🌱 Centennial Football Star Going to Alabama + Civil Lawsuit Filed

Hello, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. On this Thursday you'll find these stories and more:

• The upcoming virtual Coffee Connect
• Roswell Root's Black Health and Well-Being event
• Roswell names the top Fire Professionals of 2022

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. Atlanta Restoration restores properties that have been effected by water and mold damage. The company is already known as a premier water restoration service that services Roswell, Johns Creek, Cumming, Alpharetta and Atlanta. It has just announced an expansion of its water removal services. The company deal with everything from leaking pipes, natural disasters, water intrusion, etc. It has expanded its assessment, removal of water, drying/dehumidifying and restoration processes. (digitaljournal.com)
2. A civil lawsuit is that is set to be filed soon is a result of the conviction of a former middle school science teacher. Robert Vandel has been sentenced to a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted and found guilty of the rape of a student. The incident occurred at the Roswell charter school, the Fulton Academy of Science and Technology in 2020. The victim's family is accusing the charter school and Fulton County Schools of being “indifferent” to the risk of hiring the teacher. They say there were previous complaints and a documented case regarding teenage girls were made about this teacher in 2019 and another case of sexual battery in 2003 at a school district in Columbus, Georgia. (atlantanewsfirst.com)
3. The University of Alabama and its football coach Nick Saban are said to have selected one of the "top recruiting classes of all time" in 2023. The college sports world thinks that Alabama has done it again by the selection of top athletes from around the nation with its 2024 recruiting class. Among the 2024 recruits is Roswell's own Daniel Calhoun, a senior at Centennial High School and one of seven offensive linemen who will sign with "The Tide." The 6-foot-6 lineman has been in Alabama's sights since 2021. Congratulations to Daniel Calhoun for being one of the University of Alabama's top prospects. (sports.yahoo.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Inspired: A Student Art Exhibit - Roswell City Hall (8:00 AM)
• Spring Musical: Mamma Mia - Centennial HS (8:00 AM)
• My View From Seven Feet, a Joe Barry Carroll Exhibit - Mimosa Hall (9:00 AM)
• Story Time with Ms. Heather - Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Needlecrafters Meeting Group - Roswell Library (1:00 PM)
• Custom Wedge Fitting Event – PGA Golf Superstore Roswell (4:00 PM)
• Roswell HS JV Baseball vs Chattahoochee HS (6:00 PM)
• Roswell HS JVG Lacrosse vs N. Gwinnett HS (6:00 PM)
• Artist Talk w/ Joe Barry Carroll - Mimosa Hall (6:30 PM)
• Roswell NEXT's "What's NEXT?" Evening Mixer - North End Kitchen & Bar (6:00 PM)
• Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Black Pearl Sings - (7:00 PM)
• Premier Showing of Cocaine Bear - Aurora Cineplex (7:15 PM)
• Roswell HS VG Lacrosse vs N. Gwinnett HS (7:30 PM)
• Stand Up Comedy Night - The Artillery Room @ Gate City Brewery (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Inc: Friday, February 24 will be the virtual edition of Roswell Inc's Coffee Connect starting at 9:00 AM. Join in with this Roswell business meeting group via Zoom for networking and fellowship. (Roswell Inc via Twitter)
  
• Roswell Soccer Club: A huge congratulations goes to the Roswell Soccer Club. It participated in the Ice Breakers tournament in Atlanta. The U9 Boys and the U13 Boys teams both won first place. (Roswell Soccer Club via Facebook)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: Fireman Keith "Doc" Schneider has been named as Roswell FD's 2022 Firefighter of the Year. Schneider has been with the department for 22 years. He was chosen for this prestigious honor by his fellow department members. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Twitter)
• Roswell Inc: A new Fifth Third Bank opened in Roswell. Roswell Inc was there for the ribbon cutting on Wednesday, February 22. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The City of Roswell's Black Health and Well-Being event will be Saturday starting at 10:00 AM. This day will be filled with education, speakers from the medical profession and storytelling. The aim is to bring awareness to the value and priority of health and well-being. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Lisa McDaniel is the Fire Service Professional of the Year for 2022. She is the Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center Coordinator and is responsible for their daily operations. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government 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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