🌱 Assessment Questions Answered + Video May Help PD In Recent Case

Good morning, friends! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• Roswell Woman's Club gifts grants and scholarships.
• Openings at the fire department.
• Summer Sippin' has begun.

But first, today's weather: A couple of heavy t-storms. High: 78 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. Residents in the Roswell neighborhood where antisemitic flyers were left in driveways last month hope a recent video will assist police in their ongoing investigation of the incident. The video was recorded on a residential security camera. It shows someone driving a white car through the neighborhood and a passenger was tossing small bags out of the window. Georgia Sen. Josh McLaurin said that albeit the First Amendment rights in this country gives individuals a lot of freedom, there are "legal ways to prosecute for it." The Roswell Police Department is also reviewing other security footage from around the area in their investigation. (WSB TV)
2. More than $152,000 in scholarships and grants was donated to educational and nonprofit initiatives in North Fulton County by the Roswell Woman's Club. The generous gift was given at an awards ceremony at Jeffords Hall on May 9. Graduating seniors from the Fulton Science Academy, The Cottage School and Roswell High School, Centennial High School, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, and from other schools in North Fulton were awarded scholarships. Twenty-seven grants were also given to nonprofits in the community. (Appen Media)
3. Property tax assessment notices were recently mailed to residents in Fulton County. The City of Roswell has received many questions from residents asking about the notice and specifically, what they are seeing reported as their estimated taxes. The city has dedicated a page on their website to answer questions that citizens may have. They want residents to know that these notices are required to be mailed by law, the assessment does not reflect the new tax rate, and it may not reflect a recent Homestead Exemption that one has qualified for. The City of Roswell also wants residents to know that they can appeal the assessment. (Roswell Gov)

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Today in Roswell:

Wednesday, June 14

• Coffee, Chat and Games — Roswell Senior Senior (9:30 AM)
• Car Show — Historic Roswell Place (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime — East Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• National Bourbon Day — Big Oak Tavern (11:00 AM)
• Live Music w/ Stephanie Berlanga — Ipp's Pastaria and Bar (5:00 PM)
• She Recovers Foundation Atlanta Sharing Circle — The Well of Roswell (7:30 PM)
• Rockstar Karaoke — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Roswell Lions Club: The Roswell Lions Club lost one of its most beloved and honorable members. Ronald (Robby) Robinson, a dedicated Lions Club member and longtime club treasurer, passed away last week at the age of 92. A service will be held at the Roswell Funeral Home on June 19. (Roswell Lions Club via Facebook)
• Visit Roswell, Georgia: Summer Sippin' has officially begun in Roswell. Visit one (or many) of the 60 participating eateries in the city throughout the summer to try one of their specialty summer drinks. Find the list of participating businesses on the Summer Sippin' website and download the app to vote for your favorite drink. (Visit Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell Cultural Arts Center: On June 27 the Roswell Cultural Arts Center will be filled with puppets for Frisch Marionettes' production of the "Wizard of Oz." The show will run until Saturday, July 1. Tickets and puppet passes are currently on sale on the Cultural Arts Center's website. (Roswell Cultural Arts Center via Facebook)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: The city's recent budget approval has allowed the opportunity for the fire department to grow and fill openings. The Roswell FD is currently hiring Fire Captains and Lieutenants. Visit the City of Roswell's website for more information and to apply. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Instagram)

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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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