Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sally Bethea's organization is responsible for helping to keep Roswell's portion of the Chattahoochee clean.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (UCR) Executive Director Sally Bethea was honored by Southern Living magazine as one of its “Heroes of the New South.” Bethea, who helped co-found UCR in 1994, won in the “Eco-Preservation” category “as an individual recognized for fighting tirelessly to preserve the beauty of the region’s natural resources,” the magazine said in a press release. “I am very honored by this recognition and pleased to accept it as one of the 200 waterkeepers around the world who are working daily for clean, healthy waterways in their communities,” Bethea said. The honorees will be featured in the magazine’s March issue, which hits newsstands on Friday, Feb. 24. Winners were chosen by the magazine and a panel of jurors, based …
Monday, February 20, 2012
Roswell is a pretty great place to live; but what would make it better? Are there problems in town you'd like to see addressed? Are there opportunities to improve our city?
An involved community can bring progress and prosperity. Roswell Patch hopes to help foster some of that engagement here on the site. As the editor, I often hear people talk about their vision for the future of this community, its schools, economy and more. But I'd like to hear from you. What do you want to see happen? Your responses can help drive local focus and, in some cases, even action. Check back every Monday for new questions so you can share your ideas, suggestions and even your own questions. Then, the following Saturday, we'll publish some of the most interesting responses, pass on your ideas for change to local representatives and often try to follow up with reports on where the community stands on the issues you've brought up…
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper held its annual member celebration Sunday, Dec. 4.
The Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (UCR) ended its 2011 event season on an inspiring note during its annual Member Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 4 at Roswell River Landing. The riverside venue was perfect for boat rides, standup paddle board demonstrations and rain barrel painting for kids. Special guest speaker Donna Lisenby of Upper Watauga Riverkeeper rallied the crowd with an important message about the connection between environmental advocacy and the creation of thousands of jobs needed to upgrade water and sewer systems, among other opportunities. UCR also took the opportunity to honor volunteers Pegi Amend, Bob Atkinson, Bill Hayn, Richard Jacobson and Mike Meyer, as well as hold a christening ceremony for its new boat. Guests …
Thursday, October 13, 2011
A public meeting on the project was held, this week.
If you’ve ever used the sidewalk on the Roswell Road bridge over the Chattahoochee River, you know it can be scary; especially if you are jogging or on a bicycle. A joint project between Roswell and Sandy Springs promises pedestrian and bicycle enhancements that would improve safety and could ultimately connect parks in both cities. “Both Roswell and Sandy Springs want an eye-catching gateway structure,” said Mark W. Holmberg, consultant on the $2.8 million project. Public input meetings on the project were held on Tuesday at Sandy Springs City Hall and last week in Roswell. Few citizens attended the Sandy Springs meeting. The proposed project could include construction of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge, 500 feet in length over the …
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Roswell invites all local residents to have their say about a bridge planned for the Chattahoochee River.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Have an idea for the pedestrian and bicycle additions that will be built over the Chattahoochee River, along Highway 9? The city of Roswell wants to hear from you during a special meeting Thursday evening. A pedestrian and bicycle bridge is proposed over the Chattahoochee River with connections to the cities’ of Roswell and Sandy Springs. A special meeting to discuss the effort is set for Thursday, Oct. 6, and will provide an opportunity to view the project corridor and potential improvements, ask questions and make comments. The meeting will be informal and the public is invited to attend anytime from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. There will be a brief presentation at 7 p.m. The meeting is to be held at Roswell City Hall, room 220. Roswell residents, …
Monday, September 26, 2011
The 21st Annual Roswell River Cleanup joins businesses and residents for common cause.
The 21st Annual Rivers Alive kicked off early Saturday morning in Roswell with over 500 local volunteers collecting debris and trash from North Fulton roads and parks. Milton High School students Emma Salter and Camille Gonzalez were among those who volunteered. “Whenever people run or bike past us on the streets, they thank us,” Salter said. Keep Roswell Beautiful Chair Kim Weber witnessed one family gather over 100 pounds of trash on their own. “We find the craziest stuff out here, like road signs and car tires,” Weber said. “Last year, one volunteer found an entire bag of old Vidalia onions. It was the stinkiest find.” Alpharetta Environmental Coordinator Terri Porter was among the organizers who helped organize the Roswell river …
Saturday, July 16, 2011
The recreation area is working on a new business service plan.
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Saturday, July 16, 2011
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is currently seeking public input on potential changes to commercial service operations within the park, including food vendors, guides and rentals. The park is preparing a Commercial Services Strategy study to identify opportunities where it can enhance the park’s mission and the visitor experience through public/private partnerships. The purpose of the study is to: More detailed information on the development of the Commercial Services Strategy for the park can be found online. For further information, or to provide feedback, please contact Kelly Chang, or William Gordon, Jr. at 678-538-1227. Comments will be accepted until Wednesday, July 20.
Friday, July 1, 2011
The Chattahoochee River draws fun-seekers, but without proper safety precautions a day on the water can lead to a call for help from local rescue teams.
The Chattahoochee River is one of the metro area’s most attractive features. In fact, visitors from all over the Southeast make the trek to swim, float and paddle down its famed waters. Still, as much fun as the celebrated river is, its innocent appeal can turn dangerous – even deadly – when safety precautions are disregarded, say authorities. Part of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s mission is to constantly educate people on the river’s dangers. One of the most dangerous things about the river is its rapidly rising water level when Cumming’s Buford Dam is released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Lisa Coghlan, Deputy Public Affairs Officer for the Corps of Engineers, stressed that it's important to know when the …
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Original ruling would have severely restricted metro Atlanta's access to water from Lake Lanier.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
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 …
Monday, June 27, 2011
This week, we're meeting Jim Knox.
1. What is your occupation and why did you choose it? "I own Precision Turf and Landscape; and I chose my occupation because I enjoy being outdoors and I think enjoying what you do is important. I like being able to create golf course quality landscapes for my customers' homes." 2. What do you like most about the Roswell area? "My favorite things about the Roswell area are the Leita Thompson Memorial Park and the Chattahoochee River. My wife and I enjoy hiking with our dogs and going tubing!" 3. What is your life's motto? "My life motto is 'Always do the best you can!' I take pride in treating my customers with excellence and am known for my high level of customer service."
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Joe Seconder
3:46 pm on Thursday, October 13, 2011
I will fully support this when I see the programmed and budgeted plan from Sandy Springs on Bicycle Facilities linking from the river going south. Roberts Drive is the only option I see, and was designated for a bicycle facility on their 2008 Transportation Plan. Extend it all the way down Roberts Drive to the newly-built bike lanes in Dunwoody. Here's some of the history I've had with Sandy … more ›