🌱 Retired NBA Star Turns Artist + City Talks On Oxbo Road Traffic

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• The Georgia Sun reflects on a 40-year-old Roswell incident.
• There's an upcoming North Fulton Master Gardeners class.
• There's yoga at the Roswell Library.

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Here are the top four stories in Roswell today:

1. Joe Barry Carroll is a retired NBA All Star and he is also an accomplished artist. On February 23, Carroll gave an artist talk at Roswell's Mimosa Hall and spoke about his childhood as well as the decade he spent in NBA. The self-taught artist has been painting for the past eight years, and has always been drawn to art. In addition to painting, Carroll still gives back to the sports world by providing wealth advisement to professional athletes. He is also an author, publisher and humanitarian. These aspects of his life are translated into his artwork and his series of paintings are on display at Mimosa Hall. His current exhibit, “My View from Seven Feet,” will be presented at the hall until March 28. (appenmedia.com)
2. The season of summer will be here before we know it and the City of Roswell wants parents to be prepared. It is offering a variation of different camps that will spark numerous interest. Standard day camps and specialty camps will be offered for residents in both east and west Roswell. Specialty camps focus on topics such as health and wellness, STEM, performing arts, cooking, aquatics, and more. A full list of camps and activities are arranged on the city's online registration system, and are displayed in a week-by-week format. There are also physical copies of the Summer Program Guide available. Registration for residents of Roswell begin at 9:00 AM on Monday, March 6. (roswellgov.com)
3. This month marks the anniversary of an interesting event that occurred in Roswell in 1983. The Georgia Sun reflects on a normal but chaotic event that turned Roswell into "wild west showdown." In 1983 the City of Roswell had an alcohol ordinance to discourage citizens from drinking. Restaurants were allowed to serve alcohol, however, they had to sell more food than alcohol. Bars and excessive drinking were not wanted inside city limits. At a City Council meeting, then Councilmember Scott Childress made statements regarding the patrons of certain establishments in Roswell where alcohol was sold. He specifically noted western attire and some "patterns of dress" that he believed would invite people who “would not benefit the city.” This offended many residents at that time, and at the next council meeting approximately a dozen citizens in western-style clothing formed a "posse" to confront the councilman about his previous statements. The situation was resolved, however, without incident. (thegeorgiasun.com)
4. Councilman Lee Hills has been appointed as the new City Council liaison for the Roswell Transportation Advisory Commission. Her appointment was made at a council meeting on February 21. She replaced Councilman Mike Palermo in this role. Hills says that she is excited to work the transportation commission. One of her goals to shorten length of meetings by having some discussions outside of set meetings and by doing the “dirty work.” The meeting also focused on solutions to quell traffic for Oxbo Road. The remedies discussed were based on research and evaluation that was recommended by the commission. Some of the ideas discussed were “pinch” islands to narrow the road, three crosswalks to connect city trails and parks, and/or a mini roundabout. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Inspired: A Student Art Exhibit - Roswell City Hall (8:00 AM)
• HerScan Breast Ultrasound Screening - SHINE health & wellness (9:00 AM)
• Alcoholic Beverage License Board Public Hearing - Roswell City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Stand: A Roswell Roots Juried Exhibit - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Premier Showing of CREED III - Aurora Cineplex (12:00 PM)
• Needlecrafters Meeting Group - Roswell Library (1:00 PM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market - World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Roswell HS VG Tennis vs Blessed Trinity HS (4:00 PM)
• Blessed Trinity HS VB Tennis vs. Alpharetta HS (4:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Barbria DeAnne - The Vick Koffee and Kocktails (6:00 PM)
• Blessed Trinity HS VB Baseball vs. Roswell HS (6:00 PM)
• Glow In The Dark Workout Dance Party - Jazzercise Roswell Fitness Center (7:00 PM)
• Addicts In The Attic Group Weekly NA Meeting - Roswell UMS (7:00 PM)
• Performance of Women in Jeopardy - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (8:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Tyson Michael Halford - 1920 Tavern (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia: March is Women's History Month. The City of Roswell will observe this month-long celebration and will emphasize this year's theme: "Celebrating Women Telling Our Stories." During the month of March, the city will share stories about the women on their staff and of those throughout the community. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Friends of the Roswell Library: Join a group of neighbors at the Roswell Library on Wednesdays for yoga. There are two free classes that begin in the afternoon. The Chair Yoga class runs from 1:30 PM-2:30 PM. There is also a Mat Yoga class that runs from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM. Registration is not required. (Friends of the Roswell Library via Facebook)
• Visit Roswell, Georgia: There is a link on the Visit Roswell GA's social media sites that allows you to take a sneak peek at the The Artillery Room's new menu of spring cocktails. The Artillery Room is located at Gate City Brewing Company in Roswell. Their spring menu also includes an array of non-alcoholic mocktails as well. (Visit Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Sweet Apple PTO: The Sweet Apple Elementary PTO has highlighted a local company that aims to help students succeed. The Tutor Doctor Roswell provides one-on-one tutoring at your home or on online. They are also a family-owned company, and are currently offering free consultations. You can visit them online at www.tutordoctor.com/roswell. (Sweet Apple PTO via Facebook)
• Roswell Councilmember, Sarah Z. Beeson: Roswell's recently elected councilmember Sarah Beeson is currently in Athens, GA. She is attending the Georgia Municipal Association’s Newly Elected Officials Institute at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education. This training is required for elected municipal officials in the state. (Roswell Councilmember, Sarah Z. Beeson via Twitter)
• Keep Roswell Beautiful: On Sunday, March 19th there will be a virtual program that will be brought by North Fulton Master Gardeners. The subject of the discussion will be "Insect Allies: Predators and Parasitoids in the Garden." The class begins at 2:00 PM and will help you learn how to make gardens more sustainable by knowing which insects benefits local gardens. (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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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