🌱 Environmentalists Raise Concerns + Coat Drive + New Officers In PD

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• Winter weather safety precautions.
• City opens a 30-day comment period.
• City Tree Lighting Service

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Here are the top four stories in Roswell today:

1. There is a proposed driveway repair project at Roswell First Baptist that environmentalist have expressed concerns with. The endeavor will repair and stabilize an eroded streambank that is downstream from the culvert repair under the driveway. Plans are to stabilize the streambank slopes with grading and revegetation in the buffer. Final stabilization will be achieved with permanent vegetation. This will result in 63 feet of buffer disturbance. Environmentalist have until December 6 to address these concerns with the Environmental Protection Division Watershed Protection Branch. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Fall weather has set in and the winter's cold is on its way. The City of Roswell shared a public service announcement with residents to emphasize the importance of winterizing your water lines. The cold temperatures can cause pipes to freeze and break, which can create severe water damage. There are detailed preventative measures the city advises homeowners to take to prevent your pipes from freezing. If your pipes do break, you are advised to shut off the main water valve, then contact the City of Roswell Water Utility or Fulton County Water. The city says that leaks can also be reported on the City of Roswell mobile app. The city's Aquahawk monitoring system notifies Roswell water users if there is a leak in your home. (roswellgov.com)
3. A fire destroyed a residential home in Roswell last week. Luckily the family of four was not home when the fire started. They were alerted by their security cameras of the smoke that was engulfing bedrooms in the home. The home is still standing, but the inside has been ravaged by the fire. Fire crews responded quickly and extinguished the flames. No injuries were reported. The family has been given a lot of support from their friends and neighbors. A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family. The cause of the fire was not reported. (fox5atlanta.com)
4. A Public Comment Period for the Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Substantial Amendment has been opened by the City of Roswell. This will be a 30-day public comment period for an amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan (AAP). Roswell received $115,471.52 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) via the CARES Act. This amendment will establish the reallocation of these funds. Four different projects are being considered for this redistribution: North Fulton Child Development Association Scholarships, a case manager for the Roswell Housing Authority, Roswell Recreation and Parks Senior Programming and Roswell Recreation and Parks Waller Park Summer Camp. A list of locations are provided in which hard copies of the plan will be available for pickup. (appenmedia.com)

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Today in Roswell:

• Roswell HS Wrestling - Thanksgiving Duals @ West Forsyth (9:00 AM)
• Thanksgiving Break Guided Hike - The River Boardwalk Trail (11:00 AM)
• Devotion--See it First @ Aurora Cineplex (4:10 PM)
• Roswell Music Jam- Roswell Presbyterian Church (6:00 PM)
• Disney's Strange World-Premieres @Aurora Cineplex (6:10 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: The Roswell PD is continuing their efforts to grow the department. Four of the Police Department's newest officers recently took their oath of office. These officers are one step closer to being able to service the City of Roswell. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Roswell Special Events: Roswell's Lighting of the Christmas Tree will be on December 2 at Heart of Roswell Park. There will be carols, hot chocolate, fire pits, s'mores, and Santa Claus himself will be there to help usher in the holiday season. Mayor Kurt Wilson will orate 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. (Roswell Special Events via Instagram)
• Roswell High School Football: Stone Smith is a student at Roswell HS and has been acknowledged as a Great American Rivalry Scholar Athlete. He is now being considered for the 2022 All-American Scholar Athlete team. The All-American Scholar Athlete team is made up of high-achieving 25 scholar athletes. (Roswell High School Football via Facebook)
• The City of Roswell, Georgia: In preparation of #GivingTuesday on November 29, the city is giving thanks by honoring the staff that makes our city run efficiently. Craig is a Traffic Signal Electrician for the Transportation Department. Craig responds to emergency and customer traffic signal issues. He has been working for the city's transportation department for the past decade. (The City of Roswell via Twitter)
• The Roswell Fire Department: Roswell Fire Station No. 21 received special visitors on Monday, November 21. A local Cub Scout troop visited the station to learn about the tools that firefighters use and holiday safety tips. (The Roswell Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Roswell Woman's Club: The RWC is in need of coats, toys, and other items to give to Easter Seals North Georgia, Inc. There is an Easter Seals Amazon wish list that details all the items that the organization is requesting. The Woman's Club's due date to give items to Easter Seals is December 9. (The Roswell Woman's Club via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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