🌱 2024 Budget Approved By Council + City Delays Task Force Creation

Hi all. Jessica Griffin here with your Thursday edition of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area is helping dog owners keep it clean.
• Georgia Power and Roswell Inc. team up to better EV infrastructure in the city.
• Roswell fire captains promoted to battalion chiefs.

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Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, which includes the Vickery Creek Unit and the Allenbrook Unit in Roswell, is beseeching dog owners to clean up after their pets. Recurrent rain and storms have caused higher amounts of bacteria in the Chattahoochee River; not picking up after dogs adds to these levels. “Dog waste is the second highest contributor to E. Coli [in the river],” Chattahoochee National Recreation Area Superintendent Ann Honious said. To encourage dog owners to "bag it and bin it," the park system has installed 37 dog waste stations throughout the recreation sites and trails. (WSB Radio)
2. The budget for the fiscal year 2024 was formally approved by the City Council at the recent meeting on June 12. The adoption of the budget was initially scheduled for May 25; however, some members of the council asked for an extended deadline to allow for more talks about finances. Mike Palermo was the only councilmember who was not in favor of the $194.3 million budget. However, he stated that the "proposal is a 'step in the right direction.'" A majority of the budget will be funded by property and sales taxes. (Appen Media)
3. The Canton Street closure proposal is in a current "state of limbo" as the City Council committee has decided to delay the development of a task force for the project. The Public Safety and Public Works Committee met on June 13 and discussed the specific conditions, framework, and criteria for the Canton Street Promenade Task Force. However, the committee felt that they needed more time before officially creating the task force. They will select seven individuals for the task force. A member of the City Council said the framework will be finalized at the next meeting which is scheduled for June 21. The member-appointment of the task force will occur at a later date. (Atlanta news First)

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Today in Roswell:

Thursday, June 15

• Weekly Story Time — Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market — World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Alive in Roswell — Canton Street (5:00 PM)
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Of Good Nature Live — Gate City Brewing Company (7:00 PM)
• Alive in Roswell After Party Feat. Ethel Live — The Gaslight (9:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Remember that a few roads will be closed this afternoon for the Alive in Roswell event downtown. The city will close access to Elizabeth Way and Webb Street (from Canton Street to the antique store lot) at 2 p.m. The remainder of Webb Street will close at 3:30 p.m. Canton Street (from Highway 9 to Norcross Street) will shut down at 5 p.m. The map of the scheduled closures is available on the city's social media pages and the Alive in Roswell website. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Roswell Police Department: Yesterday was a day of remembrance for the Roswell PD. Officer Leslie G. Warden was killed after being hit by a drunk driver while working an accident scene on June 14, 1986. His memory was honored by his family, the Roswell PD, the City of Roswell, and members throughout the community. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Roswell Inc: Georgia Power and Roswell Inc have partnered together to improve the city's electric vehicle infrastructure. They are currently working to upgrade the EV charging stations and other EV initiatives in Roswell and throughout North Fulton. (Roswell Inc via Instagram)
• Roswell Ramblers: The Roswell Ramblers held their Summer Fiesta Lunch on Wednesday, June 14. The group has invited the community to attend their next event, the July Backyard BBQ, on July 12. (Roswell Ramblers via Facebook)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: Three former captains with the Roswell FD have been promoted to battalion chiefs. The department congratulated Jason Dooley, Danny Dwyer, and Chris Cavender on their recent promotions. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Instagram)

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About me: My name is Jessica Griffin and I am a native of Roswell, Georgia. I have been in the Roswell-Alpharetta community for over 30 years. As a native "Roswellian", I embody, participate, and support all things local. Community is at the core of all of us, and I aim to convey the collectiveness and unity that should be promoted and celebrated throughout our community. Being a mother, a writer, a student of history, and the arts are my passions.

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