🌱 New Eagle Scouts + N. Fulton Schools Redistricting + Inservice Week

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Daily — I'm here to explain all the most important things happening in our community today. Without further ado...

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Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 80 Low: 70.

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Here are the top four stories in Roswell today:

1. The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District presented its newest Eagle Scout members. This district is comprised of troops from Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek and Milton. These new Eagle Scouts completed the Eagle Board of Review in May 2022 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. North Fulton congratulates these scouts for this accomplishment.(appenmedia.com)
2. The Roswell Police Department continues Inservice Week training. The second day of training consisted of use-of-force, de-escalation and police legitimacy tactics and skills. Officers also used practical situations in a simulator training module that tests an officer's judgment and decision-making under stress. The department also completed trainings on handcuffing, safe control techniques and recertified on tasers and taser use. (facebook.com)
3. Fulton County Schools is proposing a redistricting agenda in both North and South Fulton counties. County officials named 46 schools in North Fulton that could be “potentially impacted” by redistricting. Due to attendance capacity imbalances in elementary schools and the opening of a new Crabapple Middle School in Roswell, neighborhoods in Roswell may be affected. Fulton County Schools will hold two online meetings to discuss these options. The meetings are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday and will explain the redistricting process. The county will vote on this redistricting proposal in December. (Paywall: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. Two people were shot in an early morning shooting at a Johns Creek neighborhood on Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call from the residence in which gunshots could be heard during the 911 call. Police entered the residence and found two victims, one deceased and one was injured. A third person who was at the home is in police custody. John's Creek PD have not released a connection between the shooter and the victims or a possible motive for the crimes. (newsbreak.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market - World Harvest Church (2 p.m.)
• Networking Happy Hour - Houck's Grill (5 p.m.)
• 9th Volleyball vs Alpharetta/Creekview (5:30 p.m.)
• JV Football vs Chattahoochee - Centennial (6 p.m.)
• V. Volleyball @ Kennesaw vs Etowah (Game 2) (6 p.m.)
• V Softball @ Central Forsyth - Roswell (6 p.m.)
• JV Football @ Sprayberry - Roswell (6 p.m.)
• 9th Grade Football vs Sprayberry - Roswell (6 p.m.)
• Sunset Sips featuring Sainte Jane - Chattahoochee Nature Center(6:30 p.m.)
• Westchester Moms of Littles - Westchester Civic Association (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Roswell Visual Arts Center: The Roswell Visual Arts Center has announced it's newest exhibition. Ongoing Conversation will present a group mix-media art exhibition themed "Pulling from the Past". The works displayed will explore personal perspectives of and forms of memory. (facebook.com)
• Fellowship Christian School: The Lady Paladins varsity volleyball team scored their first win of the season. They defeated John's Creek HS in three sets. (twitter.com)
• Bike Roswell: Bike Roswell is putting together a community bike riding event that this open to Roswell residents. Come out this Saturday evening for a bike ride on the Roswell Riverwalk. Bring the family and stay for the outdoor Riverside Sounds concert at Riverside Park. (facebook.com)
• Community Day in the Park: Groveway Community Group, the Roswell PD, and Roswell Recs & Park will host the annual Community Day In The Park. This event will be this Saturday August 27 at Groveway Community Park. There will be food, music, vendors, games, and a back-to-school give away. (eventbrite.com)

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Alrighty, 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.

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