🌱 Paving Project + Roswell Man Arrested + Express Lane Updates

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Roswell Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 92 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. Talks are still in continuation regarding the proposed Georgia 400 Express Lanes. This project will build 16 miles of toll lanes that will be elevated above the current main travel lanes on GA 400. The express lanes will also include their own dedicated exits. One of the new interchanges will be between the Chattahoochee River and Holcomb Bridge Road exit. Residents in the area are not happy due to the fact that the agreement between the city of Rowell and GDOT to place the new interchanges occurred in 2019. Roswell residents expressed that the former mayor made this agreement without obtaining opinions from the community. (wsbtv.com)
2. A Roswell man was arrested in Dunwoody after trying to leave the scene of a traffic stop. He appeared to be asleep at a traffic light, but quickly tried to flee once officers initiated the traffic stop. He was soon stopped and arrested for numerous charges including driving while unlicensed, improper stopping and attempting to elude law enforcement. No one was reported to be injured during this event. (appenmedia.com)
3. A paving project in Roswell will begin due to a $5 million loan granted through the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB). Several areas throughout the city will be repaved and resurfaced at one time. The city's goal is to resurface about 83 roads this year. This project will be contingent upon weather, staffing and other variables and scheduling may change. (roswellgov.com)
4. A man visiting the area from Statesboro reported to police that his car was stolen after parking it on N. Point Parkway. He left the car parked overnight in a lot. After returning the next morning, he found his car missing. After checking with local tow services to no avail, he then contacted police who have yet to locate his vehicle. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Faith and Mental Health: North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative (10 a.m.)
• DC League of Super-Pets: See it First Thur 7/28 at Aurora Cineplex (2 p.m.)
• Tour de France: Wine Tasting (6 p.m.)
• Westchester Moms of Littles - Westchester Civic Association (7 p.m.)
• JAMMIN' Karaoke - Mellow Mushroom Roswell (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: The First Responder Appreciation Meal was held on July 27 at the Roswell Police Department. The event was sponsored by Northwest Exterminating. It provided a grand barbeque for first responders and public safety personnel. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Farmers Market: The Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market is back this week. The market will be hosted today at World Harvest Church in Roswell. The market will be open from 2 - 5 p.m. (local.aarp.com)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: The contest is still underway for the Roswell doggie photo contest. The last day for entry will be July 31. Judging will occur during the first week of August. The winners will be announced on International Dog Day on Aug. 26! (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Concert at CNC: An outdoor concert will take place today at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. You can lounge in the Great Lawn or under the outdoor pavilion. A live band, Wet Jeans, will preform its unique style of rock combined with pop melodies. (chattnaturecenter.org)

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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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