N. Fulton Flashback, 1979: Councilman 'violently' opposes urban doom

A government news story from the Sept. 20, 1979  edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's North Fulton Extra.

Credit: Photo courtesy: AJC Archives

Credit: Photo courtesy: AJC Archives

A government news story from the Sept. 20, 1979  edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's North Fulton Extra.

"North Fulton Flashback" is a weekly introspective look through the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s news archives at historical events that have helped shape the region. Plan to see a distinct mixture of both serious and quirky news stories from our stash.

Callum's main beef: He didn't want to see "skyscrapers" popping up all over the city. Roswell's small-time feel at the time was enough for him.

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As for Roswell’s “treeline,” it is somewhat a distant memory. The city has become beacon for industry, drawing numerous health, finance and tech businesses including CorMatrix, Nolan Transportation, Colibrium Direct and YARDI.