🌱 City Council Meeting Recap + Fulton School Board Announces Changes

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Roswell today. In today's issue, we'll touch on:

• Roswell's teaching museum.
• BT Junior Titan baseball tryouts.
• City leaders convene in D.C.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 80 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. The Roswell City Council and Mayor Kurt Wilson held a meeting this past Monday at City Hall. A third-generation veteran on the U.S. Navy, Ed Klaas was named as the city's newest Esteemed Veteran at the meeting. He worked as an Electronic Warfare Technician while enlisted and was Honorably Discharged in 1987. The council also discussed and approved a Tree Bank Fund Administration for a total of $568,000. An ordinance to adopt a millage rate of 4.949 for the 2024 fiscal year was also approved by the city council. The bond referendum that was passed in the November 2022 election is responsible for the increase in the debt service. (Roswell Gov)
2. Fulton County Schools uses the Teaching Museum and Archives to teach the history of local schools and their communities from the 1800s to the present day. The county has two museums that offer 80 programs and other materials that help students learn in a hand-on manner. “The public may not be fully aware of the fact that we have two teaching museums and an archive, all directed by our very own very capable, very knowledgeable museum curator,” said Fulton Schools Superintendent Mike Looney. Roswell is home to the Teaching Museum North; it is located at the former site of Roswell Elementary School. “Common Threads: The Everywhere and Every Day of Textiles” is a new exhibit that is currently on display at the Teaching Museum North. (Newsbreak)
3. Fulton County School Board members Lillie Pozatek and Katha Stuart held a meeting at Northwestern Middle School to discuss upcoming changes the board will be implementing throughout the district. Changes to safety and security measures that will go into effect in the 2024-2025 school year, were discussed with parents in the North Fulton area. Fulton County Schools Police Chief Mark Sulborski discussed new weapon detection that will replace the "traditional type" of metal detector. There will also be changes to the district's calendar and breaks next year. School board member Katha Stuart will hold another meeting at Roswell High School on Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. (Appen Media)

Our local sponsor has some great stuff to offer:

Tired of bringing all of the kiddos into the pediatrician when only one child is sick? At SmartMED Drive-Thru Medical Care, your entire family gets to remain in the car comfortably while the patient is evaluated by the doctor. They treat all common illnesses from ear infections and strep, to pink eye and rashes. Their goal is to get everyone feeling better as quickly (and easily) as possible. Plus, they’re in-network with most insurances. Visit here to learn more or watch this quick video to view a patient's experience!

Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to get started.

Today in Roswell:

Wednesday, September 20

• YouTube Exercise — Roswell Senior Center (10:00 AM)
• Morning ESL Classes — Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Folk Music From The 60’s — East Roswell Library (2:00 PM)
• Stephanie Berlanga Live — Ipp's Roswell (5:00 PM)
• Live Music with Tyson Halford — Canton St. Social (6:00 PM)
• Team Trivia — Lucky's Burger and Brew (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Bicycles: Mark your calendar cyclist! There will be an Assos Speed Club event on Oct. 27 at Roswell Bicycles. The day will include product showings, and a Club Ride that will be hosted by Assos of Switzerland and Roswell Bicycles. Reservations must be made to attend the event. (Roswell Bicycles via X)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: Roswell City Councilmember Sarah Beeson will be this month's celebrity bartender at Alive in Roswell in downtown this Thursday. Her tips and a portion of the earning will be given to the nonprofit, HomeStretch. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram
• Roswell Inc: The Executive Director of Roswell Inc, the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, officials from the City of Roswell, and stakeholders recently took a trip to the nation's capital. The community leaders worked on advancing the talent of the workforce in Roswell and North Fulton. The teams also learned about how to aid certain industries. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Blessed Trinity Athletics: Tryouts for the BT Junior Titan baseball team will take place on Oct. 28 and Nov. 4. This junior baseball team is for middle school students. Interested players can register for the tryouts on Blessed Trinity High School's website. (Blessed Trinity Athletics via X)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The city posted a recap video of their Committee Meeting for residents to review. Proposed renovations to 150 Frank Lewis Drive, a public safety service agreement with the City of Mountain Park, and a contract with Site Engineering were some of the most important topics that were addressed. The agenda for this meeting can be found on the city's website. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Guardian Home Experts- Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Featured events:

• Fall Prevention event (September 22)
• FREE Kickoff for the Walk to End Alzheimer's (September 23)
• 3hr Beginner Bachata Class @ Ballroom Impact Atlanta Sat Sept 23, 2023 (September 23)
• Social Security Seminar on Sept 25th and 26th at Sandy Springs Public Library (September 26)
• Johns Creek Symphony presents THE MARK WOOD EXPERIENCE (September 30)
• Microchip & Vaccination Clinic for Dogs & Cats - Low Cost (October 8)
• Add your event

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Roswell Patch newsletter? Contact me at Roswell@Patch.com