🌱 Roswell To Manage Own Elections + Roswell Community Deals With Deer

Good morning Roswell! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in and around town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Local education leader makes important acquisition
• Volunteers needed for high school event for the community
• Local nonprofit's building renovated

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and cooler. High: 53 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. Residents of the 1,030-acre Roswell neighborhood Martin's Landing have opposing views on the growing deer population in the community. The growing number of deer freely roam, feed, reproduce and leave dropping in neighborhoods and backyards. Some homeowners have said that the deer have ravaged their yards and gardens. There are some residents who have erected fences that are high enough to keep the deer out of their yards. There are those who want the population reduced. Biologist from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources say that as natural habitats are being destroyed to make space for development, residential neighborhoods are a “buffet for deer.” Although the City of Roswell allows deer hunting with a permit, Martin's Landing bans all kinds of hunting. There are those who like the deer, who feed them and want them around. The issue remains controversial in the community. (appenmedia.com)
2. At the specially called meeting on Monday, January 30, the City Council decided to partner with other cities in North Fulton to conduct their own local municipal elections. Each city will oversee elections in their respective jurisdictions. According to local officials, this partnership and self-management will save cities tens of thousands of dollars. Councilwoman Lee Hills says that city attorney David Davidson confirmed that a municipal election can be developed by November for Roswell. Many residents supported the proposal at Monday's meeting. (newsbreak.com)
3. 7 Mindsets, a PreK-12 mindsets-based learning education center in Roswell, has acquired xSEL Labs. xSEL Labs is a developer of "scalable systems to assess and address the social and emotional needs of children." Assessments in xSEL Labs evaluates the social and emotional learning strengths of a student. These evaluations help educators decide what and how to teach students. Mark Belles, the CEO of 7 Mindsets, is excited that this acquisition will allow 7 Mindsets to give educators more understanding of their students’ SEL skills and areas where improvement is needed. (einnews.com)

Today in Roswell:

• My View From Seven Feet, a Joe Barry Carroll Exhibit - Mimosa Hall & Gardens (10:00 AM)
• STAND: A Roswell Roots Juried Exhibit - Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Storytime by the River - Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:30 AM)
• Preschool Storytime - East Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• Inspired Reception: A Student Art Exhibit Reception - City Hall (3:00 PM)
• Youth Art Class: Wooden Animals - East Roswell Library (3:30 PM)
• She Recovers Foundation Atlanta Fall Sharing Circle - The Well of Roswell (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• CHS Knights PTSA: The Harlem Wizards are coming to Centennial HS this Sunday. The PTSA is in need of volunteers to help work the event. (CHS Knights PTSA via Twitter)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Specialist 5th Class Robert Anderson, a Roswell resident, was named as an "Esteemed Veteran of Roswell" at Monday's council meeting. Robert Anderson had an extensive military career in the U.S. Army serving both stateside and abroad. He received his Honorable Discharge from the army in 1973. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Roswell Inc: The Drake House just received very generous donation from member of the Roswell business community. Sunshine on a Ranney Day has renovated The Drake House's building. This is a part of a yearly initiative where Sunshine on a Ranney Day selects a local nonprofit to renovate pro bono. (Roswell Inc via Instagram)
• Roswell High School: The Fulton County College and Career Fair was on January 30 at Roswell High School. All North Fulton high school students were invited to attend. They had a great turnout and students met with colleges from around the country, representatives, from the military, and members of the business community. (Roswell High School via Facebook)

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Events:

• 2023 Atlanta Strength Summit (February 2)
• La Leche League of North Fulton Meeting (February 2)
• Alcoholic Beverage License Board Public Hearing (February 2)
• Roswell Historical Society Presents Black History in Roswell: Honoring Our Past (February 2)
• Needlecrafters Meeting Group (February 2)
• LifeSouth Blood Drive (February 3)
• The Spirit of Harriet Tubman written and performed by Leslie McCurdy (February 3)
• Black Opry Revue at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center (February 3)
• Open Anvil: Blacksmithing and Blades (February 3)
• Women's Retreat @ Roswell Presbyterian Church (February 4)
• Groveway's Black History Program (February 4)
• Bid Whist Card Party (February 4)
• The Spirit of Harriet Tubman written and performed by Leslie McCurdy (February 4)
• Acts 1:8 Mission Celebration @ Roswell Street Baptist Church (February 5)
• Father Daughter Dance (February 5)
• Honest Conversations Book Group @ Roswell Presbyterian Church (February 5)
• Super Museum Sunday at Roswell's Historic House Museums (February 6)
• Roswell PD's Safer Internet Day (February 7)
• Big Creek Night Ride #7 - Freeride Edition (February 8)
• Town Builders Breakfast (February 8)
• Author Talk with Birdel Jackson (February 9)
• Luncheon of Hope 2023 (February 11)
• Black History Brain Bowl Virtual Event (February 11)
• Open-Hearth Cooking and Living History with Clarissa Clifton (February 11)
• Exploring Black Experiences in Roswell Tours (February 11)
• B.Y.O.M Yoga (February 11)
• Djoli Kelen's Revolutions in Rhythms and Movements (February 12)
• Black Pearl Sings (February 16)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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