Vision
-To be a vibrant riverside community
-Connecting strong, safe neighborhoods
-Preserving our rich history and natural environment
-Celebrating parks, the arts and culture
-Enhancing economic vitality
that are all proud to call home.
Mission
To provide our citizens with an exceptional quality of life by delivering responsive high-quality service in a fiscally sound manner to ensure Roswell continues to be an evolving family-friendly and vibrant community.
Core Values
-Accountability
-Communication
-Inclusion
-Innovation
-Trust
-Excellence
-Respect
-Responsiveness
-Transparency
The City of Roswell hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate opening its two new turf fields at Groveway Community Park on Thursday, Jan. 11. The event marked the completion of yet another transformative project funded by Roswell’s Bond…
Read More »Register your security camera with Roswell Police to enhance public safety response. The Roswell Police Department (RPD) is proud to announce the launch of "Connect Roswell," a voluntary community camera registry program aimed at enhancing the…
Read More »The City of Roswell proudly announces its Communications Division has been honored with multiple prestigious national awards from the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA). This national recognition highlights the outstanding…
Read More »The City of Roswell Recreation Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department earned its fifth consecutive accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park…
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Read More »Register for Summer Camps & Programs Let's get this summer started! Roswell is offering a variety of incredible camps, programs, and fun this summer. Resident registration starts on Monday, March 6 at 9:00 AM and open registration…
Read More »Roswell Leaders Set Goals During Retreat The City of Roswell's Mayor, City Council, and staff leadership team recently traveled to Auburn, Alabama, for a four-day retreat, during which they explored governance, economic development, strategic…
Read More »2023 CALEA Public Feedback The Roswell Police Department in partnership with Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA®) has published a new public feedback link. On February 9, 2023, Chief James W. Conroy announced a…
Read More »Spend your summer helping kids make memories! The City of Roswell is now accepting applications for more than 150 summer positions with its Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department. A summer job with the City of Roswell is the…
Read More »February: Garden with Purpose: Rain Gardens Spring showers are coming soon to Roswell! When cultivating the perfect spring landscape in your yard after the cold winter season, consider the benefits of implementing a rain garden. Every time…
Read More »For more than twenty years, the City of Roswell has partnered with Roswell Roots to bring forth a month-long celebration of Black history, art and culture. The Roswell Roots Festival takes place throughout the month of February providing educational…
Read More »At the January 10, 2023 City Council meeting, Councilmember Christine Hall was unanimously elected to be Mayor Pro Tem of the Council by her fellow councilmembers. The Mayor Pro Tem is a position held by a councilmember to act as a stand in for…
Read More »The City of Roswell’s free 2023 community calendar is now available for residents to pick up at the Roswell City Hall Information Desk during business hours. The calendars will also be available the first week of January at select Roswell…
Read More »The City of Roswell is pleased to announce the hiring of as the City's new Director of Transportation. Littlefield comes to Roswell from Albemarle, North Carolina, where he has served as the Deputy Division Engineer for the North Carolina…
Read More »Overview Water is a precious resource necessary for ensuring a growing, prosperous city. The City of Roswell prides itself on being a leader in local conservation initiates and as such, was recently named a WaterFirst Community by the Department…
Read More »December: Stream Buffer Protection Stream buffers are vegetated areas along and adjacent to streams where clearing, building structures, and other activities are prohibited to protect stream water quality. An effective buffer begins at the top…
Read More »The City of Roswell will host its annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Heart of Roswell Park on Canton Street on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 6 to 9:00 PM. The celebration will include activities and holiday performances for the whole family!…
Read More »Roswell Cultural Arts Center presents a heartwarming holiday series for the entire family. First, catch Atlanta's premier cappella choir, Atlanta Vocal Project, for Ringin' in the Holidays on December 4, followed by Atlanta Dance Theatre's…
Read More »When freezing temperatures come, frozen pipes can break, causing severe water damage to a home.frozen pipes Issues are caused by water freezing, which causes it to expand. If it is in your pipes, it has nowhere to expand into, forcing it to break…
Read More »Roswell's Clay Collective will host an opening for its annual Winter Works in Clay show and sale on The sale will run through Thursday, December 1, 2022.Sunday, December 10.The show and sale will be held at Art Center West, a premier, community…
Read More »Click here to View the Information About City Of Roswell News : November 8 General Municipal - Special Election…
