🌱 Youth Day Performance + Grant Approval + Upcoming City Meetings

Hey, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in town these days. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• Weekend farmers market closed
• When to call 911
• A new photographers exhibit

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Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. The Youth Day celebration is today in the city. After the morning parade, the festivities will continue with numerous events and activities. One of which will be a performance by Colombian-born singer and songwriter, Nathalia Palis. She will grace the Roswell Cultural Arts Center on Saturday afternoon with melodies of bilingual children's songs. She is also an educator and incorporates learning and culture in her music. She has a background in music therapy and uses that skill as on of her inspirations to creating music. (WABE 90.1 FM)
2. The Roswell Police Department is reminding residents in the city of when and in what scenarios to call 911 vs. the non-emergency number. The non-emergency line should be used for non-threating events and complaints or incidents that occurred in the past. The department implores citizens not to delay police or medical assistance due to searching for the non-emergency number. You could still call 911, because at the city's communications center, both 911 and non-emergency calls are routed to the same staff. The calls to 911 are, of course, of higher priority. Therefore, the non-emergency line may experience delays in answering calls during periods of high call-volume. If you're questioning which line to call, the department advises to just call 911. (facebook.com)
3. The Roswell City Council has accepted a $117,076 grant agreement with Cobb County for HOME Investment Partnership Program funds. Through its participation in the Georgia Urban County Consortium, the City of Roswell will receive the HOME funds. This funding can be used for building, buying, and/or the rehabilitation of affordable housing. The funds can also provide rental assistance to people with low-income. Fifteen percent of the total grant award is required to be utilized by a certified Community Housing Development Organization. (Paywall: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Saturday:

• 72nd Annual Frances McGahee Youth Day parade & Celebration (10:00 AM)
• Open-Hearth Cooking and Living History- Smith Plantation (10:00 AM)
• The Creation Station at Art Block - The Cultural Arts Center (11:00 AM)
• North Fulton Community Candidates Forum (11:00 AM)
• Saturday Sips: Unusual Grapes (12:00 PM)
• Nathalia & Friends: A Musical Fiesta (1:30 PM)
• Live Music: The Geeks-Gate City Brewing Company (7:00 PM)
• Smokin' Novas Live-From the Earth Brewing Company's Back Porch (7:00 PM)

Sunday:

• Shelly E. Johnson -Restoration Church (9:00 AM)
• Children’s Church- Zion Missionary Baptist Church (10:30 AM)
• Mr. Taco Truck - Gate City Brewing Company (12:00 PM)
• The Chakra Connection for Kids- The Well of Roswell (1:00 PM)
• The Stout Brothers Paint and Pint (2:00 PM)
• Sunday Board Game Fun Day (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market: The farmers market will be closed today. The Farmers & Artisans market will reopen next weekend. (Roswell Farmers & Artisans Mkt via Instagram)
• Roswell Visual Arts Center: There is a new exhibit at the Visual Arts Center that premiered on October 7. The Roswell Photographic Society Open Juried Exhibit is now open for viewing through November 10. (rswellgov.com)
• Roswell High School: Members from the Roswell HS football team and cheer squad were out and about in the community yesterday morning. The Hornets went to Hembree Springs Elementary to greet students as they arrived in the morning. They were also able to spend time in classrooms with students. (Facebook.com)
• Roswell Arts Fund: There is a new art installation and soon-to-be landmark in the city. Come to Friendship Park in Big Creek Greenway to see "Roswell" by Jared Weinstein. This work has been placed along the trail for bikers in the city to enjoy. (Roswell Arts Fund via Twitter)
• The City of Roswell: There will be two City of Roswell Public Meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The meetings will occur at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM at City Hall. You can attend in-person or you can livestream the meetings on the City’s website, Facebook page, or YouTube page. (The City of Roswell via Nextdoor)

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• Mother/Son Halloween Dance (October 14)
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• Concert of Slavic music (October 15)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! See you all tomorrow morning for 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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