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Roswell adds Juneteenth to 2026 holiday calendar; estimated $75,000 cost for overtime
Roswell City Council (committee meeting) · February 24, 2026
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Summary
Council voted unanimously to add Juneteenth as a city holiday for 2026 after HR staff noted it is a state-observed holiday and most peer cities include it; staff estimated approximately $75,000 in additional costs, largely for public‑safety overtime.
The committee advanced a proposal to add Juneteenth to Roswell’s 2026 holiday calendar.
Human Resources Director Trisha Reder told council Juneteenth is an observed state holiday and that seven of the 10 largest cities in Georgia already observe it; Roswell was one…
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