🌱 New School Board Members + A New Convenient Eatery + Mayor's Update

Hey, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

• Drug trafficker sentenced
• Local artist needed
• 2022 Big Chicken Chorus Christmas Concert

But first, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 63 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. We are constantly on the go in today's society, and it sees as if there is never enough time to get everything done. Preparing healthy meals have become one of the tasks that people never have time to do. A new business in in the city is helping people do just that. Lean Kitchen provides full meals for "on-the-go." Jay Johnson, the owner, opened the eatery this past October on Alabama Rd. in Roswell. Lean Kitchen's company mission is "to save you time and money by offering you prepared meals that are healthy, fresh, and never frozen." This convenient meal option will also help those who have specific dietary goals. (appenmedia.com)
2. Another drug trafficking operation has been dismantled in North Fulton. Giovani Orozco Ramirez was charged and convicted of running a drug operation from his Alpharetta home. During a 2017 investigation, large amounts of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and guns were found in a search of his home,and within the reach of multiple children. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan said, “The defendant, besides dealing deadly illegal drugs, showed a reckless disregard for his children’s safety by keeping these drugs and loaded guns within their plain sight.” Ramirez was sentenced to 25 years in prison. (news.yahoo.com)
3. Three new members were sworn in, during a work session, to the Fulton County School Board. Michelle Morancie, Kristin McCabe and Lillie Pozatek are now members on the board. Lillie Pozatek won the District 2 seat and will represents sections of Alpharetta and Milton. Kristin McCabe is now representing District 5. This seat governs parts of Johns Creek and Alpharetta. District 7 will be represented by Michelle Morancie. She will cover Sandy Springs and areas in Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Roswell. These new members will officially take office until January 2023. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Roswell Coffee Connect - Pop's Coffee C0. (8:00 AM)
• Intuitive Painting Classes - Paula Brett Fine Art (10:00 AM)
• Midday Book Club - Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• Santa Paws - Lucky's Burger and Brew (11:00 AM)
• Roswell HS JV Girls Basketball - Johns Creek HS (4:30 PM)
• Roswell HS Varsity Girls Basketball vs Johns Creek (6:00 PM)
• City of Roswell's Candy Cane Hunt -East Roswell Recreation Center (6:00 PM)
• Roswell HS 9th Grade Basketball - Johns Creek HS (6:00 PM)
• Atlanta Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (7:00 PM)
• Roswell HS Varsity Boys Basketball vs Johns Creek (7:30 PM)
• Jim Stapley Live - Ground & Pound Coffee (7:30 PM)
• Reckless LIVE - Rock N' Taco (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Centennial Football: The Centennial Knights are congratulating Johnsley Barbas. He is a member of the school's football team, and has been named 5A-Region 6 Utility Player of The Year. (Centennial Football via Twitter)
• Roswell Arts Fund: The Roswell Arts Fund is looking for portfolios from artists who may be interested in participating in a public arts festival. An area between Roswell Don White Park and Riverside Park will be transformed into a visual and performing arts extravaganza. (Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Loch Highland: The 2022 Big Chicken Chorus Christmas Concert will be a special afternoon of secular and traditional Christmas music. There will be local barbershop quartets and other choirs and singing group. This holiday event will be held on Sunday, December 18 at Lassiter Concert Hall. Tickets are now on sale. (Nextdoor)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Mayor Kurt Wilson posted his weekly update for the city. The mayor discusses this week's election, the completed Scott Rd. project, and much more. Get information and insight directly from our mayor. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)

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Events:

• Lunch with Santa at From the Earth! (December 10)
• Centennial HS Swim & Dive- Pope Plunge @ Cobb Aquatic Center (December 10)
• Centennial HS 9th/ JVB @ Riverwood HS (December 10)
• Free Photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus (December 10)
• Aura Reading & Chakra Balancing (December 10)
• Annual Christmas Spectacular (December 10)
• Roswell HS 9th Grade Basketball @ Centennial (December 10)
• Roswell HS JV Boys Basketball @ Centennial (December 10)
• Roswell HS JV Girls Basketball @ Centennial (December 10)
• Roswell HS Varsity Girls Basketball @ Centennial(December 10)
• Roswell HS Varsity Boys Basketball @ Centennial (December 10)
• Roswell Rotary to sponsor Job Fair December 12 (December 12)
• Pop's-apalooza at Pop's Coffee Co. (December 11)
• Glory of Christmas at Roswell Presbyterian Church (December 11)
• Roswell United Methodist Church Kids Christmas Celebration (December 11)
• Cross of Life Lutheran Church's Christmas Festival (December 11)
• Christmas Festival Concert at Roswell United Methodist Church (December 11)
• Enchanted Woodland Trail (December 11)
• Roswell Rotary to sponsor Job Fair December 12 (December 12)
• Vintage Soul, Modern Vibes Exhibit (December 13)
• Together Always Exhibit (December 13)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for 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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