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City of Roswell forms tax district to fund upgrades Measure's success depends on school, county buying in By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell has officially created a tax allocation district in the Holcomb Bridge Road corridor, but its fate — and success — will depend on whether other governments participate. The Roswell East-West Connection Tax Allocation District, or TAD, will work by capturing incremental tax increases from annual property reassessments within the district and setting them aside to fund public projects, like infrastructure, utilities or a parking deck. It can also subsidize up to 15 percent of the cost of a redevelopment project. The district spans almost 2,000
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Members of the Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Sue Gilbert, Amy Rudd, Ginger Wiggs and Regent Cynthia Waskowsky showcase their French country decorations in Bulloch Hall’s main bedroom as part of the theme, “An Old-Fashioned European Christmas.” Each year, clubs and organizations around Roswell participate in the annual effort, coordinated by the nonprofit Friends of Bulloch.
Bulloch Hall adopts European holiday theme Friends group vice president responsible for longtime effort
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Bulloch Hall’s parlor, decorated by Friends of Bulloch member Lynne Thomas, features a Norwegian touch. An informational poster shares Norway’s traditions, like a gingerbread house with marzipan pigs and gnomes, or nisse, thought to protect the countryside.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Through December, visitors to Bulloch Hall are in for a vibrant holiday experience. The interior of the historic Greek Revival mansion, the childhood home of Martha Stewart “Mittie” Roosevelt, mother of President Theodore Roosevelt, has a European flair. For around three decades, clubs, organizations and
individuals have been responsible for holiday decorations in each room, under a theme chosen by Friends of Bulloch, a nonprofit that supports the City of Roswell in operations of the home. This year, Friends of Bulloch Treasurer Karen Schwank said the theme is “An Old-Fashioned European Christmas,” with each room representing a country of choice. Longtime participant Martha
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