Roswell is a city in north Fulton County, Georgia, located on the Chattahoochee River about 22 miles north of downtown Atlanta. With a population of roughly 92,000, it is one of the largest and most established cities in the Atlanta metropolitan area's northern suburbs. Roswell's identity is rooted in its nineteenth-century mill heritage and its riverside location, and the city has long been among metro Atlanta's most desirable residential communities. The city's history centers on the Roswell Manufacturing Company, whose nineteenth-century textile mills operated along Vickery Creek. Old Mill Park preserves the mill ruins, the Vickery Creek dam and waterfall, and the Roswell Mill Covered Bridge, connecting the historic site to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. This blend of industrial heritage and natural setting distinguishes Roswell from many of its suburban neighbors. Downtown Roswell is organized around Canton Street, a historic district lined with sidewalk cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and galleries. The street hosts the Alive in Roswell festival from spring through fall, and the Town Square anchors community life. The city also maintains a seven-mile linear park along the Chattahoochee River, offering trails, fishing access at Roswell River Landing, and connections to the national recreation area. Public education is provided by Fulton County Schools, which operates several schools in the city, including Centennial High School, Crabapple Middle School, and Roswell North Elementary School. The district's presence supports Roswell's long-standing reputation as a family-oriented community. Transportation links Roswell to the wider region primarily through Georgia State Route 400, which connects the city to Atlanta, while MARTA bus service, including Route 142, serves the Holcomb Bridge Road corridor and connects to park-and-ride facilities. This combination of historic character, riverside recreation, strong schools, and metro access makes Roswell one of north Fulton's most complete places to live.