🌱 Plan Amendment Feedback Needed + HS Sport Teams Honored By Council

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find updates on...

• Former N. Fulton police officer indicted by grand jury.
• Get a sneak-peak of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center 2023-2024 season brochure.
• Sign-up for an adopt-a-road cleanup project this summer.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A passing afternoon shower. High: 72 Low: 53.
• Sunday: Periods of sun with a shower. High: 68 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. The public commenting period is open for feedback and comments from Roswell citizens regarding the City of Roswell's Consolidated Plan Amendment. This amendment is in conjunction with the Roswell's 2018 Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) and will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This amendment involves the redistribution of $80,362.65 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Roswell Housing Authority for the redevelopment of the Grove Way community. The comment period will be open for 30 days. Electronic and hard copies of drafts of the documents in question are available for the public's review. Residents can visit the City of Roswell's website for more information and for instructions on how to submit your feedback. (Facebook)
2. A former Alpharetta police officer, Michael James Esposito, has been charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery and violating his oath as a public officer in connection to the 2021 police K-9 injury of Travis Moya. The charges come after a Fulton County grand jury issued an indictment against the former policeman on Tuesday, May 23. Police responded to the Moya home in July of 2021 after the family called 911 for an ambulance and did not express that Travis Moya was violent, had a weapon, or that he had committed an offense. According to officers, Moya did not respond to their request to talk to him; he was wrestled to the ground after Moya walked away from them. Moya was then attacked and bitten by a police K-9 at the direction of former Officer Esposito, the dog's handler. Moya filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Alpharetta, the police chief and several officers; that suit is currently pending. Alpharetta’s assistant city administrator has not commented on the recent indictment. (Appen Media)
3. This past school year was an accomplished year in regards to high school sports. Three of the city's high school sports teams competed in their respective State Championships. Fellowship Christian School, Blessed Trinity Christian High School, and Roswell High School teams were competitors at the 2023 GHSA State Championships. These teams were recognized at this week's Mayor and Council meeting. These teams were not just mentioned for their athletic achievements, they were also received high accolades and were given a key to the city from the mayor and city council. (Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, May 27

• Free Fitness in the Park: Zumba — Riverside Park (9:00 AM)
• Opening Day for Roswell Spraygrounds — Riverside Park and East Roswell Park (10: 00 AM)
• Healing All Day with Raye — The Well of Roswell (10:00 AM)
• Artisans Arts and Craft Show — Aurora Cineplex (10:00 AM)
• STEAM Craft Saturday — Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• Riverside Sounds: Early James — Riverside Park (7:00 PM)
• RTW Live — Rock N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)

Sunday, May 28

• Georgia Plant Swap + Sale Roswell — Variant Brewing (12:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Jason Smith — Big Oak Tavern (12:00 PM)
• Eli Best Live Music — Gate City Brewing Company (1:00 PM)
• Kundalini Belly Dancing — The Open Mind Center (3:00 PM)
• Acoustic set by Layne Denton — Rock N' Taco Roswell (4:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ BareFootGeno — Standard at Roswell (5:00 PM)
• River Canoe Trips — Chattahoochee Nature Center (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts Center: 2023-2024 season brochures for the Roswell Cultural Arts Center will available soon. However, you can catch a sneak peak of next season's lineup at the Cultural Arts Center or at Riverside Sounds this evening. (Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts Center via Facebook)
• Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market (Roswell FAM): If you're looking for homemade and handcrafted pasta, stop by the Farmers and Artisans Market to see Honest Harvest Pasta. This vendor uses natural and nutritious ingredients to make fresh pizza dough, pasta, ravioli, pesto, and more. They have offered their wholesome products at the Roswell market for many seasons, and will be there not only this Saturday, but every Saturday morning during the market's season of operation. (Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market (Roswell FAM) via Instagram)
• Keep Roswell Beautiful: Roswell NEXT's "What's Next Community Cleanup" on Oak Street was an excellent end to the school year and a great way to begin the summer vacation. The Roswell NEXT Oak Street cleanup was a part of the adopt-a-road cleanup program. If you, your organization, or business would like to participate in an adopt-a-road project, visit the Keep Roswell Beautiful website for more information. (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)
• Visit Roswell, Georgia: The Computer Museum of America isn't only a building stuffed with old technological artifacts, it's jammed packed with neat and amusing activities for the entire family. Give them a call or visit their website for more information and to plan your summer activities. (Visit Roswell, Georgia: via Instagram)

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— 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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