🌱 Council Approves Field Upgrades + The Roswell Motoring Festival

Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally, including updates on:

• The importance of taking fluorescent bulbs to the recycling center.
• Bulloch Hall closed briefly for repairs.
• 8 Year Anniversaries at the Roswell FD.

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Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. In 2013, the city began replacing grass rectangular sports fields with artificial turf. That year, two fields were replaced at Roswell Area Park. Two fields were also replaced at Groveway Community Park. Ten years later, in the spring of 2023, two artificial turf fields at East Roswell Park were changed out by the City of Roswell. The older fields at Roswell Area Park now need new carpet, infill, updated fencing, netting, and goalposts. The fields at Groveway Community Park need updated concrete work in order to become ADA compliant. A $2,810,620 contract with Fieldturd USA was recently approved by City Council to have the company complete the updates and replacements. (Paywall: AJC)
2. The city government posted an advisement to some and a reminder to others regarding the Roswell Recycling Center. The center collects fluorescent bulbs that are tubular or u-shaped for recycling. Floourescent bulbs have toxic mercury in them; these bulbs are classified as a hazardous waste. Therefore, the city wants to make sure that they are disposed of properly. A maximum of 5 tubular and/or u-shaped fluorescent bulbs of a certain length per residency will be accepted each day. Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), LED light bulbs, and other light bulbs should likewise not be thrown in household trash. The Recycling Center will not take them, however, those types of bulbs can be recycled at the Home Depot on Woodstock Road of the location on Holcomb Bridge Road. (Roswell Gov)
3. Over 150 classic cars will be on display at next month's Roswell Motoring Festival. Automobile collectors from across the south will show their special vehicles. This will be the festival's fourth year in the city; it will take place at Roswell City Hall on Oct. 7. The 1966 Ferrari P4 that was in the movie "Ford vs. Ferrari" will be featured at the event. Admission to the festival is free, however, donations will be collected that will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Car owners have until Sept. 29, to register their vehicles to be entered into the car show. Roswell Mayor Pro Tem Christine Hall will be the Grand Marshal for the Roswell Motoring Festival. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Roswell:

Tuesday, September 19

• Morning Meditation - Roswell Senior Center (10:00 AM)
• ESL Conversation Class - East Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Noonday Nosh Book Club - Roswell Library (12:00 PM)
• Trivia Tuesday with Mr. Taco - Variant Brewing Company (6:30 PM)
• Music Bingo - Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Keep Roswell Beautiful (KRB): The Roswell Rivers Alive cleanup event was held this past Saturday, and it was a huge success. The Great Annual Duck Race, on Oct. 21, will be KRB's next event. Residents can participate by donating their time, or by sponsoring a duck. (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: The Roswell FD has another round of staff anniversaries that they're celebrating. Alex Gonzaga, Stephen Stoner, Brandon Carr, Robert Childs, Craig DeLay, Bret Langston, Patrick Lindstrom, and Daniel Pintos are all celebrating 8 years with the department. (City of Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via X)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs: Bulloch Hall began undergoing floor repairs yesterday. Therefore, the hall will be closed until Wednesday, Sept. 20. The city will notify citizens with any further updates. (City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts: The Atlanta Vocal Project, the Georgia Tech Glee Club, 1999 International Barbershop Champs, and the FRED Quartet will bring their show, "Hot Time in the City," to Roswell on Sept. 30. Visit the Cultural Arts Center's website for more information about the production and to purchase tickets. (City of Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Roswell City Councilmember Lee Hills was the "celebrity bartender" at last month's Alive In Roswell community affair. The councilmember also set a new record for the amount of tips collected; the tips were matched by Top Job Beverage and Events. A total of $1,000 was donated to the charity VetBuds. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The city has an abundance of activities for residents to do this week around town. Sharon Crumley will be teaching an art class at the Roswell Library tomorrow, Alive in Roswell is set for Thursday afternoon, the Roswell Day of Hope, and Riverside Sounds is scheduled for Saturday. The full list of events can be found on the Roswell365 website. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— 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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