care.

It’s summertime in Roswell, and the living is…hot! As homeowners are anxious to protect their yards from the elements – and protect their wallets from sky-high water bills – Pike Nurseries offers expert tips on smart watering. Most homeowners actually overwater their lawn and garden. Experienced green thumbers and budding landscapers alike can take the guesswork out of gardening with waterwise gardening and make their luxe summer lawns the envy of the neighborhood. Waterwise Tip #1: Water in the early morning to reduce evaporation Waterwise Tip #2: Switch from overhead sprinklers to soaker hoses  Waterwise Tip #3: Adjust timers on automatic sprinklers Waterwise Tip #4: Use water wands with a trigger Waterwise Tip #5: Reduce lawn watering …

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TIps to Save Water This Holiday Season

The city of Roswell breaks down exactly how to prevent your water bill from skyrocketing this holiday season.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, but you may disagree when you get that water bill. Did you know that a typical holiday turkey dinner for eight needs more than 42,000 gallons of water in food growth and preparation? With more parties, guests and food preparation occurring during the holidays, residential water usage can go up. Here are a few tips from the city of Roswell to help curb your homes water usage. If you have questions about water efficiency, call 770-641-3707.

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Get Out: Things To Do This Weekend

This weekend activities include end of summer fun days at Barrington Hall, garage sales, grandparent/child hike on Sawnee Moutain and more.

Meet the Hornets Night Where/When: Dreamland BBQ Ribs, 10730 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell, GA 30076, Friday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Why Go?: This community pep rally will feature Mayor Jere Wood, Roswell High School’s new principal Jerome Huff and new Head Coach Justin Sanderson among the speakers. Coach Sanderson will introduce the players to the community. Roswell High cheer and the band will perform. Players will compete in rib eating and rib toss contests.  Attendees may even see their favorite Hornet get his head shaved!  Food and drink available from Dreamland BBQ. Price: Free Family Music and Wellness Expo Where/When: Historic Town Square, 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075, Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Why Go?: The city of …

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Federal Judge Overturns Water Ruling

Original ruling would have severely restricted metro Atlanta's access to water from Lake Lanier.

The Associated Press is reporting a federal judge has tossed out a lower court ruling that would have severely restrict Atlanta’s ability to take water from Lake Lanier, starting in July 2012, unless the governors of Georgia, Florida and Alabama reached an agreement to end the long-standing water wars between the tri-state area. The appeals court reportedly ruled that the U.S. Corps of Engineers must first issue a final decision on whether Georgia can have more water before legal challenges can proceed. The decision Tuesday by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an early order from U.S. District Court Judge Paul Magnuson. Roswell residents get their water from both the Big Creek Watershed and Fulton County, which gets its …

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What To Do: Water Fun

Tips on making a day of it on the water.

Recently, my brother—who has lived in Roswell for three years—found this amazing spot on the water literally right off the beaten path. We had to park about a mile away and walk, but it was worth it. It was a wide part of the Chattahoochee full of boulders to climb on and rapids to raft down. Like a couple of kids, we all tossed our shoes and cares into the woods and ventured into the cold, clear water. We've been back twice since and it's safe to say we're hooked. So if you’re looking for some ways to spend your summer on the water, here are a few ideas.                 Canoeing/kayaking. If lounging around catching rays on a boulder or dock isn’t your idea of fun (mine either), it’s time to invest in a canoe or kayak! Easily one of my …

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Ruling Against Forsyth County Has Implications for Roswell's Chattahoochee

The judge ruled that the Fowler/Shakerag wastewater plant can put cleaner water back into the Chattahoochee River inexpensively.

Forsyth County's Fowler/Shakerag plant must treat wastewater to a higher level before discharging into the Chattahoochee River, a state administrative judge ruled last Wednesday. The Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (UCR), which appealed the original permit, said in a news release today that Judge Kristin Miller issued the ruling on Forsyth County's plan to discharge six million gallons daily from its Fowler/Shakerag Wastewater Reclamation Facility. In an e-mail to Cumming Patch, Jodi Gardner, spokesperson for Forsyth County stated, "The county has just recently received the judge's ruling and we are in the process of reviewing it. No further comment will be made until such time as the Board of Commissioners has been updated on the matter…

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New Water Meters Installed

The city of Roswell begins to install new, tech-savvy water meters for its customers.

In addition to the warmer temperatures, Roswell water customers have something else to look forward to as well: new water meters. New, state-of-the-art water meters are being installed at homes of Roswell water customers now, according to Stuart Moring, director of the Public Works/Environmental Department with the city of Roswell. And some existing meters, which already have the newer technology in place, will not have to be replaced but will be retrofitted with transmitters. The new meters are equipped to send water usage information to the city through an electronic data collection system. The readings upload water flow information into a data bank daily. “That way, if there is some anomaly in the reading, as might be caused by a leak, …

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City Water Utility Employees Work Through Holiday

It may be Christmas, but not everyone is off work, including the city of Roswell's water utility employees.

It's the holiday season, but you're still using water, so the city of Roswell Water Utility employees are still hard at work making sure you get it. "No one wants to wake up Christmas morning without clean water," said Stuart Moring, Director, Public Works/Environmental. "And even Scrooge would say 'bah humbug' to not being able to get a wonderful glass of drinking water. We know we're working on the front lines of public health and that's what makes it worthwhile." The city's Water Resources Division employees 25 staff who operate the water supply treatment facility 24-hours, 365 days-a-year - including Christmas. The staff - who are grateful for their jobs, according to the city's press release - is vital in maintaining safe, drinkable…

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