🌱 ATM Taken From Shell Station + RWC's Spring & Garden Tour 2023

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in the community. Including news on:

• Officials to decide the future of MARTA Reach program
• Hembree Springs ES is looking for speakers for Career Day
• April is Volunteer Month -- volunteer with Keep Roswell Beautiful

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 72 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. Last March the Metro Atlanta area was introduced to MARTA Reach during a six-month program pilot period. This new concept from the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL), allows customers the ability to call a REACH shuttle to a normal MARTA rail or bus stop or to one of several stops included on their service route. This program, an alternative to a traditional fixed-route bus system, offers on-demand transportation. In May of 2022, the North Fulton Zone was added. This added the service to the cities of Roswell and Alpharetta. Response to the program was very positive; MARTA Reach provided transportation to over 8,000 patrons during the March-August pilot period. Now the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) and authority board members are in the process of deciding how to proceed with the program, and to how to include underserved areas. (appenmedia.com)
2. The Roswell Woman’s Club (RWC) will be presenting their annual Spring Home and Garden Tour. on Saturday, April 22. This will be the second year that the group will host this fundraising event. Those in attendance will be able to tour the charming and note-worthy homes and gardens in the historic Roswell district. The Spring Home and Garden Tour will also feature a silent auction. Like all RWC fundraisers, the proceeds from this occasion will be filtered back into the Roswell and North Fulton community via scholarships and grants. (roughdraftatlanta.com)
3. On March 20 an employee of a Shell gas station on Alpharetta Hwy. called the Roswell Police Department to report that the store's door was open and the ATM machine was stolen. The ATM machine appeared to be the only thing that was taken, however, upon investigation of the scene, officers found that the metal door to the cash register had also been forced open. The store surveillance footage provided footage of three males exiting a black Jeep. The thieves used crowbars to gain entry into the gas station. The ATM was removed and put it in the car. The register was forced open by the other two men. They could not retrieve the safe that was bolted to the ground. The assailants covered the car's plate, therefore, street camera footage from Alpharetta Highway did not show the car's license plate. (appenmedia.com)

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Today in Roswell:

• A Ramble in the Garden - Chattahoochee Nature Center (9:00 AM)
• Ongoing Conversation: Assembly Point Exhibition - Roswell Visual Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• ESL Conversation Class - East Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• AARP Foundation Free Tax Preparation - East Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• AARP Foundation Free Tax Preparation - Roswell Library (12:00 PM)
• Fulton County Voter Education Popup Event - Roswell Library (1:00 PM)
• Public Safety & Public Works Committee Regular Meeting - City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Admin. and Finance and Recreation and Parks Committee Meeting - City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Trivia Night - Variant Brewing Company (7:00 PM)
• Team Trivia - Houck's Grille (7:00 PM)
• Tuesday Trivia - Big Oak Tavern (7:30 PM)
• Kings of Karaoke w/ Bryan - Chaplin's Bar and Grill (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell, Georgia Police Department: During the week of April 10, the nation gives recognition to 911 Telecommunicators across the US. It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The Roswell PD will give special tributes and will celebrate the Roswell's own 911 Telecommunicators, who are also known as "the calm voice in the dark." (Roswell Police Department via Twitter)
• Centennial High School PTSA: The 2022-2023 GA PTA Reflections Winners have been announced. Centennial High School congratulations one of their own from the freshman class, Madeline Hazelwood. Madeline is the 2nd Place winner for 9th grade in the dance choreography division. (Centennial High School PTSA via Facebook)
• Community Support Manager Emily Luce, Fulton County Animal Services: Fulton County Animal Services has released a three-part public announcement regarding recent animals that the department was found, and for whom they are trying to find their respective owners. They have posted a series of recent intakes with hopes that some pets are recognized. Visit Fulton County Animal Services or email them for more information and assistance. (Nextdoor)
• Hembree Springs Elementary: Career Week is next month at Hembree Springs Elementary. They are looking for professionals and educators who would like speak to their students about their professional career or college experience. They are inviting those who are interested in participating during the week of May 15, to please RSVP. (Hembree Springs Elementary via Facebook)
• Roswell, Georgia Government: If you're looking for ways to volunteer this month, there's a volunteer storm drain marking program in the city. The Keep Roswell Beautiful team needs volunteers to glue plastic discs to storm drains. This token is a reminder to residents: “Only Rain Down the Storm Drain.” If you would like to help out with this initiative, you can send an email to Keep Roswell Beautiful. (Roswell, Georgia Government via Twitter)

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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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