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Dozens of people sample chili at Fire Station 81 at the Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation’s chili cookoff March 23. Proceeds from the ticketed event support programs and provide assistance to public safety personnel and their families.
$5,300 and counting raised at public safety chili cookoff By SHELBY ISRAEL shelby@appenmedia.com ALPHARETTA, Ga. — More than 100 people gathered at Fire Station 81 on Webb Bridge Road March 23 to sample chili and support public safety staff and their families. The Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation hosted its chili cookoff from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Once an annual endeavor, the fundraiser took a pause
all of North Fulton and for the state. “[It is] really quite an honor ROSWELL, Ga. — The United to be chosen by the USL for Soccer League, the largest this,” Wilson said. professional soccer organization If negotiations prove in North America, is looking to successful, the organization Roswell to house professional would serve as the “anchor teams. tenant” of the stadium, The City Council approved cementing the playing grounds a letter of intent with the for a USL Super League United Soccer League March professional women’s team 25 to enter a nine-month and a USL Championship exclusive negotiation period, professional men’s team. The exploring the possibility of league would have the right developing a soccer stadium of first refusal to serve as the and entertainment district, stadium operator/manager. anchored by a mixed-use On behalf of Rep. Rich development. McCormick, Director of The site for the stadium and Outreach Suzanne Swain associated costs of the project voiced excitement about the has not been determined, city’s prospects with the soccer though officials say the arena group. McCormick represents will seat at least 10,000. District 6 for the Georgia Mayor Kurt Wilson said House, which includes Roswell. it will be a “transformational project” for the community, See VENUE, Page 4
around 2018, then fired up the stoves for the 2024 gathering. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit Alpharetta Public Safety Department programs and equipment, as well as assisting employees and their families who may be in need. At last count, the cookoff has raised $5,300, but funds are still being tallied.
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