🌱N. Fulton Cities Propose Election Changes + CPA Spots Still Open

Hello, everybody. Jessica Griffin here with your fresh copy of the Roswell Daily on this Thursday. Today's edition is filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Today you'll read about...

• North Fulton fire professionals attend a national training session.
• Download the Roswell Arts Fund's interactive app.
• Roswell Roots starts Sunday.

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. Roswell Fire and Life Safety Educator, Chad Miller, and the City of Milton's Fire Department's Deputy Chief of Community Risk-Reduction, Alex Fortner, were chosen to attend a national training course. These two fire professionals were chosen out of numerous candidates in the North Fulton community. The training session was held at the National fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Miller and Fortner collaborated with 22 Community Risk-Reduction specialists from 12 different states. The team worked to develop and evaluate programs that were created to minimize specific risks within communities. (facebook.com)
2. City councils throughout the north metro Atlanta are working to find a way for their cities to oversee their own municipal elections this upcoming autumn. They are looking for an alternative to a cost increase for administering elections that Fulton County is suggesting. In 2021, $2.96 was charged to each city per registered voter for the management of their municipal general elections. Cities were also charged $2.46 for each registered voter in runoff elections. These were also the fees that were charged in 2019. However, Fulton County has proposed a fee increase this past December. Now an an intergovernmental agreement that includes Milton, Johns Creek, Roswell and Alpharetta is in development. The plan calls for one regional election superintendent to manage these cities’ 2023 municipal elections. (appenmedia.com)
3. Carl Black in Roswell is offering special deals for those who are looking for a used vehicle. This GMC and Buick dealership's pre-owned vehicles are discounted from common internet prices. They are advertising multiple different offers and are constantly changing their specials. Available inventory can be viewed online. The Carl Black website will lists the current internet price, the amount of the discount, and their final Carl Black price. (smb.brewtonstandard.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market - World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Showing of Annie Jr. - Mountain Park Elementary School (5:30 PM)
• Open House- Ellie Mental Health Roswell (6:00 PM)
• The Mack Henry Brown Marker Committee Presentation - Mimosa Hall (6:00 PM)
• Hope Family Wine Dinner - The Mill Kitchen and Bar (6:30 PM)
• Roswell Theatre Company presents Bright Star - Roswell HS Auditorium (7:00 PM)
• The Nature Club Dine and Discover - Chattahoochee Nature Center (7:00 PM)
• Free Yoga Meditation - Online Zoom Event (7:30 PM)
• Comedy Night - The Artillery Room @ Gate City Brewery (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: There are still some openings for Roswell PD's next Citizens Police Academy class. The 2023 winter session begins on February 8 and will be held every Wednesday until April 12. You must signup to attend. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Roswell Inc: One of the many sponsors for Roswell Restaurant Weeks is Signarama in Roswell. They are "all-kinds-of signs" experts and work with many other businesses in the Roswell community. (Roswell Inc via Instagram)
• Roswell High School: Roswell High School is holding an informational meeting for for those who are considering joining the Hornet family. There are asking for families who are recent arrivals to Fulton County Schools or who maybe transferring from a private school. This information and welcome session will be held on February 3 in the school's auditorium. Registration is required. (Roswell High School via Twitter)
• Hembree Springs Elementary: Hembree Springs Elementary received a generous gift from a local church. World Harvest Church gifted the school with a donation of clothes. Hembree Springs will use these items to refill their giving closet. (Hembree Springs Elementary via Facebook)
• Paul Milliken, Fox 5 News: Fox 5's meteorologist and reporter, Paul Milliken, paid a visit to our city this week. Milliken came to Downtown Roswell to check out the scene for Roswell Restaurant Weeks. He and Fox 5 team took a delectable culinary journey through downtown. (Paul from Fox5 via Twitter)
• Roswell Arts Fund: The Roswell Arts Fund offers a unique way to tour and enjoy art throughout town. Via the mobile app, Otocast, residents can explore art collections in Roswell from the viewpoint of the artists themselves. The Roswell Arts Fund says that this app allows users to create their own personal "outdoor museum". (The Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Gables-Wildwood-Parkwood: The Roswell Gardening Club that grown in numbers over the past few years. Per the garden club, the growth is due to recent changes in the economy and the increased importance to source food. The club is celebrating more than 800 gardeners in the community. (Nextdoor)
• Visit Roswell, Georgia: Roswell Roots will begin this Sunday, February 29. The celebration of African American history in Roswell will commence with "Lyrics and Lyre: An Evening of Poetry & Music" at the Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are currently on sale for this poetic evening. (Visit Roswell GA via Instagram)

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Events:

• Live Music - Whiskey Angels at Houck's Grille (January 27)
• Special Friends Bingo/Karaoke Night at RISE coffee & tea (January 27)
• Rugby Pre-Season Kickoff & Media Day (January 28)
• Live Music - The Grateful Dawg at Gate City Brewing Company (January 28)
• Valentine's Day Photo Sessions at The Little Yogis Roswell (January 28)
• Lyrics and Lyre: An Evening of Poetry and Music (January 29)
• North Fulton College & Career Fair (January 30)
• Intuitive Painting Classes - Ignite the Healing Power of Your Creative Process (January 30)
• City Council Open Forum (January 30)
• 2023 Atlanta Strength Summit (February 2)
• Roswell Historical Society Presents Black History in Roswell: Honoring Our Past (February 2)
• The Spirit of Harriet Tubman written and performed by Leslie McCurdy (February 3)
• Black Opry Revue at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center (February 3)
• The Spirit of Harriet Tubman written and performed by Leslie McCurdy (February 4)
• Father Daughter Dance (February 5)
• Town Builders Breakfast (February 8)
• Luncheon of Hope 2023 (February 11)
• B.Y.O.M Yoga (February 11)
• Black Pearl Sings (February 16)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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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