🌱 400 North Crash Leaves Two Deceased + Vandalism Reported At RAP

Hello again, friends! I'm back with your Wednesday edition of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• The Roswell Arts Fund brings a new interactive piece to the public.
• Miss Georgia for America Strong 2023 crowned in Roswell.
• Registration open for next session of Citizens’ Police Academy on August 8.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 90 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. An early morning crash on GA-400 left two people dead on Tuesday, June 27. The accident occurred around 4 a.m. on GA-400 North within the Roswell city limits between the Northridge Road and Holcomb Bridge Road exits. The identities of the victims have yet to be released and a cause for the accident has yet to be determined. Northbound lanes were closed for about 4 hours while police investigated the scene. (WSB-TV)
2. Over the last year, the Roswell Arts Fund has been creating a new art and performance installation in which the public can interact and engage with. The work is an exploration of Roswell's response to nature and is titled "ArtAround: Pathways." The exhibit is comprised of a collection of over 30 pieces of art, an array of performances, and artist-led workshops. The project is a part of the Roswell’s Public Art Master Plan, which was drafted in 2017. The installation is free to view and will be on display at the Don White Park until the end of September. (Appen Media)
3. Crystal Whitman, the morning and midday news anchor at WRBL-TV in Columbus, Georgia, has been crowned Miss Georgia for America Strong 2023. The ceremony took place on June 25 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Roswell. Whitman is said to have created a great rapport with the judges, shared her journey as a survivor of domestic violence, and encouraged women and young girls to love themselves. She will compete in the national Miss for America Strong competition that will take place Aug. 24 through Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. (Newsbreak)
4. On June 6, an employee at Roswell Area Park noticed and reported areas that had been burned on the park's playground. Officers responded to the call and also found that a towel dispenser in the women’s bathroom was also damaged. Paper towels and mulch were used to cause the burn areas on the playground. A can of spray deodorant that was wrapped in charred paper towels was also discovered in a trashcan. The Roswell Police Department has yet to disclose a dollar amount for the damage that was done. The case is still being investigated by the police department. (Appen Media)

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Today in Roswell:

Wednesday, June 28

• Coffee, Chat and Games — Roswell Senior Center (9:30 AM)
• Car Show, Refreshments & Entertainment — Historic Roswell Place Senior Living (10:00 AM)
• Frisch Marionettes presents "The Wizard of Oz" — Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Storytime by the River — Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:30 AM)
• Free Chair Yoga Class — Roswell Library (1:30 PM)
• Free Mat Yoga Class — Roswell Library (3:00 PM)
• Rockstar Karaoke — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: This week the Hispanic Citizens’ Police Academy gained insight about the function and innerworkings of the city's Traffic Enforcement Unit and how they conduct DUI investigations. The next Citizens’ Police Academy session begins on Aug. 8 and will run for 10 weeks. Signup has already begun for the next session. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Roswell365: Aside from yoga at the Roswell Library and Rockstar Karaoke today, there is something to do every day this summer. Musician Maria Deirissari will perform an acoustic set at Ground & Pound Coffee on Friday. Also, the Farmers and Artisans Market and Southern Rock Sundays will continue this upcoming weekend. (Roswell365 via Instagram)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: Fire Chief Joe Pennino and Deputy Chief Brian Wolfe were guest speakers at Roswell NEXT's Town Builders Breakfast on June 14. They talked with residents and business owners about the current events and affairs at the RFD. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Twitter)
• Roswell Youth Baseball Association: The 7u Roswell Renegades Green baseball team competed in the state tournament this past weekend. The team were the runners-up in the Georgia State Championship game. (Roswell Youth Baseball Association via Facebook)
• Roswell Restaurant Weeks: RO Hospitality Restaurants will be hosting their Guest Appreciation Week from July 5 through July 12. During that week, Table & Main Roswell, Osteria Mattone, and Casa Robles Roswell will offer 3-course "Restaurant Week-style" prix fixe menus to their patrons. (Roswell Restaurant Weeks via Instagram)

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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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