Daycare Appealing State Decision + Trailers Stolen + A New Free App

Hello, Roswell neighbors! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in and around Roswell. This weekend's issue includes:

• Roswell FD's "Keep the Wreath Green" results
• Mayor and Council meeting moved
• Dedicated city employee retires

But first, today's weather:
Mostly Sunshine. High: 54 Low: 34.

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Here are the top five stories in Roswell today:

1. A Roswell-based institution, 7 Mindsets, is considered a leader and innovator in mindset-based learning and well-being solutions for grades PreK-12. On Thursday, January 5 the organization announced the launch of a new app that will allow free access to the research-based principles that are to improve human potential. These principles are concepts from the book, The 7 Mindsets to Live Your Ultimate Life: An Introduction. Jeff Waller, the co-creator of 7 Mindsets says that their app will give a full introduction to the 7 Mindsets and is for people who would like to strengthen their personal well-being. This app is made for educators, support staff, administrators, students and families. (globenewswire.com)
2. A truck driver reported to Roswell police that four tractor trailers were missing after being parked in the parking lot of the former Kohl’s department store on Holcomb Bridge Road. The incident was reported on December 29. The company will ping the GPS location of all trucks. (appenmedia.com)
3. A Roswell daycare is appealing a decision by the State of Georgia to revoke its license and to close the childcare facility. The state's decision comes after an incident at the Parker-Chase preschool, involving two staff members in June of 2022. A parent made a report after she was watching a live camera in her child’s classroom as it was in "circle time." and it appeared a teacher, Zeina Alostwani, stepped on a child’s fingers. She then saw the teacher knee another girl in the back. A second teacher, Soriana Briceno, got into the girl’s face and proceeded to push her index finger into the girl’s forehead. These acts were witnessed in real time. The two staff members were later arrested and upon further investigation, more instances of possible abuse were found. The daycare's license was revoked by the state on Thursday, however, the school has 30 days to appeal the decision and can remain open in the meantime.
4. The Roswell Fire Department is pleased about the results of its first annual holiday “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign. This initiative's aim was to reduce structure fires during the holiday season in the city. A green lightbulb was switched with a red bulb for every structure fire during the month. There were a few structure fires in December, and thus the wreath had sprinkles of red bulbs. By December 29, the wreath had a total of five red bulbs. These fires were related to cooking, faulty electrical equipment, improper use of heating equipment, and chimney fire. None of the fires reported were caused by holiday decorations. (appenmedia.com)

Saturday:

• Habitat Restoration - Chattahoochee Nature Center (8:30 PM)
• Atlanta January Super Saturday LIVE with Megan Davies - DoubleTree Roswell (9:00 AM)
• Dreamboard Creation Workshop - RISE coffee & tea (10:00 AM)
• Bladesmithing 101: 3 Piece Knife Session - The Forge at Art Center West (10:00 AM)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp - Ballroom Impact Atlanta (12:15 PM)
• How to Paint a Room in Your House Like a Pro Class -Roswell Firelabs (1:00 PM)
• Food Truck featuring My Vietnamese Mobile - Gate City Brewing Company (2:00 PM)
• Tattoo Night - Gigi's Playhouse Roswell (2:30 PM)
• Special Friends Movie Night - RISE coffee & tea (5:00 PM)
• Grant Green Jr. Live - From the Earth Brewing (9:00 PM)

Sunday:

• Enchanted Woodland Trail - Chattahoochee Nature Center (12:00 PM)
• Artist Reception for Miera Robin Gans - The Well of Roswell (2:00 PM)
• Twin Hearts Meditation and Pranic Healing Clinic - The Well of Roswell (5:30 PM)
(9:30 PM)
• Showing of The Old Way starring Nicolas Cage - Aurora Cineplex (10:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell HS Athletics: The Roswell Hornets are cheering on their swim and dive team. The Roswell Swim and Dive team is competing in the Fulton County Championships. (Roswell Athletics via Twitter)
• The City Of Roswell, Georgia Government: Mayor Wilson and the City Council Meeting that was originally scheduled for Monday, January 9 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 10. There will now be three public meetings on January 10 at City Hall. These meetings will also be livestreamed. (City Of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• The City Of Roswell, Georgia Government: After 34 years of service, Roswell's Street Maintenance Supervisor II is retiring. Benny Young, a Roswell native, began his career with the sanitation department since 1989. He is among one of four generations in his family who have worked for the city. His last day on the job was Friday, January 6. (City Of Roswell, Georgia Government via Instagram)
• The Roswell Police Department: Roswell’s False Alarm Reduction Program's mission is to reduce the number of unnecessary calls for service to the 911 Center due to false alarms. This registration will allow and ensure public safety professionals can get in touch with property owners if an alarm goes off. (The Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Visit Roswell, Georgia: The Visit Roswell Mobile Visitor Center will be at Variant Brewing Company this weekend from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Come by to receive local Roswell information and goodies. (Visit Roswell GA via Instagram)
• Roswell Rec, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs: The Roswell Roots festival will begin on January 29 with Lyrics & Lyre, An Evening of Poetry and Music. The month of February will be filled with history, arts, culture, education, and musical performances to celebrate Black History Month and African-American culture. The full calendar of events can be found at Roswell Cultural Center's website. (Roswell Rec, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs via Facebook)

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Events:

• Roswell Youth Theatre: The Music Man Jr and The Music Man Kids Auditions (January 9)
• Free ESL Classes at the Roswell Library (January 9)
• Ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening of the Roswell History Museum (January 11)
• Public swearing-in ceremony for Councilmember Sarah Beeson (January 10)
• City of Roswell's Senior Luncheon (January 11)
• Townbuilders Breakfast (January 11)
• Roswell Coffee Connect @ Century 21 (January 13)
• Disaster Trauma Training Course (January 13)
• Friday Night Live Music at Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (January 13)
• The Heart Circle Vortex at The Well of Roswell (January 14)
• Habitat for Humanity Ecumenical Build (January 14)
• Frosty Mini Golf Tournament at The Fringe (January 14)
• Kendrick Brothers at Roswell Street (January 15)
• City of Roswell's Adaptive New Year Dance (January 18)
• Roswell Restaurant Weeks (January 19)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all next week for your next 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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