Read More »According to the American Heart Association, walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. Think it doesn't do any good? Think again. Walking is low impact and easier on the joints than running. It is safe – with a doctor's…
Read More »The City of Roswell’s historic Mimosa Hall was recently recognized with a 2022 Environmental Award from Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment (FCCCE) for its solar roof project. A historic nine-acre estate built in 1841,…
Read More »Here's a Clue in 2022… Did you know the Roswell Recycling Center accepts liquefied cooking oils? Why is it important to properly dispose of cooking oil and bring it to the Recycling Center? Pouring oil down the drain causes pipes to clog…
Read More »What is a Watershed? A watershed–the land area that drains to one stream, lake or river–affects the water quality in the water body that it surrounds. Like water bodies (e.g., lakes, rivers, and streams), individual watersheds share…
Read More »ease join us for the first Deck the Square! The City will provide a six foot tree and access to electricity. Your organization will just need to provide lights and decorations. Join in and help the city celebrate the season! Apply Online to…
Read More »The City of Roswell's Public Works/Environmental Department will host the Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, November 5, 2022. This event is for Roswell residents only (proof required); no commercial entities may participate. …
Read More »The City of Roswell will be conducting scheduled system maintenance on Saturday, October 22 through Monday, October 24. The affected times will be between 11:00 PM on Saturday through 7:00 AM on Sunday and again between 11:00 PM on Sunday through…
Read More »Alive in Roswell is a free family-friendly monthly festival held every third Thursday evening (5:00 - 9:00 PM) from April through October. The festival is held concurrently on Historic Canton Street, Roswell Antique and Interiors Lot, and Historic…
Read More »Roswell Hires New HR Director The City of Roswell is pleased to announce the hiring of Linda Warren as the City’s new Human Resources Director. Warren comes to Roswell from Union City, Georgia, where she has served as HR Director since 2018.…
Read More »The City of Roswell will host a special event highlighting the cultural significance of Native Americans in the Southeastern United States. The event will take place Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at Riverside Park (575 Riverside…
Read More »Scheduled System Maintenance The City of Roswell will be conducting scheduled system maintenance between 6:00 AM and noon on Friday, October 7, 2022. During this time, City online services will be offline and inaccessible. We appreciate your…
Read More »Volunteers at Rivers Alive, Roswell's annual waterways cleanup, collected over 4,000 pounds of trash on September 17, 2022. Nearly 200 volunteers of all ages gave their time to collect the trash – ranging from bottles and tires to a washing…
Read More »Overview Water is a precious resource necessary for ensuring a growing, prosperous city. The City of Roswell prides itself on being a leader in local conservation initiates and as such, was recently named a WaterFirst Community by the Department of…
Read More »Celebrate Roswell's youngest residents on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the 72nd annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Celebration! The celebration will begin with a parade at 10:00 AM through downtown Roswell and will continue with a celebration at…
Read More »According to the American Heart Association, walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. Think it doesn't do any good? Think again. Walking is low impact and easier on the joints than running. It is safe – with a doctor's…
Read More »Join us for our free group exercise classes with Fitness in the Park! All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. Please check the Roswell Recreation & Parks Facebook page or the Weather Hotline for any cancellations due to…
Read More »Roswell to Host Youth Day Celebration Celebrate Roswell's youngest residents at the 72nd annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Celebration on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The celebration will include a parade beginning at 10:00 AM and will continue with…
Read More »Lowest Property Tax Rate in 35 Years Roswell City Council approved a property tax rate for fiscal year (FY) 2023 of 4.463 mills during their meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022. The new property tax rate is 5.4 percent lower than last year's…
Read More »The Mayor and City Council of Roswell have entered into an agreement with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) of the City of Roswell, defining a scope of work for the creation of a master plan of one of its busiest intersections. At their…
Read More »A watershed–the land area that drains to one stream, lake or river–affects the water quality in the water body that it surrounds. Like water bodies (e.g., lakes, rivers, and streams), individual watersheds share similarities but also…
Read More »Members of the public are invited to attend a multi-city Town Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 21, during which mayors from six North Fulton communities will discuss their concerns about proposed allocation changes to Fulton County’s Local Option…
Read More »The City of Roswell will be conducting scheduled system maintenance on Saturday, August 27 through Monday, August 29. The affected times will be between 11:00 PM on Saturday through 7:00 AM on Sunday and again between 11:00 PM on Sunday through 7:00…
