🌱 9-Year Old Celebrated + Money Raised For CNC + Grove Way Apartments

Hello, everybody. It's Wednesday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town, including news on...

• A birthday celebration!
• Reels and Wheels is coming up
• $12 million obtained for redevelopment

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. Residents and staff at Magnolia Place, a senior living center, in Roswell threw a birthday party for a 9-year old boy who has autism. The community at Magnolia Place heard of the story of Austin Sosebee, who hasn't had anyone show up to his birthday parties and experienced bullying at school for the past several years. His family reached out to the public this year to ask for people to send Austin birthday cards. Magnolia Place made Austin feel extraordinary and special. A sales market specialist from the community went to his home with a big yard sign, a birthday cake and over 65 birthday cards from the residents. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. The OneColonial team with Colonial Pipeline held an event to raise money for the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. Members from OneColonial also got to meet one of the center's educational ambassadors — a red-shouldered hawk. The proceeds will go to the funding of educational programs. The Chattahoochee Nature Center will also use some of the proceeds for wildlife rehabilitation projects. (twitter.com)
3. The Roswell Housing Authority received assurance from Roswell City Councilwoman Lee Hills regarding the city's commitment to help the remaining residents of the Grove Way Apartments. She solidified the city’s vow to help the elderly residents find new homes. Currently, there are 18 tenants remaining in the apartment building and eight tenants have yet to find a new place to live. Councilwoman Hills met with U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath at last week's Housing Authority meeting. McBath aided in securing $12 million for the redevelopment of the 199 Grove Way Apartments. This would be in addition to the $2 million the city of Roswell is said to be putting toward the redevelopment. Hill will continue to fight for these residents and members of the community. She is trying to meet with Gov. Brian Kemp on the matter. (appenmedia.com)

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Today in Roswell:

• V Softball vs Dunwoody at Roswell (5:30 p.m.)
• V/VJ Volleyball @Chattahoochee at Centennial (6 p.m.)
• River Cruise: A Benefit Wine Tasting for Sideways Contemporary Dance (6 p.m.)
• Whole Hearted Moms Support Group at The Little Yogis Roswell (7 p.m.)
• North Fulton Town Hall Meeting - City Hall (7 p.m.)
• She Recovers Foundation (7:30 p.m.)
• Christopher Alan Yates Live - Rock N Taco Roswell (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Roswell Police Department: The Roswell PD recently made a young man's day. The boy had a “We Support Roswell Police” yard sign that was torn and mangled by the wind. Two officers, on behalf of Friends of Roswell Police, personally delivered a new sign to the boy. (Roswell Police Department via Twitter)
• The State of GA: The 174th Georgia State Fair will be opening at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 30. Organizers have said that this fair will have more attractions than any other fair in the state. Some attractions include the Hollywood Circus, Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show, and an aquatic acrobatic show. The fair will run through October 9. (the georgiasun.com)

• Roswell Special Events: The last Reels and Wheels of the year will be on September 30 at East Roswell Park. This free event is a combination of Movies in the Park and Food Truck Friday. The food trucks will begin serving at 5 p.m. and a showing of “Space Jam: A New Legacy “ will begin at 7 p.m. (The City of Roswell via Facebook)
• The City of Roswell Government: Mayor Kurt Wilson gave a video update of some events going on in the city. He also provides some updates on city business. (City of Roswell via Facebook)

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— Jessica Griffin

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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