🌱 Gateway Project Delayed + 72nd Youth Day + Rivers Alive Volunteers

Good Morning, Roswell! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in and around town. So let's have at it...

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A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 85 Low: 68.

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Here are the top four stories in Roswell today:

1. Construction that would widen a section of Atlanta Street in downtown Roswell has been delayed for three years. The costs to complete the project have also increased from $58 million to $63 million since 2020. A representative from the city of Roswell stated that the Gateway Project will now begin in spring of 2026.The Transportation Advisory Commission along with residents from the community put forth changes to the project that were discussed with city officials at the work session meeting on August 22.( Paywall: www.ajc.com)
2. Registration for the 72nd Annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Celebration has opened. Youth Day was first celebrated in 1950. Youth Day is observed in October, which is also National Arts and Humanities Month. This year's theme is "Love Your Parks!" The city is accepting applications for float entries, community partnerships,and to sponsor the event. (facebook.com)
3. The city of Roswell is still looking for volunteers for the Rivers Alive event. Not only can you volunteer as an individual, residents can unite and volunteer as a team. This is an excellent way to volunteer, meet neighbors in the community and team-build at the same time. Cleanup day is September 17 at Riverside Park. Signup for volunteers ends on September 12. (twitter.com)
4. Fulton County Schools has updated its rules and Code of Conduct polices for the 2022-2023 school year. The Fulton County Board of Education announced at a meeting earlier this month that it will shift from accommodations and leniency that was set during the pandemic. The aim now will be centered on academic accountability and student conduct. The school system's new policy updates include new behaviors that are now considered unacceptable, as well as the consequences for violations. Fulton County Schools will continue to focus on school safety and security. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Moms Side by Side - Fellowship Bible Church (9:30 a.m.)
• Adoptive Parent Connection Group - Arbor Cove Therapy (10 a.m.)
• Board Retreat - Centennial (10 a.m.)
• Board Retreat - Roswell (10 a.m.)
• Board Retreat - Independence (10 a.m.)
• $5 Tuesday: Wine-by-the-Glass Special (1 p.m.)
• Community Development & Transportation Committee Regular Meeting (5 p.m.)
• Softball @Northview - Centennial (5:30 p.m.)
• Reiki Usui - Level I Certification Part 2 - Eclipse Over Roswell (6 p.m.)
• Varsity Volleyball vs Johns Creek - Centennial (6 p.m.)
• V Softball vs Alpharetta - Roswell (6 p.m.)
• August Monthly Education Night - Second Wind Dreams (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: The Roswell PD were out on GA 400 this weekend and caught a super speeder. A motorist was tracked driving 125 mph on the expressway. The Roswell PD noted that this was indeed a "super-duper speeder." (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Roswell City Council: The reception to honor former councilmember Marcelo Zapata will take place on August 29 at City Hall. This reception is open to the community and the City Council Open Forum will give a special recognition following the reception. Zapata will be represented by his family members as he will be unable to attend. (The City of Roswell via nextdoor.com)
• Sandy Springs: Two men have been arrested in connection to the home invasion spree that has been plaguing the city of Sandy Springs. Based on an investigation by the department, the men were tracked to and arrested in Miami, FL. They are suspects in the numerous armed robberies, home invasions, and burglaries in the Sandy Springs area. Several celebrity homes were also targeted. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Department will extradite the men from Miami to the Fulton County Jail within the next few days. (mdjonline.com)

• Hembree Springs Elementary: The Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting will be on September 14. The meeting is scheduled to be a hybrid meeting in which you can attend in-person or online. (Hembree Springs Elementary via Facebook)
• Centennial HS: The Centennial Knights Band is selling merchandise to raise funds to benefit the band department. The fundraiser will last for two weeks and ends on September 2. The items purchased will be shipped directly to you. (CHS Knight Band via twitter.com)

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That's it 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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