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🌱 Plane Crash Update + The Vick In Roswell + #GivingTuesday

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Hi there, Roswell. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's issue, you'll find:

  • Here's an update on Monday's plane crash.
  • Some Roswell business history
  • A local dog park closure

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and comfortable. High: 74 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

  1. Vick Koffee & Kocktails opened in Downtown Roswell in August 2021, and now has become a staple in the downtown area. The chef and owner, Kadijah Vickers, has gained dedicated patrons and was featured in this year’s Summer Sippin’ Roswell competition. The restaurant serves coffee, cocktails and various entrees. Vickers is now offering breakfast and lunch on Tuesday through Sunday, as well as brunch on the weekend. In the evenings from Wednesday through Sunday, one can experience the "jazz and blues vibe" that is created by the live entertainment and cocktails. The Vick is located at the corner of Canton Street and Woodstock Road. in Roswell. (fox5atlanta.com)
  2. There were no survivors in the plane crash on Big Creek Greenway in Alpharetta on Monday. The National Transportation Safety Board were accompanied by the Alpharetta PD when they returned to the crash site on Tuesday. They continued their search from the past 24 hours and found no survivors. There were two passengers onboard the single-engine plane when it went down. The investigation is still ongoing and the Big Creek Greenway will remain closed from multiple entry points until further notice. (wsbtv.com)
  3. Smith’s Five & Ten Cent Store used to sit at the intersection of Elizabeth Way and Canton Street in Downtown Roswell. The store was opened by Ruben A. Smith (1911-2000) in 1946. The actual building that contained the store was built in either the late 1860s or in 1880. The original structure is thought to have been a stable for the Smith Plantation. The building is still standing and has been used as a drug store, barber shop, an art gallery, and a florist throughout the decades since the Five & Ten Cent Store closed. It now sits empty, and the interior is gutted entirely. The city wants the space to be brought to life again. The desire is to have a restaurant occupy this historic building to enhance the dining district in downtown. (appenmedia.com)

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Today in Roswell:

  • Visual Artist Showcase: Anne Nielsen - Roswell Visual Arts Center (10:00 AM)
  • ESL Conversation Class - East Roswell Branch Library (10:30 AM)
  • Storytime by the River - Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:30 AM)
  • Homeschool: Insects and People - Discover Science Center (12:30 PM)
  • Pranayama Free Weekly Class - Online Zoom Meeting(1:00 PM)
  • Acoustic Night with Nathan Morgan - Rock N Taco (7:30 PM)
  • She Recovers Foundation - The Well of Roswell (7:30 PM)
  • GET Presents The Turn of the Screw - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Historic Roswell: There will be a Medicare 2023: Changes and Options workshop will be held at Historic Roswell Place Senior Living on Saturday, November 5. You must RSVP to attend. (Nextdoor)
  • City of Roswell, Georgia: Local nonprofit organizations that are part of the City of Roswell’s Nonprofit Partnership Program will be spotlighted throughout the month of November. This month-long nonprofit highlight, is in order to prepare for #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday will be celebrated on November 29. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Historic Roswell: There will be a Memory Care support group for people who care for people with memory complications. This is for those caring for people with Parkinson's, Dementia, and Alzheimer's. This is free and confidential. The discussion will be on Saturday, November 5 at Historic Roswell Place Senior Living. (Nextdoor)
  • City of Roswell Parks: The dog park at the Woodstock Soccer Complex will close on November 3 for scheduled maintenance. The city will update residents once the park is reopened. (Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
  • City of Roswell, Georgia: The city has launched www.RoswellGov.com/Bond to help residents learn about how the three bond referendum questions will appear on the ballot. The website explains the projects that each bond will be used for and the impacts on taxes if approved. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
  • Roswell High School Football: The Hornets are celebrating. Roswell High School's Coach Prewett has been named Coach of the Month by the Touchdown Club of Atlanta.(Roswell High School Football via Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Horseshoe Bend: There will be a Moving Sale on Foal Drive in Roswell. The sale will take place on Saturday, November 12. The seller notes a kitchen set, red couch, grandfather clock, five bar stools, high chair, toys and books amongst the many items to be sold. (Nextdoor)

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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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