🌱 Trail Set For Roswell Fireman + GA-400 Express Lanes + Kids Chess

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Roswell Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today's briefing includes:

• A new police task force
• Reels and Wheels event
• Hurricane Ian updates

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy & windy. High: 73 Low: 57.

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Here are the top four stories today in Roswell:

1. Despite a request from Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson and a petition with almost 500 signatures from Roswell residents calling on The Georgia Department of Transportation to cancel the Grimes Bridge portion of the express lanes roadwork, GDOT will begin the $1.6 billion GA-400 Express Lane Project. This summer the mayor requested that The Georgia Department of Transportation revise its plans for Ga-400 access lanes in Roswell. That request has been denied. The department will continue to move forward with its initial plan, which offers no changes to prevent increased traffic in the area. In response, the city of Roswell plans to install traffic "calming measures" on Grimes Bridge Road to deter motorists from using the road as a faster way to get to streets in the downtown area. Those exact measures have yet to be announced. The new Grimes Bridge Road interchange will be located south of Holcomb Bridge Road. Residents in the Grimes Bridge area have been expressing their concerns and opposition to project since 2020. (Paywall: ajc.com)

2. The trial has been set for a fireman with the Roswell Police Department who is accused of fatally striking a jogger with his vehicle in July. He is charged with two misdemeanor counts of homicide by vehicle in the second degree as well as failure to yield right of way at a crosswalk. On September 12 the accused waived formal arraignment and pled not guilty. There is a A jury trial scheduled for December 20. (appenmedia.com)

3. The Roswell Fire Department reminded residents of the impending storm from Hurricane Ian. Governor Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency issued for entire state of Georgia. Per Roswell PD, the effects of the storm are expected to extend beyond the forecast cone. The Roswell area may see peak wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding. There is also the potential for trees to fall and downed power lines. The storm is expected to last from Thursday evening through Saturday. The fire department also reminds residents to have an inclement weather plan. (facebook.com)

4. Roswell Special Events department will still hold the last Reels and Wheels for the year 2022 this evening at East Roswell Park. Food trucks and vendors will open for service at 5:00 PM. The movie screening of "Space Jam: A New Legacy" will be shown at 7:00 PM and representatives from Aurora Cineplex will be providing free popcorn for the show. (instagram.com)

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Today in Roswell:

• JOSH DANIEL'S GRATEFUL BAND at from the Earth's Indoor Stage! (7:00 PM)
• Femme Fatale Exhibit - Roswell Visual Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Aurora Popcorn Tent at Reels & Wheels-Roswell's Free Outdoor Movie-Space Jam (5:00 PM)
• Stephanie Berlanga LIVE-Lola's Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Varsity Football @Chattahoochee - Centennial (7:30 PM)
• Varsity Football vs Blessed Trinity - Roswell (7:30 PM)
• The Shining-Sept 30th-Friday Fright Nights at Aurora Cineplex-7:30pm (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell High School Football: "Lawson Stargel and Henry Troutman Roswell High's EHLA Student Athletes of the Week. Lawson Stargel is a three-time varsity letterman and upholds a 3.8 GPA . Henry Troutman maintains close to a 4.0 GPA and is also a three-time varsity letterman. EHLA spotlights the dedication and hard work of Roswell HS student athletes on the Hornets Football Team.(Roswell HS Football- Lawson Stargel) (Roswell HS Football-Henry Troutman)
• The Roswell Police Department: The inaugural meeting of a new task force was hosted by the Roswell Police Department. The task force was created by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. The task force will focus and work on cold case investigations. (Roswell Police via Twitter)

• Sweet Apple PTO: Kids Chess is at Sweet Apple Elementary. Kids Chess' aim is to make learning and playing chess fun. Children can join Kid Chess right at Sweet Apple ES in Roswell. (Sweet Apple PTO via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Historic Roswell: IrishFest Atlanta will be held right here in Roswell this year. The festival will be held on November 4 and 5 in downtown Roswell. There will be Irish music, dance and food. There will be some unique experiences such as Irish Tea and a whiskey tasting. This is a family-friendly event with many activities for children. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wavetree Drive: There will be an Estate Sale in the Edenwilde neighborhood in Roswell. The sale will take place on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 . There will be movers on-site on Saturday to load items. There will be furniture, china, art and much more. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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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