I came here because R got into a car accident and had to pay for a resulting ticket issued to him…read more I went with R because he was without a car at the time, since it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. Parking for Roswell City Hall was plentiful. The city hall building is beautiful, both inside and outside. It's so picturesque that it's been used in multiple shows and films, according to one of the security staff members whom I spoke with while going through their security procedures at the entrance to the building. We went upstairs so that R could pay his fine. The payment counter had clear plexiglas separating the clerks from the customers, and communication was loud, since the clerks and customers used microphones and loudspeakers to communicate. Yes, all communications could easily be heard. The clear was professional, courteous and efficient, and we were there for about three minutes. Great experience!

Clean, well-organized building. Staff is polite and efficient. Parking is convenient and the…read morelocation is easy to find. It was nice to resolve everything quickly and without hassle.

The city of Suwanee has some of the coolest events and hosts a Farmers Market every now and then…read morelike they did today. They also had a Valentine's Day Sprint this morning as well. I love how pleasant it is over here. The apartments are very nice and the establishments over here are different in a good way. I've never seen an area like this that has city hall and shops so close together. This city has that small town appeal with newness everywhere. I love it and I can't wait to see what other events will be held here. Always a good time with good people. I like everything about this area and everyone is friendly, which is rare these days. You should check out their site to see what upcoming events you might want to participate in.

Hot on the trail of my ancestors! I came to Marietta to sniff out traces of where my Great…read moreGrandfather Xs 3 settled and bor children in the 1830s. Yes, almost 200 years ago. I really didn't know exactly what I expected to find so, I had no agenda but, to get a feel for the geography and maybe discern a reason they would head for Texas in the 1850s. Marietta is north of Atlant in Cobb county. I found a thriving metropolis surrounding verdant hills with huge trees. Looking closer I found traces of the old Marietta. Before General Sherman burned it in 1864 during the civil war. There are only two original buildings downtown left from that destruction. One is now the Marietta History Museum. I'll cover it in another review but, it is one of the best small museums I've ever visited. Visiting the Marietta City Cemetery gave me a feel for the Old. It's on a hill close to downtown and I could imagine from here, the coalescing of a small dusty town forming in the distance. In that town, my great-grandfather xs 3 became the 4th Sherriff in 1838. After spending a day exploring the area I didn't come away with anything you would consider "concrete". However, I do have the satisfaction of knowing they were here in the early days of pushing westward of our country. That's exciting to me. Especially in light of the fact that I'm sitting close to where they settled in Texas and I do know that history very well. My current day assessment of Marietta for those possibly interested in moving there. I found it to be a great little city that I myself would live in. It's got a special feeling that's hard to put in words. I talked to a lot of people and most are from somewhere else. Marietta is a great place to live,work,retire they said one after the other.

I arrived to conduct business with the watershed division of the city of Marietta and I have never…read morebeen to a government building that did not have restrooms for the public. How is this even possible?? There were a dozen people there while I when I arrived, meaning there are hundreds of people coming into a government building per day and there's not a restroom... This doesn't even seem legal... ‍

I am a regular patron of the Alpharetta GA Branch library. It is greatly disturbing, and…read moredisappointing about the ongoing issues with the poor sanitation, public computers and printers. Over the past several visits, I have noticed that the multiple computers are either out of service or functioning intermittently, and the printers frequently experience errors or downtown, and the computer monitor, mouse and keyboards are covered with food, hair, dirt, crumbs, and other unclean things, which makes it difficult for patrons to complete essential tasks such as sanitation, printing important documents, conducting research or applying for jobs. Please keep the public library clean, and the maintained. This is very concerning.

This is a nice library located in downtown Alpharetta. It's a bit on the smaller side but it's…read morestill pretty cozy and I could see myself hanging it out here to study or something. They have a small shop in the front where they sell used books and other media for very affordable prices. They have a few seats in the front of the library to chill as well.

