🌱 Citizens Speak Out At Forum + Antisemitic Flyers In Alpharetta

Hello, hello. Jessica Griffin here with your Tuesday edition of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local information you need to know right now, including updates on:

• Music on the Hill returns this month.
• Roswell gymnast heads to U.S. championships.
• NOW Massage now open in Roswell.

But first, today's weather: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 88 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. The Roswell City Council’s held its open forum last week, and residents were not reluctant to share their opinions about the Canton Street Promenade project and the denied request for adding sidewalks along the road where two elderly women were hit by a car in April. Some residents expressed that the city's approach to the Canton Street proposal is "dividing the community." David Johnson, a resident from the Willow Springs community, beseeched the city to approve their community's request to build sidewalks along Roxburgh Drive. Mayor Kurt Wilson was on vacation last week and was not in attendance at the open forum. (Newsbreak)
2. The second location of downtown's Standard at Roswell will open in Alpharetta's City Center later this year. The owners say their new location will still showcase their variety of specialty pizzas, and will still serve popular menu favorites. The Standards new location will also offer the same selection of craft, local, and imported beers that the Roswell patrons love. Live music will be performed during their lunch and dinner services. The new Alpharetta location will however, offer a specified late-night food menu. (MSN)
3. More antisemitic flyers have turned up in neighboring Alpharetta over the weekend. Alpharetta's mayor, Jim Gilvin, said that he’s “disturbed and deeply disappointed” by these flyers with racist and antisemitic messages." The city is looking for those responsible. Residents in Alpharetta are frightened and saddened by these divisive messages being distributed throughout the North Fulton Community. (WSB-TV)

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Today in Roswell:

Tuesday, August 8

• A Ramble in the Garden — Chattahoochee Nature Center (9:00 AM)
• ESL Conversation Class — East Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Meet the Keeper — Chattahoochee Nature Center (3:00 PM)
• 2023 Jr Knights Tryouts — Centennial High School (6:00 PM)
• Learn How To Get Into Top Notch Colleges With Funding — Roswell Library (6:30 PM)
• Team Trivia — Houck's Grille (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Even though the schoolyear has begun, the City of Roswell still has plenty of events planned for the week. Rock Star Karaoke goes down at Rock 'N' Taco on Wednesday night and the Roswell Historical Society's Trivia Night will take place the following evening at The Vick. Music on the Hill and The Cool Blue Jazz Band Concert will also take place this week. Check out Roswell365's website for the complete lineup of activities. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Roswell Gymnastics Team: The Roswell Gymnastics Team's Gage Kalley and his coach, Felippe Barros Mendonca have been selected to participate in the U.S. Championships. The entire team and the city congratulate these two for this acclaimed achievement. (Roswell Gymnastics Team via Instagram)
• The City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Songwriter and producer BJ Wilbanks will perform at the next Music on a Hill on Friday, Aug. 11. Wilbanks' music covers a spectrum of genres such as, Rock N Roll, Country, Americana, Funk. Motown, and more. The show will begin at 7 p.m. at City Hall. (The City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Greater North Fulton Chamber: The Greater North Fulton Chamber was present at the Grand Opening of The NOW Message Roswell. The NOW Message incorporates nature and raw elements to evoke a state of relaxation. (Greater North Fulton Chamber via Instagram)

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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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