🌱 Roswell Government Faces Criticism + Woman Arrested For DUI

Happy Friday, Roswell! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• Local students start club to raise awareness about mental illness.
• Beloved 1990s radio host passes away.
• Candidates Forum Evening Edition scheduled for next week.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and nice. High: 79 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. The city's government is being scrutinized for its reported "lack of transparency" regarding a $250,000 payment that was made to a consulting firm without advising or seeking input from the public. Roswell City government is also facing backlash for not stating what services the consulting firm would provide. The contract was made with a firm called Seer World. Critics say this subject was not brought up during public meetings, and that information regarding the payment to this firm was not "fully disclosed" when the Roswell City Council approved the proposal last month. Mayor Kurt Wilson defended the city's choice to not make the Seer contract public information, "because the company is advising on potential real estate acquisitions." Seer World was hired by City attorney David Davison. (Newbreak)
2. A 63-year-old Roswell woman was arrested for DUI in Alpharetta on Sept. 11. The woman was reported to have caused an accident by rear-ending another car on Haynes Bridge Road. Alpharetta police were called to the crash site, and noticed that the woman could not maintain her balance when she was asked to exit her vehicle. The suspect subsequently failed numerous field sobriety tests. She is now facing charges of misdemeanor DUI alcohol and following too closely. She was taken to the hospital for treatment and was then transported to the North Fulton County Jail. (Appen Media)
3. A group of students from Centennial High School are working to bring awareness to, and change the conversation around mental health. One of the students decided that a safe space was needed at the high school after her own battles with mental health. She, along with several other students, formed the Active Minds Club. The group's goal is to let other students know that it's "okay to say that you're not okay." They hope that by initiating a mental health conversation on a high school level, that they can help erase the stigma around mental health. They also are helping other students access community and state resources that help improve mental health. (11 Alive)
4. James “Moby” Carney, a long-time Roswell resident and a former country music radio host, has passed away. In the 1990s, Carney was a widely popular radio host on Atlanta's country station Kicks 101.5. He also worked for the rock station Z93. During his career, he was inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame and the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. Carney retired from radio in 2016. He passed away after being hospitalized with stage 4 stomach cancer. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Roswell:

Friday, September 22

• Non-Fiction Fridays Book Club — Roswell Library (2:00 PM)
• National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation Ceremony — Roswell City Hall (2:30 PM)
• Live Music with Russ Still — El Zarape Mexican Restaurant (6:30 PM)
• Live Music by Savannah & Andrew — The Vick Koffee & Kocktails (6:30 PM)
• Family Night Hike — Chattahoochee Nature Center (8:00 PM)
• Dinner & Laughs Comedy Night — From the Earth Brewing (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell NEXT: Roswell NEXT will host the Candidates Forum Evening Edition at the Variant Brewery. The forum will take place on Sept. 27, and will begin at 6 p.m. (Roswell NEXT via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: On the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 22, Councilmember Will Morthland and the City of Roswell staff will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. This cultural celebration will start at 2 p.m. and will take place on the steps of Roswell City Hall. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Fulton County Schools Nutrition: The county is currently hiring Cafe Workers in North Fulton to join their School Nutrition Team. There are currently open positions in Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, and Sandy Springs. More information and the application can be found on the Fulton County Schools website. (Fulton County Schools Nutrition via X)
• Roswell Inc: The news is spreading about the opening of former professional wrestler, Brandi Rhodes', yoga and Pilates studio in Roswell. Rhodes recently earned the certification to become an instructor. She recently announced on the social media that her new studio, the Naked Mind yoga and Pilates, will open in October. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Roswell Arts Fund: The Roswell Arts Fund is looking for artist to complete the second round of the Roswell PUB (Painted Utility Box) Project. Artist will paint multiple utility boxes and concrete manhole covers throughout the city. There will be a virtual information workshop on Oct. 4; applications must be submitted to the Roswell Arts Fund by Oct. 16. (Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)

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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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