🌱Fulton Co. Seeking Youth Commissioners + Roswell's ICAC Wins Award

Hello, hello. It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In today's briefing, you'll read about these stories and more:

• My Green Lab lands sponsorship from a Roswell-based company.
• A Local bakery owner has an upcoming cookbook signing.
• Roads are to be closed for Alive in Roswell.

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. The Fulton County Department of Community Development, Youth and Community Services Division is looking for high school students in grades 9 through 11 to join their Youth Commission program for the 2023-24 school year. This program's goal is to " advocate for children and youth issues" by helping students address and face issues that today's youth deal with. The Youth Commission program develops leadership skills, serves as a conduit between leaders in the community and the county's youth. Those who participate in the program are expected to spend about 20 hours monthly for meetings and project. More information can be found on Fulton County's website, and the deadline to apply is 5:00 PM on Friday, May 19. (fultoncountyga.gov)
2. Kimberly-Clark Professional, a Roswell-based company, has announced its sponsorship of the My Green Lab Ambassador Program. Kimberly-Clark is an international leader in control solutions to prevent contamination in cleanrooms and laboratories. My Green Lab is a non-profit organization that develops an international "culture of sustainability in science" and standards. Ashley Davis, the Global Sustainability Manager of Kimberly-Clark Professional, says that "This sponsorship is in keeping with Kimberly-Clark's global 2030 ambition, which is to improve the lives of 1 billion people in underserved communities around the globe with the smallest environmental footprint." This new sponsorship shows how Roswell's Kimberly-Clark aims to be at the center of the transition to reuse economy. (www.cleveland19.com)
3. Cristina Kisner, the owner of Cristy’s Kitchen in Roswell, had a new cookbook come out yesterday, April 18. Her cookbook models the menu of her gluten-free and dairy-free organic café and bakery by noting over 130 recipes. A native of Peru, Kisner says that her challenges in her family have influenced her "journey" and is translated in her cookbook. All of the recipes she shares have no ingredients with processed sugars, dairy or gluten. She will hold an author open event and book signing on April 22 at her bakery, Cristy’s Kitchen, on Alpharetta Street in Roswell. (eastcobber.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Ongoing Conversation: Assembly Point Exhibition - Roswell Visual Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime - East Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• Free Chair Yoga Class - Roswell Library (1:30 PM)
• Free Mat Yoga Class - Roswell Library (3:00 PM)
• Youth Art Class: Garden Stone - East Roswell Library (3:30 PM)
• Live Music w/ Stephanie Berlanga - Ipps Pastaria and Bar (5:00 PM)
• Manta Ray Pendant Workshop - Flame Tree Glass, Inc. (6:00 PM)
• Wednesday Live Music - Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (6:30 PM)
• Sip and Social: A Wine Tasting Experience - Oli+Ve - Roswell (6:30 PM)
• Team Trivia - Houck's Grille (7:00 PM)
• Acoustic set w/ JJ - Rock N' Taco Roswell (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: Roswell's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force was named the ICAC Taskforce 2022 Affiliate of the Year by the GBI. The ICAC Task Force fights against internet crimes against children by investigating and prosecuting this crimes. The GBI also hailed the detectives of Roswell’s ICAC Task Force for two consecutive years for handling the most case investigations in regards to online predators hunting for minors. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Blessed Trinity Athletics: The Blessed Trinity boys baseball team is number one in the region after securing a 3-2 win over Pope High School on Monday. These Region Champs will be heading to the playoffs on Saturday. The first round of the playoffs will be a home game at the Titans' Stadium. (Blessed Trinity Athletics via Twitter)
• Roswell, Georgia Special Events: The city's special events team is reminding residents to expect road closures in downtown on Thursday for the Alive in Roswell event. Park Square Ct., Elizabeth Way, and Webb St. (from Canton St. to the entrance of the Antique Lot) will close at 2:00 PM). The Antique and Interiors Lot and the remainder of Webb St. will be closed at 3:30 PM. They will close Canton St. (between HWY 9 and Norcross St.) at 5:00 PM. Please expect traffic delays in this area on April 20. The Public Safety department will notify the public once the roads are reopened. (Roswell, Georgia Special Events via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: Roswell Inc is preparing for Roswell's Summer Sippin' competition event. Registration is now open for those who would like to participate. Get ready to experience this year's summertime refreshments. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Shadowbrook Dr.: This weekend the Roswell Youth theater will present "The Music Man, Jr." Tickets are now on sale for this show, and seating will be reserved. Check out the City of Roswell's website for more information and to purchase tickets. (Nextdoor)
• The Quest Atlanta: AM 1160 The Quest is inviting Roswell out to their studio on Friday, April 21 to help them memorialize five years of broadcasting. They will host an open house and cookout starting at 11:00 AM. The studio is located at 1802 Macy Dr. in Roswell. (The Quest Atlanta via Twitter)

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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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