🌱 Roswell Celebrates Memorial Day + Antisemitic Flyers In Roswell

Good morning, hello! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today. Today's issue includes updates on...

• Bask Steakhouse offers fine dining in East Roswell.
• Two positions filled at the Roswell Fire Department.
• The Historical Society continues to honor veterans.

But first, today's weather: An afternoon thundershower. High: 80 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. About 400 homes in the Edenwilde subdivision received antisemitic flyers in their driveways on Sunday morning. The literature in question blames Jewish people for the slave trade and polarizing issues such as abortion and the nation's current immigration crisis. The flyers also beseeched residents to “secure a white future.” Disparaging information about the LGBTQ community were also included in the messaging. Antisemitic propaganda being distributed in communities is not new to the metro area. This past February, similar flyers were left in neighborhoods throughout Sandy Springs and Dunwoody; East Atlanta neighborhoods received similar misinformation at their doorsteps in April. Police say that while these flyers are hateful and hurtful, it is not a criminal offense to disburse flyers within a community. The group responsible for this "marketing," the Goyim Defense League, is protected under free speech laws, according to Georgia law enforcement. (NBC)
2. Bask Steakhouse is one of Roswell's newest fine dining restaurants and is quickly making a name for itself. The steakhouse uses seasonal and locally sourced ingredients and offers dry and wet-aged choices of meat to create its unique Southern cuisine. The owner, Tim Stevens, is not new to Roswell's food and beverage industry; he is renowned for his triumph with From the Earth Brewing Company (FTE) on Holcomb Bridge Road. He wanted to create an upscale dining experience in East Roswell and believes that, "Bask is a more upscale dining option than other restaurants in the area." Aside from the prime meat selection, the restaurant also serves a supreme wine list, barrel-aged beers, and "prohibition-style" cocktails. (Visit Roswell)
3. On Monday, May 29, the City of Roswell's held its 24th annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The Roswell Rotary Club partnered with the city to publicly honor the sacrifices made by our nation's veterans. Many of the city's residents met at Roswell City Hall to observe the holiday. Roswell's Memorial Day tribute is the largest in the Southeast. Aside from a laying of the wreath, the ceremony featured a presentation of colors, and a tribute to prisoners of war and those missing in action. (Atlanta News First)

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Today in Roswell:

• Free Chair Yoga Class — Roswell Library (1:30 PM)
• Free Mat Yoga Class — Roswell Library (3:00 PM)
• Family Game Night — KaiPod Learning (6:00 PM)
• Live Music from Tyson Halford — Canton Street Social (6:00 PM)
• Wednesday Live Music — Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (6:30 PM)
• Acoustic set by Sam Koon — Rock N' Taco Roswell (7:30 PM)
• Kings of Karaoke Featuring Ian — Chaplin's Bar and Grill (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Roswell365: If you're looking for activities to do this week in the city, be sure to check out the Roswell365 website for a full list of this week's events. The return of Roswell's Reels and Wheels, Fitness in the Park, and the Flying Colors Butterfly Festival are just a few of this week's happenings. (Roswell365 via Facebook)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: The fire department welcomed two new members to the department on Tuesday, May 30. Brian Wolfe is now the city's Deputy of Chief of Administration and DeWayne Campbell has been named as the Battalion Chief of Emergency Medical Services. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Instagram)
• Roswell Historical Society: The Roswell Historical Society continues to honor the sacrifices of deceased U.S. military veterans by making sure their final places of rest are properly taken care of. The group recently replanted the center piece urn and spruced up the surrounding gravel at the at Pleasant Hill Historic Cemetery. (Roswell Historical Society via Facebook)
• Roswell Inc: The city's first-ever Roswell Music Festival took place on Saturday, May 20 and was a benefit to the city. The City of Roswell and Roswell Inc are excited to add this new festival to Roswell's list of annual events. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning 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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