🌱 July Warrant Amnesty Period + New House Party Ordinance + Oxbo Road

Hello all! I'm here right on time with your Saturday edition of the Roswell Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Elderly couple dealt with summer heat with broken A/C.
• Rules for city task force established.
• Section of Chattahoochee River closed for recreation.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm. High: 95 Low: 70.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 94 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. At a June 21 specially called meeting, the Roswell City Council came to an agreement on the details regarding the duties of the temporary Canton Street Promenade Task Force, and how it will be structured. The city's task force will be comprised of seven members and will provide formal counsel and suggestions on the proposal to develop the promenade on Canton Street. The task force will give directive to Mayor Kurt Wilson and the City Council, but it will not have the power to set policies. John Michael Brunetti, a restaurant owner representing the business owners' task force, did present a plan to the mayor. However, Jenna Aronowitz, a fellow representative from business owners task force stated that she felt "the mayor didn't listen to her and Brunetti’s suggestions." The City of Roswell is still accepting applications for eligible residents to join the task force until July 2. (Appen Media)
2. During the month of July, the City of Roswell Municipal Court is granting a period of warrant amnesty. During this time qualifying individuals can come to the court in-person to reconcile outstanding fines and clear warrants without being physically arrested. This amnesty period applies to those whose citations such as traffic violations, city ordinance violations, and select state charges were received within the City of Roswell. They must also have failed to appear in court and/or pay required fines, thus resulting in a warrant for arrest being issued. Some charges will still require a mandatory court date. Prior approval of eligibility for this program is required; individuals must contact Roswell Court Services before coming to the courthouse. (Facebook)
3. The first reading of a new city ordinance regarding violations for rowdy house parties was read on Monday, June 26, at a City Council meeting. During the meeting, Councilman Mike Palermo said that "residents frequently complain about loud house parties taking place in their neighborhoods." This proposed law is aimed at those who host gatherings that are loud and unruly at any property within a residential neighborhood. It also applies to uncontrollable parties within 500 feet of a home, and to properties that border a neighborhood. Per city attorney, David Davison, a violation of the ordinance can be met with 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. The council plans to vote on the approval of the new law at the next council meeting on July 10. (Newsbreak)
4. An elderly Roswell couple said they were living without air conditioning in their unit at the Grace Apartment Homes. The 73- and 84- year old couple told 11Alive News that they are both disabled and cannot drive; they had been without A/C for more than a month. After finally disclosing their condition to their daughter, she soon contacted reporters at 11Alive News. They told reporters that they called maintenance regarding the broken A/C and other issues several times but were told they were "short staffed." A few hours after 11Alive spoke to representatives for the apartment complex, the air conditioning in the couple's unit began working again. (11Alive)

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Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, July 1

• SPS: Frisch Marionettes' "Wizard of Oz" — Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Family Canoe Day — Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:30 AM)
• Live Acoustic All Day — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (11:00 AM)
• Punch Card Machine Demo — Computer Museum of America (2:00 PM)
• Tech Tales — Storytime for Young Explorers – Computer Museum of America (2:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Joe Garner — Spiced Right Ribhouse (5:30 PM)
• Pigs on a String Performing the Music of Pink Floyd — From the Earth Brewing (8:30 PM)

Sunday, July 2

• Live Music w/ BlairOutLoud — Standard at Roswell (12:00 PM)
• Southern Rock Sundays — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (12:30 PM)
• Yin Yoga — Many Paths Wellness (4:30 PM)
• River Canoe Trips — Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:00 PM)
• Music Bingo — From The Earth Brewing (6:30 PM)
• Roswell Ghost Tour: Kristin — Roswell Visitor Center (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The day has finally come! After many years, the redevelopment of Oxbo Road has been completed and is reopen to traffic. City leaders posted a video of the ribbon-cutting on their Facebook page. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks: The Cultural Arts Center's Summer Puppet Series will continue during the month of July with some new shows. Lee Bryan a.k.a. "That Puppet Guy" will begin his production of "The Giant, The Beanstalk and Jack" on July 5. Two more shows, "Galapagos George" by the Barefoot Puppet Theatre and Lee Bryan's "Big Bad, Little Red Pig" puppet show will run later this month. (Roswell Recreation and Parks via Instagram)
• Chattahoochee River National Recreation Center: Due to dangerous levels of E. coli that have been found in the Chattahoochee River, the river will be closed to all water recreation activities from the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell to Johnson Ferry until further notice. They believe the elevated levels were caused by a current sewage spill near Willeo Creek Park. (Chattahoochee River National Recreation Center via Facebook)
• North Fulton Community Charities: Campers from Chattahoochee Nature Center's Camp Kingfisher donated produce from the nature center's Unity Garden. The kids brought 208 lbs. of fresh vegetable and fruit to the nonprofit's pantry. (North Fulton Community Charities via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs: On July 10 and July 11, the Roswell Town Square will be closed to the public. Trees within the Town Square premises will be receiving treatment and maintenance. (City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs via Facebook)

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