🌱 Car Crashes Into Roswell Home + CNC Plant Sale + Local Weekend Fire

Hey, Roswell! I'm back in your inbox this Tuesday morning with your fresh copy of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on...

• Tools stolen from construction site
• Local man reports exploitation
• Active Adults Health & Wellness Fair
• Roswell's observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day

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Here are the top four stories in Roswell today:

1. On March 14 a local man reported to the Roswell Police Department that he was being sexually and monetarily extorted after his Snapchat account was hacked. He told police that he was approached by a woman via Instagram who asked for his username on Snapchat. After giving out his username, he was denied access to his account until he changed his password. After creating a new password and logging into his account, he was messaged by the same woman who had recovered nude photos from his account. She threatened to distribute the photos to people he knows unless he paid $300. He sent over $50 and promised to pay the rest by the end of the week. The police department advised that he block the individual on all platforms and to let them know if she contacts him again. (appenmedia.com)
2. A Roswell family recently experienced the effects of a horrible accident that could have potentially been fatal. The family was inside their Roswell residence while a car was being repossessed outside. While the employee from Dismuke Recovery was in the process of reclaiming the vehicle, the car somehow fell from the street at the top of the driveway. The car then rolled through the family's gate and crashed into their living room. “It was alarming because I hear a loud crashing sound. It sounded like the house fell on top of itself. And then I’m hearing screaming. My wife is screaming, my baby is screaming. So, I was thinking that the baby got hurt,” the homeowner said. Thankfully, no one was injured. They received an apology from the repo man and the company has offered to covered the cost to repair their home. (atlantanewsfirst.com)
3. Tools valued at $4,700 were reported stolen from a construction site located on the corner of Fraser Street and Alpharetta Street. The theft was reported on Monday, March 13. Workers from the site noticed that a gear box had been broken into sometime during the previous weekend. A rotary laser, line laser, body harnesses and other items were taken. Security footage from the scene could not be accessed and the case is still under investigation. (appenmedia.com)
4. The Annual Spring Native Plant Sale at the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) will begin on March 31. Those who have memberships to the CNC will have early access to the sale on March 30. The sale will offer over 100 varieties of plants and seedlings of herbs and vegetables. Garden pros and horticulturists will be onsite to help shoppers select the perfect items to attract birds, bees, and other pollinators to their gardens. The Spring Native Plant Sale will also continue on April 1, April 7, and April 8. (newsbreak.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Walking Club / Board Games - Roswell Senior Center (9:30 AM)
• Morning Meditation - Roswell Senior Center (10:00 AM)
• Roswell Garden Club Meeting - Bill Johnson Community Activity Bldg. (10:00 AM)
• Pilates with Janice - Roswell Senior Center (11:00 AM)
• AARP Foundation Free Tax Preparation - East Roswell Roswell (11:00 AM)
• Free March Monthly Lunch-n-Learn - Second Wind Dreams (12:00 PM)
• Interviews on Tap - Gate City Brewing Company (4:00 PM)
• Community Development & Transportation Committee Meeting - City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Roswell HS JV Baseball vs Johns Creek HS - Roswell (6:00 PM)
• FOM & Deep Roots Wine Presents "Wine Demystified: A Simple Approach to Understanding Wine" - Mimosa Hall (6:30 PM)
• Gracious Plenty x Roe Market Dinner - Gracious Plenty Bakery & Breakfast (6:30 PM)
• Mystery Readers Book Club - Roswell Library (6:30 PM)
• Dance of Life Intro Class: Reconnect with Your Sensuality - The Well of Roswell (7:00 PM)
• Team Trivia - Houck's Grille (7:00 PM)
• A New Way Of Life Group - Roswell United Methodist Church (7:00 PM)
• The Sweet Life Bible Study for Single/Single-Again Women - First Baptist Roswell (7:00 PM)
• Tuesday Trivia - Big Oak Tavern (7:30 PM)
• Preview Performance of Bright Star - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: This weekend the Roswell FD contended with a basement fire at a residence near Chaffin Rd. and Ottwood Ct. The City of Milton Fire Department were also on the scene. The blaze was quickly contained and put out and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. ( Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Facebook)
• Blessed Trinity Athletics: Ricky Turner is Blessed Trinity's Athletic Director and he was just named the Region 7-AAAAAA Athletic Director of the Year. The Titans are certainly proud of Coach Turner for this tremendous achievement. (Blessed Trinity Athletics via Twitter)
• Roswell Adult Recreation Center (ARC): The Active Adults Health & Wellness Fair will be on Wednesday, March 29 in the ARC's ballroom. The event is free, and is open to anyone age 50+. The fair will offer health screenings, education, and presentations to help emphasis how important health and wellness is for the active adult community. (Roswell Adult Recreation Center (ARC) via Facebook)
• AJRA Crew: The Roswell-based Atlanta Junior Rowing Association (AJRA) completed their second race of the season this past weekend. The American Youth Cup 2 was held in Nashville, TN on March 25. The crew won multiple medals in 12 events. (AJRA Crew via Instagram)
• MARR Addiction Treatment Centers: The 28th Annual Swing Fore Recovery Golf Tournament is being presented by Delta and will be in Roswell this year. The tournament will be held on Monday, May 15 at the Country Club of Roswell. More information can be found on the treatment center's website. (MARR Addiction Treatment Centers via Twitter)
• Roswell Historical Society: The Historical Society shared some more of the city's history to honor Women's History Month. The first president of the Roswell Woman's Club was Sarah Belle Hansell. She and her husband, Granger Hansell, were also the owners of Mimosa Hall. During the first year of the club's existence in 1948, there were 139 charter members who encouraged civic and social developments in Roswell. (Roswell Historical Society via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: This Wednesday, March 29, Mayor Wilson and the council will commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Join them at City Hall's War Memorial beginning at 8:30 AM for the wreath-bearing ceremony. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning for another 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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