🌱 NFCC Celebrates 40 Years Of Service + New Truck For Fire Department

Hello, everybody. It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community. In today's issue, you'll get updates on...

• Elderly Roswell resident reports a case of identity fraud to the Roswell PD.
• Tennis courts at East Roswell Park is undergoing renovations.
• The “Cops 'N Cars” Car Show returns next month.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 85 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. The Roswell Fire Department currently has three ladder trucks, and they reserve one ladder truck to use when the others are being serviced or repaired. One of the department's ladder trucks is 22 years old and has accumulated over 110,000 miles on it. Therefore, the Roswell City Council recently approved $1,449,853 for replacement of the firetruck. Now the department will have four ladder trucks. This fourth vehicle will be designated for service to the northern part of the city. (Fire Apparatus Magazine)
2. An 82-year-old Roswell woman reported to the Roswell Police Department that she is the victim of recent identity fraud. She said she had received mail over the course of multiple weeks regarding a Range Rover purchased in her name that had also received a speeding ticket in a school zone in her name as well. The elderly woman also said that a license plate for the Range Rover, a letter that says she has $2,900 line of credit, and another letter regarding a $54,972 charge for the vehicle was sent to her. She told police that she did not purchase the car and is concerned that accounts were opened in her name and is that her credit is being ruined. She gave police the license plate she received, and will press charges. (Appen Media)
3. Roswell's North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) will be holding a celebration to commemorate 40 years of service to the community. The nonprofit opened in 1983 and nonprofit helps residents in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park and Roswell with food, clothing, financial assistance, and with education in work-life skills. “The North Fulton community — its residents and faith, civic and business communities — has supported NFCC throughout its 40 years, so we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than throwing a community event open to all,” Executive Director Sandy Holiday said. The anniversary celebration will be held on Friday, June 23, outside of NFCC's gift shop and will include a live DJ, food trucks, games, giveaways, and much more. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Roswell:

• Butterfly Encounter - Chattahoochee Nature Center (9:00 AM)
• Summer Reading Program: Stories by Josie - Roswell Library (10:00 AM)
• Free ESL Class - Roswell Library (6:00 PM)
• Theology on Tap - Gate City Brewing Company (6:30 PM)
• Monday Night Music Bingo - Lucky's Burger and Brew (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Beginning today, June 5, the tennis courts at East Roswell Park will start to undergo renovations. The city will begin with courts 1-4; these will be closed until June 26. Courts 5-8 will continue to open be open to the public during this first phase of renovations. (The City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Fulton County, Georgia: On June 5, Fulton Votes will be in town to hold one of their voter education events. The Voter Education and Outreach team will be at St. George Village beginning at 10 a.m. (Fulton County, Georgia via Twitter)
• Roswell Inc: The time has come for Roswell to experience all the refreshing summer-time drinks the city has to offer. Summer Sippin’ 2023 will commence on June 13. A multitude of restaurants and eateries will present their new and best sips for the summer. (Roswell Inc)
• Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts Center: The Center Stage Series for 2023-24 has been announced. Check out the links on the Cultural Center's social sites and website to get the full lineup of performers and programs that will be offered next season. (Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts Center via Facebook)
• Roswell, Georgia Police Department: The Friends of Roswell Police and the Roswell Police Department will host the 3rd annual “Cops 'N Cars” Car Show on July 9. Roswell City Hall will be packed with cars, trucks, vendors, and food trucks. A custom dash plaque will be given to the first 100 pre-registrants. (Roswell, Georgia Police Department vis Instagram)

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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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