Roswell: What's Open, Closed Amid Coronavirus Concerns

ROSWELL, GA — With cases of the new coronavirus increasing daily in Georgia, cities around the state have closed businesses, government offices and cancelled events. See what is closed below, and let us know in the comments if we missed any closings.

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ROSWELL

• All indoor City facilities will be closed to the public until further notice. This includes the Roswell Recycling Center.
• All public meetings are cancelled through March 29. There is one exception: The City will hold an Emergency Special Called City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 17, at 5 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The building will be open to the public for this meeting; however, members of the public are strongly urged to consider CDC guidelines before making the decision to physically attend. The meeting will be livestreamed on our Facebook and YouTube channels.
• Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs closure information is available here.
• City of Roswell Municipal Court will be closed for 30 days beginning on Monday, March 16. Court staff will contact affected individuals to reschedule court dates. For more information, call 770-641-3790.
• Canceled Community Events
  • Tuesday, March 17 - Wednesday, March 18: Crabapple Middle School Presents Annie JR.—Canceled
  • Wednesday, March 18: Civilian Active Shooter Response Class—Canceled
  • Friday, March 20 - Saturday, March 21: Atlanta Jazz Theatre Dance Company 50th Annual Spring Concert—Canceled
  • Saturday, March 21: Roswell Beer Festival—Canceled
  • Tuesday, March 24: Women's Self-Defense Class—Canceled
  • Saturday, March 28: Roswell Motoring Festival—Canceled
  • Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, March 29: Spring Craft Bazaar—Canceled
• Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs programs, events, and activities information is available here.
• All programs, events, and activities (including practices and games) through the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department are suspended until Tuesday, March 31.
  • There is one exception: Some programs and events at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center will be held as scheduled through the end of the month. Please check the Cultural Arts Center calendar for updates.
• All Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs facilities (including recreation centers) are closed until further notice, except for:
  • Roswell Cultural Arts Center—Open
  • Roswell River Landing—Open
  • Archibald Smith Plantation—Open
  • Barrington Hall—Open
• Although indoor recreation center facilities will be closed, City of Roswell parks will remain open. This includes outdoor park facilities and restrooms. Park visitors are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer and water bottles.

FULTON COUNTY

• Early voting has been suspended. The Georgia Presidential Preference Primary and Special Election is now scheduled for May 19. For details on voting, visit the Secretary of State website.
• All Fulton County libraries are closed until further notice.
  • The library is asking that patrons not return books during this closure. Library staff will adjust due dates and waive fines.
  • Digital resources such as Hoopla, Libby, Overdrive, Freegal, and more are always available online.
• All public meetings, events and outreach activities are canceled or postponed at this time. The Board of Commissioners' regular and recess meetings will continue as scheduled. Proclamation presentations will be canceled.
• All Fulton County senior centers will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 16. Meal delivery is being arranged for existing senior center clients.
• All Fulton County Arts Centers & Wolf Creek Amphitheater will be closed to the public starting Saturday, March 14, 2020 until further notice. All Wolf Creek Amphitheater programming is suspended until further notice.
• Training centers for Developmental Disabilities will be closed and Group therapy will be suspended. Clients may contact the facility where they receive services for further information.
• Greenbriar Mall and North Fulton Service Center offices will be closed. All other offices will be open with limited staff.
• The Atlanta Judicial Circuit has issued an order declaring a judicial emergency in Fulton County. Effective Monday, March 16, no jurors or grand jurors should report, and no jury trials will be held for 30 days.