🌱 Roswell Parents Win Lawsuit + Roswell FD Hiring + Ace Pickleball

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Follow along for the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• Police are investigating a recent shooting.
• A structure fire closes a section of Woodstock Road on Saturday.
• Roswell HS has a recruiting seminar.

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Here are the top four stories today in Roswell:

1. On Tuesday, February 28, Roswell police received a call reporting gunshots and screaming near Old Ferry Way. When responding officers arrived they found a man lying on the ground near an empty black Pontiac that had the engine running and the driver side door was open. The man was suffering from a gunshot wound. Police also found 45 mm shell casings next to the abandoned car. Crime scene investigators combed the scene and the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. This case is still under investigation. (appenmedia.com)
2. Parents from Roswell, Georgia were awarded $6.1 million from a Louisiana jury regarding the hazing death of their son at Louisiana State University. Stephen and Rae Ann Gruver filed a lawsuit in 2018 against LSU after their son passed away while being hazed at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house. In a statement released by the family's attorney, Jonathon Fazzola, the Gruvers said “The verdict sends a message about how serious juries take hazing. And rightfully so.” Since their son's death, the Gruvers have created the Max Gruver Foundation. This nonprofit fights to ending hazing on college campuses. (newsbreak.com)
3. The Ace Pickleball Club will be opening up in town this spring, and will be Roswell's first indoor pickleball club. The club will be located on Market Blvd. and is said to offer 14 professional grade courts and will be membership-focused. Pickleball has gained more acceptance and popularity since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Roswell will be the Ace Pickleball Club's first ever location. The owners have plans to open more locations across the country. (appenmedia.com)
4. The Roswell Fire Department had to contend with another structure fire this weekend. Fire crews were called to the scene in a neighborhood near Woodstock Road and Elizabeth Cove. Woodstock Road between Legacy Drive and Middleton Place was closed off while firefighters put out the blaze and packed up their equipment. The fire was successfully extinguished and no injuries or fatalities were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is still under investigation by the Roswell Fire Department. (11alive.com)

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Today in Roswell:

• $ 4.50 Movie Showings before Noon - Aurora Cineplex (10:00 AM)
• Pi Day Activity Packets Pickup - Roswell library (10:00 AM)
• AARP Foundation Free Tax Preparation - East Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• AARP Free Tax Preparation - Roswell Library (12:00 PM)
• Public Safety and Public Works Committee Regular Meeting - City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Admin and Finance and Recreation and Parks Committee Meeting - City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Roswell HS VG Soccer vs Walton HS - Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Roswell HS VB Soccer vs Walton HS -Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Sans Liege & Groundwork Wine Dinner w/ Madrid Spanish Taverna - Deep Roots Wine Mkt (6:30 PM)
• The Sweet Life Bible Study for Single/Single-Again Women - 1st Baptist Roswell (7:00 PM)
• A New Way Of Life Group (NA Meeting) - Roswell UMC (7:00 PM)
• Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting - City Hall (7:00 PM)
• Dance of Life Series: Reconnect with your Sensuality - The Well of Roswell (7:00 PM)
• Co-Dependency Workshop-5 Wk. Course w/ Glenda Emory - The Well of Roswell (7:30 PM)
• Music Bingo and Taco - Rock N' Taco Roswell (7:30 PM)
• Trivia Night - Big Oak Tavern (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia: The GA-DOT will be making changes on GA-400 starting on Friday, March 17. The flex lane from Pitts Rd. to Holcomb Bridge Rd. will be made into a permanent shoulder. This change is being made in order for the DOT to prepare for their SR 400 Phase 1 project to replace three bridges over GA-400. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell Historical Society: Did you know that March is National Dentist Month? To honor dentists past and present, the Roswell Historical Society shared a bit of dentistry history. Dr. Marion D. Hembree was a local dentist who was practicing in the early 1930s. His office was located in the Perry Building, just above Weaver’s Store. (Roswell Historical Society via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: Roswell honors Leita Thompson in observance of Women's History Month. Thompson was a resident and humanitarian who purchased 107 acres of land in Roswell. As the founder the Leitalift Foundation, Thompson donated grants to 156 working women. In the 1920s, Leita Thompson became a champion of women's rights by joining the National Woman’s Party and was one of the first female banking executives in the country. Thompson donated her land to the City of Roswell and is now the Leita Thompson Memorial Park. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Esther Jackson Elementary School: It's School Board Appreciation Week. Esther Jackson ES is showing their appreciation for Katha Stuart. Stuart is the Board of Education rep for District 1 that serves schools in Roswell, Alpharetta, and Milton. (Esther Jackson Elementary School via Twitter)
• Roswell High School Football: The Roswell HS Recruiting Seminar will be on Monday, March 20 at 6:30 PM in the school's auditorium. This seminar is for football players who's goal is to play the sport in college. Recruiting Analyst Rusty Mansell from 247 Sports will be there to give information about playing football in college and to explain the recruiting process. You must RSVP to attend. (Roswell High School Football via Facebook)
• David Mainella, Neighbor: A Multi-Family Yard Sale is happening this upcoming Saturday, March 18 at 1110 West Rd. in Roswell. Over 20 families will be participating in this community sale. There will be furniture, tools, jewelry, books, kitchen items, clothing, sporting goods, and more. The yard sale will last from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (Patch Neighbor Posts)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: Reminder: A section of Rounsaville Rd. is now closed for a couple weeks to repair piping. You must begin to use alternate routes this week. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: SCORE will be presenting a free webinar that will teach about commercial real estate. This seminar is advertised for those who are to enter into a commercial lease in the near future. The webinar will begin at 10:00 AM on March 15; registration is required. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: The fire department is hiring a Battalion Chief of EMS. More information about the position and the application are found on the City of Roswell's website. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all 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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