🌱 Elder Abuse Reported At Hospital + Police Discover Fake Plates

Hi all. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Roswell Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community news you need to know right now, including updates on...

• New program at the fire department.
• City calendars available at community centers.
• The mayor has a new FB page.

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Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 60 Low: 53.

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Here are the top four stories in Roswell today:

1. Roswell police recently discovered a fake license plate on a car that was associated with felonies. The counterfeit plate was uncovered on a black Audi in a parking lot on Holcomb Bridge Road on December 3. The Georgia plate that was on the black car was initially registered to a white Audi A5, whose owner was under arrest in Florida on multiple felony warrants. The owner of the black Audi told police he found the license plate in a trash can and used because he had issues registering his vehicle in Georgia. Police confiscated the license plate and gave the man a citation for using the faux license plate to conceal the identity of his unregistered vehicle. (appenmedia.com)
2. The fire department will be bringing the first Citizen's Fire Academy to Roswell. This will be a 30-hour program that delves into the fire service industry, its purpose, and importance to communities. These hands-on classes will be taught by members of the Roswell Fire Department. This new program will commence on February 7, and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. An age requirement of 18 years or older and a criminal background check are required. Participants must also live or work in the City of Roswell. Registration for the first ever Citizen's Fire Academy in Roswell is now open. (facebook.com)
3. A report of elder abuse and care neglect was made at North Fulton Hospital after an 80-year-old nursing home resident passed away. Officers with the Roswell Police Department were dispatched to the hospital to investigate the report. Two EMTs told police that they responded to a call that a resident was unresponsive at the Roswell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The resident was unresponsive, however, he was breathing and had a pulse. They also told police that signs of hypoxia, which indicated that medical attention was not given for an extended period of time. Doctors stated that the resident died of natural causes. One of the emergency medical technicians told officers that it was his feeling that neglect "played a significant role in the man’s death." He intends to file a report with the state and with Adult Protective Services. (appenmedica.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Roswell Next's Town Builders Breakfast - Variant Brewery (7:30 AM)
• Homeschool Open House Spring 2023 - Discover Science Center Roswell (10:00 AM)
• Grand Opening of the Roswell History Museum - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (11:30 AM)
• City of Roswell's Senior Luncheon - Adult Recreation Center (11:30 AM)
• Wednesday Evening Activities - Roswell Street Baptist Church (5:15 PM)
• BlairOutLoud SOLO - Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (6:30 PM)
• RAMBO's Big Creek Night Ride #5 - Big Creek Park (7:00 PM)
• Live Acoustic Music w/ Hughes Taylor - Rock N' Taco (7:30 PM)
• Open Mic w/ Gio Yaquinto & Guests - Gaslight Bar and Grill (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs: The 2023 Community Calendar is now available, not only at the City Hall Information Desk, but now also at select Roswell recreation facilities. Limited copies of this free calendar are available for pick-up at the Adult Recreation Center, the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, Roswell Area Park's Activity Building, the Visual Arts Center, East Roswell Park Recreation Center, and the Hembree Park Recreation Center. (Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: Mayor Wilson has launched his official Facebook page. Mayor Wilson’s page will feature news, updates, and current happenings within the City of Roswell. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Visit Roswell, Georgia: Roswell Restaurant Weeks are fast approaching, and Visit Roswell is inviting the community to participate in this annual event. 46 restaurants and eateries around town will offer prix fixe menus. Roswell Restaurant Weeks begins on January 19. (Visit Roswell GA via Facebook)
• Roswell Police Department: Registration is open for Roswell PD's Winter 2023 session of the RPD Citizens' Police Academy. This 10-week program is free and will begin on February 8. Spots in the class will be decided on based on the order in which applications are received. (The Roswell, Georgia Police Department via Instagram)

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Events:

• 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)
• A Man Called Otto--Playing at Aurora Cineplex (January 13)
• The Heart Circle Vortex at The Well of Roswell (January 14)
• Parent's Night Out at The Little Yogis Roswell (January 14)
• Habitat for Humanity Ecumenical Build (January 14)
• Frosty Mini Golf Tournament at The Fringe (January 14)
• Special Friends Art Class at RISE coffee & tea (January 14)
• B.Y.O.M Yoga at Gate City Brewing Company (January 14)
• Kendrick Brothers at Roswell Street (January 15)
• City of Roswell's Adaptive New Year Dance (January 18)
• Pre-K Open House at Temple Beth Tikvah Roswell (January 18)
• Roswell Restaurant Weeks (January 19)
• Gate City Annual Chili Cook Off (January 22)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you 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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