🌱 New History Museum + Safety Features At Roswell HS + NFCC In Need

Hi there, Roswell! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's issue includes updates on...

• Sex trafficking complaint in Alpharetta
• 911 center is hiring
• Historical Society president featured in a local podcast

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Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler. High: 44 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. The second floor the of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center has been renovated and revamped into Roswell's new History Museum. $150,000 was donated from Roswell's budget for this renovation. The Historical Society raised an additional $70,000 for this endeavor. Special artifacts in the collection include a Cherokee Indian territory map from 1831, documents regarding the city's early settlers, and pieces from the era of slavery. The museum has permanent exhibits as well as rotating exhibits, which are temporary, that will be displayed twice a year. (newsbreak.com)
2. New safety features have been implemented at Roswell High School during the current 2022-2023 school year. The school has installed alarms on the doors that lead outside, and the utilization of student IDs for simple identification.   The new alarms will allow the faculty to know if a person leaves the school. Alarms will sound and the student leaving will receive in-school suspension. Roswell High School officials said these changes are to ensure the protection of the students and the staff. (theroswellsting.com)
3. A complaint has been filed in United States District Court on January 10 against the Ramada Worldwide location in Alpharetta. A purported victim of sex trafficking alleged that the hotel allowed her to be trafficked there as a minor. The victim stated that the man who forced her into trafficking would purchase rooms one night at a time via cash. It is also said that the hotel staff and management knew of online reviews that were made by people who said they were "solicited for or mentioning evidence of prostitution during their stay." The accuser is entitled to make a claim against the hotel per the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act. The hotel and its parent company, Wyndham Hotels & Resort, has yet to comment on these allegations. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Roswell Coffee Connect - Century 21 Connect Realty (8:00 AM)
• Disaster Trauma Training Course -11440 Crabapple Road (9:00 AM)
• Showing of A Man Called Otto - Aurora Cineplex (10:00 AM)
• Malcolm LittleLive - Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Jason Smith Live - Wegman's Bayou Louisiana Kitchen (6:00 PM)
• One Ummah dinner - The Ideal Masjid at Karachi Broast & Grill (6:30 PM)
• Night Train Atlanta Premiere - Aurora Cineplex (7:30 PM)
• Shamanic Dance Rebirth - The Well of Roswell (8:00 PM)
• Mad Margritt LIVE - Rock N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell, Georgia Police Department: The 911 Emergency Communications Division is currently hiring. Open positions offer benefits such as paid training and tuition assistance. If you're interested, apply today. (Roswell, Georgia Police Department via Twitter)
• Roswell Arts Fund: Today is deadline for the submission of applications for the Corridors Public Art Festival RFQ. Visual, performing artist, and artist teams are invited to apply before 5:00 PM today, January 13. (Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)
• Roswell NEXT: The Town Builders Breakfast was on January 12, and was a major success. Led by Roswell's new Transportation Director, Jeffrey Littlefield, attendees learned about the transportation projects occurring in the city. Oxbo Rd. and the Historic Gateway were among the key projects discussed. (Roswell NEXT via Facebook)
• North Fulton Community Charities: The food pantry at NFCC is in need of donations. They are in need of unopened food and toiletries. They particularly are in need of rice. Donations are accepted Mondays through Saturdays. (North Fulton Community Charities via Twitter)
• Roswell Historical Society: The Presidents of the Roswell and Alpharetta Historical Societies were among 4 presidents from local Historical Societies who were invited to appear on a local podcast. Our Historical Society's president appeared on the Georgia Politics Podcast and spoke about reserving history. The group shared a link that will allow viewing of this episode. (Roswell Historical Society via Facebook)

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Events:

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• The Heart Circle Vortex at The Well of Roswell (January 14)
• Parent's Night Out at The Little Yogis Roswell (January 14)
• Habitat for Humanity Ecumenical Build (January 14)
• Frosty Mini Golf Tournament at The Fringe (January 14)
• Special Friends Art Class at RISE coffee & tea (January 14)
• B.Y.O.M Yoga at Gate City Brewing Company (January 14)
• Kendrick Brothers at Roswell Street (January 15)
• City of Roswell's Adaptive New Year Dance (January 18)
• Pre-K Open House at Temple Beth Tikvah Roswell (January 18)
• Roswell Restaurant Weeks (January 19)
• Gate City Annual Chili Cook Off (January 22)
• Alexi Butirskiy 'Mystery & Belonging' Exhibit (January 21)
• Rugby Pre-Season Kickoff & Media Day (January 28)
• 2023 Atlanta Strength Summit (February 2)

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You're officially in the loop for today! 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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