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🌱 Bond Referendums Passed + Roswell Teen Talk Podcast + A Local Play

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Hey, friends. It's Thursday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally, including updates on...

  • North Point Mall plans denied
  • The Fall Harvest Market at the RFAM
  • #GivingTuesday spotlight

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Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

  1. All three bond questions were voted on and passed on Election Day. The city has a little over 72,000 registered voters and more than 40,000 residents voted in Tuesday's election. The bond referendum for Parks and Recreations Projects passed with 74.74 % of the votes. There were 29,156 votes in favor of the bond referendum for Public Safety Projects. The Parking Deck Project bond referendum received 57.01 % of favorable votes. There will be a runoff election for the open Council seat in the upcoming weeks. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
  2. A partnership between the Roswell Rotary and the Wellstar Foundation is producing a podcast series called “Roswell Teen Talk.” This five-episode limited series launched on October 11. The show will feature Roswell teenagers in a peer-to-peer format and will tackle an array of topics related to behavioral health and suicide prevention. The podcast will also offer information to the North Fulton community when, where and how to get help. Students from Roswell High School and Fellowship Christian School will share their experiences and opinions. They will be guided by experts from the Wellstar Health System to make sure the resources that are relayed are "accurate, relevant and actionable." This diverse group of students will represent all grade levels. $57,000 was invested by Roswell Rotary and Wellstar North Fulton to develop “Roswell Teen Talk.” (appenmedia.com)
  3. The $550 million redevelopment plan for North Point Mall was rejected by Alpharetta City Council at Monday's meeting in a 4-2 vote. Residents who were in attendance at the meeting seemed to have favored the proposed live, work, play space. The developer of the project, Trademark Property Company, wanted to remodel and redevelop 83 of 100 acres of the mall's property and bring in new retail, restaurants, residential living and office space. Alpharetta City Council was opposed to the project's plans and did not believe Trademark would successfully carry out its design plans. They shared concerns of the possibility that the site would become a wasteland. Alpharetta Councilmen Bruce Will and Donald Mitchell were the only two who voted in favor of the project. The Mayor of Alpharetta, Jim Glivin and councilmembers Jason Binder, Doug DeRito and Dan Merkel were opposed to the proposal.(Paywall: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Roswell:

  • Manifesting Beyond the Law of Attraction - The Well of Roswell (9:00 AM)
  • Story time with Ms. Heather - Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
  • Needlecrafters - Roswell Library (1:00 PM)
  • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever--Premieres Nov 10th at Aurora Cineplex (4:00 PM)
  • Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market -World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
  • Downtown Development Authority Meeting - City Hall: Room 220 (3:30 PM)
  • Roswell HS Flag Football vs. River Ridge (6:00 PM)
  • Neighborhood Meeting - City Hall: Room 220 (7:00 PM)
  • Manifesting Beyond the Law of Attraction - The Well of Roswell (7:30 PM)
  • GET Presents The Turn of the Screw -Cultural Arts Center (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Roswell Fire Department: Dr. Malcom III is the Roswell FD's medical director. He met with the 21 newly hired full-time fire captains and outlined his role and involvement in the department. Dr. Malcom is an member of the fire department and gives support to firefighters and staff. (The Roswell Fire Department via Facebook)
  • City of Roswell: Julie Brechbill has worked for the City of Roswell for over 20 years. She is the City's community relations director and has created and implemented many department programs and marketing campaigns. In the month of November, the City of Roswell is spotlighting its employees to show their thanks and gratitude for their service.(City of Roswell, Georgia via Twitter)
  • City of Roswell: In continuation of the preparation for #Giving Tuesday, the city is spotlighting its Roswell Nonprofit Partner: Roswell North Elementary Foundation. The Roswell North Elementary Foundation, created in 2009, cultivates and supports Roswell North Elementary School's academic experience for its students. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
  • Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market: The Fall Harvest Market will be on November 19. In addition to the artisans and farmers market, there will be a petting zoo, face painting and more activities for the entire family. (Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market via Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Martins Landing: There will be a Food Drive Friday, November 11.The drive will be held at King’s Market from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. Some of the items needed are canned vegetables, broths, canned beans, soups, ramen, etc. (Nextdoor)
  • Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs: The Roswell Youth Theater will put on its production of "Shrek, Jr." Opening night will be on December 2 and will conclude with two shows on December 3 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Tickets are now on sale. (Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— 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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