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Good day Roswell! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Roswell pizza stop ended with a felony arrest
  • Could you spot this fake Roswell cop before sending money?
  • Could a one-hour Roswell CPR class help you save a life?

Also on today's calendar: Coffee and Cocoa Morning at Holy Redeemer Catholic School for the 2026-2027 school year. and 17 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Braxton G.!

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 48 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 59 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Johnny's Pizza patron cited for striking officer (appenmedia.com) — Roswell police recently arrested a Sandy Springs woman at Johnny's Pizza on West Crossville Road after an alleged confrontation that ended with an officer being struck and the woman charged with felony obstruction and disorderly conduct. Officers say she appeared intoxicated, resisted arrest near the roadway, and was later taken to Fulton County Jail and bonded out the next day.
   

2. Fake policeman introduced to ‘real' cop over phone (appenmedia.com) — Roswell police are warning residents after a scammer posing as “Lt. Wescott” from the Roswell Police Department tried to extort money from a Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center employee over a fake bench warrant. An on-duty sergeant confronted the caller, who immediately hung up, and investigators say the case remains active after similar attempts throughout the year.
   

3. Chamblee officers revive father after 15 minutes of CPR: "I really am eternally grateful" (cbsnews.com) — Roswell residents are reminded that local fire and civic groups offer free or low-cost CPR and AED training, including community classes previously hosted by the Roswell Fire Department. The story follows Chamblee officers who saved a man with 15 minutes of CPR, underscoring how bystander training can mean the difference between life and death. If you live in Roswell or nearby North Fulton cities, these short classes could prepare you to act in an emergency.
   

4. The space billboard that nearly happened (popsci.com subscription) — A Roswell aerospace entrepreneur once came close to putting a moon-sized billboard in the night sky, sparking global backlash and eventually helping inspire U.S. limits on space advertising. The piece traces how his 1990s proposal, follow-up stunts, and today’s StartRocket plans keep reviving the debate over whether space should host giant ads or remain a protected commons. For Roswell readers, it’s a surprising local footnote in a worldwide controversy.
   

5. Lilian Garcia Says WWE Star Set Her Up With Her Pro Wrestler Fiancé (wrestlezone.com) — A chance visit to Proper Hop Taphouse in Roswell helped connect longtime WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia with her now‑fiancé, former wrestler Patrick Ellrich. In a recent interview, she explains how a Bumble date, a local bar owner, and Xavier Woods all played roles in their unlikely love story and upcoming 2026 wedding.
   

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