🌱 Chanukah In Roswell + McDonough Man Arrested + Fire Captain Retires

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• A Blessed Trinity Titan signs to Miami University.
• Restaurant Week in coming in January!
• Roswell's Public Art Map

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. A McDonough man was arrested in Roswell and has been charged with a hit-and-run, assault and burglary on Saturday, December 10. Officers were called to the scene of an accident after a woman called 911 to report a silver Mercedes hit the back of her vehicle three times and then drove away. The woman told police that she then followed the car, where at a stop sign, the driver exited his vehicle and came over to hers. She told police officers that he appeared “too drunk to drive.” Later that night, police responded to a residential burglary on Chads Ford Way. The burglary assailant was soon found. He matched the description of the hit-and-run driver and smelled of alcohol. He was taken into custody, where the Roswell PD reported that the man became violent enough for officers to tase and handcuffed him. The suspect was booked into the Fulton County jail and has been officially charged with two counts of hit and run, driving under the influence, simple assault, burglary, felony obstruction and following too closely. (appenmedia.com)
2. Captain Ken Chadwick with the Roswell Fire Department has retired after 32 years of serving the city. Captain Chadwick joined the department in 1986 as a volunteer firefighter. Through his extensive career, he has served as training lieutenant and created the fire department's Apparatus Operator Program. Chadwick was promoted to Fire Captain for Stations 3 and 4 in 1998. He has also received several life-saving awards during his time with Roswell FD. Captain Chadwick ended his career serving as Captain at Fire Station 27. He will continue his dedication to Public Safety as the Division Chief of Operations at Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services. (faccebook.com)
3. Another former athlete from our city has continued their academic and athletic career and made his hometown proud. Cole Weaver is in the 2023 class at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell. Weaver is also a record-making wide receiver on the schools football team. The Miami University RedHawks recently announced that Weaver is one of sixteen players who will be joining their football program in the fall. The Miami RedHawks currently rank fourth in the Mid-American Conference. (journal-news.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Winter Break Camp - The Little Yogis Roswell (7:30 AM)
• The Frisch Marionettes presents Holiday Punch - (10:00 AM)
• Christmas Blow Out Sale - Sunny and Ranney Roswell (10:00 AM)
• Enchanted Woodland Trail - Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:00 AM)
• Needlecrafters Class - Roswell Library (1:00 PM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market - World Harvest Church (2:00 AM)
• "Angel Bar" Christmas Pop-Up Bar - From the Earth Brewing (4:00 PM)
• Comedy Night -The Artillery Room @ Gate City Brewing (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Soccer Club (RSC): RSC's u10 girls team embodied the true meaning of the holiday season by giving to those in need. The team decorated and packed bags with breakfast foods for those who are living in a downtown Atlanta homeless shelter. (Roswell Soccer Club via Facebook)
• Roswell Arts Fund: The city's Arts Fund has made it even easier for residents to enjoy and cultivate the arts throughout the city. The group has created a Public Art Map for residents and visitors to the city, to find places where the arts are championed for exploration. (Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: Redevelopment of Alpharetta highway is underway. The car rental company, Enterprise, is opening a new location on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell. This location will offer rentals, sales, and offices. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Sarah Z. Beeson, City Councilmember: Happy Chanukah Roswell! Rabbi Schwartz, the congregation of Chabad of Downtown Roswell, and the community met at Heart of Roswell Park on December 20 for the Lighting the Menorah. Mayor Kurt Wilson, the Roswell City Council, and their families were also in attendance. (Sarah Z. Beeson via Twitter)
• Roswell Inc: Roswell Restaurant Week is coming soon, and over 45 restaurants will be participating. Roswell Inc partners with Visit Roswell Georgia annually to help give support and build business for restaurants in the city during their slower season. January 19, 2023 will kick off Roswell Restaurant Week. (Roswell Inc via Instagram)

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Events:

• Roswell Ghost Tour: Roswell Visitor's Center (December 23)
• Christmas Eve--Puss in Boots: The Last Wish-Playing at Aurora Cineplex (December 24)
• Eclipse Over Psychic Fair(December 24)
• 10th Annual Christmas Eve Fun Run and Cookie Exchange (December 24)
• Christmas Eve Service - Northside Church (December 24)
• Christmas Day--Puss in Boots: The Last Wish-Playing at Aurora Cineplex (December 25)
• Trolls--$ 3.00 Winter Family Flicks at Aurora Cineplex (December 26)
• 2nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration w/ Friends of Mimosa & Djoli Kelen Inc. (December 27)
• Open Mic Night - The Gaslight (December 28)
• Two Day Winter Break Clay Class (December 29)
• Band X at Houck's Grille (December 30)
• Mike Veal Band Live at Rock N' Taco (December 30)
• New Year's Eve at Gate City Brewing Company (December 31)
• 2023 New Year Celebration with JUSTIN at Rock N' Taco Roswell (December 31)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all 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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