🌱 Roswell Police Receive Grant + Special Council Meeting + 911 Hires

Hello there, Roswell neighbors! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on...

• Roswell PD needs votes.
• Hembree Farmhouse reno begins.
• An outdoor art experience enhancement

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 78 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. The 911 Emergency Communications Division for the City of Roswell is currently hiring. Selected candidates will be the public’s first point-of- contact for emergency and non-emergency public safety services. A communications officer will be based in the 911 Center and will answer calls for service. They are also responsible for dispatching calls to appropriate public safety units, coordinate medical responses, and assist the public with both emergency and non-emergency issues. This position offers benefits such as paid time off, a retirement plan (with matching), health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, a health savings account, and professional development assistance. You can visit the City of Roswell's website for career and hiring information.(Paywall: ajc.com)
2. Renovations have started at the Historic Hembree Farmhouse that was recently purchased by Brandy and Jared Kirschner. The purchase of the property was managed by The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. The Kirschners purchase deal came with conditions that the they would have to preserve the home and limit remodeling. The couple has begun to rehab the farmhouse and also plan to install modern plumbing, a bathroom and a kitchen. The goal is to have Brandy’s mother live there and they will eventually hold small educational classes on the history of the property. The Kirschners express that “For us its an opportunity of a lifetime … To use our knowledge and ability to work hard to save something that is important to the fabric of Roswell and maybe even Fulton County.” The Georgia Trust will continue to be involved with the property in perpetuity, even if sold, due to a conservation easement. (newsbreak.com)
3. The Roswell Police Department received a grant that will allow it to purchase body armor for the department. The City Council has agreed to a resolution to accept a U.S. Department of Justice grant for $24,864 to pay half the cost to replace out-of-date police bulletproof vests over the next two years. Three ballistic K9 vests from the Georgia Police K9 Foundation will also be included. The total cost for this endeavor will be about $49,729.50.(appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Blood Drive - Computer Museum of America (8:00 AM)

• RPS Open Juried Exhibit - Roswell Visual Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Roswell Garden Club Meeting (10:00 AM)
• $5 Tuesday: Wine-by-the-Glass Special (11:00 AM)
• Ticket to Paradise--See it First Thur Oct 20th at Aurora Cineplex (5:00 PM)
• Community Development & Transportation Meeting - City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Roswell Music Jam - Roswell Presbyterian Church (6:00 PM)
• Right Side of Shadow Work w/ Rhiannon - Eclipse Over Roswell (7:00 PM)
• Bond Referendum Public Information Meetings - Roswell Adult Rec Center (7:00 PM)
• Spooky Trivia Month! Theme: Slashers (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Roswell Fire Department: The Roswell FD judged the Litchfield Hundred Annual Chili Cookoff this past weekend. Firefighters Cantrell, Barajas, and Shultz from Engine 26 tasted and judged 16 different pots of chili. (The Roswell Fire Department via Twitter)
• The City of Roswell Government: The city will conduct a special Mayor & City Council Meeting at East Roswell Park. The meeting will occur on November 14, and will be livestreamed on the City of Roswell's Facebook and YouTube pages. (The City of Roswell via Twitter)
• The Roswell Arts Fund: The Roswell Arts Fund is using Otocast to provide audio tours when viewers take in the Arts Fund's outdoor art throughout the city. Download the app on your device to hear from the artists about their pieces, and the process that went into their creations. (Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)
• Public Information Officer Tim Lupo, Roswell Police Department: The Roswell PD is asking residents to vote to help the Roswell PD a grant. The department is competing for a portion of $15,000 for K9 grant money from Aftermath Cares. Winners are decided on according to the number of votes received. Voting is open through October 31. (Nextdoor)

• Hola Taqueria, Roswell: Claudia Cortes, the executive chef, at Hola Taqueria in Roswell received an award from the Mexican Consulate. Hola Taqueria congratulates her on her recognition and celebrates their acclaimed chef.

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Events:

• Bond Referendum Public Information Meeting (October 26)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School Parent Preview Days (Grades JK-4th) (October 27)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw (October 27)
• Roswell Public Safety's Trunk or Treat (October 28)
• The Creation Station at Trunk or Treat (October 28)
• Milton's Got Talent (October 28)
• Halloween Fun House (October 28)
• 37th Annual Halloween Hikes (October 28)

• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw (October 28)
• Georgia Defensive Carry Course (October 29)
• Fall Festival & Christmas Pop Up Shop (October 29)
• Día de Muertos Festival (October 29)
• Roswell's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party(October 29)
• The Creation Station at Día de Muertos (October 29)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw (October 29)
• Fall Fest, Mega Awesome Costume Party and More at North Point Community Church (October 30)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw (October 30)
• 90-Day Train Like a Fighter Challenge (November 1)
• IrishFest Atlanta 2022 (November 5)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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