🌱 Council To Discuss Canton Street + City Pushes Visits To Museums

Hey y'all! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including...

• Online systems down for maintenance this weekend.
• The NOC and The Oak Street Bottle Shop introduces the Summer Beer Series.
• Councilmember Sarah Beeson set to launch re-election campaign.

But first, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 87 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. The Roswell City Council will convene on Friday morning at Roswell River Landing to discuss Canton Street's possible closure to vehicular traffic. Specifically, they will talk about the previous task force's recommendation to hire an urban planner to conduct an economic impact study on the proposal. Councilman Mike Palermo said that he supports this suggestion. This proposal continues to be a divisive topic for city residents and business owners. According to former members of the task force, those who are believed to be in support of the Canton Street Promenade project have had notes left on their cars and have received threatening emails. (Newsbreak)
2. On July 1, the city began offering free admission to Roswell's historic home museums. Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation are open to visitors during their normal business hours and for special events like History Seek Saturdays. These three sites are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each historic home offers cell-phone tours that are available for download, and volunteers will be present to answer questions. Guided tours are available by appointment only; tickets must be purchased to attend a guided tour. The City of Roswell hopes to advocate the public's engagement and involvement in the educational opportunities that teach about the lives and events that shaped Roswell’s history. (Appen Media)
3. The city government has announced scheduled system maintenance on Saturday, Aug. 19 until Monday, Aug. 21. Online services for the City of Roswell will be suspended specifically between 11 p.m. on Saturday through 7 a.m. on Sunday. The system will shut down again between 11 p.m. on Sunday and will remain unavailable until 7 a.m. on Monday morning. During these times, residents will not be able to access the online payment system for utility billing and property tax payments, employment applications, Recreation & Parks registration, and vendor self-service information. The phone system for business license, permit fees, utility billing, and property tax payments will be unavailable as well. Payments from residents that are set-up via auto pay, will not be affected by this system maintenance. (Roswell Gov)

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Today in Roswell:

Thursday, August 17

• Coffee, Tea, Chat and Brain Games — Roswell Senior Center (9:30 AM)
• Story Time w/ Ms. Peggy — Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Burgers & Bluegrass — RUMC Coffee House (4:30 PM)
• Alive in Roswell — Canton Street (5:00 PM)
• Jazz in the Garden — The Vick Koffee and Kocktails (5:30 PM)
• The Happy Hour — Rock 'N' Taco (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Roswell, Georgia: The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) and Oak Street Bottle Shop have come together to bring the city a "beer garden by the river" with its Summer Beer Series. Join them at the NOC on Aug. 26 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an afternoon of live music, games, food trucks, and craft beers. (Visit Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The Area 13.1/Alien Half Marathon will be this Saturday, Aug. 19. Due to the race, sections of Riverside Road, Dogwood Road, Willeo Road, and Azalea Drive will be closed. The city plans to close the designated areas at 6:30 p.m.; the roads are expected to be reopened at 10:30 p.m. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• City of Roswell Councilmember, Sarah Z. Beeson: Councilmember Beeson is about to begin her re-election campaign. The kickoff will be at the Casa Robles in downtown on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. (City of Roswell Councilmember, Sarah Z. Beeson via X)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks: The Roswell Visual Art Center's Scrapbook Studio class will start on Aug. 31 and will run until Oct. 5. The class will teach attendees the art of scrapbooking and making memories. Visit the City of Roswell's website for more information and to register. (City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks via Instagram)
• Fellowship Christian Academy Athletics: Avery Paulson, a student and soccer player at Fellowship Christian Academy, has been named as the Girls Soccer National Player of the Year. She was chosen by the National Christian School Athletic Association. Her fellow Paladins congratulates her for this achievement. (Fellowship Christian Academy Athletics via X)
• Roswell Arts Fund: This Sunday, Aug. 20, will be jammed packed with many artistic and cultural events around the city. The classical concert series will continue at Mimosa Hall with the Roswell Music Club and the Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens. Free workshops and performances are scheduled for the "ArtAround: Pathways" exhibit at Don White Memorial Park and Riverside Park. (Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)

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— 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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