🌱 Red Shirts Resist Rezoning + Radon in N. GA + Author's Meet & Greet

Good morning, friends! It's Wednesday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find news about...

• The newest Esteemed Veteran of Roswell
• Lady Knights heading to State
• A cooking class made for two

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Cloudy with a few showers. High: 64 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. Researchers at Georgia State University are conducting an investigation to see which neighborhoods in north Georgia have high levels of radon gas. Radon is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas that is found in the soil. It's a natural element that enters your home through cracks and crevices. Danielle Pen᷉a is a realtor and a resident of Roswell who bought her home last year. She recommends a radon test to all of her clients, and had the home she purchased tested as well. Her report recorded radon levels three times more than a limit that's safe and healthy. Dr. Pamela Gore, a professor of geology at Georgia Perimeter, says that "we breathe low levels of radon every day but when gas is trapped in home basements and crawlspaces, radon levels can become dangerously high." The only way to know what radon levels are for a property is to test. Scientists at Georgia State are working to see if homes that are built near certain types of rock are at higher risk for developing higher radon gas levels. (wsbtv.com)
2. At the Roswell City Council meeting on February 13, numerous residents attended to express their disapproval of a rezoning request. The rezoning proposal will increase the number of households on a 5.7-acre parcel of land on Eves Circle. Per the request of developers, the topic of rezoning has been deferred until a meeting on March 13. In unity, residents wore red shirts to demonstrate their resistance to the rezoning as well as the approved deferment. The said lot only has one home on the site and is currently underdeveloped. The developer, AEC Inc., is looking for rezoning approval to allow 11 residential lots to be built. (appenmedia.com)
3. Commander Lester W. Tucker is the most recent citizen to be declared an Esteemed Veteran of Roswell. He spent eight years of active duty with the U.S. Navy, and served all over the world. In 1973, then-Lieutenant Tucker and his crew were chosen to ferry a number of the American POWs who were released as part of “Operation Homecoming” after being held captive in Vietnam. Commander Tucker also spent 12 years flying in the Naval Reserves. He retired and received the National Defense Medal in 1992. He and his wife have been residents of Roswell since 1976. (facebook.com)

Today in Roswell:

• My View From Seven Feet, a Joe Barry Carroll Exhibit - Mimosa Hall (9:00 AM)
• Pranayama ~ Free Weekly Class - Soul Dimension Online Zoom Meeting (12:00 PM)
• Folk Music From the 60’s - East Roswell Library (2:00 PM)
• The Premieres of Marlowe - Aurora Cineplex (4:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Stephanie Berlanga - Ipps Pastaria and Bar (5:00 PM)
• Wine On Wednesday - One Stop Wellness (6:00 PM)
• Roswell HS JV Baseball vs Milton HS (6:00 PM)
• Preview Performance of Black Pearl Sings - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (7:30 PM)
• Live Acoustic set with Frank Whitaker - Rock N' Taco Roswell (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Centennial Knights Athletics: Centennial High School's Varsity Women’s basketball team has advanced to the state championship. It's the first time in seven seasons that the Lady Knights will be heading to state. Let's give a round of applause to the Varsity Women’s basketball team, Coach Woz, and the athletic staff. (Centennial Knights Athletics via Twitter)
• Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs: Last weekend was filled with lovely activities to help celebrate Valentine's Day. There was a cooking class for couples at Art Center East and fathers had the opportunity to take their girls to the Father/Daughter Day dance at Bill Johnson Community Activity Building. The celebration of love will continue this Saturday with a "Made for Two" cooking class at Roswell's Art Center East. (Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wexford: There will be a free Dementia Seminar coming to Roswell at the end of the month. This forum is meant to help support families who are affected by dementia. This event will take place on Tuesday, February 28 at the Georgian Lakeside in Roswell. (Nextdoor)
• Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs: Thursday Mimosa Hall & Gardens will host Author Sharon Vines. Vines, an author of two published novels, will share the journey she took in writing her novels. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required. (Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you soon.

— 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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