• Read a recent article in the AJC
• The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) provides several message points and a call to action

•   1st Place -- 1045 Saddle Lake Court
•   2nd Place -- 385 Saddle Creek Drive
•   3rd Place -- 235 Saddle Lake Drive
•   3rd Place -- 380 Saddle Creek Drive
•   Kids Festive -- 160 Saddle Creek Drive

Do it Yourself Household Water Assessment (10.31.07) How Water-Smart is your Household? Is your house as water-efficient as it can be? This do-it-yourself household water use assessment will help youunderstand how much water you use, identify leaks and show you ways to reduce your water use. It will help you conserve water and save money at the same time! Please go to this link for the brochure: http://www.northgeorgiawater.org/files/householdwateraudit.pdf, or visit the Citys website at www.roswellgov.com, click on Water Restrictions, and then water related links to find the Do It Yourself Household Water Assessment brochure. You also can request brochures from us by calling 770.641.3715, or visit City Hall at 38 Hill Street, Environmental/Public Works Department in Suite 235.

Water Restrictions (10.31.07) Due to continuing drought conditions, the Georgia EPD has declared Drought Conservation Level 4, which is a Total Ban on Outdoor Watering.  Certain exemptions remain at present, but may be further restricted if conditions do not improve.  Water consumption and watering restrictions have been in the news a great deal this year as the metropolitan area has suffered perhaps the most severe drought on record.  The State Climatologist has determined that the coming winter months will have below average precipitation so we cannot count on winter rains to replenish our water supplies.  So it is imperative that we make the most effective use of the water that is available. 

Please click here for additional information. Or if you have questions regarding watering restrictions, you may contact Chris Boyd, Water Distribution Superintendent, at 770-641-3715.

Bulky Trash Amnesty Day (09.30.07) On Saturday, November 3^rd from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Roswell residents are invited to bring old, unwanted bulky items to the City of Roswell Sanitation Division on Hembree Road for free disposal.  In its 4^th year, this event has quickly become one of the most anticipated in the City.

Items accepted are:  all electronics, large white goods, furniture, tires (limit of 4 per vehicle and automotive only), lawn furniture, grills, junk

The following items will not be accepted:  any liquids including paint, construction/demolition debris, and yard waste

Please have proof of residency in the form of a City of Roswell utility bill or the window decal ready to show the volunteers. For more information please contact 770.641.3715 or 770.641.3961.

Hembree Road Bridge Replacement (08.18.07(over Foe Killer Creek) is scheduled to start in November and take approximately a year to complete. Click here to view the detour route.

The Westside Clubhouse Island (07.22.07) has been cleared of all Juniper and looks fantastic. If you haven't had a chance to drive down Rounsaville recently, you should, or check out the before and after pictures below.

Westside Tennis Courts (07.08.07) -- Westside tennis courts -- Talbot Tennis has replaced the front gate and removed the back gate.

Facelift for the Clubhouse -- The pool clubhouse has received a face lift -- over the last several months we've been working to spruce up the clubhouse by the pool. It now has a new roof, a fresh coat of paint and some bright new colors. Many thanks to Columbias Custom Interiors for picking the new colors.

There have been several calls to the board recently regarding fox and coyotes sightings on both the east and west side of the neighborhood. Please be aware that we have had multiple reports of fox sightings on both the east and west side of the neighborhood. If you have outside cats, it's been recommended by an animal specialist that you consider installing a cat door. The cats can get in, but the fox can't. Please be watchful with your small pets.

Please be aware that discharging a firearm in the neighborhood is unlawful and will lead to your arrest.  It is also against the law to shoot the foxes or coyotes. 

Your small animals (especially cats) should be kept inside, especially at dawn and dusk, the most vulnerable time for small animals because those are the times these animals tend to hunt for prey.

Animal control is aware of these sightings, and there is nothing they will do about it unless the animal is rabid. If you think you see any rabid animal, please call Fulton County Animal Control. They will do their best to apprehend the sick animal. 

Please know that these sightings are nothing new. These sightings have occurred every spring and fall for years. Even though you dont see them does not mean they are not there. 

4th Annual Keep Roswell Beautiful Golf Marathon (07.08.07) -- The Keep Roswell Beautiful (KRB) Board of Directors invites highly motivated individuals who love golf to participate in the fourth annual Play the Green to Save the Green Golf Marathon on Monday, August 27 at the Country Club of Roswell.

Interested golfers are asked to collect at least $350 in sponsor donations and then to come out and enjoy a day of golf and play as many holes as possible between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Beverages and lunch are provided.

The event will benefit KRB and raise funds for continuing efforts to educate and involve the citizens of Roswell in the beautification, conservation and preservation of our environment. The Play the Green to Save the Green golf marathon will also help raise funds for KRB signature projects.  Last year, the marathon produced enough revenue to fund the purchase of an Earth Balloon. The Earth Balloon is an interactive Social Studies / Environmental / Science K-12 school assembly program used in teaching students of all ages about our physical earth and environment.

KRB is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the citizens of Roswell on the issues of litter prevention, beautification, water quality and solid waste management. KRB accomplishes this through sponsoring events that encourage hands-on participation and by educating citizens to understand important environmental issues. The variety of activities includes: The Great American Clean Up, Rivers Alive Clean Up, Adopt-A-Road, Adopt-A-Stream and Storm Drain Stenciling.

If you are interested in playing, please contact Janet Liberman, Executive Director, at jliberman@ci.roswell.ga.us or 770.641.3715 or download the player forms at www.keeproswellbeautiful.org.

There is a limit of 5 boxes or 200 pounds of paper per car.  The Roswell Recycling Center is located at 11570 Maxwell Road.  The phone number is 770.442.8822 or residents may email Trevor Williams, Recycling Center Supervisor, at twilliams01@ci.roswell.ga.us.

During the training, participants will learn about the Adopt-A-Stream program including why testing takes place and how testing is completed. Participants will acquire hands-on training by testing water at a local stream.

Groups, including families, scouts, teachers or civic groups, interested in adopting a stream are encouraged to attend. There is no cost to participate in the training.

To register, contact Laura Aikens, Environmental Education Coordinator, at 770.641.3742.

About Adopt-A-Stream -- Adopt-A-Stream is a volunteer program for individuals, families, groups, or businesses to test the chemical and/or biological quality of the water in Roswell.

The data collected is sent to the City of Roswell for evaluation by the Environmental/Public Works Department. Training and materials are available through the City and groups will receive an Adopt-A-Stream sign with their group name on it at their selected stream.