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🌱 New Owner At Chaplins + Cheer Teams Go To State + City Staff Thanks

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Hi there, Roswell. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's issue includes updates on...

  • The Mayor and Council Meeting hits the town
  • The Roswell Men's Gymnastics Team
  • The Adult Aquatic Center Closed

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Mostly sunny and not as warm. High: 68 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

  1. Roswell City Council meetings are normally held at City Hall, but on November 14, the city is switching things up. The Mayor and City Council will meet at East Roswell Park Recreation Center at 9000 Fouts Rd. This special meeting will offer a unique opportunity for residents to get a idea of the decisions officials vote on monthly. A typical agenda of a council meeting includes an invocation/moment of silence, pledge of allegiance, the mayor’s report and any special city proclamations. Council members will then vote on a consent agenda and conduct public hearings on a variety of issues. The meeting will end with the city attorney’s report if needed. The council posts the meeting agenda online at least two days in advance of meetings. The November 14 meeting will also be livestreamed on Roswell's Facebook and YouTube pages. (Paywall: ajc.com)
  2. The long-existing Roswell restaurant and karaoke bar, Chaplins, has new owners. The establishment has been a staple in Roswell for 35 years. Jobe Gruber, Michael Kramer and Will Giddens bought the bar after word of the previous owners retiring. Jobe Gruber founded the food truck The Fry Guy and was also a founding partner of The Fur Bus. Michael Kramer and Will Giddens were the former operators of Kramer’s Buckhead restaurant and the Southern Social in Statesboro, Ga. This team is the second set of owners in the restaurant's history. Chaplins has operated the longest-running karaoke bar in the state. (whatnowatlanta.com)
  3. The Roswell Men's Gymnastics Team has been accepted to the GA Elite Competitive Team. These select students were chosen Sunday, November 6 at the Georgia Elite Team Camp. They will be a part of a competitive compulsory team that will represent the state at competitions. Colton Jones, Devin Masters, Shai Flaks and Felipe Ferrell from the Roswell Men's Gymnastic Team have achieved this exceptional accomplishment. Devin, Shai and Colton are coached by Coach Leandro Heredia and Felipe is coached by Coach Ryan Smith. (facebook.com)

Today in Roswell:

  • Pranayama • Free Weekly Online Zoom Class (1:00 PM)
  • STEM: Space - East Roswell Library (3:30 PM)
  • Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - City Hall (6:00 PM)
  • Centennial HS Girls/Boys Varsity Basketball (6:00 PM)
  • Centennial HS Flag. Football vs. Alpharetta/Riverwood (6:00 PM)
  • An Evening in Austria - Pinkies Up Beer and Wine (6:00 PM)
  • Wine Education Series - Italian Varietals -Deep Roots Wine Market (7:00 PM)
  • GET Presents The Turn of the Screw - Cultural Arts Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Roswell High School Football: The Roswell HS Players of the Week from the Alpharetta Game on November 14 have been announced. Chris Elko- Offense, Ethan Nation- Defense, Brett Gonda- Special Teams and Tyler Harrison- Hornet have been awarded for their game play. (Roswell High School Football via Facebook)
  • City of Roswell: The Roswell Recycling Center accepts additional items other than the common recyclables that are normally placed at the curbside for collection. The Recycling Center has a full list of accepted items on the City of Roswell's website. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
  • City of Roswell: The city is continuing giving thanks for and highlighting city staff during this month of gratefulness. Tameka has worked for the City of Roswell for three years. She manages billing, contracts, and special event administration for the Roswell Recreation and Parks Department. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Twitter)
  • Roswell Rotary Club: Michael Curling, of the Roswell Rotary Club, was acknowledged for donating his “100th pint” of blood to the American Red Cross. He is now a member of the "100 Pint Club." (Roswell Rotary Club via Facebook)
  • Fulton County Schools: Several schools in North Fulton cheerleading teams have advanced to State. Chattahoochee HS Cheer, Johns Creek HS Cheer, Roswell HS Cheer, and Milton HS Cheer have all excelled to State. (Fulton County Schools via Twitter)

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    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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