🌱 Mayor And Council Meet + Pets Up For Adoption

Hey, neighbors! Jessica Griffin here with your fresh copy of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in our community, including updates on:

• A Veteran at 911-center.
• The next Coffee Connect.
• The Plein Air Workshop.

But first, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 88 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. Mayor Kurt Wilson and the Roswell City Council will talk about their next steps for the creation of a promenade on Canton Street at their City Council Workshop. The meeting will take place this morning and will begin at 8 a.m. This meeting comes three weeks after their elected task force recommended the city to hire an urban planner. The task force decided to disband after the suggestion was made. This proposed project has gained major criticism from area business owners. They believe that the closing the vital street will negatively impact their businesses. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Stephany Litvin is a Veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard and a native of Athens. She is now a member of the city's emergency 911-center. While in the Army National Guard, Litvin served in Afghanistan and was promoted to the rank of sergeant. She was recently honored by the city for her dedication and commitment to her country and to the City of Roswell. “I’m still trying to figure out life myself and figure out what I want to do. But for the future, now is going to be continuing to help others — and I enjoy doing that” Litvin said. She now enjoys her time with the 911 center and dedicates herself to the citizens of Roswell. (11 Alive)
3. An online pet adoption platform, petfinder.com, has teamed up with Find Pets in Georgia to help advertise the pets they have up for adoption in and near Roswell. Most of the pets are currently being housed at animal shelters or pet rescue groups. There are several friendly canines that they are currently trying to rehome. The Find Pets in Georgia is working to find local residents to help them in this initiative. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Roswell:

Friday, August 18

• Great Southeast Pollinator Census — Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:00 AM)
• Infinite Inspiration Exhibition — Vinings Gallery on Canton - with INAM (6:00 PM)
• 5 Year Anniversary Music Bingo and Trivia — Pinkies Up Beer and Wine (7:00 PM)
• Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (7:00 PM)
• Roswell Ghost Tour Spirit Crawl — Roswell Town Square (7:30 PM)
• Live Music w/ Sonic Alley — Oak St. Bottle Shop (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell High School Football: Malik Willis, a Tennessee Titans Quarterback, is also a former Roswell Hornet. He recently donated Nike gear to Team 74 to help them begin their 2023 season. (Roswell High School Football via Facebook)
• North Fulton Master Gardeners (NFMG): The NFMG is currently accepting applications to join their 2024 Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program. Orientation will take place on Jan. 12, and classes will begin on Jan. 25. Applications can be downloaded on their website and Instagram page; applications must be submitted by Sept. 15. (North Fulton Master Gardeners via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: The next Coffee Connect will be virtual and is set for Aug. 25. The business networking meet-up will begin at 9 a.m. Visit the Roswell Inc website to register to attend this virtual event. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC): The CNC will be having a Carnivorous Plant Sale on Sept. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. Plants such as Pitcher Plants, Sundews, Venus Flytraps, and their companion plants will be on sale. They will also offer guided tours of the carnivorous plant greenhouse. (Chattahoochee Nature Center via Instagram)
• Marketing & Communications Manager Tiffani Armstead, City of Roswell: The city's Plein Air Workshop will take place at the Roswell Visual Art Center on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Attendees will learn how to "capture its essence on canvas." Sign up for the class of the City of Roswell's website. (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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