🌱 Lucy McBath Visits + CDBG Funds Allocation + Poll Worker Fair

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox to get you all caught up on the most important things happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 78 Low: 67.

Big love to our premier local sponsor. We couldn’t keep the community informed without you!

Looking to buy or sell a home in the Roswell area? Roxie and Michael Hernandez of Keller Williams Realty Consultants have been working in real estate in our area since 1995 and are deeply involved in the community, serving on the boards of Foster Care Support, the Roswell First Responder Foundation and Roswell Rotary. Whether you’re relocating, investing, or are a first-time homebuyer, work with deep local expertise you can trust. Visit Roxie and Michael here to learn more.

Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to get started.

Here are the top four stories today in Roswell:

1. Congresswoman Lucy McBath visited the city of Roswell on August 16. Congresswoman McBath was a special guest at the Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility in Roswell. Representatives from Fulton County discussed the facility's planned expansion. The facility will be increased from 24 millions of gallons per day (MGD) to 32 MGD. The county will give more updates about this expansion project. (twitter.com)
2. Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson is weighing the benefits of continuing to apply for the federal Community Development Block Grant program from HUD. This federal aid is to be used for creating viable communities with decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities. This helps those with low and moderate incomes. This past spring some resident raised concerns over how the city allocated the CDBG funds to water line replacement projects instead of it going to local nonprofits. The mayor stated that he's open to using the CDBG funds to find valuable solutions to those in need. (appenmedia.com)
3. A Poll Worker Recruitment Fair will be hosted by the city of Roswell on September 6. The Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections is currently in need of poll workers for the upcoming election. Residents who are interested will be trained on how to work the polls on Election Day and during early voting. Representative from the Board of Elections will be present to provide more information and answer questions. (facebook.com)
4. The Roswell Recycling Center will be present in downtown Roswell Thursday. Members from the center are attending the Alive in Roswell event on August 18. Recycling bins will be set out to collect recyclable materials. They will be collecting aluminum cans, glass bottles, cardboard, and plastic bottles. You can also speak to a representative to learn more about how and what to recycle in Roswell. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)

Today in Roswell:

• Student Council Spirit Week! - Roswell (All day)
• Freshman Volleyball @ Johns Creek - TBD (All day)
• Preschool Storytime - East Roswell Library (11 a.m.)
• Wine Down Wednesday (11 a.m.)
• Varsity Softball@ Kings Ridge - Centennial (5:30 p.m.)
• 9th Volleyball @Creekview vs Lambert/Creekview (6:30 p.m.)
• Josh Jones Live - Rock N Taco (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Roswell PD: The fall session of the Citizen's Police academy has begun. Chief Conroy gave the introduction on the first day of class. These sessions will continue for the next ten weeks. (facebook.com)
• Roswell Junior Hornets: Tryouts for the Roswell Jr. Hornets boys basketball team coming up soon. Tryouts are separated by grade level and will begin on September 18 and continue on September 20. (twitter.com)
• From Our State: Governor Kemp announced that he will allot $1 billon to the Department of Human Services to provide cash assistance for those enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, and/or TANF government benefit programs. This will allow up to $350 for those actively enrolled in these programs. (thegeorgiasun.com)
• Alpharetta, GA: The giant multi-colored "A" sculpture that is positioned on the corner of Milton Avenue and Canton Street in Downtown Alpharetta will be removed. The city recently acquired ownership of the sculpture and found that it had not been constructed to be a long-term art installation. The piece will be removed today. (alpharetta.ga.us)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Suwanee Prep Academy of Alpharetta — (Visit website)
• Claire Pearson Coaching — (Visit Website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Alive at 5 w/ 🎸WADE & BARRY🎸@ Town Square! (August 18)
• Books--N--Bites with Karen White (August 18)
• Food That Rocks, August 19 & 20 (August 19)
• THE SHADY RECRUITS and CORDOVAS at FTE! (August 19)
• Come Train Like a Fighter (August 20)
• Leather Crafting Workshop Sat, Aug 20, 10am-4pm. See What You Can Make In One Day! (August 20)
• Row For A Day! (August 20)
• Community Scavenger Hunt on the Marietta Square (August 20)
• Salsa Atlanta Latin Night - Salsa, Bachata & more @ Tonys Johns Creek Aug 20th (August 20)
• EMPIRE STRIKES BRASS with RAE AND THE RAGDOLLS at FTE's Back Porch! (August 20)
• Add your event

Announcements:

• Gentry Law Firm LLC Welcomes New Attorney, Alan J. Gibson, Esq. (Details)
• Add your announcement

Gigs & services:

• Masonry work (Details)
• Add your gig or service

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Roswell Daily? Contact me at Roswell@Patch.com