🌱 Summer Sippin' Winners Attached + Changes Coming To Don White Park (2024)

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Posted Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 11:09 pm ET

• City to hold meetings next week.
• Community Partners needed for Youth Day.
• Basketball training sessions at Centennial HS.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 97 Low: 71.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 93 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. Improvements will be coming to Don White Memorial Park. The city government recently signed a $483,650 task order with Starr Whitehouse for construction documents related to the project. Starr Whitehouse, a landscape architecture firm, has been working on multiple river parks projects throughout the city. The task order that was issued will permit the firm to complete all construction documents, and give aid to the city in the bidding process. Some of the improvements may include the realignment and repaving of the Riverwalk Trail, new trail lighting, a new entryway, and ADA parking at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. (Paywall: AJC)
2. Explore Georgia is back, this time to explore and rate the city's barbeque restaurants. There are many in the nearby area, but only three made their list. Bayou'Q, Spiced Right Ribhouse, and Slope's BBQ of Roswell all made the list. Each was scored on the unique flair they give to their barbeque. Their service and ambiance were also explored and rated. The barbeque and the entire the culinary scene in the city continues to be named on top lists throughout Metro Atlanta. (Newsbreak)
3. The Summer Sippin' competition was held from ran from Jun. 13 to Aug. 15, and 61 local establishments participated in the communitywide event. Each business created their own unique beverage just for the occasion. Madrid Spanish Taverna won the alcoholic beverage category with their special drink called Flor De Espana. Pop’s Coffee Company was the other winner. Their their Orange Creamcycle Latte dominate the non-alcoholic drink category. Both businesses thanked the City of Roswell for holding this competition. This annual event was created with the goal to increase economic growth and tourism in Roswell. (Newsbreak)

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Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, August 26

• Westside Market Grand Opening - Westside Market Roswell (10:00 AM)
• Food 4 Lives Food Drive - Roswell Library (10:00 AM)
• Springfield BBQ Co. Pop-Up - Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room (12:00 PM)
• Summer Beer Series: Roswell Azalea Beer Garden - Nantahala Outdoor Center (3:00 PM
• Riverside Sounds Concert Series: Jake La Botz - Riverside Park (7:00 PM)
• The Ain't Sisters, A Free Show - From the Earth Brewing (8:30 PM)

Sunday, August 27

• marisa4roswell Campaign Kick-off & Fundraiser - Taqueria Tsunami Roswell (2:00 PM)
• The 19th Annual Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin' - First Baptist Roswell (2:00 PM)
• Max Gruver Foundation Wine Tasting - Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room (2:00 PM)
• River Canoe Trips - Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:00 PM)
• Mark The Piano Guy: All Request. Sing Along. Comedy. Rock N Roll Piano Show -Saucy Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Almost Heaven: John Denver's America - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks: Opportunities are still available to become a Community Partner for the 2023 Youth Day Celebration. This year's theme is “Sounds of Roswell.” There is no charge to become a Community Partner; the application and more information can be found on the city's website. They are also looking for sponsors. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Keep Roswell Beautiful (KRB): On Sept. 26, KRB will speak at the Roswell Garden Club meeting about how essential native plants are and how they help beautify the city. They will also enlighten the audience on how KRB uses native plants in their volunteer projects. The meeting will be held at the Roswell Area Park Community Activity Building, and is open to the public. (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: This week the Roswell FD joined the Sandy Springs FD in training operations at the Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center. The two departments worked on improving their their teamwork and coordination during emergency events. (City of Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: There will be two meetings next week at Roswell City Hall. The Mayor and City Council meeting will be first, and will held on Monday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. The Community Development and Transportation Committee will take place the following day, Aug. 29, and will begin at 5 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public and will be held in-person. They will also be livestreamed. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Alstead: The Centennial Jr. program will be hosting skills & drills training sessions starting next week. These training sessions are for children in grades 4 through 8. Seven sessions will be held in the centennial HS gym. (Nextdoor)

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— 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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