🌱 City Council Run-Off + Bomb Threat Caller Found + Veteran's Day

Hey, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days, including updates on...

• The city is hiring
• Updates on Tropical Storm Nicole
• #GivingTuesday city highlight

But first, today's weather:

Tropical rainstorm. High: 67 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three

stories in Roswell today:

1. There will be a run-off election between Sarah Beeson and Allen Sells for the open Roswell City Council Post 1 seat. The open position is for a one-year term. Beeson obtained 43.24% of the vote and Allen received 26.15% of the vote. Per the Roswell municipal code, Beeson received below the 50.1% majority requirement to win. The run-off election will be on December 8. (appenmedia.com)
2. The City of Roswell's Environmental/Public Works Department is currently looking to hire a new Support Services Division Manager. The Environmental/Public Works Department's Support Services Division offers technical and operational support for water, stormwater, sanitation/recycling, and fleet management, as well as Keep Roswell Beautiful. The Support Services Division Manager will be responsible for assessing systems, operations, and assets. They will also engage in project management, developing improvement options, and justifying and implementing recommendations that enhance operations and customer service. Those interested can apply online at the city's website. (facebook.com)
3. A 13-year old student has been found to be responsible for calling in the bomb threat at a Roswell preschool last week. Through an investigation, the Roswell PD determined that the caller was a teenager from Holcomb Bridge Middle School. The student made the call while on the bus going to school. A call to 911 was made from a cell phone, and the caller immediately hung up after making the threat. GPS coordinates from the phone showed the student's bus was close to the preschool. After questioning, the student admitted that the call was a prank that was meant to target their middle school. The teenager has been charged with terroristic threats and will also be face disciplinary consequences from the Fulton County School System. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Roswell:

• Veterans Day Breakfast -Bill Johnson Community Activity Building (8:00 AM)
• Veterans Day Weekend Celebration - SharpShooters USA Roswell (9:00 AM)
• Veterans Day Ceremony -Roswell Area Park Pond (10:00 AM)
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever--on the Big Screen at Aurora Cineplex (10:30 AM)
• Chicken Salad Chick's Veterans Day Celebration (11:00 AM)
• Dinner & Laughs Comedy Night - From the Earth Brewing Company (6:00 PM)
• 24th Annual Ek Shaam Raksha Ke Naam - Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:00 PM)
• D&D Spelljammer Campagin - Caffeinated Gamers (6:00 PM)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw - Cultural Arts Center (8:00 PM)
• Flannel Nation at Rock 'N' Taco (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Due to the expected rain in the forecast, the Honor Walk will now be held inside. The ceremony will now be held inside of the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building at Roswell Area Park. The Honor Walk will now begin at 9:30 AM. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: In continuation of the preparation for #Giving Tuesday, the city is spotlighting its Roswell Nonprofit Partner: Roswell Arts Fund. The Roswell Arts Fund's mission is to "strengthen the scope, quality, and diversity of the arts in Roswell." The group started a few years ago, and wants to make Roswell a "destination for the arts." (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: In the month of November, the City of Roswell is spotlighting its employees to show their thanks and gratitude for their service tot he city. Yesterday they highlighted one of their newest hires. Liberti Gates is the Environmental Education Coordinator. She helps teach the community about the environment and recycling. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Twitter)
• Joseph from Nextdoor's Community Team (Staff), Nextdoor Georgia: Nextdoor Georgia is offering residents a chance to win $10k worth of prizes. Share why you love your neighborhood/city by posting a photo on Nextdoor. You can post a beloved park, local business, your favorite tree, etc. (Nextdoor)
• The Roswell Fire Department: Roswell FD posted an update for Roswell on how Tropical Storm Nicole will affect the city. We can expect 30-40 mph wind gusts and we should receive between 1.5-2 inches of rain. There may be fallen trees and power lines. (The Roswell Fire Department via Facebook)

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Events:

• Justin! at Rock 'N' Taco & 3 year Anniversary Celebration. (November 12)
• Centennial HS Varsity Girls Basketball-Double Trouble Invitational(November 12)
• Parents Night Out (November 12)
• Open-Hearth Cooking and Living History with Clarissa Clifton (November 12)
• Eclipse Over Psychic Fair (November 12)
• Photos with Santa Benefitting Sunshine on a Ranney Day (November 12)
• She Persisted: The Musical (November 12)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw (November 12)
• 2022 Holiday "Portraits on The Porch" with Santa Claus (November 12)
• Electronics Recycle Drive at Computer Museum of America (November 12)
• Roswell HS Varsity Girls Basketball -Forever 14 Showcase (November 12)
• Camp Twin Lakes Fundraiser (November 13)
• Fancy Cutting Certification Class (November 13)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw (November 13)
• Mayor and Council Meeting (November 14)
• Roswell Garden Club Meeting (November 15)
• The Nutcracker: Land of the Sweets (November 18)
• Meet the Robotics Eagles from Milton HS at Computer Museum of America (November 19)
• Learn How Typewriters Lead Us to the Computer Age (November 23)
• Running of the Turkeys 5k (November 24)
• Lighting of the Christmas Tree (December 2)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next 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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