We had never really spent time in the city of Atlanta in the past. I had been to two conferences…read morethere, one in the early 2000s and another in the mid 2010s. But those did not provide enough time to truly get acquainted with the city. This year, we had the chance to visit Atlanta twice. One time was with our 7-yo grandson. He likes cities and we were in Florida already. Atlanta seemed like a good place to finish our time away with a visit to Coca-Cola World and the Aquarium. It was also when the World Cup was taking place, so it was a unique time in the city. The second excursion was just three weeks prior to the time of this writing. This was a different visit as it was just my wife and me. We were in town to attend a book launch at The Carter Center. We had a chance to see the city in a different light. While the scope of each visit was different, we had a great time on both occasions. People do not necessarily think of Atlanta as a vacation destination. While it does not have the glitz and glamor of high profile spots like Vegas or New York or Orlando, it offers a low-key ambiance that creates its own appeal. Maybe the more subdued tone fosters an allure of its own that makes it different. It certainly makes any visit a more down-to-earth, real-life experience. The first thing I'll note is that we met some of the nicest and most genuine people that we've ever encountered anywhere. From the hotel employee who gave us a ride to the train station that was off his route and refused a tip, to the woman at the table beside us in the restaurant who engaged us in a very pleasant conversation that included tips for our visit, to the homeless guy who offered directions without being asked and wanted nothing in return (try finding that in NY or Chicago!), the people presented a different mindset than you'd find elsewhere. Meandering downtown is a great experience. Attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, the College Football Hall of Fame and SkyView (Ferris Wheel) make downtown a place full of things to do. While the Braves play outside of downtown, the Hawks, the Dream and the Falcons play in city center. In the bigger picture, the general urbanity of the core city presents an interesting atmosphere in which to explore. Outside of downtown, the King National Historic Park and the seemingly-integrated-but-privately-run King Center perhaps top the list. This tribute to the lives of MLK and Coretta Scott King is very well done between the two sites. The King home tour is particularly enlightening, and the placement of the Kings' tombs on a mount in the middle of the beautifully constructed fountain is quite fitting. Some of the hidden or lesser known gems in the city include the Municipal Market, where you'll find ready-to-eat treats and other food items as well as a few craft pieces in a vintage facility. Piedmont Park is a terrific place to take a stroll in a significant green space. It is one of the nicer parks you'll find anywhere, and it hosts a few fun events such as an art fair. Just north of and adjacent to the Park is the Atlanta Botanical Garden. It's a little pricey but it affords a peaceful experience in the midst of lovely garden arrangements. For those more inclined toward indoor recreation, Ponce City Market presents a cool shopping and dining adventure in a 100-year-old former Sears building. Like most cities, Atlanta has some remarkable neighborhoods worth exploring. Midtown is just north of downtown and is one of Atlanta's most pleasant to roam. There are some good restaurants and terrific shops. Virginia - Highland also is upscale and offers shops and restaurants worth visiting. As far as wandering to places further afield if you're based downtown, Atlanta's public transportation is not bad by American standards. There is a subway system that is easy to use and is fairly convenient. It gets you from the airport to downtown as well as a few other places of interest. Buses are decent options for some trips and there is a tram that will get you from downtown to the King NHP, for example. But to get to many attractions such as Stone Mountain and the Atlanta History Center, you really need a vehicle. Like any city, you have to take precautions. Homelessness is a huge problem in the US and Atlanta is no different. Crime can be an issue at times. And the heat in summer can be oppressive. If you do drive, traffic can also be oppressive. Atlanta is indeed worth a visit. It is not high on most vacation lists, but it's still a great place to hang out nonetheless. The attractions are interesting, the people are lovely and, while I didn't elaborate on it, there are some great food options, especially for soul food and southern fare.

