🌱 Job Opening At Roswell FD + New Rule For Schools + New Dog Park

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. The Roswell Fire Department is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner. Among the many requirements, the job description details the review of civil engineering drawings, architectural plans, fire protection system drawings, fire main drawings and written documents. This position also requires a collaboration between the Deputy Fire Marshal and Fire Marshal to develop and implement policies and procedures for code enforcement and prevention. (facebook.com)
2. The superintendent of Fulton County Schools, Dr. Mike Looney outlined changes that are being implemented for the 2022-2023 school year. Looney stated that “students will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in class without the teacher explicitly giving permission.” The goal is to help students focus better by cutting down on distractions. This new rule will apply to all Fulton County schools when classes begin on August 8. (wsbtv.com)
3. The City of Alpharetta approved the plans for a new hybrid luxury dog park and restaurant in downtown Alpharetta. The venue will be called Off Leash and will offer an extravagant indoor and outdoor dog park. This 2.3 acre space in downtown Alpharetta will also have a full service restaurant. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Alcoholic Beverage License BoardPublic Hearing- Roswell City Hall (10 a.m.)
• Preplanning - Centennial HS (All day)
• Preplanning - Roswell HS (All day)
• Preplanning - Independence HS (All day)
• Bullet Train-Playing on the Big Screen at Aurora Cineplex-Aug 4 week (3:30 p.m.)
• Easter Sunday Movie--Premieres Thursday, Aug. 4 at Aurora Cineplex (5:15 p.m.)
• Wine Tasting: Pick-a-Peck-of-Pinots (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Centennial High School PTSA: Open House at Centennial HS is this week. Freshmen orientation was held on Wednesday August 3. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors' orientation will be conducted throughout various times on Thursday ,August 4. Open House checklists are available online or onsite. (Centennial High School PTSA via Facebook)
• Reels and Wheels Series: The Reels and Wheels event is an updated combination of Roswell's Food Truck Fridays and Movies in the Park. There will be a movie on the big screen and food trucks for the perfect movie snacks. Reels and Wheels will be held at both Riverside and East Roswell parks this Friday and select Fridays through September. (roswellgov.com)
• The City of Roswell: The Resurfacing and Rejuvenation Program has begun in Roswell. This week crews began work at Long Leaf Drive and Farm Track. The city has reminded residents that schedules and completion of work can change depending on weather conditions, staffing or other unforeseen events. (twitter.com)

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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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