🌱 NFL Player's Roswell Home Break-in + American Legion Anniversary

Hey, neighbors! Jessica Griffin here with your Tuesday edition of the Roswell Daily, It's filled with everything you need to know about what's going on locally. Including updates on:

• Sarah Beeson sets her tone on the council.
• The Drake Houses has a new Cub Scout troop.
• Roswell calendars are still available.

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Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. The 75th anniversary celebration for Roswell's American Legion Post 201 has been rescheduled. The post was founded in 1947. The anniversary extravaganza is now set for January 21 at the Carl Black Buick GMC dealership in Roswell. The anniversary cake-cutting is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM, and will be followed by a community cookout. (appenmedia.com)
2. NFL wide receiver A.J. Green's Roswell home was recently broken into. Roswell police reported that something had activated a security alarm on the property in the evening on Friday, January 13. At this time is unclear what items were taken from the home. No one was said to be home at the time of the break-in. The Roswell Police Department is reviewing the property's security cameras and are actively investigating the incident. (fox5atlanta.com)
3. It's being said that newly elected councilmember Sarah Beeson is already shaking things up and creating a standard for her tenure on the council. Her unsimilar opinions have given a challenge to other councilmembers attempts to stiffen restrictions on the residential and commercial development in the city. She is offering alternate perspectives on how Roswell can reshape and/or adjust the requirements for "open space percentages in landscaping, townhome density limits and permitted uses in districts designated Industrial Light." The January 10 Mayor and City Council meeting was Councilmember Beeson’s introduction to the council's rostrum. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Human Trafficking Investigations -Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center (9:00 AM)
• Roswell Fine Arts Alliance Exhibition - Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:00 AM)
• Enchanted Woodland Trail - Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:00 AM)
• Development Authority of Roswell Meeting - City Hall (3:30 PM)
• Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) Meeting - City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Planning Commission Regular Meeting - City Hall (7:00 PM)
• Team Trivia - Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell City Councilmember, Sarah Z. Beeson: Councilmember Beeson not only celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on King Day 2023, she gave back to the community as well. The volunteered her time on this holiday at The Children's Development Academy (CDA), The Drake House, and at North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC). (Sarah Z. Beeson via Twitter)
• Roswell Rotary Club: The Roswell Rotary Club will be teaming up with The Drake House to incorporate a Cub Scout program into the nonprofit's youth program. Seven troop members will unite to begin the "Drake House Pack" Cub Scout group. (Roswell Rotary Club via Facebook)
• Roswell Woman's Club: The Roswell Woman's Club (RWC) shared a video message of gratitude and appreciation from The STAR House Foundation. The foundation thanked RWC for their continued support and specifically for a grant they gave to The STAR House Foundation that helps them provide snacks for the 216 children, among three schools in the city, that they help. (Roswell Woman's Club via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wexford: The North Metro Women's Connection will host its next monthly luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell. This February 8 luncheon keynote speakers include Terranca Thompson from Computers Plus and inspirational speaker, Patti Gard. Reservations for this event must be made by Wednesday, February 1. (Nextdoor)
• Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs: Copies of the 2023 Roswell community calendar are still available for pickup at several locations throughout town. The City Hall Information Desk, the Adult Recreation Center, the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, the East Roswell and Hembree Park Recreation Centers, and the Physical Activity Center at Roswell Area Park all have calendars in stock.

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Events:

• Pre-K Open House at Temple Beth Tikvah (January 18)
• City of Roswell's Adaptive New Year Dance (January 18)
• Pre-K Open House at Temple Beth Tikvah Roswell (January 18)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market (January 19)
• Roswell Restaurant Weeks (January 19)
• Hartford Family Winery Wine Dinner with BBQ Yinka (January 19)
• Couples Event at Roswell Presbyterian Church (January 21)
• Vibha Youth Lohri event at Hembree Park (January 21)
• Music Bingo - From the Earth Brewing (January 22)
• Gate City Annual Chili Cook Off (January 22)
• Starlab at Chattahoochee Nature Center (January 22)
• Annie Jr. Showing at Mountain Park Elementary School (January23)
• Social Security Seminar at East Roswell Recreation Center (January 24)
• Roswell Garden Club Meeting (January 24)
• Ellie Mental Health Roswell Open House (January 26)
• Live Music - Whiskey Angels at Houck's Grille (January 27)
• Adult Art Class: Snowmen at East Roswell Library (January 28)
• Rugby Pre-Season Kickoff & Media Day (January 28)
• Live Music - The Grateful Dawg at Gate City Brewing Company (January 28)
• Valentine's Day Photo Sessions at The Little Yogis Roswell (January 28)
• Intuitive Painting Classes - Ignite the Healing Power of Your Creative Process (January 30)
• 2023 Atlanta Strength Summit (February 2)
• Roswell Historical Society Presents Black History in Roswell: Honoring Our Past (February 2)
• The Spirit of Harriet Tubman written and performed by Leslie McCurdy (February 3)
• Black Opry Revue at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center (February 3)
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— 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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