🌱 Arrests Made In Trafficking Operation + Woman Saved From River

Hello all. It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• City government to change benefits providers.
• Monday's Mayor and City Council meeting.
• Roswell's Stormwater Awareness Week.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and nice. High: 83 Low: 55.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 83 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. The City of Roswell will be moving its employee medical provider and claims administration from HealthEZ to Aetna. The pharmacy benefits manager will also change from Maxor Plus to Aetna for the next fiscal year. $974,577 is the price for a one-year contract with Aetna. Stop loss coverage for the city’s self-funded health plan will still be provided by UME/Gerber Life. The City is also suggesting moving dental, life and disability benefits to another company. (Paywall: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Roswell Fire rescue units were called to a neighborhood along the Chattahoochee River to rescue a woman from the river. They believe the woman was hurt along Big Victory Creek. The reason why the woman was hurt why she needed rescue from the river was not given. She was transported to the hospital for evaluation and was reported to be well. (11 Alive)
3. Several people were arrested by the Roswell police after a human trafficking and prostitution network was uncovered. The trafficking and prostitution ring operates throughout several metro Atlanta massage parlors. “Human trafficking is a heinous crime. And I say it is often hidden behind closed doors. But it’s hidden in plain sight. It’s in our community, it’s in our neighborhoods, it’s behind the doors of what appears to be legitimate business,” said Earnelle Winfrey, a deputy district attorney with Fulton County. Ten spa locations in Roswell, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, and Atlanta that were thought to have been supporting human trafficking were searched. (Atlanta News First)

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Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, September 23

• The Story Ship presents "The Diggery Dinosaur Show" — Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Adult Cooking Class: A Taste of Resilience — Smith Plantation (10:00 AM)
• Furkids Kitten & Cat Adoptions — Petco East Roswell (11:00 AM)
• The Roswell Day of Hope — Roswell City Hall (12:00 PM)
• Oktoberfest — From the Earth Brewing Company (4:00 PM)
• Riverside Sounds Free Concert Series: Jackie Venson — Riverside Park (7:00 PM)

Sunday, September 24

• Soft Opening of Brewable Roswell — 846 Mimosa Blvd. (12:00 PM)
• Food Truck Fun Day — World Harvest Church (12:30 PM)
• Food Truck Fun Day — World Harvest Church (12:30 PM)
• NFL Sunday Ticket — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (1:00 PM)
• River Canoe Trips — Chattahoochee Nature Center (5:00 PM)
• Mark the Piano Guy — Saucy Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Wine Tasting at Oak St. Bottle — Oak St. Bottle Shop (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The next Mayor and City Council Meeting will be held on this upcoming Monday, and will be begin at 7 p.m. The second (and last) reading of an item for "Approval of an Ordinance to Adopt a Millage Rate [Property Tax Rate] of 4.949 for the 2024 fiscal year will be conducted." The meeting will also be livestreamed for those who cannot attend. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Stormwater Awareness Week begins this Sunday, Sept. 24. The city will hold events throughout the week to educate and raise awareness about what residents can do to help keep the storm drains cleaned. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via X)
• Keep Roswell Beautiful (KRB): The Great Annual Duck Race is almost here, and KRB has ducks available for sponsorship and can be purchased online. Friday, Oct. 20 will be the last day to purchase ducks online. (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)
• North Fulton Community Charities: Students and parents from Crabapple Crossing Elementary School volunteered at North Fulton Community Charities for their day Day of Service. About 100 volunteers worked to make toiletry kits, feminine hygiene product packs, s bundles of diaper and wipes, they and collected food for the food pantry. (North Fulton Community Charities via Instagram)

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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— 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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