🌱City Best Of Fulton Nominee + Virtual Dementia Tour + Tutors Needed

Good morning, Roswell! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in and around our town. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

HOT, humid, and A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 87 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. The city of Roswell, Georgia Government, Cultural Affairs, Roswell Recreation, Parks, and Historic Society has been nominated for the "Best of North Fulton" award. Roswell residents are encouraged to vote for our city between July 15 - Aug. 15. One of the events in Roswell that was nominated is "Alive in Roswell" that is celebrated from April through October. (facebook.com)
2. Caregivers, providers and anyone interested in dementia are invited to attend a free virtual dementia tour on Friday. The event is hosted by Second Wind Dreams in Roswell. This is to raise awareness and to educate about dementia. Attendees will learn how dementia effects the brain and how to care for those with dementia. (twitter.com)
3. Tutors are needed at the STAR House in Roswell. The STAR House is a nonprofit that provides an after school program for at-risk youth throughout North Fulton. The STAR House noted that "9,000 students in North Fulton are not meeting third grade reading standards." They are especially seeking bilingual tutors. (paywall:www.ajc.com)

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Today in Roswell:

• Free Course: Civilian Response to an Active Shooter by Roswell Police Dept. (6 p.m.)
• FCS Board Meeting - Centennial (4:30 p.m.)
• FCS Board Meeting - Roswell (4:30 p.m.)
• FCS Board Meeting - Independence (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Keep Roswell Beautiful: Annually, Keep Roswell Beautiful Board Members conduct a Community Appearance Index throughout the city as part of the Keep America Beautiful program. This year, Roswell scored a 1.5 (scale of 1 - 4) which was a .10 decrease from last year. Therefore Roswell is noted as a minimally littered community. That's great news! (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)
• The Transportation Advisory Commission regular meeting takes place at City Hall this evening. Among topics to be discussed will be the Historic Gateway Transportation Project and Grimes Bridge Road express lanes. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in room 220.(roswellcityga.iqm2.com)
• Whitetail Bicycles & Coffee Company in Milton is a unique bike shop that also serves coffee and beer. It sells high-end road bikes and gravel bikes as well as bike repair services. You can also grab a coffee or beer wile you shop and/or wait. (appenmedia.com)

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Events:

• Free Course: Civilian Response to an Active Shooter by Roswell Police Dept (July 19)
• Celebration: Music for Joyous Occasions (July 24)
• Steven Quartly Annual Summertime Artist Show (July 30)
• Intentional Parenting Summit: Presented by North Point Community Church (July 31)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. 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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