🌱 City Task Force Votes To End Work + Road Rage Leads To 3 Arrests

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's issue includes news about:

• North Fulton CID re-elects three board members.
• New members of the Roswell FD sworn in.
• The Beaucoup Jazz + Blues Festival returns in September.

But first, today's weather: Couple of showers, t-storms. High: 84 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. The North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID), a "self-taxing district that uses additional property taxes to identify, accelerate, and finance infrastructure projects and programs," has re-elected three of their board members during their yearly Caucus of Electors on June 6. Tim Perry, Tina Renee McCall, and Nick Nicolosi have been re-elected and will each serve four-year terms. The North Fulton CID collaborates with property owners and partner organizations to "enhance the prosperity of Alpharetta, Milton and Roswell." The group works on improvements to roadways and intersections, trails, bus shelter programs, and many other projects. (Appen Media)
2. Roswell's Canton Street Promenade Task Force has suddenly decided not to continue with their work. At their second meeting on Tuesday, the 7-member group unanimously voted to cease working on the project. They suggested that the city hire an independent urban planner to perform an economic study on how partially closing Canton Street would affect weekend traffic in the district. They also told city government that they would be willing to reconvene after a professional study is done. Their decision was met by applause from those in attendance. Roswell Councilwoman Lee Hills said that the city continues to be "on track" for the promenade project and is hopeful that an economic survey will be conducted. (Newsbreak)
3. An altercation that occurred after a road rage incident at the Krystal fast food restaurant on Holcomb Bridge ended with three people being arrested at Roswell City Hall. The report states that a green BMW hit a silver Honda as it was exiting the parking lot. This resulted in a dispute between the two drivers and a passenger of one of the vehicles. A green GMC then pulled into the lot and tried to prohibit the BMW from driving away. It is then said that the GMC began to follow the BMW around the lot. Surveillance footage shows the driver of the GMC driver exit his vehicle and strike a window on the BMW with an object. The drivers left the scene and went to City Hall; three people were arrested. The Roswell Police Department charged the driver and passenger of the Honda with riotous conduct. The driver of the GMC received a citation for simple assault and reckless driving. (Appen Media)

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Today in Roswell:

Thursday, August 3

• Alcoholic Beverage License Board Public Hearing — City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Story Time — Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market — World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Atlanta Authors presents Hank Phillippi Ryan — Roswell Cultural Arts Center (6:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Kurt Lee Wheeler — Osteria Mattone (6:00 PM)
• Cartoon Trivia w/ Jenner — Ground&Pound in East Roswell (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• AJRA Crew: The Atlanta Junior Rowing Association (AJRA) in Roswell has a new a new coach on board. Zach Smarr, a former DSquad lead coach, is now the Men’s Head Coach at AJRA. Coach Smarr is a native of Marietta and is a former AJRA rower. (AJRA Crew via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: The next Coffee and Connect networking hour will be in-person and will be held at Pop's Coffee Co. The event is hosted by Roswell Inc and allows attendees to meet with local community and business leaders. Visit the Roswell Inc website to register. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Blessed Trinity Athletics: The BT High School's athletics department currently has opportunities for local businesses and individuals to advertise with them and/or to honor a specific player. There are different options available in which to place a business or player ad. More information is available on the school's website. (Blessed Trinity Athletics via X)
• Visit Roswell, Georgia: The Roswell Arts Fund's Beaucoup Jazz + Blues Festival is returning for its third year. This jazz and blues celebration will be brimming with musical artist, craftsmen, vendors, delicious eats, and more. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30. (Visit Roswell, Georgia)
• Roswell Councilmember, Sarah Z. Beeson: The Roswell FD swore in seven of their most recently promoted members at City Hall on Monday, July 31. Councilmember Beeson, the city's Public Safety Liaison, was there to welcome the new Roswell FD staff and made sure they had the necessary resources and are prepared. (Roswell Councilmember, Sarah Z. Beeson via X)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you 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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