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Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 83 Low: 62.

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Here are the top four stories in Roswell today:

1. The city’s employee benefits package for the plan year of Oct. 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2023 has been approved by the Roswell City Council. This also came with approval for a one-year contract with UME/Gerber Life. The benefits package will not change, nor will there be any increases to the premiums for employees. The benefits package includes coverage for dental, vision, life and disability, voluntary life, voluntary accident and critical illness. ( Paywall: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. There has been updated information regarding the man who was injured at Roswell Area Park on Tuesday evening. The victim of the attack, Matthew Donald, spent a second night in ICU after being beaten and found unconscious on the trail. He is still on a ventilator, but his father updated media outlets that there is no need for extensive surgery or for his jaw to be wired shut. Police are still investigating and looking for a motive. The victim still had his wallet, keys and ID when he arrived at the hospital. Officers have also retrieved all data from the license plate reader at the park's entrance. (fox5atlanta.com)
3. Roswell Creekways reminds residents that there are upcoming meetings on the bond referendum. Question One specifically will benefit trails and parks in the city. Seven Branches Creekway, Hog Wallow Creekway, and Vickery Creekway are all projects that fall under Question One. Additional funding could also allow other projects like the Big Creek Greenway extension. The next meeting will be on September 20 at East Roswell Park. (facebook.com)
4. An Alpharetta man's identity was stolen and it was used to open a bank account. Per the Alpharetta PD, the man noticed his credit score was lower than it should be on August 29. He found that a Bank of America credit card had been opened in his name. The thief had already spent $11,200 on the card. There is no information on a suspect at this time. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• 31st Annual Rivers Alive! Cleanup - Riverside Park (8 a.m.)
• Walk with a Doc - Vickery Creek Trail at Roswell Mill (8:30 a.m.)
• Eclipse EXPO and Spiritual Symposium (10 a.m.)
• MACHINE FUNK at From the Earth Brewing Company - Indoor Show! (10 p.m.)
• Competition Cheerleading @ Walton High School - TBA (All day)
• Freshman Volleyball @ St. Pius X - Tournament - Time TBD ( All day)
• V. Volleyball to Jacksonville - River City HS classic (All day)
• 2022 Roswell Rivers Alive Cleanup - Keep Roswell Beautiful (8 a.m.)
• Cross Country Warpath INV- Canton - Centennial (8 a.m.)
• V Cross Country (Top 7) - The Southern Showcase @ John Hunt Running Park (8 a.m.)
• JV Cross Country - Warpath Invitational @ Boling Park (8 a.m.)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Roswell Riverwalk! (9 a.m.)
• Bridal Shower - Westchester Civic Association (noon)
• Saturday Sips -- Rhone Ranger (noon)
• Fairy Garden Magic Wands (2 p.m.)
• Voice Lessons with Rajan (5:30 p.m.)
• Bamboo Flute Lessons with Rajan (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sarah Beeson is running for a seat on the Roswell City Council. She was recently interviewed by Appen Media and the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald. She appeared on Appen Media's podcast series. (Sarah Beeson for Roswell City Council via Facebook)

• City of Roswell: "The multi-city Town Hall is coming up next week. Mayors from six North Fulton cities will discuss their concerns about proposed changes to Fulton County’s Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 21 at Roswell City Hall (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Hemophilia of Georgia: Deep Roots on Canton Street will host a wine night on October 11 with 10% of sales from that evening donated to Hemophilia of Georgia. (HemophiliaofGA via Twitter)

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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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