🌱 Roswell Deputy Impersonated + New 988 Number + Chick-fil-A Roswell

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Here are the top four stories in Roswell today:

1. The Roswell Police have reported to the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald that on June 27, a Roswell resident received a call from a man who was impersonating a police officer. In a failed attempt, he tried to convince the woman that a warrant had been issued for her arrest for failure to appear in court. By impersonating a deputy, he gave her the option to pay a fine in order to avoid arrest. Further instructions prompted her to realize the scam and she reported the incident to the police. (appenmedia.com)
2. If you've driven down Woodstock Road in West Roswell lately, you may have noticed that the Chick-fil-A there has been closed. Since July 7, residents have been wondering what's going on. Why did it close? Chick-fil-A has announced on social media that this location is currently renovating the drive-thru and dining room. It is expecting the location to reopen in September. (thegeorgiasun.com)
3. The rollout of a new 3-digit line that will connect individuals with suicide prevention and mental health crisis resources began on Jul 16. The new direct, national three-digit number, 988, will connect those in need via telephone, texts, and chats. The line will be open 24/7 and 365 days a year. ( facebook.com)
4. On Friday July 15 all of the cities of Fulton County came together in opposition the Fulton County Board of Commissioners' request to increase the local option sales tax by 600%. Right now the tax is just under 5%. It is reported that the board is looking to raise that to 35%. The cities argued that the revenue increase would be $95 million a year, and would force them to raise property taxes on all Fulton County residents and businesses. The cities reported that they are working with the county to "to reach a reasonable distribution of the sales tax."(11alive.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Strength For Breath: A Solo Art Exhibition (10 a.m.)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Mondays (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• DeAnn Golden was recently named President & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. She hails from our local Berkshire Hathaway on Mansell Ct. E. in Roswell. She is a 26-year veteran of the real estate industry and second generation real estate professional. She will replace Dan Forsman who is now the Georgia Properties Chairman. (finance.yahoo.com)
• North Point Community Church is offering a free online lab for area marketplace leaders. These 30-minute labs will feature best-selling author Clay Scroggins. These labs will be available on demand until Jul 23. (appenmedia.com)
• A woman with stage IV cancer was tased when she was evicted from her Sandy Springs apartment. She fell behind on her rent during the pandemic. This situation has brought new attention to the lack of affordable housing and pandemic rental assistance in the metro areas. (cbs46.com)

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