🌱 FCS Student Receives Offer From Clemson + Roswell #11 In The U.S.

Hello all. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Roswell Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally for this Thursday. Including updates on:

• Nearby Milton responsible for Yale student's death.
• Registration still open for the “Cops 'N Cars” Car Show.
• Writer Terri Parlato to discuss her new thriller novel in Roswell.

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Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. On May 31, Clemson University began extending offers to 2025 prospects for its offensive line. One of those prospects is ranked as one of the top offensive tackles in the country and is from right here in Roswell. Josh Petty is a rising junior and a member of the football team at Fellowship Christian School. According to 247Sports Composite, the high school football player is the number 2 offensive tackle and number 12 overall prospect in the U.S. for his class. The Tigers' head coach, Dabo Swinney, extended the offer to Petty while he was visiting the school earlier this month. “Knowing that a top program like that is interested in me and wants me to play at their school is really amazing,” Petty stated. He is also considering offers from other schools such as Florida State, Georgia, Penn State, and LSU. (Clemson Insider)
2. Two towns in North Fulton have been named as one of the top 100 cities to live in the country. This distinguished notoriety has been given to the cities of Roswell and John's Creek. Livability, a site that ranks living conditions in cities across the U.S., only reviewed cities that has a population between 75,00 and 500,000. Therefore, the City of Atlanta was not considered. Elements such as housing, amenities, transportation features, health, environmental conditions, cost of living, the city's economy, safety, and education were factored to create the ranking. John's Creek received a score of 877 out of 1000, which brought the city to number 1 on the list. Roswell ranked 11 on the list and received a score of 832 out of 1000. (MSN)
3. A Fulton County jury has deemed the nearby city of Milton responsible for the 2016 car crash that resulted in the death of a Cherokee County man. Joshua Chang, who was also a senior at Yale University, was driving on Batesville Road in November of that year. His vehicle struck a planter that was located on the city's property. There were no witnesses to the single-vehicle accident, however, a reconstruction expert believed that Chang swerved to avoid hitting something in the road. “There was no evidence of speeding or driving recklessly and there’s no evidence that he was using his cell phone,” the family's attorney said. He then hit a planter that was made out of a large tire that was encased with stone, concrete, and filled with dirt. The jury decided that the City of Milton was 93 percent at fault, and the driver was 7 percent responsible for the fatal crash. His family was awarded $32.5 million plus court costs. (Tribune Letter News)

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Today in Roswell:

Thursday, June 22

• Frisch Marionettes presents "The Wizard of Oz" — Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Tanglewood Marionettes presents "Cinderella" — Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Story Time — Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market — World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Sunset Sips Feat. Marcella Jones & Brown Liquor Band — CNC (6:30 PM)
• Comedy For a Cause — Lucky's Burger & Brew (7:00 PM)
• Ladies Night — Painted Tree Roswell (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: Friends of Roswell Police and the Roswell PD's 3rd Annual “Cops 'N Cars” Car Show is fast approaching. The automotive event will take place on July 9 at the police department. There are still opportunities available to become a sponsor or to register your own vehicle to be in the show. (Roswell Police Department via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The Deslondes, a New Orleans five-piece band, will be headlining this Saturday's Riverside Sounds. This free, outdoor concert is open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Roswell365: If you want to catch some cool summer vibes, check out the City of Roswell's "ultimate summer music playlist." The Roswell playlist features everything from golden oldies to new hits. Visit the City of Roswell's social media pages to access the playlist. (Roswell365 via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs: There will be a free in-person meeting with author Terri Parlato this Saturday at the Cultural Arts Center. Parlato will talk about her new book called "All the Dark Places." The event will also be livestreamed on Zoom. (City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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