🌱 Police Partner With Special Olympics GA + Head Of School To Retire

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Woman reports assault near hospital
• Part-time positions open at the fire department
• Eat, eat, eat! It's the last few days of Roswell Restaurants Week!

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Here are the top four stories in Roswell today:

1. The Roswell Police Department is once again teaming up with Special Olympics Georgia. The department is seeking donations to help athletes participate in the 2023 State Games. Those who donate $25 to the cause can receive a Law Enforcement Torch Run t-shirt or hat. Last year the Roswell Police Department was one of the Top 10 fundraising teams in the state to raise money for the Special Olympics. This year, they are looking to be on the Top 5 list. (facebook.com)
2. After 20 years of service, Dr. Kathryn M. Teston, has announced her plans to retire from her position as the Head of Fellowship Christian School. She has been the head of school for the past 11 years, and has intentions to officially retire on June 30, 2024. The school's board praises Teston for her impeccable tenure at the school. Fellowship Christian School will collaborate with Carter Baldwin, a consulting firm, to perform a national search for their next head of school. Their goal is to make a decision for this position by the end of this calendar year. (finance.yahoo.com)
3. On January 21, a woman reported to Roswell Police that she was assaulted by a man who lived in the woods on Alpharetta Highway near Hospital Boulevard. She told responding officers that she got into an argument with the man and was subsequently elbowed in the eye. Officers said that the woman was swaying, appeared intoxicated, but did have bruising around her eye. The man denied being the cause of her injuries. Roswell Police left the scene, but returned after receiving more calls from the woman. She said she had been punched in the face, in which officers did notice visible swelling. The man was arrested, taken to the Fulton County Jail, and was booked for simple battery. (appenmedia.com)
4. Another student-athlete from the city of Roswell has committed to a school to continue their academic and athletic career. Jayven Hall is a "three-star linebacker" with the Roswell High School Hornets. Numerous Power Five schools wanted Hall to join their athletic departments, and received almost 30 offers from colleges and universities around the nation. His new home will be Marshall University. The head coach, Charles Huff, announced his signees from the Class of 2023 on National Signing Day. (herdzone.com)

Today in Roswell:

• My View From Seven Feet, a Joe Barry Carroll Exhibit - Mimosa Hall (9:00 AM)
• La Leche League of North Fulton Meeting - Care More Chiropractic Center (10:00 AM)
• STAND, a Roswell Roots Juried Exhibit - Roswell City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Needlecrafters Meeting Group - Roswell Library (1:00 PM)
• Black History in Roswell: Honoring Our Past - Roswell Library (2:00 PM)
• Opening of 80 For Brady - Aurora Cineplex (4:15 PM)
• Opening of Knock at The Cabin - Aurora Cineplex (5:00 PM)
• Galentine's Event: Love Your Skin - North Roswell Internal Medicine (5:30 PM)
• 2023 Atlanta Strength Summit - Roswell High School Field House (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia: The annual Roswell Roots Festival is officially underway. The Association for the study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has named the theme for Black History Month 2023, Black Resistance. The city has the month packed full of events and activities to celebrate the month. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Keep Roswell Beautiful: Keep Roswell Beautiful has a special friend who you may see out and about around the town. KiRBy is the group's number one duck. If you see KiRBy while in Roswell, take a picture, post it, and tag Keep Roswell Beautiful. (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: The Roswell FD is continuing to expand and grow their team. They are currently hiring part-time firefighters. Applications for this open position are online on the City of Roswell's website. (Roswell Fire Department via Twitter)
• Roswell Inc: There is still time to take advantage of and experience Roswell Restaurant Weeks. This is the last week for this highly acclaimed culinary celebration. The last day for Roswell Restaurant Weeks is Sunday, February 5. (Roswell Inc via Instagram)
• River Eves Elementary School: Out of all the schools in the district, the River Eves Reading Bowl team placed fourth in a recent competition. Congratulations to these 4th and 5th grade super readers! (River Eves via Twitter)

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Events:

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• Black Opry Revue at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center (February 3)
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• Honest Conversations Book Group @ Roswell Presbyterian Church (February 5)
• Super Museum Sunday at Roswell's Historic House Museums (February 6)
• Roswell PD's Safer Internet Day (February 7)
• Big Creek Night Ride #7 - Freeride Edition (February 8)
• Town Builders Breakfast (February 8)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (February 9)
• Author Talk with Birdel Jackson (February 9)
• Luncheon of Hope 2023 (February 11)
• Black History Brain Bowl Virtual Event (February 11)
• Open-Hearth Cooking and Living History with Clarissa Clifton (February 11)
• Exploring Black Experiences in Roswell Tours (February 11)
• B.Y.O.M Yoga (February 11)
• Djoli Kelen's Revolutions in Rhythms and Movements (February 12)
• Black Pearl Sings (February 16)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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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