🌱 Former Investigator Charged With Theft + 41 Years For Local Teacher

Hey, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this terrific Thursday morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in town. Today we have these stories and more...

• The Roswell Arts Festival is moving to the City Hall grounds.
• Construction coming to Woodstock Road and King Road intersection.
• Roswell Men's Gymnastics team member to compete at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships this weekend.

But first, today's weather: Very warm with clouds and sun. High: 95 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. A former investigator from the Cobb County District Attorney’s office is under investigation by the Roswell Police Department. Andre Allen allegedly stole a diamond ring from a local jewelry store in Roswell this past March. At the time, he was employed as an off-duty part-time security officer at the store. He took a ring after multiple rings fell on the floor as an associate was setting up the store. He then sold the ring to a pawn in Marietta. Allen is being charged with Theft and Violation Of Oath By a Public Officer. (Newsbreak)
2. Fulton County Schools is honoring its longest-serving teacher. Michelle Donovan has been an educator for 41 years at Mimosa Elementary School on Warsaw Road in Roswell. She has devoted her career to teaching students who have orthopedic impairments. "I am one of those lucky people in the world that found the job that was meant for them," Donovan said. Her students and their parents not only consider her a teacher, but also a family member and a friend. She now teaches along her daughter, Juliette, and has no current plans of retiring anytime soon. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. The Roswell Arts Festival is returning to the city next month, and will be held at a new location this year. Due to construction at Roswell Town Square, the festival will take place at Roswell City Hall. The creations of about 125 artists, photographers, sculptors, jewelry makers, and various types of other artisans will be on display. This two-day celebration of the arts is free and open to the public. The event is scheduled for Sept. 16 and Sept. 17. There will also be live music, food vendors, dance performances, activities for children, and artist will also give demonstrations to attendees. (Atlanta On The Cheap)

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Today in Roswell:

Thursday, August 24

• Roswell Career Expo — Computer Museum of America (10:00 AM)
• Story Time w/ Ms. Peggy — Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market — World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Free Summer Luau w/ Last Call Band Live — Historic Roswell Place (5:00 PM)
• Sunset Sips Feat. Sainte Jane — Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:30 PM)
• The Nature Club: Fire in the Forest — Chattahoochee Nature Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts: The Atlanta Vocal Project will be coming to Roswell on Sept. 30. They will preform their new show titled "Hot Time in the City" at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are on sale at the Cultural Arts Center's website or by phone. (City of Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts via Facebook)
• City of Roswell Recreation and Parks: Gage Kalley, a member of the Roswell Men's Gymnastics team, will be heading to San Jose, California, to compete in the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. The competition is set for this weekend, Aug. 24 through Aug. 27. (City of Roswell Recreation and Parks via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Roswell Councilmember Lee Hills announced that the Roswell DOT will begin a construction project at the intersection of Woodstock Road and King Road. The city will install a right turn lane on Woodstock Road at the intersection of W. Crossville Road. The drop lane on King Road will also be extended to Roswell High School's senior parking lot entrance. This project will allow the City of Roswell to remedy safety and traffic concerns in the area. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Roswell Councilmember, Sarah Z. Beeson: The Atlanta Business Chronical has added Councilmember Besson as one on their 40 Under 40 list. She was recognized as one of the "rising stars" amongst Metro Atlanta's business and civic communities. (Roswell Councilmember, Sarah Z. Beeson via X)
• Roswell NEXT: Roswell Next has updated the start time for their What's Next Social today. This event will now start at 6 p.m. and will be held at Pinkies Up Beer and Wine Bar. Sign-up is required. (Roswell NEXT via Facebook)

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— 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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