🌱 Roswell's Champagne Bar + Council Meeting Recap + Road Upgrades

Good morning, neighbors! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• Roswell is hosting a Public Safety Kickball game.
• A summer girls multi-sports camp at Centennial.
• The Roswell PD carried the Torch of Hope from Milton to Roswell.

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Attention music lovers! Don't miss out on The Roswell Music Festival, a one-day, ticketed event on Saturday May 20th. This exciting festival will take place in Historic Downtown Roswell, featuring six amazing bands, tent vendors, and local businesses serving up delicious food and drinks. You won’t want to miss original and tribute bands covering classic rock, soul, funk, country and blues music — including the incredible talents of GRAMMY®-nominated powerhouse Southern Avenue, End of the Line, Funk You, Frankly Scarlet, The Highwaymen Show, and TROY. Tickets are on sale now!

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Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. Best friends Al Anderson and Leigh Braglia have transformed their common love for champagne into a bubbling champagne bar. Pop Alleigh opened this past December on Canton Street and soon became a popular venue in Roswell. The establishment is unique as it's Metro Atlanta’s only champagne bar. Every bottle that is served is handpicked by the owners. “Our approach is to be able to offer a high-end experience,” Anderson said. The business is steadily growing, and is now open on Mondays and Tuesdays and has extended hours on the weekends. (appenmedia.com)
2. The most recent Mayor and City Council meeting was this past Monday, May 8 at City Hall. There were three important actions that were approved by the council. One of these actions was the approval to convert two existing private streets to public roads in the Ashley Manor subdivision. The City of Roswell will obtain ownership of these roads and will be responsible for their future maintenance. A text amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding screening walls and fences and a condemnation settlement for 50 Maple Street was also approved unanimously by the council. The council voted to participate in the National Opioid Settlement. The mayor and council also took a moment to acknowledge Roswell Water Utility for their receipt of the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Water Treatment Plant of the Year award. The complete agenda for this meeting as well as a copy of the minutes can be found on the City of Roswell's website. (roswellgov.com)
3. Over $500,000 in roadway funds was recently approved and will be allotted to the safety improvements and for the replacement of the Norcross Street bridge. From grant money received from the National Safe Streets and Roads for All program, street improvements and a safety action plan will be developed. Local transportation sales tax money will be used to hire the an on-call consultant, Barge Design Solutions, to design and replace the bridge on Norcross Street over Hog Wallow Creek. The current bridge was built in 1951, and received a grade of "fair" on GDOT's last bridge assessment in 2021. (appenmedia.com)

Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, May 13

• Household Hazardous Waste Day - Roswell Transfer Station (8:30 AM)
• Open-Hearth Cooking and Living History w/ Clarissa Clifton - Smith Plantation (10:00 AM)
• Family Health & Wellness Expo - Riverside Park (10:00 AM)
• Roswell Mimosa Festival - Mimosa Hall and Bulloch Hall (1:00 PM)
• Acoustic set w/ Andrew Miles - Rock N' Taco Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Metropolitan Ballet Theatre Presents "Coppelia" - Blessed Trinity High School (7:00 PM)
• Family Night Hike - Chattahoochee Nature Center (8:00 PM)

Sunday, May 14

• Mother's Day at SmokehouseQ - SmokehouseQ (11:00 AM)
• Mother's Day Family Canoe Day - Chattahoochee Nature Center (12:00 PM)
• Mother's Day Outside Brunch & Show Featuring Jim Stapley - Saucy Roswell (12:00 PM)
• Mother's Day Starlab - Chattahoochee Nature Center (1:00 PM)
• Breathwork & Sound Bath w/ Alexa Shackelford - The Well of Roswell (2:00 PM)
• Metropolitan Ballet Theatre Presents "Coppelia" - Blessed Trinity High School (2:00 PM)
• Southern Rock Sunday w/ Patrick Barnnete - Rock N' Taco Roswell (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The Centennial High School's Boys Baseball Team has made it to the GHSA State Championship Semifinals. Mayor Kurt Wilson invites the city to "The Fortress" on Saturday, May 13 to come show your support for the Knights. He also congratulated the Lady Knights Tennis Team; they finished in the top four of the GHSA State Championships. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: Come support Roswell Public Safety at East Roswell Park on May 19 for the Public Safety Kickball game. The fire department will battle against the police department for the win and bragging rights. This family-friendly event will begin at 5:30 PM. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Instagram)
• Fellowship Athletics: Fellowship Christian School is celebrating an exceptional student-athlete. Elias McLaughlin has been chosen as U.S.A. Lacrosse's All-American - Class 1A-4A. A huge congratulations goes to this very special Fellowship Paladin. (Fellowship Athletics via Instagram)
• Roswell Police Department: Law Enforcement's Guardians of the Flame race took place on the morning of Friday, May 12. Roswell Police Chief Conroy took control of the torch from the Milton Police Department. The community came out in support as the Roswell PD ran the torch 5.6 miles to Roswell's City Hall. From there, the Dunwoody PD took possession of the torch, and kept the race going. This event was in support of Special Olympics Georgia. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market (Roswell FAM): The Roswell FAM will not only be dedicated to mothers this Saturday, but will have something for everyone in the family. Bring the kids for free face painting by the artist from Twisted Bristles. Face painting will occur from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. (Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market (Roswell FAM) via Instagram)
• Centennial High School PTSA: Centennial HS will host an all girls multi-sports camp this summer. The camp will run for three days, and will cover the basics of softball, flag football, and lacrosse. Registration is required and equipment will be available onsite. (Centennial High School PTSA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll catch up with you soon with 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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