🌱 New Reporter For Appen Paper + Toys For Tots + Local Vets Honored

Hello Roswell. I'm back with your new copy of the Roswell Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more:

• Former Roswell restaurant moves to Alpharetta
• Remodel at Wellstar North Fulton
• Local Tennis Player at UGA

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Now, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and chilly. High: 47 Low: 28.

Here are the top four stories today in Roswell:

1. Appen Media Group recently hired a new reporter to cover Roswell government and local news. The media group publicly announcement on November 15 that Delaney Tarr will join their staff. Tarr is a native of South Florida, and recently graduated from the University of Georgia. While working on her journalism major, Tarr worked for the local UGA newspaper, "The Red & Black," and at the student-run news station Grady Newsource. She states, “To me, journalism has always been about the stories of people and community. Local news is vital to that, and I’m thrilled to finally play a part in it.” She will begin reporting on local Roswell news and government, and will report to Carl Appen, the Director of Content and Development at Appen Media Group. (appenmediagroup.com)
2. A Rowell native is one of the star players on The University of Georgia men's tennis team who competed in the final edition of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division I fall rankings. Blake Croyder is from Roswell and was one of the five athletes featured in the singles and doubles rankings. The men's tennis team won four championships over three events. Blake Croyder won the singles championships at the ITA Southeast Regional and he also won the doubles title with his partner, Britton Johnston at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships. This Bulldog senior seized a position at the ITA Fall Nationals event in San Diego, California. Croyder will go into the spring tennis season with a 9-4 record. (georgiadogs.com)
3. The Foundation Social Eatery was once a go-to establishment in the Roswell fine-dining scene. Chef Mel Toledo closed the restaurant on December 31, 2020 after the lease on the building ended. Chef Toledo, his wife Sandy, and his operating partner Nick Hassiotis, have now reopened the eatery in neighboring Alpharetta. "The restaurant already had a clientele in Roswell, so we felt staying nearby was good for business." says co-owner Nick Hassiotis. They are set to reopen the first week of December, and they will follow with an adjacent Parisian-style café named Petite FSE, that is slated to open in January. (Atlanta Magazine)
4. The LifeLine Animal Project will host free pet adoptions from November 25 through November 28. There are approximately 3,000 pets in shelters and foster care in the Metro area. Nearly 1,300 animals in these counties are in foster care alone. Pets that are to be adopted will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. LifeLine Animal Project is a nonprofit that manages animal services for overcrowded shelters in Fulton and Dekalb counties. Public Relations Director Timyka Artist says that adoptions have decreased this year. Their foster program will allow people who are interested, a trial period for adoption of a cat or dog. (Paywall: ajc.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Beautiful Abundance Open House - Beautiful Abundance Med Spa (10:00 AM)
• Special Exhibit: Naturally Artistic - Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:00 AM)
• Thursday Chair Yoga - East Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• Needlecrafters - Roswell Regional Library (1:00 PM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market - World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Development Authority of Roswell Meeting - City Hall (3:30 PM)
• SecOps and Hops - Gate City Brewing Company (4:00 PM)
• Women's Circle - The Open Mind Center (5:30 PM)
• Lassiter cheer - Westchester Civic Association (6:00 PM)
• OTP Run Club - Canton Street/through Roswell Area Park (6:30 PM)
• Chorus: Sing and Swing Concert - Roswell (7:00 PM)
• Trivia Night - Nancy's Pizza (7:00 PM)
• Books for the Beloved Community - Mimosa Hall & Gardens (7:00 PM)
• The Menu--See it First - Aurora Cineplex (7:20 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: The Roswell Police Department are still actively looking for the missing at-risk elderly adult, Hussein Esmail. The department is asking the community to continue to share this information and update. Hussein Esmail went missing on 1Nov. 11 in Roswell, but resides in Marietta. He has been known to hitchhike to find a ride home. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Roswell: In the month of November, the City of Roswell is spotlighting its employees to show thanks and gratitude for their service to the city. Andrew has been with the City of Roswell for almost 10 years. Andrew is the employee relations manager in the Human Resources department for the city. He recruits, trains and onboards new employees to the city. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Twitter)
• Roswell Police Department: The Roswell E-911 Center is hosting its annual Toys for Tots campaign. It is looking for those who would like to donate new and unwrapped toys. Toys can be dropped in the donation boxes placed in the police department's lobby. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Roswell: Roswell's newly featured nonprofit partner is the Drake House. The Drake House has been helping single women with children who are experiencing homelessness since 2005. Through their private apartments, weekly educational classes, empowerment meetings with mentors, advocates, case managers and career coaching. It helps single women rise out of homelessness into stable housing. They have served over 500 families with over 1000 children. (The City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: "Roswell Inc. helped Wellstar North Fulton celebrate at their ribbon cutting of their recent main hospital entrance remodel. The ceremony took place last week. Mayor Wilson, the Roswell City Council and the Greater North Fulton Chamber were also in attendance. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Roswell Inc's annual holiday connect is on Thursday, December 1 at City Hall. The networking event will have over 200 people in attendance. This is an opportunity to network with Roswell business owners. (Roswell Inc via Instagram)
• Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter, NSDAR, Roswell, GA: The Martha Stewart Bulloch C.A.R. and DAR groups honored veterans with the Flags of Freedom display in front of Bulloch Hall. A total of 43 veterans were honored in 2020. Mayor, Kurt Wilson was among the honored vets as well. (Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter, NSDAR, Roswell, GA via Facebook)

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Events:

• Midday Book Club (November 18)
• The Nutcracker: Land of the Sweets (November 18)
• Elegant Bachelors at Rock 'N' Taco (November 18)
• Meet the Robotics Eagles from Milton High School at CMoA (November 19)
• Movie Magic Concert, Clinton Smith conducting (November 19)
• Centennial HS Varsity Boys BB--Bronco Showcase (November 19)
• Walk with a Doc (November 19)
• Roswell HS Wrestling @ Buford (November 19)
• Sunset Strip at Rock N Taco (November 19)
• Roswell HS Swim Team Regional Meet @ Cobb Central (November 19)
• Atlanta Dance Company presents Babes in Toyland (November 19)
• Roswell Music Club presents fabulous tenor James Arthur Douglas! (November 20)
• Backspace Does Not Erase:Learn How Typewriters Lead Us to the Computer Age (November 23)
• Drinksgiving at Rock 'N' Taco with Justin! (November 23)
• BlairOutLoud SOLO Wed Night Lola's Roswell (November 23)
• Running of the Turkeys 5k (November 24)
• Thanksgiving Buffet @ The Mill Kitchen and Bar (November 24)
• Backspace Does Not Erase: Learn How Typewriters Lead Us to the Computer Age (November 25)
• Roswell Youth Theatre presents Shrek JR. (December 2)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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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