🌱 CDA Fundraiser Tonight + Liquor Store Thefts + City Meeting Recap

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Roswell. Today you'll find news about:

• Roswell student awarded scholarship by the GMVHOF.
• The Roswell PD and Revved Up Kids bring back their self-defense workshops for children.
• Community Partners still needed for Youth Day 2023.

But first, today's weather: Sunny and pleasant. High: 85 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. RO Hospitality held a back-to-school fundraiser yesterday evening that benefitted Roswell’s Children’s Development Academy (CDA). The group owns and operates Table & Main, Osteria Mattone, and Casa Robles in the downtown area. The fundraiser will also continue this evening during their dinner services, in which children under 10 will eat free. A portion of the proceeds from these establishments will be allocated used to buy school supplies for the CDA. The CDA is a nonprofit education center that offers affordable learning programs to children from low-income families. Each restaurant's dinner service will begin at 5 p.m. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Liquor store owners in Roswell and in several nearby cities have reported incidents of shoplifting from the same two women. The incidents have occurred over the past two weeks in Roswell, Woodstock, Canton, and in Columbus; high-end liquor was stolen in each case. Security footage from the store's cameras seem to show two women working cohesively to pull off the thefts. The owner of Roswell Beverage said he was warned about this duo beforehand and was able to disrupt their plans. The women have yet to be caught, however, Woodstock Police is working with the other police departments to find the suspects. (Newsbreak)
3. On Aug. 2, the ROTC Scholarship Certificate Presentation was held by the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame (GMVHOF) at Newtown Park in John's Creek. The ceremony took place at the park's Veterans Memorial Walk, and almost 40 people attended the event. Scholarships were also given to two students who were members of the JROTC Program and recent graduates at The King’s Academy. Joshua Acklen of Roswell was awarded a $4,000 scholarship. Acklen will begin his freshmen year and ROTC cadets at the University of North Georgia this fall. This scholarship given by the GMVHOF was created by its founder, Col. Paul Longgrear and is meant to “inspire and prepare future leaders for America." Acklen's scholarship is in honor and memory of late U.S. Navy veteran, “Submarine” Mike Kotler of Alpharetta. (Appen Media)

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Today in Roswell:

Wednesday, August 16

• Welcome Chat, Walk and Talk — Roswell Senior Center (9:00 AM)
• Back to School & Teacher Appreciation — Pinkies Up Beer and Wine (12:00 PM)
• Free Chair Yoga Class — Roswell Library (1:30 PM)
• Free Yoga Class — Roswell Library (3:00 PM)
• Team Trivia — Lucky's Burger and Brew (7:30 PM)
• Rockstar Karaoke — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The City of Roswell has shared the agenda and the livestream from Monday's Mayor and City Council meeting. The most recent Esteemed Veteran of Roswell was honored, a rundown of upcoming events was read, and a discussion about the FY 2024 project and budgets were some of the topics visited during the session. Visit the city's website or Facebook page to view complete coverage of the meeting. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Police Department: The Roswell PD and Revved Up Kids have 2 upcoming sessions for their juvenile self-defense workshops in August and September. The safety classes are specified for children and teenage girls and will teach "full-force self-defense." Registration is required to attend the workshops. More information can be found on the Revved Up Kids website. (City of Roswell, Georgia Police Department via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: "Mayor Kurt Wilson and the City Council proclaimed Marine Corps Corporal Jacob Hughes as the esteemed veteran of Roswell at tonight’s council meeting." (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Alive In Roswell: This month's Alive in Roswell is this Thursday. Therefore, get ready for road closures and heavy traffic in the downtown area that afternoon. Elizabeth Way and Webb Street (from Canton Street to the Antique Lot Entrance) will be shut down at 2 p.m. The Antique and Interiors Lot and the remainder of Webb Street will close at 3:30 p.m. Canton Street (from Highway 9 - Norcross Street) closes at 5 p.m. (Alive In Roswell via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks: There are still opportunities available to be a Community Partner for Youth Day 2023 on Saturday, Oct. 14. Those who would like to participate can enter a float into the Frances McGahee Parade, host a booth at Art Block, or showcase a loved vehicle of their childhood at the Touch-a-Truck event. Visit the City of Roswell's website to sign-up. (City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks via Instagram)
• Keep Roswell Beautiful: The Keep Roswell Beautiful team is looking for volunteers to help them promote recycling at Thursday's Alive in Roswell event. There is a sign-up link posted in the bio on their Facebook page for those who would like to help KRB encourage festival goers to recycle at the event. (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)

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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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