JCFD Firefighters Recognized During a recent Johns Creek City Council meeting Fire Chief Jeff Hogan recognized Firefighter Aaron Roberts on his promotion to the rank of Sergeant and presented him with a Life Saving Award. Roberts and other JCFD members who had responded to a man critically injured in a fall, accurately assessed his condition and provided the appropriate emergency care needed to save his life, were honored. Three firefighters were sworn-in to the Johns Creek Fire Department recently. Firefighters Cody Williams, James Stewart and Ross Hagerman were welcomed at a Johns Creek City Council.
Milton First Special Needs Certified City The City of Milton, in partnership with the Better Together citizen volunteer committee, has joined forces with Georgia-based, Special Needs Certified, to educate employees on understanding, engaging and serving residents with special needs. This honor makes Milton the first Special Needs Certified city in the country. As Milton is the home of Canine Assistants and Camp Joyful Souls, a recreation partner to BlazeSports, and a leader in community engagement for individuals of all ability levels, the training is a natural progression for the city, said Chris Lagerbloom, city manager. We are excited to bring this important and relevant training to our city staff, he said.
Roswell Tennis Wins State Award The 2014 Roswell Racquet Scorcher Junior Tournament has been named Junior Tournament of the Year by the Georgia chapter of the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Roswells level-4 junior tournament, which is for beginner to intermediate players, was held in August and was selected from among several hundred junior tournaments held in Georgia last year. The Racquet Scorcher tournament has been held in Roswell for several years and has always been well attended. In 2014, 130 players participated, traveling in from as far away as Phoenix, Arizona, and Naples, Florida. The City of Roswell offers a wide variety of racquet sports including tennis, racquetball, badminton, and pickleball for all age groups through its Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department. Roswell also offers 26 tennis courts at parks throughout the City. To learn more about the courts and upcoming spring racquet sports classes and programs, visit www.RoswelGov.com/Spring2015.
New East Roswell Library Opens The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System held a grand opening of the new East Roswell Library, which opened in February. The new 15,000-square-foot library for East Roswell is part of Phase I of the Library Building Program. The library is located at 2301 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. The East Roswell Librarys design centers around a connection with its wooded surroundings creating a functional library space within a canopy of trees. The use of natural materials such as stone and wood combined with the large expanses of glass filter the boundary between the exterior and interior spaces of the library while providing views to patrons looking out from within the building. A welcoming covered bridge entry leads visitors into the space where they are immediately presented with views through the building and into the natural landscape beyond. The community will enjoy and use its meeting room, study rooms and separate spaces for children and teens. Through the Fulton County Art in Public Places Resolution, 1% of each building project budget goes toward the creation of public art. For the East Roswell Library, artist Chris Condon was selected through a community-driven selection process, and has produced a series of wood and stone sculptures of woodland animals visitors will see throughout the library entitled, New Growth Forest. AFPLS.org
Creating a Rain Barrel Workshop The City of Roswell and Keep Roswell Beautiful held a Rain Barrel Workshop during its 4th Annual Roswell Green Expo. Using a rain barrel is a smart, sustainable, cost-effective way to collect and redistribute water for your garden, houseplants, or other areas of your residence. The workshop offered all the materials including the barrel for only $10. If you missed this years workshop watch for next years and Go Green. RoswellGreenExpo.org
JC Rotary Donates to Arts Center, Symphony The Rotary Club of Johns Creek/North Fulton recently presented two $1,125 checks to the Johns Creek Arts Center and the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. Our club is proud to support the Arts Center and Symphony Orchestra, said Bev Miller, president of the Rotary Club of Johns Creek North Fulton. These two organizations are two jewels of the community and were happy to help them. The Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek. 678-824-2403 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The SUVCW Forming New Camp in Roswell The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) is forming a new camp in Roswell, Georgia, the General Kenner Garrard Camp #4. There are two forms of membership: Hereditary Membership and Associate Membership. Hereditary Membership (Member and Junior) and Hereditary membership is available to a male descendant, 14 years of age (6 to 14 for Juniors), who meet specific requirements, and Associate Membership (available to men who do not have the ancestry to qualify for hereditary). For further information about the Gen. Kenner Garrard Camp in Roswell, Georgia or to join please call Bill Browning at 404-953-2525. Or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Transportation Options for Seniors Program Imagine having chronic health issues that require routine medical appointments but not being able to get to the doctors office because you arent able to drive, have limited family support, or dont have easy access to public transportation. Thanks to a local program that provides free medical transportation for area seniors age 60+. Seniors age 60+ in Senior Services service area (including Roswell and surrounding communities) are eligible for Transportation Options for Seniors Program. For four years in a row, Senior Services has received one of the City of Roswells Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to support TOPS. Were very excited that Senior Services is able to offer transportation solution through the TOPS program to our senior residents and that weve been able to support those efforts through the CDBG grant, said Charles Alford, Grant Specialist with the City of Roswell. It is great to see how grant programs like CDBG and excellent public service programs like TOPS have a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents. For information about TOPS, call (770) 993-1906, Ext. 234, or visit www.ssnorthfulton.org. For more information about the City of Roswells CDBG Program, visit www.RoswellGov.com/CDBG
Fulton County School Board Elects New Officers The first official Fulton County School Board meeting of 2015 resulted in newly-elected officers and four members beginning new four-year terms. Outgoing vice president Linda McCain, who represents District 5, was elected president of the Fulton County Board of Education for a two-year term. Linda Bryant, who represents District 4, was elected to a one-year term as vice president. I am blessed to work with such great leadership and strong advocates of students and educators, McCain said after the unanimous vote was taken in her favor. This school board has a depth of experience and Im excited and proud to serve on a board that focuses on students and enriching the quality of education in Fulton County. She represents areas in Johns Creek and Alpharetta.
Roswell Begins Improvements at wHBR/Ga-400 The City of Roswell, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), will soon begin construction on two projects that will improve mobility and safety and ease congestion along one of the Citys most heavily traveled roadways: Holcomb Bridge Road (SR 140) at GA-400. The projects will begin February 2 with an anticipated date of completion of September 2015, weather permitting. There will be no lane closures during morning or afternoon peak hours for either project, although construction crews may work on the road shoulder during those hours. Construction activities that require lane closures will occur at off-peak hours, and on nights and weekends. GA-400 Northbound Ramp Project and Elimination of Eastbound Trap Lane. This project is a traffic operational improvement to eliminate the Holcomb Bridge Road (SR 140) eastbound left-turn trap lane approaching Old Alabama Road. The project will add a right-turn lane to the existing GA-400 northbound ramp (exit 7A) and modify the existing traffic signal. Westbound traffic flow on Holcomb Bridge Road will be improved by extending the left-turn lane to GA-400 south to provide more room for southbound vehicles. The construction cost for this project is $1,040,472 and is funded by GDOT. SR 140 Westbound Through-Lane and Streetscape Project. This traffic operational improvement project will improve mobility and safety, and reduce congestion along Holcomb Bridge Road (SR 140) by constructing a new westbound travel lane along Holcomb Bridge Road between Old Alabama Road and the GA-400 northbound on-ramp. The project includes turn lane and signal upgrades at the intersections of Old Alabama Road and Market Boulevard, and new eight-foot sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, and streetscape enhancements along Holcomb Bridge Road. The construction cost for this project is $2,313,985 and is funded by the City of Roswells bond referendum, which was overwhelmingly approved by Roswell voters in November 2012.