🌱City Signs Production Contract + Community Outreach Finds A Home

Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Roswell Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today, including...

• Veterans honored in the Roswell PD
• National Recycling Day

But first, your daily weather:

• Saturday: Some sun with a stray shower. High: 64 Low: 31.
• Sunday: Cooler with plenty of sun. High: 54 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb was welcomed to Roswell by North Fulton community members at a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Grove Way Community Center. The ceremonial event took place on November 9. This group assists families who are experiencing homelessness by aiding with providing resources, transitional housing and other forms of support. It has also serviced over 1,000 people in 2021 with its Emergency Response Program. Family Promise uses business partnerships and help from local churches to help house families. After using a donated space in a Dunwoody church basement, the organization has finally found a permanent home. (appenmedia.com)
2. City Council has voted for a $123,150 contract with MTechProMedia for video production services. The production group will shoot and edit video podcasts, talk shows and cinematic videos for Roswell government services, projects, and events. The work may involve writing scripts, making storyboards, location scouting, finding talent, etc. The city evaluated 19 proposals for the contract. MTechProMedia received the highest scoring proposal for the contract. ( Paywall: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. The Roswell Police Department is not only filled with those who are dedicated in service to our city, there are many in the department who have served the country as well. The Roswell PD took special time off Friday, November 11 to honor the veterans who served our country and those who serve in the department. Members of the department are military veterans who served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, the Army National Guard, Coast Guard, the Army Reserve and in the Navy Reserve. This Veteran's Day, the Roswell Police Department thanked and honored these veterans who continued to commit their life to service and duty. (facebook.com)

Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, November 12

• Centennial Wrestling @ Dunwoody (8:00 AM)
• Centennial Varsity Girls BB- Double Trouble Invitational @ Mt Pisgah (8:00 AM)
• Holiday "Portraits on The Porch" w/ Santa Claus - Dolvin House, 138 Bulloch Ave. (9:00 AM)
• Open-Hearth Cooking and Living History - Smith Plantation (10:00 PM)
• Photos w/ Santa for Sunshine on a Ranney Day-Deep Roots Wine Market (10:00 AM)
• Black Panther--Now Playing at Aurora Cineplex--on the Big Screen all week (10:30 AM)
• Electronics Recycle Drive - Computer Museum of America (11:00 AM)
• She Persisted: The Musical -Roswell Cultural Arts Center (11:00 AM)
• Eclipse Over Psychic Fair - Eclipse Over Roswell (12:00 PM)
• Eclipse Over Psychic Fair - Eclipse Over Roswell (12:00 PM)
• Roswell HS Varsity Girls Basketball -Forever 14 Showcase (12:30 PM)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw -Roswell Cultural Arts Center (4:00 PM)
• Parents Night Out - Elite Skillz & Elite Kidz (5:00 PM)
• Centennial Football vs Mays @ Lakewood (7:00 PM)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw -Roswell Cultural Arts Center (8:00 PM)
• 3 year Anniversary Celebration - Rock N' Taco Roswell (7:00 PM)
• Viewing of UFC 281- Rock 'N' Taco (11:00 PM)

Sunday, November 13

• Mock SAT - applerouth Roswell Location (9:00 AM)
• Children’s Church - Zion Missionary Baptist Church (10:30 AM)
• Georgia Plant Swap + Sale (12:00 PM)
• Camp Twin Lakes Fundraiser (1:00 PM)
• The Ultimate Self-Care Brunch - The Jasmine Spa (1:00 PM)
• Fancy Cutting Certification Class - Jacob K Hair (11:00 AM)
• petbar Roswell Grand Opening Fall Dog Fest-910 Woodstock Rd. (2:00 PM)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (2:30 PM)
• Fall Colors Canoe Trips - Chattahoochee Nature Center (3:00 PM)
• Fall Colors Canoe Trips - Chattahoochee Nature Center (3:00 PM)
• Dessert with Jeff - Roswell Presbyterian Church (4:00 PM)
• Voice Lessons with Rajan - The Well of Roswell (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell: 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. Joel Vazquez has been dedicated to the City for ten years as the Digital Media Designer. He has also a veteran who served in the Army for almost a decade. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Twitter)
• City of Roswell: National Recycling Day is on November 19. To honor the day, the Roswell Recycling Center will be giving tours of the facility. Sign-up is required to attend a tour. (City of Roswell, Georgia vis Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Horseshoe Bend: There will be a moving sale today and Sunday on Foal Drive in Roswell. There will be plenty of furniture, Christmas decorations, kids toys and books, and more. (Nextdoor)
• City of Roswell: In continuation of the preparation for #Giving Tuesday, the city is spotlighting its Roswell Nonprofit Partner: STAR House Foundation. For over 29 years, the STAR House has been providing free afterschool academic and enrichment programs for over 200 children in the city. They offer homework assistance, supplemental phonics curriculum, group and individual reading time, and much more. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Visit Roswell: Pop's Coffee Co. in Roswell received a visit from the Visit Roswell's mobile visitor center on Friday. The shop is located off of Alpharetta Hwy. and offers coffee and little bites to accompany your coffee. (Visit Roswell Georgia via Facebook)

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Events:

• Mayor and Council Meeting (November 14)
• Roswell Garden Club Meeting (November 15)
• Roswell Music Jam (November 15)
• A Taste of TAB: Atlanta North Business Owners Sample Board (November 16)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market (November 17)
• Atlanta Dance Company presents Babes in Toyland (November 19)
• The Nutcracker: Land of the Sweets (November 18)
• Little Leapers - For Kids On The Grow (November 18)
• Meet the Robotics Eagles from Milton HS at Computer Museum of America (November 19)
• Sunset Strip at Rock N Taco (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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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all next week 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.

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