🌱 Missing Man Found Dead + City Holiday Kickoff + A Family In Need

Hello, Roswell! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on:

• A local business shines.
• The GHSA Quarterfinals
• Early voting starts.

But first, your daily weather:

• Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 61 Low: 53.
• Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 65 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. The missing 64-year old man, Hussein Esmail, who Roswell Police have been looking for for the past couple of weeks has been found dead. Officers found his body in a small pond in East Roswell on Thanksgiving Day. Esmail was last seen on the evening of November 11 by Roswell Police and EMTs and was reported missing by his family on November 13. Since then Roswell detectives has been investigating this missing person report and following up on every lead and possible sighting. Police have reported that there are no signs of suspicious or criminal activity at this time. An autopsy will be performed to establish the cause of death. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. A Roswell family is looking for community support after a fire ravaged their home last week. The Samples family previously received media attention after their Instagram video of their young son with Uncombable Hair Syndrome went viral. The family believes a lithium battery inside the cordless vacuum that was constantly charged, is responsible for sparking the flames. The interior of the home is completely damaged. It is expected to take more than nine months to repair the home. A GoFundMe has been set-up for the family to help them in this time of need. Families are urged to be extremely cautious as house fires occur more often in winter months than in any other season per the National Fire Protection Association. (11alive.com)
3. A local business just received a major acknowledgement and shout out in the Digital Journal online editorial. Clark Brothers Roofing & Construction is a Roswell-based roofing contractor. The company installs, maintains, repairs, replaces and inspects roofs for residential properties. This is a family and veteran-owned and operated business that prides itself on providing Roswell with elite roofing services. Clark Brothers Roofing & Construction is fully licensed, certified, and insured and holds an A+ score with the Better Business Bureau. (digitaljournal.com)

Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, November 26

• Eclipse Over Psychic Fair -Eclipse Over Roswell (12:00 PM)
• Starlab - Chattahoochee Nature Center (12:00 PM)
• Roswell Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker (2:00 PM)
• Frybaby ATL - Food Truck - Gate City Brewing Company (2:00 PM)
• Roswell Music Club: Little Match Girl Passion - Mimosa Hall (3:00 PM)
• Karaoke Saturdays - Chaplin's (10:00 PM)

Sunday, November 27

• Habitat Restoration - Chattahoochee Nature Center (8:30 AM)
• Food Truck Fun Day - World Harvest Church (10:00 AM)
• Roswell Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker (1:00 PM)
• Yin Yoga - Many Paths Wellness (4:30 PM)

From my notebook

• Roswell Fire Department: The Roswell FD is proud to support two of our local high school football teams. Roswell HS Football and Fellowship Christian School Football were two of the teams to compete in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) quarterfinals. The competition was held on November 25. (The Roswell Fire Department via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: Early voting for the December 6 run-off starts today. You can vote early through Friday, December 2. The local run-off election will be between Sarah Beeson and Allan Sells. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• The City of Roswell, Georgia Government: City employees and staff are being put into the spotlight during this month of gratitude and thanks. Sharon Izzo is the director of the Environmental & Public Works Department. She has been with the city and this department for six years. Izzo manages the stormwater, solid waste, and fleet services. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Twitter)
• The Roswell Woman's Club: Phyllis Thatcher with Historic Roswell Kiwanis Club was one of the category winners of the BOO Ya'll Scarecrow contest. The group's Elvira Scarecrow was the winner of the Nonprofit & Club section. (Roswell Woman's club via Instagram)
• Roswell Special Events: The city's annual tree lighting ceremony is a week away. The holidays will officially begin in the Heart of Roswell Park. Choirs from children's to professional choirs, will preform and sing carols. You can sit by one of the cozy firepits to listen to Mayor Kurt Wilson read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. The highlight of the evening will be the lighting of the 40- foot tree. This is a family-friendly community event that will be held on next Friday, December 2 beginning at 6 PM. (Roswell Special Events via Facebook)

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Events:

• 2022 Roswell Christmas Concert (November 28)
• Mayor and Council Meeting (November 28)
• Free ESL Classes @ The Roswell Library (November 28)
• Community Development and Transportation Committee Meeting (November 29)
• Dinner with Santa (November 29)
• Works in Clay Winter Show 2022 (December 1)
• Story time with Ms. Heather (December 1)
• Roswell Inc.'s Annual Holiday Connect (December 1)
• Little Leapers - For Kids On The Grow (December 2)
• Roswell UMC Christmas Gift & Craft Show (December 2)
• Roswell Youth Theatre presents Shrek JR. (December 2)
• Non-Fiction Fridays Book Club (December 2)
• Christmas Gift & Craft Show 2022 (December 2)
• The Fleetwood Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker (December 2)
• Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show (December 3)
• Parents' Night Out (December 3)
• Christmas With MOS (December 4)
• Atlanta Vocal Project: Ringin' in the Holidays (December 4)
• Mystery Readers Book Club (December 6)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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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