🌱 Water Assistance Program + Intersection Plans + A Fatal Accident

Good morning, everybody. Jessica Griffin here with your fresh copy of the Roswell Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• The Great Annual Duck Race
• School buses to get new tech
• Join a pick-up basketball game

But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 71 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. Roswell's participation in the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program has been renewed. This program is offered through a partnership with the Georgia Department of Human Services and helps low-income households with past due balances on their water bill who qualify. Since last November, residents in Roswell have been awarded a total of $7,481 in assistance. Client intake and eligibility is conducted by the The Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority. Residents of the city must have a total gross income at or below 60% of the State Median Income Guidelines for Georgia, be obligated to pay the water bill for the household, and be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted immigrant to qualify for the program. (Paywall: ajc.com)
2. An agreement has been made between The Roswell City Council and the Downtown Development Authority. The two entities will work together to design a city master plan for development to the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and GA Highway 9. The Sizemore Group has been selected to complete the plan to redevelop the area around this intersection. Mayor Kurt Wilson expressed that “we envision mixed-use development and community services at this location.” According to a letter from the Sizemore Group, completion of the master plan is estimated to take six months. Three community meetings at the City of Roswell's request are to take place during the redevelopment period. (appenmedia.com)
3. Fulton County is giving the green light for new technology that will allow school buses to turn traffic lights green. This technology has been tested in Alpharetta in which two school buses and 62 intersections are using the devices to allows the bus drivers to change traffic lights to green when on red. Advocates for the program argue that this program will boost bus driver's efficiency, get students to school more safely, on time and will decrease fuel consumption. It will cost about $5,000 to install each bus and intersection with the devices. The county did not specify when this will go into effect for all buses in the Fulton County School System. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Roswell:

• Wine Down Wednesday (11:00 AM)
• School Governance Council Meeting - Roswell (4:00 PM)
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Bond Referendum Information Meeting - Martin's Landing River Lodge (6:00 PM)
• Peer to Peer Practitioner Networking & Support Group (7:00 PM)
• Ethan Senger Live - Rock N Taco (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: After 32 years with the Roswell PD, Tammy French, retired from the department. The city is thanking her for her commitment, dedication and service to the city of Roswell for more than three decades. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Visit Roswell wants the community to come out to celebrate From The Earth Brewing Company's five year anniversary. The celebration will take place on Sunday, October 16 and will feature music, food and beer. The brewery will release five barrel-aged beers for the event. (VisitRoswellGA via Instagram)
• Keep Roswell Beautiful: More volunteers are needed for Saturday's The Great Annual Duck Race. You can reach out to Keep Roswell Beautiful if you would like to volunteer. (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)
• The Roswell Police Department: The Roswell PD are investigating a fatal accident on Holcomb Bridge Road. A pedestrian, who is unidentified, was hit by two separate vehicles and was killed. (The Roswell Police Department via Twitter)

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• From The Earth's 5th Anniversary & Oktoberfest! (October 16)
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• Michael Flohr Artist Show - SOUTHERN COMFORT (October 22)
• Native American Culture of the Southeast (October 23)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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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