Roswell CORE program offers inside look at city government

Roswell invites residents to get a behind-the-scenes look at city government through its CORE community public engagement program. The initiative, offered in nine free weekly sessions, begins Wednesday, March 18.

Each week, participants in the City of Roswell Education and Engagement program will be briefed on the work of one of the city's departments or service areas, becoming familiar with policies, processes, goals, challenges, activities and people, according to a city announcement.

Classes will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, March 18-May 13, except one session on Thursday, April 30; with a final session and graduation from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Dinner will be provided weekday evenings and lunch, on May 16.

Limited to 25 participants, the class is open to Roswell residents or business owners who will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications deadline is Friday, Feb. 28. Information, and to apply: https://bit.ly/2V4XLQh

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