My Atlanta wasn't the same city as today. As those familiar with its history know, Atlanta was…read moreburned by Sherman during the Civil War, Today its landmarks fall prey to "progress". My move to Atlanta was in the earliest 70's after I graduated from college. Two of my college friends and I rented an apartment that eventually was razed for an early widening of the I-75/I-85 split. It was a glorious time to be young and single in Atlanta. We lived close to great restaurants, shopping, a popular dance club & the General Apartments Town Club, a popular spot for those of us who lived in one of their properties. We partied at night and got up early to be at work the next morning. Weekends in the summer were amazing. Rafting down the Chattahoochee River was fun anytime. But the weekend of the Great American Raft Race was a 9 mile floating party that some called "Woodstock on the Water". We saw First National Tours such as "Hair" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" in the Atlanta Civic Center and concerts such as "Three Dog Night" at Atlanta Stadium. The Atlanta Braves were a popular nighttime event during an era where we never won but had the sport's most popular and well known superstar, Hank Aaron. Ted Turner was the media mogul and eventual sports team owner. He began CNN & built CNN Center near the new & innovative Omni (now razed), an arena for the Atlanta Hawks NBA team & the Atlanta (now Calgary) Flames NHL teams. We loved to go to the games. A MARTA rail station was conveniently located at the arena. But I'm getting ahead of myself, Our second apartment complex was brand new and beautiful, located on Piedmont Road across from what was then Lindbergh Shopping Center. My first bank (C&S) was located there, in addition to grocery, a great dress shop and so many businesses that I loved. The shopping center site is now a mixed use development. Our apartment complex was demolished to build the Lindbergh MARTA Station. Shopping was wonderful. Nearby Lenox Square was my "go to" Mall, anchored by storied Atlanta department store chain Rich's. Davison's was another anchor that was acquired by Macy's during my time in Atlanta. Rich's had wonderful merchandise and furniture. I still use and love the quality end tables, coffee table, lamps and more that I bought there over 50 years ago. Eventually a new wing was added, anchored by Neiman Marcus. How I loved their dresses! Rich's was acquired by Macy's after I had moved to Coastal Virginia. It still makes me sad. Atlanta Falcons games, PGA Tournaments, Georgia Tech games and playing golf on all the Atlanta courses were all enjoyable. Of course anytime Mississippi State played Georgia, a trip to Athens was required. During those early days I-20 ended in Douglasville. I-75 ended at the "Big Chicken" in Marietta. Speaking of Cobb County, restaurants there weren't allowed to serve mixed drinks. Diners could buy the mixers but had to bring their own liquor. Jimmy Carter was Governor & started his early Presidential run from an office on Peachtree near where I lived. I walked in one day to donate and was given a T-Shirt. During his college days my son wore that vintage shirt until it disintegrated. Atlanta Stadium is no more. The football stadium built to replace it is now used by Georgia State University and another has taken its place. The Braves now play in Cobb County. It is unrecognizable. Georgia State, where I got my MBA had no dorms or sports programs. My employer paid for my degree, which I obtained by going downtown after work for classes for three years. We carpooled and managed to get in some fun time at Underground Atlanta with classmates and on weekends with my friends. The only thing that hasn't changed is the traffic. My son had a recent business trip to Atlanta and stayed in Buckhead, where I lived the majority of my 15 years in Atlanta. He rented a car so he could drive to our East Cobb house, where he spent most of his preschool years. He drove by the hospital where he was born. When he was ready to go to the airport I asked if he was going through the middle of town or around I-285. When he said through town I couldn't wait to hear what my NYC driver son thought of Atlanta driving habits on that stretch of I-75/85. Everyone goes at least 85mph on a zillion lanes bumper to bumper. If you don't know the correct lane to be in you'll never get to your exit. A few weeks later I asked him what he thought of it. He stated "They go fast (hesitation).....REAL FAST. I just chuckled. When we moved to Coastal Virginia I tell people that my fingernails were gripping the asphalt on I-85 as I was holding the kudzu on the side of the road driving north. I cried every time I heard "Georgia on my Mind" on the radio. Would I go back? No. That was a different time and age. That Atlanta no longer exists except in my memory.