🌱 Film Tour Coming To Town + Delivery Driver Reports Sexual Incident

Good morning, hello. It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community. Including news about...

• Alleged Thief shot by an onlooking witness.
• Local boy scout troop holds a paint recycling fundraising event.
• Tickets to go on sale for the annual Roswell Woman's Club's Sip & Stroll.

But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 88 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. Roswell's Cultural Arts Division has partnered with South Arts to bring the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers to the city. Beginning on Sept. 18, screenings of 2023-2024 films will begin. The final screening will be shown next year in April. These screenings will be free, but will have limited seating. Three films will be shown this autumn; three movies will be shown this winter and throughout spring of 2024. The screenings are planned to be screened at the cultural Arts center's B-Side Stage. The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers will also allow participants to engage in open discussions with film makers after each screening. (Facebook)
2. An Uber Eats driver reported an indecent exposure incident to the Roswell Police Department on July 3. The driver told police that she was delivering a food order to a property on Sheringham Court in Roswell. A male occupant opened the door and pulled down his pants and exposed himself to her. As she left to return to his car, the man asked her to perform sexual acts in exchange for money. The delivery driver wanted to press charges, however, the police department could not make contact with anyone at that address. (Appen Media)
3. A shooting occurred in the parking lot of a Zaxby's restaurant on Sunday night in neighboring Alpharetta. According to police, a man was shot in an attempted robbery attempt by a bystander. "Alpharetta detectives have confirmed that the suspect was shot by a bystander who observed the robbery attempt in progress and intervened in the situation," the department reported. When responding officer arrived to the eatery on Old Milton Parkway, the alleged robber was found with two bullet wounds in the leg. His wounds were treated while in transport to the North Fulton County jail. (11 Alive)

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Today in Roswell:

Tuesday, September 12

• Gardening Lecture Series: The Meaning of Flowers - Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• ESL Conversation Class - East Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Pilates with Janice - Roswell Senior Center (11:00 AM)
• STEM Craft: Build a Balloon Car - Roswell Library (4:30 PM)
• Roswell Reads Presents Tracey Enerson Wood - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (6:00 PM)
• Trivia Tuesday with Mr. Taco - Variant Brewing Company (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Yesterday the City of Roswell remembered those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks at City Hall. For those who were unable to attend the ceremony, the city shared a video of the special service on their Facebook page. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Reserve at Crabapple: Boy Scout troop 51 is encompassed by scouts from the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, and Marietta. On Saturday, Sept. 23, they will be holding their Troop 51 Paint Recycling Fundraiser at the American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta. The paint will be recycled and re-used by Atlanta Paint Disposal, and will be donated to local non-profits. (Nextdoor)
• Roswell Woman's Club (RWC): Tickets will be going on sale soon for the RWC's Boo Ya'll Scarecrow Sip & Stroll event. The Sip & Stroll will take place from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22. Ticket sales will begin on Sept. 13. (Roswell Woman's club via Facebook)
• Roswell Bicycles: Registration has begun for Roswell's Big Creek Quick Six Enduro cycling event. Roswell Bicycles is reminding residents to save the date for Oct. 21 at Big Creek Park. Visit the Roswell Bicycles website for more information. (Roswell Bicycles via X)
• Roswell365: There are many exciting an fun things to do around the city this week, and Roswell365 has the complete run-down. The "La Candela Flamenco" performance is tomorrow at the Cultural Arts center and there will be another RevvedUp Kids workshop this weekend. Check out their website for a complete list of events. (Roswell365 via Facebook)

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

— 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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