Roswell makes CNN/Money’s “Top 100″

Roswell, GA residents have something else to be really proud of!  The Atlanta suberb just ranked as #77 on CNN/Money Magazine’s list of the Best Places to Live in 2010!   Here is what the magazine had to say about our city…

Home to several plantation houses from the Civil War era, historically rich Roswell is committed to a family-friendly environment.  It has some of the best public schools in the state, the lowest crime rate in the region, and a myriad of outdoor activities, making it easy to understand why families flock to this affluent Atlanta suburb.  Residents love their many public events, including the monthly Alive after Five summer festival, with plenty of food, shopping, and live music.

There are plenty of additional reasons that Roswell made the list.  According to CNN/Money, compared to the rest of the Top 100, Roswell’s…

• median family income ($113,750) is higher than average
• sales tax (only 4%) is lower than average
• job growth from 2000-2009 (22.3%) was higher than average

And if you don’t like to cook, then Roswell is definitely the right place for you.  With over 6,660 restaurants in a 15 mile radius, they lead the list in places to go grab a bite.  Now aren’t you glad that you decided to make Rosemont Apartments your home?

(Photo Credit: City of Roswell)

Kudos to the Roswell Fire Department

Did you hear about the waterfall rescue by the Roswell Fire Department at Vickery Falls earlier this week?

Apparently three college students (two men and a woman) were stuck on top of the dam that falls about 30 feet to the rocks below. Fire fighters used life jackets attached to ropes and pulled them to shore one by one.

I must say that that I feel more confident that Roswell is safe place to live after viewing the footage.  These guys have their stuff together!  If you haven’t seen the video, check it out on the Washington Post’s blog.  It’s pretty amazing.  I can’t even imagine being that close to the edge!

Keep Moving this Winter

When it’s cold outside, and man has it been cold, it can be very tempting just to lie still under all those blankets. That’s not the best thing to do however, especially with so many of us trying to keep that New Year’s resolution of getting healthier. Just keep moving by taking a nice brisk walk or hitting the gym for an aerobics class. Regardless of which activity you do, just do something and don’t start the year being a couch potato.

For more winter health tips click here.