🌱 Scarecrows Downtown + Swift School Alumni + Class AA Volleyball

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Roswell Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. In this issue, we'll touch on:

• A new HR director for the city
• The new North Point Mall
• School sports fundraisers

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Sunny, but cooler. High: 55 Low: 34.

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Here are the top four stories in Roswell today:

1. The City of Roswell has hired Linda Warren as the new Human Resources director. She was the previous Human Resource director of Union City, Georgia and as a senior business manager with the City of Atlanta's Department of Planning and Community Development. Warren brings 20 years of experience in human resource management. "I look forward to working with my incredible team, across departments, and with our many community partners to ensure that the goals outlined in the City’s strategic plan are met," Warren said. (roswellgov.com)
2. The scarecrows are back in historic downtown Roswell to help celebrate the season. Local businesses, organizations, schools, and sports teams made their own scarecrows to be exhibited along Canton Street in downtown Roswell. The 5th annual BOO Y’aLL Scarecrow Contest is being hosted by the Roswell Women's Club. The community is being asked to use DONATE2VOTE to make their choice for their favorite scarecrow. The money that will be raised from this initiative will go towards education and the nonprofits in North Fulton. The voting period is open through October 29. The Roswell Women's Club will announce the winners from various categories on Facebook on October 30. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Recent updates for the North Point Mall redevelopment project have been shared by Trademark Properties. The group detailed how much of the mall would be demolished and redeveloped into a “live-work-play” area like Avalon in Alpharetta and Halcyon in Cumming. They want to create a mixed-use neighborhood that's active 24/7. The outline for the community consists of 315,000 ft. of retail and restaurant space, a hotel, and housing. The housing options will include rental units and for-sale properties. Alpharetta Planning Commission approved these plans on August 4, however, the plan is subject to multiple conditions. The Alpharetta City Council will approve the final plans for the project on November 7. (appenmedia.com)
4. Ronin Molina-Salas is an alumni from the Swift School in Roswell. The Swift School is a local private school for children with dyslexia and other speech needs. Molina-Salas has now become a commercial diver who recovers boats or big structures that need to be removed from ocean floors and river bottoms. Molina-Salas gives the Swift School praise by helping stimulate and nurture his passion for diving. "They knew that my father was a diver, and they used some of his influence and his stories to motivate me to do stuff," Molina-Salas said. He still uses lessons and resources that he acquired from the Swift School to help him with his present work. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Roswell:

• Scholastic Book Fair - Roswell Presbyterian Church (9:15 AM)
• $5 Tuesday: Wine-by-the-Glass Special (11:00 AM)
• Chakra Testing- The Open Mind Center (12:30 PM)
• FREE Virtual Training: Signs of Suicide – Trusted Adult Training (3:00 PM)
• Development Authority of Roswell Meeting - City Hall (3:30 PM)
• Roswell Music Jam - Roswell Presbyterian Church (6:00 PM)
• Round 3 Redistricting 101 Meeting - Alpharetta High School (6:00 PM)
• Transportation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting - City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Bond Referendum Info Meeting - Bill Johnson Community Activity Building (7:00PM)
• Spooky Trivia Month! Theme: Cryptids - Caffeinated Gamers (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell High School Football: Nykahi Davenport is a running back for the Roswell Hornets, and has achieved a major accomplishment. Davenport has rushed 1000 yards the first time at Roswell HS since 2018. (Roswell High School Football via Facebook)
• Roswell Girls Soccer: You can support the Roswell High School Soccer team by placing an order at Doodle Pies on Wednesday, October 19. Just mention "Roswell High School Soccer" when making a purchase. 10% of proceeds from each receipt will go to the RSH soccer department. (Roswell Girls Soccer via Twitter)
• Roswell Historical Society: The Historical Society has shared some interesting Roswell History. The first bus service that ran between Cumming and Atlanta was operated by Cliff P. Vaughan. The service began running at the end of World War I. The stop for the City of Roswell was located at Roswell was at the town square." (Roswell Historical Society via Facebook)
• Fellowship Christian School Athletics: Fellowship Christian School will compete against Fannin County in the first round of the 2022 Class AA Volleyball State State Playoffs. The game will be in Blue Ridge on October 19. Details for the game are to be announced.(Fellowship Athletics via Twitter)
• Centennial High School PTSA: "The Centennial Knights Golf Team is asking for some community support. Come to the Chipotle Mexican Grill at 10910 Haynes Bridge Rd. on Wednesday October 19 and mention their promo codes when ordering. Contributions will go to their Centennial Golf fundraiser. (Centennial High School PTSA via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Roswell: Rheas 3 in Roswell will be temporarily closed for renovations. They are also working on some new menu items. Rheas 2 will remain open for business. (Nextdoor)

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• Heidi's Heavenly Cookies 20 Year Anniversary Celebration! (October 20)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting (October 20)
• Alive in Roswell (October 20)
• Halloween Fun House (October 21)
• Open-Hearth Cooking and Living History (October 22)
• The Creation Station at Riverside Sounds(October 22)
• Roswell Riverside Sounds (October 22)
• Michael Flohr Artist Show - SOUTHERN COMFORT (October 22)
• Lebanon Baptist Church's Fall Fun Fest 2022 (October 23)
• Roswell Fall Fun Fest (October 23)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School: Parent Preview Day (Grades 5-12) (October 25)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School Parent Preview Days (Grades JK-4th) (October 27)
• Fall Fun for All at North Point Community Church (October 30)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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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