Cheer Competition At RHS + City Reports Forfeiture Fund Expenses

Writer: Jessica Griffin

Published September 6, 2023
Patch.com

Hey, Roswell! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Roswell Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• Halloween Hikes returns to the CNC next month.
• The mayor names September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
• Roswell Bicycle needs the city's votes.

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But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. Roswell High School will be hosting a Competition Cheer Showcase on Friday, Sept. 15. This athletic event will feature the Mini Hornets, Junior Hornets, the RHS JV Competition and the RHS Varsity Competition teams. This exhibition will be the first time this season that each team will premiere their routines in front of audience. This cheerleading extravaganza is free and will be open to the entire community. The Competition Cheer Showcase will begin at 5 p.m. in the high school's Auxiliary Gym. (Instagram)
2. Roswell's public safety department is one of those across the metro area that receives funding each year from local governments. These funds are used for operational costs; some of these expenses are covered through local asset forfeitures. A state law mandates that public safety departments report their annual asset forfeiture funds to the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. The cities of Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and Forsyth County have reported their lists of expenses in the 2022 fiscal year that were covered by forfeited assets to the institute. The combined expenses that were covered by forfeited assets for all of these cities totaled $398,675. (Appen Media)
3. For the 38th year in a row, Halloween Hikes will return to the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Visitors can enjoy the Halloween Hikes event between Oct. 27 and Oct. 29 from 6-10 p.m. This will not be a "fright fest," but will be an educational experience for the entire family while in costume. This year, the nighttime nature hike will take place on their paved Wildlife Walk and an ADA-compliant River Boardwalk Trail. Another change that the nature center made this year, is that they are starting hiking sessions every 6 minutes, to make it easier for more families to attend. Aside from hiking, guests can enjoy a firepit area with concessions, games, music, food, crafts, and more. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Roswell:

Thursday, September 7

• Preschool Storytime — Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• The Fitness Factory with Aditi — Roswell Senior Center (11:30 AM)
• Corporate Eco Challenge — Chattahoochee Nature Center (12:00 PM)
• Stained Glass Two-Day Workshop — Roswell Visual Arts Center (6:00 PM)
• Blind Wine Tasting — Pinkies Up Beer and Wine (6:30 PM)
• Far Niente Family of Wines Dinner w/ Chef Yinka — Deep Roots Wine Market (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!