🌱 CORE Returns + Police Looks Into Extortion Case + Police Procession

Hello, everybody! It's Saturday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community, including news on...

• BT High senior goes pro.
• City Open Mic Night.
• Summer Adventures Day.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 94 Low: 71.
• Sunday: A thundershower in spots. High: 94 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. A local man has reported an extortion for money attempt from someone he met on Facebook. The victim told police that he connected with an individual on the social media site on April 14; he also told police that the person was using an alias to send him edited pictures. The photos showed the man in explicit situations with children. The alleged extortionist then demanded $3,000 from the man and threatened to post on multiple sites. They then tried to lower the price to $300, because the victim refused to comply with their demands. Police advised the victim to stop all communications with the user. The case is still under investigation with the Roswell Police Department. (Appen Media)
2. A senior and soccer player from Blessed Trinity High School, Riley Jackson, has decided to go pro and will join the North Carolina Courage of the National Women’s Soccer League. Jackson was the 2022 National Gatorade High School Girls Soccer Player of the Year and was the co-captain for the USA team at the U-17 World Cup in 2022. She is forgoing her 12th grade season at Blessed Trinity as well as her college years; she had initially signed with Duke University. “It’s not just a soccer decision, it’s a life decision,’' she said. Jackson will be introduced to North Carolina Courage fans during halftime at the team's game today. (Newsbreak)
3. The city's CORE community engagement program has returned after a 3-year absence. The nine-week session will begin in August and will allow participants to gain knowledge and insight into the city's innerworkings, goals, and operations. Classes will be held on Wednesdays and will run from Aug. 16 to Oct. 28. “We hope the program’s personal interaction among participants and staff helps inspire meaningful relationships, engagement and collaboration within our community,” said Mayor Kurt Wilson. This course is for city residents and for businesses that are registered in Roswell. (Appen Media)

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Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, July 29

• Free Fitness in the Park: Zumba — Riverside Park (9:00 AM)
• Friends of the Roswell Library's Mid-Summer Book Sale — Roswell Library (10:00 AM)
• Family Canoe Day — Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:30 AM)
• Tech Tales: Storytime for Young Explorers — Computer Museum of America (2:00 PM)
• Live Music by Radio 80s — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)
• National Chicken Wing Celebration — Hooters Roswell (11:00 PM)

Sunday, July 30

• Steven Quartly's Artist Show — Vinings Gallery on Canton (9:00 AM)
• Southern Rock Sundays at Rock 'N' Taco — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (12:30 PM)
• Songs for A Summer Day: The Michael O'Neal Summer Singers — Roswell UMC (3:00 PM)
• River Canoe Trips — Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:00 PM)
• Roswell Organization for Community Development Presents A Festival of Music — Roswell Cultural Arts Center (6:00 PM)

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: There will be an open forum (a.k.a. “Open Mic” Night) that will be hosted by the City of Roswell. This forum will allow members of the community to be allotted time to ask questions, share opinions, or to give suggestions to Mayor Kurt Wilson and the City Council. The "Open Mic Night" is scheduled for Monday, July 31, at 7 p.m. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: Roswell FD's Chad Miller, has been named as the June 2023 Employee of the Month. Miller coordinates the Citizen’s Fire Academy, Leadership North Fulton, and the Fire Department's involvement in the City of Roswell Enrichment Academy (CORE). He has also been nominated to receive the National Fire Protection Association’s 2023 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year Award. (City of Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Police Department: The Alpharetta Police Department will conduct a procession for one of their fallen members, Master Police Officer Bradley Rocks, whose End of Watch was on July 20. The procession will begin at 10:30 a.m. as it leaves the Northside Chapel on Crabapple Road in Roswell. The procession will continue down Crabapple and will proceed into Alpharetta via Rucker Road. Residents who would like to show their respects, may do so by lining the sidewalks along the route. (City of Roswell, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC): The CNC's Summer Adventures Day is coming up next month on Aug. 20. This Day will be filled with outdoor activities for nature lovers of all ages. Some activities are contingent on age and weather conditions. (Chattahoochee Nature Center via Instagram)

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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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