Drive extension

Improvement District officials and partners said they think the extension will spur further economic growth in the area.

The CID received a $2 million grant from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for the project. The new extension was completed in partnership between the city, the CID, Rubenstein Partners and the State Road and Tollway Authority.

Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin said the Davis Drive project has been in the works for years, and it was made possible through partnership between the CID and project staff.

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The Chief Communications Officer for Fulton County Schools, Brian Noyes said that may be true, but the school district likely will not know the official tax estimate until after the budget is approved and is operating off a conservative estimate now.

Fulton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney said he has discussed maintenance individually and will “be working with staff to present a proposal that adds additional money towards school maintenance.” neighboring cities Alpharetta and Johns Creek, who would benefit from the East Roswell voting location.

“No one votes in a vacuum,” Beeson said.

The councilmembers were open to the suggestion but focused on the addition of a second location to the April 11 resolution. The council unanimously approved the resolution with the added East Roswell voting location.