🌱 Fire in Roswell + New English School + Candidates Debate

Hi all. It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Daily — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community. Including news about:

• Plans for a new medical center
• November voting
• Brews & Bytes

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Here are the top four stories in Roswell today:

1. The Roswell Fire Department had to contend with a fire at the Rosemont Apartment complex in Roswell on Saturday evening. Twenty-two residents were displaced after a fire broke out in a 10-unit apartment building in the community. The fire department received a call that reported smoke and fire emitting from a dryer inside an apartment unit. Four units sustained significant damage, but no injuries were reported. The American Red Cross is partnering with the property management to help those residents who are currently displaced by this fire. (thegeorgiasun.com)
2. There is a proposal to build a medical center near GA-400 at Raintree Drive and Market Boulevard in Roswell. The center will be built on an estimated 12 acres and is planned to also include supporting facilities. This project will take place along a stream near the Chattahoochee River located in the Upper Chattahoochee Watershed. Therefore, the Environmental Protection Division Watershed Protection Branch is offering residents the opportunity to comment on this plan for the development of Roswell Riverwalk Medical Center. The EPD is taking comment by phone or email or you can schedule an appointment to review the proposals. (Paywall: ajc.com)
3. Candidates for Roswell City Council will hold their first debate today. Four candidates will be vying for the City Council Post 1 seat. The debate will take place at the Roswell Community Masjid. Reverend Dr. Strickland of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will moderate the event. The debate will be broadcasted live and can be viewed online. (twitter.com)
4. Joel Floyd is the founder of English for a Lifetime Language Institute. The school advertises that it "takes a holistic approach to teaching English as a second language, regardless of educational background or social status." English for a Lifetime Language Institute began in Doraville in 2012 and shortly moved to Peachtree Corners. The initial goal was to address the language barrier between immigrant adults and their children who face challenges with learning English. Floyd opened a second location in Roswell in May. There are now about 60 students enrolled at the Roswell location. In August, the Roswell location was awarded $10,000 from NAV Technologies. These funds are to establish a computer lab, purchase classroom furniture and hire a lead teacher and community marketing agent. The institute offers six levels of 16-week long courses of academic and vocational English. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Varsity Volleyball vs Creekview - Centennial (8:00 AM)
• Roswell Garden Club Meeting (10:00 AM)
• Salve Making Class (11:00 AM)
• $5 Tuesday: Wine-by-the-Glass Special (11:00 AM)
• Community Development & Transportation Committee Meeting- City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Paws On The Patio (5:00 PM)
• Varsity Softball vs Chattahoochee - Centennial (5:30 PM)
• JV Volleyball vs Dunwoody - Centennial (6:00 PM)
• V. Volleyball @ Cherokee vs Cambridge (Game 1) (6:00 PM)
• JV. Volleyball @ Cherokee vs Cambridge (Game 1) (6:00 PM)
• V. Volleyball @ Cambridge (Game 2) - Roswell (7:00 PM)
• JV. Volleyball @ Cherokee (Game 2) - Roswell (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell Voting: November's election is fast approaching, including the vote on the City of Roswell’s Bond Referendum. There are three separate items to be voted on by residents. The next public bond referendum informational meeting will be on October 4. (thegeorgiasun.com)

• Roswell High School Football: Members of the Roswell High School football team volunteered their time Saturday to work with the Children's Development Academy (CDA). They helped with a CDA playground cleanup. (Roswell High School Football via Facebook)
• The City of Roswell is thinking about changing the location of a community holiday event. It is also considering adding festive elements to Town Square and East Roswell Park. The city is asking for the public to complete a survey to share opinions on these ideas. (The City of Roswell via Twitter)
• Visit Roswell has announced the next Bytes & Brews event at the Computer Museum of America in Roswell. The October 4 event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of CRAY Research Corporation. There will be music, dancing, appetizers and breverages. (VisitRoswellGA via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glenforest: A resident has a missing foster dog and needs the community's help. The resident asks neighbors to check their security cameras and report any sightings to 813-LOST PET. (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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