🌱 Moratorium On Dispensaries + RAMBO Events + A Soccer Watch Party

Hi there, Roswell! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about...

• False active shooter calls increasing
• An upcoming road closure
• A Holly Dolly Christmas

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Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. The Roswell City Council ordered a 90-day moratorium on zoning and local business applications for dispensaries selling low THC oil or products. They are planning to put a limit on areas where medical marijuana dispensaries can operate inside of the city. This temporary pause will give the city time to decide where dispensaries can be located and to change Roswell’s Unified Development Code. Oil with low THC will continue to be available at pharmacies during the moratorium. Roswell is not allowed to ban dispensaries, but can decide on the location of these businesses via zoning restrictions. (Paywall: ajc.com)

2. False active shooter calls are on a rise in schools across the state. A hoax call has even occurred in North Fulton. Cambridge High School in Milton received a false active shooter call on Thursday, November 30. Milton Police received a call from an unknown caller who claimed to be a teacher at the school. The caller stated that shots were being fired inside of the school. School officials confirmed with officers that there was no such events taking place on their campus. The school was still placed on lockdown, however. The department still conducted a sweep of the school as a precaution. At least six schools across Georgia have received hoax phone calls. Gov. Brian Kemp released a statement, calling the calls a "cruel hoax." (mdjonline.com)

3. The Roswell Alpharetta Mountain Bike Association (Rambo) will be holding several end-of-the-year events. On December 3, they will hold their Bikes 4 Kids Domestique Day. In partnership with BikeAlpharetta, the groups will be repairing and cleaning children's bicycles. The following day will be the Big Creek Pumptrack refresh from 12pm-5pm which is open to the entire family. The third Big Creek Night Ride will begin at 7:00 PM on December 7. Finally on December 14, RAMBO will host their Freeride Edition Night Ride. This end-of-the-year party will feature 1000ft of lights on the jumps and free pizza. These RAMBO events are open to the entire community. (Roswell Alpharetta Mountain Bike Association via Facebook)

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Today in Roswell:

• Alcoholic Beverage License Board Public Hearing - City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Story time with Ms. Heather - Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Violent Night ~ See it First - Aurora Cineplex on the Big Screen (5:00 PM)
• Ladies' Night Out - The Drake Closet (5:30 PM)
• Roswell Inc.'s Annual Holiday Connect -Roswell City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Holiday Works In Clay Show & Sale - Roswell Art Center West (6:30 PM)
• Roswell Recreation Commission Work Session- Adult Recreation Center (6:30 PM)
• Winter Chorus Concert - Hembree Springs ES (6:30 PM)
• Band Winter Cluster Concert - Centennial (7:00 PM)
• Band Winter Cluster Concert - Centennial HS (7:00 PM)
• True Crime Trivia Night - The Artillery Room (7:00 PM)
• Roswell Recreation CommissionnRegular Meeting - Adult Recreation Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Cultural Arts Center: The Cultural Arts Center is presenting some unique and exciting events, concerts, and shows this holiday season. One of which is the "Holly Dolly Christmas" show. Katie Deal will preform and showcase the life and exquisite career of Dolly Parton. This one-night-only concert will take place on December 18; tickets are now on sale. (Roswell Cultural Arts Center via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: A section of Woodstock Rd. will be closed for a water pipe replacement. The work will occur on December 7 from 9pm-5am. There will be detours in place during this time. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell Soccer Club: Gate City Brewing Company is hosting a USA vs Netherlands Watch Party for the Roswell Soccer Club (RSC). $1 from every beer purchased will be donated back the the Roswell Soccer Club. Their last watch party raised $901 for the club. This fundraising event will be held on December 3. (Roswell Soccer Club via Facebook)
• Roswell Special Events: The city's special event department wants to remind the community to come out an attend the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, December 2, 2022. There will be accommodations made for those who cannot physically attend the celebration. The tree lighting service will be live streamed on the City of Roswell's Facebook page beginning at 7:00 PM. (Roswell Special Events via Instagram)
• Roswell Police Department: The Roswell E-9ll Center's annual Toys for Tots campaign has begun. The 911 Center will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the season. There are donation boxes in the Police Department's lobby. Toys will be accepted through Thursday, December 8th. (The Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Roswell High School: The Roswell HS Girls Varsity Flag Football has had a great season. This team is headed to he third round of state playoffs. This is their second year in the playoffs. (Roswell High School via Twitter)
• The Roswell Fire Department: The Fire Department responded to a structural fire in the city on November 3o. The fire was reported on Liberty Lane in Roswell. Fire crews extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. (The Roswell Fire Department via Facebook)

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• City of Roswell's Christmas Tree Lighting (December 2)
• Little Leapers - For Kids On The Grow (December 2)
• Roswell Youth Theatre presents Shrek JR. (December 2)
• Roswell HS Varsity Football Final Four @ Mceachern(December 2)
• Roswell HS Wrestling - Santa Slam @ S. Forsyth (December 2)
• Clark's Christmas Kids LIVE @ Walmart Supercenter Roswell (December 2)
• Non-Fiction Fridays Book Club (December 2)
• Roswell UMC Christmas Gift & Craft Show 2022 (December 2)
• The Fleetwood Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker (December 2)
• Final Four Tailgate Party @ Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room (December 2)
• Big Psychic Fair (December 3)
• 3hr Bachata Boot Camp Atlanta Sat Dec 3, 2022 (December 3)
• Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show (December 3)
• Walk with a Doc (December 3)
• Candy Cane Fun Run 2.4k (December 3)
• Gingerbread House Challenge (December 3)
• Holly Jolly Family Fishing Derby (December 3)
• Roswell Youth Theatre presents Shrek JR. (December 3)
• Parents' Night Out (December 3)
• Christmas With MOS (December 4)
• Chanukah & Holiday Bazaar (December 4)
• Atlanta Vocal Project: Ringin' in the Holidays (December 4)
• Mystery Readers Book Club (December 6)
• Adaptive Holiday Dance (December 7)
• Roswell NEXT Member Appreciation/Holiday Party (December 7)
• Pop's-apalooza 2022 - Pop's 2 Year Anniversary (December 11)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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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