Read More »The City of Roswell is proposing reducing the property tax rate for fiscal year (FY) 2023 from 4.718 mills to 4.463 mills, which is 5.4 percent lower than last year's rate. If the proposed rate is approved by Mayor and Council, Roswell's property…
Read More »Roswell Hosts Poll Worker Recruitment Fair on September 6 Help citizens exercise their right to vote by becoming a poll worker with Fulton County Department of Registrations and Elections. On Tuesday evening, September 6, 2022, the City of Roswell…
Read More »Roswell Youth Theatre Auditions for Shrek the Musical JR. August 15 & 16, 2022 Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical. Beauty is in the eye…
Read More »Here's a Clue in 2022… Did you know the Recycling Center accepts glass? Glass is highly recyclable and can be recycled endlessly and retains its quality. All glass bottles of various colors are also accepted in our curbside recycling bins,…
Read More »Rivers Alive, Georgia's annual waterway cleanup, comes to Roswell on September 17, 2022, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The event, cohosted by Keep Roswell Beautiful and the City of Roswell, is part of a statewide campaign to clean and preserve Georgia’s…
Read More »Join us for our free group exercise classes with Fitness in the Park! All classes are weather-permitting and open to the public. Please check the Roswell Recreation & Parks Facebook page or the Weather Hotline for any cancellations due to…
Read More »The City of Roswell is partnering with The International Atlanta Night Market to host this year's annual End of Summer Celebration. The Celebration will take place at East Roswell Park's baseball field (9000 Fouts Rd, Roswell, GA 30076) on Saturday,…
Read More »The City of Roswell has hired Shane Dobson to serve as Roswell Fire Department’s Deputy Chief of Administration. With nearly 30 years of experience in the fire service, Chief Dobson currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief of Professional…
Read More »Running for Office To be eligible for office in the City of Roswell, a person must: -Must meet the requirements of a qualified voter of the City of Roswell, as prescribed by state law; -Must have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years prior…
Read More »August: Save Water at Home City of Roswell’s Environmental/Public Works water utility division’s top priority is ensuring Roswell has a clean, reliable water supply for years to come. The average U.S. per capita water use is 170…
Read More »The City of Roswell will host a Visual Artist Showcase featuring photographs by nationally acclaimed photographer, Ron Sherman. Twenty photographs from Sherman's illustrious career will be on display at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center (CAC) from…
Read More »Scheduled System Maintenance The City of Roswell will be conducting scheduled system maintenance on Saturday, July 23 through Monday, July 25. The affected times will be between 11:00 PM on Saturday through 7:00 AM on Sunday and again between…
Read More »Roswell voters will decide during this November’s election whether to approve major capital projects and improvements around the city. Voters will decide on a $107.6 million bond for Recreation & Parks, bike/pedestrian improvements, and…
Read More »Click here for More information About City of Roswell News: Watershed Protection - July…
Read More »City of Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson provided the following statement regarding Councilmember Marcelo Zapata, who was granted a medical leave of absence by Mayor and City Council on January 24, 2022. "As Mayor, I want to take this time to announce to…
Read More »Overview Water is a precious resource necessary for ensuring a growing, prosperous city. The City of Roswell prides itself on being a leader in local conservation initiates and as such, was recently named a WaterFirst Community by the Department of…
Read More »Fulton County Property Assessments Fulton County recently mailed property tax assessment notices, and we have heard from some residents who are concerned about the increase in their assessment and what they are seeing reported as their estimated…
Read More »The Mayor and City Council have approved a "Best in Class" pay plan for the Roswell Police Department, increasing the pay across the department for sworn officers, including a 20 percent bump to starting salaries. The increase was approved as…
Read More »To better serve its growing community, the City of Roswell will transition the Roswell Fire Department (RFD) over the next five years from a staffing model that has relied on part-time employees to one that will be staffed entirely by full-time…
Read More »Service Fee for Credit Card Payments Starting July 1, 2022, individuals who use a credit or debit card to pay bills and fees through the City of Roswell will pay a service fee of 2.5 percent to cover fees assessed by credit card processors.…
Read More »The City of Roswell's Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs in partnership with Roswell Roots presents Roswell Celebrates Juneteenth, a series of events and programs taking place Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19, 2022. Juneteenth…
Read More »Overview Water is a precious resource necessary for ensuring a growing, prosperous city. The City of Roswell prides itself on being a leader in local conservation initiates and as such, was recently named a WaterFirst Community by the Department…
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