🌱Update on The Groveway Apartments + No Shame Campaign + IrishFest

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll get updates on:

• A local drama club hits the road.
• A teen outreach ministry gives back.
• RAMBO biking events this weekend.

But first, your daily weather:

• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds. High: 68 Low: 56.
• Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 63 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. The high school drama group from The Cottage School in Roswell will be competing in GISA Region 1AA One-Act Play contest. The contest will take place on Sunday, October 30 at Brandon Hall School in Atlanta. The Cottage School's drama group will perform "Cut" by Ed Monk. This is a comedy about actors who are trapped in different scenes and doesn't know who is directing who. The play will also be dramatized for the TCS Community on Friday, November 11. (facebook.com)
2. There are still a few tenants who are still trying to find housing and are still residing at the Grove Way Apartments in Roswell. Beth Brown, the executive director of the Gainesville Housing Authority who manages the property, reported that she believes the number of remaining tenants to decrease to six within the next 30 days. At this time, three tenants have yet to find housing options. The current housing shortage combined with the lack of landlords who will accept Section 8 vouchers are the most common reasons for the residents’ limited options. At the most recent Roswell Housing Authority meeting on October 11, the chairwoman of the Housing Authority met with a group of legislators to discuss these issues. State Rep. Chuck Martin seemed interested in getting involved to help this challenging situation. (appenmedia.com)
3. A new National Election Committee was appointed at the 72nd Biennial Convention in Chicago. This group conducts the election of national officers for the National Association of Letter Carrier (NALC) for four-year terms. A local resident of the city has been appointed to this committee. Paul Barner of Roswell was named executive vice president. The members that were elected to the committee were limited to NALC members who were in good-standing in their respective regions. (nalc.org)

Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, October 29

• Halloween at Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market-Roswell Presbyterian Church (8:00 AM)
• Mock SAT - applerouth Holcomb Bridge Office (9:00 AM)
• Georgia Defensive Carry Course –Best Western Plus Roswell (9:00 AM)
• Fall Festival & Christmas Pop Up Shop - Ruth and Naomi (10:00 AM)
• Centennial Knights' Yard Sale & Trunk or Treat - Centennial HS (10:00 AM)
• Artisans Arts & Crafts Show at Aurora Cineplex--Sat Oct 29th ( 10am-6pm) (10:00 AM)

• Ipp's Halloween Bash - Ipps Pastaria and Bar (11:00 AM)
• Gate City Halloween Party - Gate City Brewing Company (12:00 PM)
• Saturday Sips: Defying Expectations - Pinkies Up Beer and Wine(12:00 PM)
• Roswell's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party - SAUCY Roswell (2:00 PM)
• Día de Muertos Festival - Roswell City Hall (2:00 PM)
• Spooktacular Trick-Or-Treat at The Fringe-Sat Oct 29th-BOGO Mini Golf (4-6pm) (4:00 PM)
• Harvest Festival - Zion Missionary Baptist Church (5:00 PM)
• 37th Annual Halloween Hikes - Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:00 PM)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (8:00 PM)
• JUSTIN Live and Costume Contest- Rock N' Taco (9:30 PM)

Sunday, October 30

• Fall Fest and Mega Awesome Costume Party - North Point Community Church (9:00 AM)
• RPC Church Family Picnic - Roswell Presbyterian Church (11:30 AM)
• Special Exhibit: Naturally Artistic - Chattahoochee Nature Center (12:00 PM)
• Art Reception for Jamie Anne Harrell's Photography Exhibit (2:00 PM)
• Art Reception for Jamie Harrell's Photography Exhibit (2:00 PM)
• Trunk or Treat- Roswell United Methodist Church (3:00 PM)
• October River Canoe Trips - Chattahoochee Nature Center (4:30 PM)
• Samhain Celebration Roswell (7:00 PM)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Fulton County Board of Health is advocating its “No Shame Campaign.” The goal is to end the stigmas about mental health and addiction. The Opioid Overdose Prevention Program is in connection with the One John’s Creek Coalition. Together, they promote the decrease of youth drug use and community wellness. (Fulton County Board of Health via Nextdoor)
• City of Roswell: Roswell’s Household Hazardous Waste collection event will be on November 5 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Gasoline, motor oils, pesticides and other chemicals can be disposed of at the Public Works Building on Hembree Road. Visit the City of Roswell website for a list of items that will be accepted. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Visit Roswell: IrishFest 2022 will be back in Roswell on November 4 and 5. The festival will be held at different locations throughout downtown. This is an event for the entire family and will include musical performances, workshops, Irish cocktail and food pairings, whiskey tastings, lectures and more. There is a full schedule of events at irishfestatlanta.org. (Visit Roswell GA via Twitter)
• Home Aid Atlanta: The Middle School and Teen Ministry at Northview Church in Roswell made 500 HomeAid CareKits for SafeHouse Outreach and the DeKalb Library Foundation. This has been an ongoing outreach for the youth. Since 2021 it has packed 2,000 HomeAid CareKits. (HomeAid Atlanta via Twitter)
• Roswell Alpharetta Mountain Bike Organization (RAMBO): Rambo will be having a lot going on this weekend for all you riders. The Battle at Big Creek Xterra run is today and the Big Creek XC-only Trails Will be closed until 11:00 AM for this event. The Freeride Area will remain open. The Haw Creek Park Kids and Family Ride will begin at 9:00 AM on today morning as well. Finally, there will be a Halloween night ride party at Holler at Blankets Creek. (RAMBO via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you next week with 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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