🌱 Fire Dept. Budget Meeting + Intersection Upgrades + Rotary Club

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A couple of thunderstorms. High: 83 Low: 70.

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Here are the top four stories today in Roswell:

1. Karin Sweinhart is a Budget Analyst who recently met with the Roswell Fire Department for a budget meeting. They discussed how the department can simplify processes and increase efficiency. They also collaborated with Sweinhart on how the fire department can improve its partnership with the Finance Department. (facebook.com)
2. There were intersection improvements at Old Roswell Road and Warsaw Road that were approved in 2016. The project was held due to lack of funding. Those plans have been revisited and a rebid on the project was opened. City council has approved a $923,627 contract with BackBone Infrastructure for the improvements. This is looking to improve traffic flow by adding new turning lanes and signal modifications and upgrade the sidewalk on the eastern side of Warsaw Road In order to meet storm water requirements, the current swales in front of Mimosa Elementary School will be upgraded. Fulton County will reimburse the city of Roswell for its portion of the costs. (Paywall: ajc.com)
3. The Roswell Rotary Club, along with the city of Roswell, will be holding the its third annual 9/11 First Responders Drive Through Cookout. This is in remembrance of the First Responders who sacrificed and risked their lives on 9/11/2001. They will recognize our local First Responders by providing them meals to drive-thru and pickup during their shifts. Roswell Fire Station No. 4, located off of Old Alabama Road, will be hosting the event Saturday September 3. (facebook.com)
4. After the recent changes to Georgia's abortion law, the Georgia Department of Public Safety updated its policies regarding HOV lanes. The state recognizes embryos and fetuses as persons with full rights, therefore HOV lanes are now open for people who are pregnant. Previous policy stated that “vehicles with two or more (living and not pre-infant) persons” were allowed to ride in HOV lanes. The revision removed “living and not pre-infant” from HOV lane requirements. (WABE 90.1 FM)

Today in Roswell:

• “Big Psychic Fair” (9 a.m.)
• Tent Sale Event- Discounted Furniture & Décor (10 a.m.)
• $ 3.00 Movies All Day-National Cinema Day-Sat Sept 3rd at Aurora Cineplex (10 a.m.)
• Big Psychic Fair (9 a.m.)
• Baby shower - Westchester Civic Association (noon)
• Saturday Sips -- Great Gamay! (noon)
• Memory Care Givers Support Group (1 p.m.)
• Punch Card Machine Demo - Computer Museum of America (2 p.m.)
• Punchcard Machine Demo at CMoA (2 p.m.)
• Dominaria United Prerelease Event (4 p.m.)
• TRIBUTE: A CELEBRATION OF THE ALLMAN BROTHERS + Harvest Moon @ FTE's Back Porch! (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Roswell PD: The last Revved Up Kids Self Defense class is coming up on September 17 at Roswell Area Park. This is a two-hour personal safety workshop for first through eighth graders. The class will teach safety skills and full-force self-defense. (The Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Roswell Government: Monday September 5 is Labor Day and the city will be closed in recognition of the holiday. The city celebrates the contributions and successes of the American worker. All government offices and services will be closed. (The City of Roswell Government via Nextdoor)
• City of Roswell: The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections is still in need of poll workers for the 2022 election. Roswell's Poll Worker Recruitment Fair will be held on Tuesday, September 6 at City Hall. If your interested in working the polls for the election, you are invited to attend this recruitment fair. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)

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Events:

• “Big Psychic Fair” (September 3)
• $ 3.00 Movies All Day-National Cinema Day-Sat Sept 3rd at Aurora Cineplex (September 3)
• Tent Sale Event- Discounted Furniture & Decor (September 3)
• White Luna Labor Day weekend Dinner & Latin Night ATL Sat Sept 3, 2022 (September 3)
• Mind, Mood and Motion - Free Parkinson's Disease Educational Program (September 8)
• Live at Roswell Arts Festival (September 18)

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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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