🌱 Housing Authority Seeks Funding + Roswell Nurse Talks Shortages

Hello again, Roswell neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including...

• A new head football coach coming to Centennial High School.
• Roswell PD has an informational site for citizens.
• The city of Roswell is still hiring.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. The Roswell Housing Authority is looking for ways to fund the redevelopment of Grove Way Apartments. The property at 199 Grove Way was declared structurally unsound by the City of Roswell in March of 2022. The tenants were given until the end of August last year to vacate. One resident, however, remains but will be relocated soon. The Grove Way Apartments were developed for individuals who earn less than 80% of the area median income, seniors and people with disabilities. The property currently consist of 40 units that will be made structurally sound and remodeled. The redevelopment is also projected to add 61 units to the site. The project will cost almost $30 million. (appenmedia.com)
2. Coach Adam Miller resigned as the head football coach for Westover High School in Albany, Georgia. He has taken the position as the new head football coach at Centennial High School. Miller made the announcement to his team on Tuesday, February 14 after spending three seasons with the team. Coach Miller led his team to the state playoffs this past season as well. Westover High School wishes Coach Miller well wishes with his new position with the Centennial Knights. (albanyherald.com)
3. We're facing a nursing shortage in the state of Georgia as well as across the nation. The shortage is expected to get even worse. Even though there is a deficit, there are some nurses who are licensed, want to work, but can't. Pam Sennet, a licensed nurse in Roswell, moved to Georgia in the fall of 2021. She shares her story of the difficulty to find nursing work in Georgia for those licensed out-of-state or are foreign-educated and licensed. There is a backlog in vetting and licensing approval at the Board of Nursing. These delays are attributed staffing shortages and an increase in the amount of applications the board receives. (atlantanewsfirst.com)

Today in Roswell:

• STAND: A Roswell Roots Juried Exhibit - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• FERL Annual Used Book Sale - King’s Marketplace Shopping Ctr (10:00 AM)
• Love Month Sale Event - White Swan Bridal Boutique (11:00 AM)
• Music at Gigi's Playhouse - GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta (11:00 AM)
• Honeybone Godson Live - Standard at Roswell (4:30 PM)
• Ian Schumacher Live - Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Roswell HS JV Baseball vs Northview HS (6:00 PM)
• Extreme Retreat 2023 - Roswell Presbyterian Church (6:00 PM)
• Roswell HS JVB Lacrosse vs Allatoona HS (6:00 PM)
• J.Smith Live - Wegman's Bayou Louisiana Kitchen (6:00 PM)
• Marquis Hardy Live - Big Oak Tavern (7:00 PM)
• Performance of The Importance of Being Earnest - Roswell UMC (7:30 PM)
• Roswell HS VB Lacrosse vs Allatoona HS (7:30 PM)
• Performance of Women in Jeopardy - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (8:00 PM)
• Friday Social Ballroom Dance Party - Ballroom Impact Atlanta (8:00 PM)
• Performance of Black Pearl Sings - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (8:00 PM)
• Bollywood Dance Party: V-Day Special w/ DJ Beat Banger - Loquom Lounge (9:00 PM)
• Boogie Down Band Live - Rock N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)
• Chaplin’s Karaoke Fridays - Chaplin's Roswell (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell, Georgia Police Department: The Roswell PD has a website that's full of information for residents. The Police-2-Citizen (P2C) website has updated information on local criminal activity, department-related and community events, accident report, and more. They have shared a video on their Facebook page that details all the benefits of the site. (Roswell, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Roswell, Georgia Government: There are still open position with the city's Recreation & Parks Department. The City of Roswell is hiring Construction/Equipment Operators, Crew Workers, and Crew Leaders. They are offering competitive pay and benefits. More information and applications can be found on the city's website. (The City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Twitter)
• Roswell North Elementary Foundation: If you're looking for ways to give back and to help students at the same time, Roswell North is in need of donations for their science lab. There is a link to an Amazon Wish List to see what supplies are needed for experiments and STEM activities. (Roswell North Elementary Foundation via Facebook)
• Visit Roswell, Georgia: The Channel, Visit Roswell's mobile information center is making its rounds through town again this weekend. The Channel will be visit Roswell's Historic House Museums (Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, and Smith Plantation) today through Sunday. (Visit Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell City Councilmember, Sarah Z. Beeson: In preparation for arbor Day, the Roswell City Council planted an oak tree at the Old Roswell Cemetery. The council is doing their part to help promote Roswell as a "tree-friendly city." (Roswell City Councilmember, Sarah Z. Beeson via Twitter)
• Roswell Ghost Tour: Every Friday and Saturday night beginning on February 25, ghost tours will resume for 2023. The tours will continue through the remainder of the year. (Roswell Ghost Tour via Facebook)

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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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