🌱 Fire Captain Promotions Update + School Rezoning + Road Closure

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. The Roswell FD has given an update on the application process for the promotion of 21 captains. Applications came from internal and external candidates and the Fire Department currently has almost 150 applicants for these positions. The candidates have already completed their initial round of interviews, as well as the assessment center process at the Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center. They will continue into the final phase of the interviews and assessment center process. Their goal is to onboard the captains by the end of October. (facebook.com)
2. Fulton County Schools has decided to create new attendance zones and redistrict some schools in North Fulton. This process will affect the entire North Fulton region. Enrollment has declined in recent years and created an imbalance. Some schools are still crowded and others have open space for more students. Specifically for Roswell, the relocation of Crabapple Middle School, causes the need to make changes to the attendance zone in the area. Fulton County School officials will get the community's feedback while they create the new zoning over the next couple of month. The Fulton County Board of Education will vote on the proposals in December. There will be upcoming meeting October 4 and October 18. (appenmedia.com)
3. Roswell Special Events has announced an upcoming road closure in the city. Azalea Drive to Willeo Road will be closed on September 17 for the 8th Annual Run at the River. The road race, Team Maggie's Dream, will be taking place in the area between 7 - 10 a.m. The city will keep the southbound lane of Willeo Road open for traffic. (instagram.com)
4. Fulton Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney gave more updates on the districts upgraded safety plan. It began looking into and adding to the county's safety plan after the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas this past May. Fulton County Schools recently formed a safety committee. It has recommended the installation of Flock Safety Cameras on school campuses to read license plates. The cameras are said to scan license plates and vehicle characteristics only and will not scan people and faces. The system will have the capability to correspond with national and local criminal databases and alert law enforcement if required. The installation of the cameras will cost $626,300 and is to be funded through ESPLOST. The final vote is scheduled at the September 22 board meeting. (11Alive.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Alive in Roswell- Canton Street, Roswell (5 p.m.)
• V. Volleyball vs Blessed Trinity - Roswell (5:30 p.m.)
• V Softball vs Pope - Roswell (6 p.m.)
• JV Football vs Johns Creek - Roswell (6 p.m.)
• 9th Grade Football @ Lassiter - Roswell (6 p.m.)
• Womens Club - Westchester Civic Association (7 p.m.)
• Reiki Share (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: The Roswell PD and Revved Up Kids will hold the last session of their safety workshops. This session will be at East Roswell Park this Saturday, September 17. There is still time to register and the class is open for children ages 6-13. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Friends of the Roswell Library: Noonday Nosh will have a discussion about the novel “Everything I Never Told” You by Celeste Ng. The conversation will take place on Tuesday, September 20 at noon at the Roswell Library. (Friends of the Roswell Library via Facebook)
• Local Blood Drive: LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host a blood drive at the Aurora Cineplex in Roswell. You can schedule an appointment online to donate. The blood drive will be on Sunday September 25 and donors will receive a $10 E-gift card.(The Aurora Cineplex via Twitter)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Edenwilde Roswell: Those who love music and conversation are invited to attend the next in-person and Zoom Soirée. Natale Farrell has been hosting Soirée's since 2018. You can watch online or participate in-person for this grand affair. There is room for those who would like to perform a piece, sing a song, recite a poem, etc. and you can register before the occasion. Those who would like to attend are asked to RSVP for the October 2 event. (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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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