🌱 Renovations Approved For Town Square + CAC Fall Lineup Announced

Morning, friends. It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening locally. Including news about...

• Roswell recognizes its newest Esteemed Veteran.
• Registration is open for the BOO Y'aLL Scarecrows contest.
• The city is gearing up for the Doggy Daze of Summer event at East Roswell.

But first, today's weather: Some wind and rain. High: 83 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. A $530,000 contract with Prime Contractors was recently approved by the City Council. Prime Contractors will begin making renovations to Historic Town Square in the near future.
   The group will repair and replace the square's granite cobblestone, brick pavers, and fountain. They will also work on water service for irrigation, landscaping, and grading. It will take about 90 days to finish the work. (Paywall: AJC)
2. Maj. Gen. John F. King, Georgia’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, was declared the most recent Esteemed Veteran of Roswell. He was acknowledged for his extensive service to the country, the city, and the state of Georgia at Monday's Mayor and Council meeting. King began his service with the United States Army National Guard in 1982. During his career with the U.S. military, he was deployed in Afghanistan and served in operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2018, King was promoted to major general and was assigned to U.S. Army North. Gov. Brian Kemp swore King in as Georgia’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner in July of 2019. He holds the title as the first Hispanic statewide official in Georgia’s history. (Facebook)
3. The Roswell Cultural Arts Center has announced its fall 2023 lineup and calendar of events. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Cultural Arts Center will be bringing the city the "La Candela Flamenco" performance on Sept. 15. In this show, performers will incorporate music and dance to interpret flamenco according to their unique story. The Family Center Stage will return in September with the educational Diggery Dinosaur Show with Paleontologist Diggery. The Atlanta Vocal Project will also grace the stage with the Georgia Tech Glee Club and the FRED Quartet at the Cultural Arts Center on Saturday Sept. 30. There will be many more events and concert series throughout the months of September and October. The Cultural Arts Center has more information about all of their events and performances on their website. (Roswell Gov)

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Today in Roswell:

Wednesday, August 30

• Walking Club and Board Games — Roswell Senior Center (9:30 AM)
• Meet and Greet w/ Chef Derek Dollar — The Mill Kitchen & Bar (6:00 PM)
• Adaptive Movie Night — Roswell Adult Recreation Center (6:00 PM)
• Campaign Launch Party: Re-Elect Christine Hall for City Council — Taqueria Tsunami Roswell (6:30 PM)
• BlairOutLoud Solo Acoustic Live Set — Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (6:30 PM)
• Rockstar Karaoke — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: The Roswell FD has open positions for full-time firefighters. Those who are interested in the position must be certified. More information and the job application can be found on the City of Roswell's website. (City of Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via X)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks: Dog lovers and doggy parents get ready for the city's Doggy Daze of Summer event on Sept. 9 from 4 until 9 p.m. This is a free, pet-friendly event that will be held at East Roswell Park. Bring your canine friends and family to enjoy doggy treats, sniff stations, games of fetch, and more. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Members from the Roswell Rotary Club attended Monday's Mayor and Council meeting. They joined in with city leaders, Fire Chief Joe Pennino, and Police Chief Jim Conroy to give details about a new tradition for their annual Golf and Tennis Tournament. The competition between the police and fire department will take place on Sept. 11. The winner will keep the “Roswell Rotary First Responders Championship Trophy” until next year's event. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Fellowship Athletics: Fellowship Christian School's Cross-Country teams participated in the North GA Championships on this past Saturday. The girls team placed fifth and the boys team placed eighth in the championships. (Fellowship Athletics via X)
• Roswell Woman's Club (RWC): The RWC is reminding residents that registration is open to have a scarecrow entered into the BOO Y'aLL Scarecrows display in the Historic Roswell district. They have included a link on their Facebook page in which those who are interested can register. (Roswell Woman's Club via Facebook)

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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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