🌱 Roswell 911 Center Hiring + Youth Day + Día de Muertos Celebration

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this fall morning with all the most important things happening in Roswell these days. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Interviews with candidates
• The Roswell Theatre Company's production
• A local urologist highlighted
• Keep Roswell Beautiful looking for lovers of the environment

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 80 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. The City of Roswell's 911 Center announced that they are currently hiring Communications Officers to join the 911 Emergency Communications Division. The 911 Emergency Communications Division is accredited by CALEA, APCO, and IAED for its quality of standards in policy, training, and customer service. The position provides specialized training, opportunities to receive certifications, and will be able to attend local and national industry-related conferences. The Communications Officer will answering service calls, dispatch calls to Roswell Police and Fire Units, coordinate medical response services, and assist the residents of the city with emergency and non-emergency situations. This position also offers benefits. Those interested can apply online. (facebook.com)
2. The city's Día de Muertos Festival is fast approaching. This event, hosted by The Consulate General of Mexico and The city of Roswell, will be held on October 29. Día de Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday that honors family members who have passed away. There will be an “ofrenda,” which is a traditional altar, placed to honor diseased loved ones. A $15,600 Contract for Services award was recently given by the Fulton County Arts and Culture department. These funds allowed the city expand entertainment and education for the event. The funds will also help the city host other programs at the Cultural Arts Center during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Mexican cuisine, Aztec dancers, Oaxaca Group, a mariachi band, and traditional candy skull face painting will be highlights of the festival. (appenmedia.com)
3. Scott Miller, MD, MBA is a local urologist with an office in Roswell and was recently featured in Atlanta Magazine. Dr. Miller is the medical director of Wellstar Urology and the director of Wellstar Robotic Surgical Services. He also has been named a "Top Doctor" by his peers for 13 years straight years. Dr. Miller is the founder of a 501(c)3 non-profit organization called ProstAware. This organization's goal is to create and elevate awareness about prostate cancer and to encourage men to take control of their health. (atlantamagazine.com)
4. The Alpharetta-Roswell Herald and Appen Media recently interviewed the candidates for the open City Council Post 1 position. All four candidates were invited to share their platform and campaign. The interviews available to hear as full episodes of the media group's Inside the Box podcast series. Appen Media noted that the candidate's answers are modestly edited due to limitations on space. (appenmedia.com)

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Today in Roswell:

• Love & Hiking Date For Couples-Roswell Riverwalk Boardwalk (7:00 AM)
• Homeschool: Metals- Discover Science Center (11:00 AM)
• Eddie James Ministries WORSHIP & ARTS WORKSHOP- World Harvest Church (12:00 PM)
• FREE Virtual Training-Signs of Suicide: Trusted Adult Training (1:00 PM)
• Needlecrafters- Roswell Regional Branch Library (1:00 PM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market - World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile-Aurora Cineplex (4:00 PM)
• Trivia Night - Nancy's Pizzeria Roswell (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: Walmart and their representative, Nick Barns, provided coffee and donuts to officers with the Roswell PD on Wednesday morning. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chickering: Be Well Health Clinic is a newly opened Internal Medicine clinic on Norcross St. in Roswell. This clinic was opened by a local resident and offers an onsite Natural Healthcare Consultant. They are offering a $50 special for an Initial Consultation with an EKG. (Nextdoor)
• The Roswell Fire Department: The Roswell FD participated in Roswell High's Public Safety appreciation ceremony. This honor to public safety took place during the football team's game last week against Blessed Trinity. (Roswell Fire via Twitter)
• Roswell Arts Fund: You can contribute to the Roswell Arts Fund by shopping with Amazon Smile. You can specify Roswell Arts Fund as your charity and automatic contributions to the organization will be made at no extra cost.(Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)
• Keep Roswell Beautiful: Keeping Roswell Beautiful is looking for those interested in joining their volunteer board. They are looking for people interested in "cultivating environmental stewardship". (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)
• Roswell Special Events: After the Youth Day Parade this Saturday the festivities will continue at City Hall. ArtBlock, Fall Farm Days, and Touch-A-Truck will be celebrated at Roswell City Hall and the Cultural Arts Center. (Roswell Special Events via Twitter)
• Roswell High School: The Roswell Theatre Company will begin their production of the one-act play "Lost Girl". The opening show is tonight, October 6 at 7:00 PM. They play will run through October 9 and their are still tickets available for purchase.(Roswell High School via Facebook)

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• Nathalia & Friends: A Musical Fiesta (October 8)
• Open-Hearth Cooking and Living History (October 8)
• SMOKIN' NOVAS at From the Earth Back Porch Concert Series (October 8)
• Social Security Seminar (October 11)
• Boo-tacular 2.4K Fun Run (October 14)
• St. Mary of Egypt International Fall Festival (October 15)
• Roswell Riverside Sounds: Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics (October 22)
• Native American Culture of the Southeast (October 23)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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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