🌱 CYT Atlanta Performs + Man Imperiled With Gun + Roswell365 Calendar

Hello neighbors! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including news about...

• Fulton County has a summer internship for students.
• We are 10 days away from Roswell's Annual Bike Fest.
• Citizens Fire Academy wraps up.

But first, today's weather:

Turning cloudy. High: 79 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. On April 9, a local resident reported that an unknown man pointed a gun at him and made threats while he was out on his balcony. He reported that he was sitting outside when his Ring camera alerted him that someone was close. A man soon approached the resident and began talking to him. The resident then told police that he told the man that he was not allowed in the area. The individual is said to have then pulled out a gun and a flashlight and made a statement about harming the resident. The unknown man walked away. Police were called to the residence on Old Holcomb Bridge Road and reviewed the caller's Ring camera footage. The man who matched the description of the man on the security footage was later found by police. He was unarmed when he was arrested. (appenmedia.com)
2. Applications for the 2023 Summer Internship Program with the Fulton County Department of Public Works are now being accepted. This internship is for high school graduates, those who received a G.E.D., students who are enrolled in an undergraduate program or those who attend a technical college. This program is also for these students who are interested in public service. Experience in administration, airport services, industrial monitoring, laboratory services, public education, technical services and water distribution operations can be gained from this opportunity. This internship will start on June 7 and will last until August 15. April 28 is the deadline to apply. (newsbreak.com)
3. This year is the 20th anniversary for the Christian Youth Theater Atlanta (CYT Atlanta). This nonprofit group began in 2003 and focuses on development, arts organization for youth, and puts on theater productions for the North Fulton area. “SpongeBob the Musical” began yesterday, April 20 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, and is the organization's 50th main stage production. The entire family will enjoy this show that is based on the popular cartoon series. The show will run today, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are still available for purchase. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Ongoing Conversation: Assembly Point Exhibition - Roswell Visual Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Music at Gigi's Playhouse - Gigi's Playhouse Roswell (11:00 AM)
• The Grateful Dawg Live - Gate City Brewing Company (3:00 PM)
• Honeybone Godson Live - Standard at Roswell (4:30 PM)
• Simon Kenevan Exhibition - Vinings Gallery on Canton (6:00 PM)
• Friday Night Live Music - Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Jason Smith Live - Wegman's Bayou Louisiana Kitchen (6:00 PM)
• Special Friends Talent Show Acts - RISE coffee & tea (6:00 PM)
• Production of The Music Man JR. - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (7:00 PM)
• Dinner Acoustics w/ David Payton - The Gaslight (7:00 PM)
• Roswell HS VB Lacrosse vs Blessed Trinity HS - Roswell (7:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Spencer Smith - Big Oak Tavern (7:00 PM)
• Outside Dinner & Show Feat. Ian Schumacher - Saucy Roswell (7:00 PM)
• March of the Machine Launch Party -Caffeinated Gamers (7:00 PM)
• David Wright Band Live - Gate City Brewing Company (8:00 PM)
• Roswell Ghost Tour: Lauren - Roswell Visitor's Center (8:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ G Clef & the Playlist - Rock N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Inc: Deb Martino is a local real estate agent, an operating partner of Martino Real Estate Team, and she's also a Community Connector at Roswell Inc. She's happy to help those who are looking for a new home, help with an investment, or just simply, a lifestyle change. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Special Events: The city has rolled out their new Roswell365 community calendar. This calendar is filled with all the city's yearly affairs and end events. The Roswell365 calendar is available for residents, and it's free. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell Bicycles: We are a little over a week away from the Annual Bike Fest. Sunday, April 30 will be filled with cycling events. Join Mayor Wilson for the 2023 Mayor's Ride at 8:00 AM. Roswell Moves!, an open streets event, will follow starting at 11:00 AM. If you would like to participate, there is still time to register. (Roswell Bicycles via Twitter)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: Members of the Citizen's Fire Academy 's spring session graduated on Tuesday, April 18. This group completed 10 weeks of fire-related education and learned all about the inner workings of the Roswell Fire Department. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Facebook)
• Roswell Inc: Roswell Inc has a tool to use for site election that is provided by REsimplifi, Inc. Current businesses in the city, and those looking to relocate to Roswell, can use this tool to make the site selection process less difficult. Roswell Inc helps business owners do what they do best, focus on their business! (Roswell Inc via Twitter)
• Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market (Roswell FAM): If you need some knives sharpened, stop by the Roswell FAM on Saturday to see Chris & Emma Maholick. They are the owners of The Sharpening Shop and a long time vendor at the farmers and artisans market. They can also sharpen garden tools and shears. (Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market (Roswell FAM) via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow 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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