🌱 Man Reported For Public Indecency + Firework Causes Fire In Truck

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally, including updates on:

• The Chattahoochee has completely reopened.
• NFCC still in need to school supply donations.
• Roswell's Family Science Saturday.

But first, today's weather: Times of sun and clouds. High: 91 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. A man was reported to police for public indecency after a group of women stated that he exposed himself to them while they were at a bus stop. The event happened on June 28 near Roswell Creek Lane. The was also said to have touched himself in front of two of the women before he ran into nearby woods. Responding officers searched to wooded area but could not locate the accused. The case is still under investigation. (Appen Media)
2. Officials have reopened the Chattahoochee River for public recreational use. The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper has run tests on the water quality daily since the river was closed from an E. coli outbreak at the end of June. “U.S. Public Health Service officials supported the reopening after seeing continual improvement in sampling results and process improvements at the Fulton County facility,” said the National Park Service. They will continue to monitor the effects that the outbreak had of vegetation and wildlife within the waterway habitat. (US News)
3. A live firework was accidently thrown into the truck bed of a vehicle at Gran Crique Drive on Independence Day. As a result, a small fire ignited in the back of the truck. The flames were put out by police officers. The owner of the truck soon arrived and identified the vehicle as his work van. They could not locate the person who was putting their used fireworks in the truck bed, and there were no witnesses. The case is still active. (Appen Media)

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Today in Roswell:

Thursday, July 20

• Lee Bryan's "Big Bad, Little Red Pig Show" — Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Summer Reading Program: Special Storytime with Mr. Mann — Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
  
• Women's Circle — The Open Mind Center (5:30 PM)
• Displace Live — Gate City Brewing Company (7:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Acoustic Soul — The Gaslight (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Mayor Kurt Wilson will be a guest bartender at Alive in Roswell today. Any tips that are received and some of the proceeds will go to Roswell's North Fulton Community Charities. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: On Aug. 12, the city will bring Family Science Saturday to Roswell. "Junior scientists" will participate in experiments and hands-on activities that will teach them how important it is to keep waterways clean. There will be limited space and registration is required. Visit the City of Roswell website for more information and to signup. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC): NFCC is still in need of donations for their 2023 back-to-school program. They are greatly in need of bookbags and school supplies for high school students. The public can begin dropping off donations at Elkins Pointe Middle School on July 24. (North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC): via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: Roswell Inc has partnered with Goodwill of North Georgia and the NAACP for their Roswell Career Expo at the Computer Museum of America on Thursday, Aug. 24. The expo will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. They are only opening up spots for the first 35 employers who register. Only businesses who are located within city limits will be admitted. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC): Join the CNC for their upcoming mobile blood drive on Aug. 4. These donations will help hospitals and clinics who are experiencing a shortage of blood products. Registration is required in order to donate. (Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) via Instagram)

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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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