🌱 Officers Make A Friend + Adult Rec Center Closed + FTE's Good Deeds

Hi all. It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Daily. Come along to find out the most important things happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more:

• Roswell woman returns from vacation to find damage.
• Historical tours open.
• A stolen vehicle was found on GA-400.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms. High: 61 Low: 47.
• Sunday: Warm with partial sunshine. High: 67 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. Last year Major Caplan and Sergeant Armour from the Roswell Police Department met Charlie Scott through the Second Wind Dreams nonprofit organization. The police department shared a link that details Scott's background from a Korean War Veteran to working with the Secret Service under President Reagan. As a former NYPD Detective, Scott formed a common bond with Major Caplan and Sergeant Armour. The three soon became great friends. The trio meet often to share memories. During their recent visit, the officers brought Scott a Roswell PD patrol cap. Charlie Scott wears the hat with pride. (facebook.com)
2. An abandoned vehicle was found near the wood line just north of the GA-400 Mansell Road on-ramp on December 15. Alpharetta Police stated that the grey pickup truck was parked in the woods off the expressway and there was no driver in the vehicle. It was discovered that the truck was reported stolen by the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office. Police removed the vehicle from the scene. A suspect for the theft was not noted in the report.(appenmedia.com)
3. A Roswell woman, (mentioned in the accompanying video) Sydney Campbell, returned home from Christmas vacation to find that last weekend's freezing temperatures had burst pipes in her home. Much of the water, however, had drained by the time she returned home. The damage had already been done; much of her ceiling had collapsed onto the floor. "Anything that the water touched is pretty much gone” said Campbell. The water marks on the wall provided evidence that the water had reached levels of at least three inches high. Her apartment should be repaired next month per the unit's management company. (wsbtv.com)

Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, December 31

• $3.00 Winter Family Flicks Showing of Trolls - Aurora Cineplex (10:00 AM)
• Frybaby ATL - Food Truck - Gate City Brewing Company (2:00 PM)
• "Angel Bar" Christmas Pop-up Bar - From the Earth Brewing (4:00 PM)
• New Year's Eve Celebration - The Mill Kitchen and Bar (5:00 PM)
• New Year's Eve Celebration - Gate City Brewing Company (7:00 PM)
• New Years Eve Celebration w/ Voodoo Visionary - From The Earth Brewing (8:00 PM)
• 2023 New Year Celebration with JUSTIN - Rock N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)
• NYE Extravaganza - Pop Alleigh Roswell (10:00 PM)

Sunday, January 1

• $ 3.00 Winter Family Flicks New Year's Day Showing of Trolls - Aurora Cineplex (10:00 AM)
• Deni Live - The Vick (11:00 AM)
• New Years Day Cacao Ceremony and Yoga - Korsi Hot Yoga (11:00 AM)
• Yin Yoga - Many Paths Wellness (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• From the Earth Brewing Company: From the Earth's 2nd Annual Christmas Dinner for All program was a major success. The program raised $425 from the community and $500 from the brewery itself. Along with the help from the Roswell community, the brewery was able to provide meals for 92 residents in the city who were in need this Christmas holiday.(From the Earth Brewing Company via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: Roswell's Adult Recreation Center is currently closed until Sunday, January 8. The facility is undergoing repairs. All events and programs that are scheduled through January 8 have been cancelled. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell Arts Fund: A very interesting sculpture that can be found in Roswell is Smoke by Marc Moulton. This sculpture is made of aluminum and self-weathering steel and was purchased by the Roswell Wine Fest in 2016. It is said that this piece "captures beauty drifting toward the sky." (Roswell Arts Fund via Twitter)
• Visit Roswell GA: Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation are just three of the many historical sites in Roswell. They are all currently open for tours from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. (Visit Roswell GA via Instagram)

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Events:

• Monday Night Music Bingo(January 2)
• Sacred Beats Drumming (January 2)
• Vintage Soul, Modern Vibes Exhibit (January 3)
• Storytime by the River (January 4)
• RAMBO's Big Creek Night Ride #4 (January 4)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market (January 5)
• Georgia Ensemble Theater Presents Women in Jeopardy (January 5)
• Together Always Exhibit (January 5)
• Friday Night Live Music (January 6)
• Open Anvil: Blacksmithing and Blades Session (January 6)
• Live Music - AudioVault at Rock N' Taco Roswell (January 6)
• Habitat Restoration at the Chattahoochee Nature Center (January 7)
• Food Truck - My Vietnamese Mobile (January 7)
• Tattoo Night at Gigi's Playhouse Roswell (January 7)
• How to Paint a Room in Your House Like a Pro Class (January 7)
• Atlanta January Super Saturday - LIVE with Megan Davies (January 7)
• Grant Green Jr. Live at From the Earth Brewing (January 7)
• Roswell Youth Theatre: The Music Man Jr and The Music Man Kids Auditions (January 9)
• Free ESL Classes at the Roswell Library (January 9)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday Happy New Year! See you all next week for your next 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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