🌱 Roswell Super Speeder Arrested + Kid's Safety Day w/ The Roswell PD

Hi all. I'm here with your Saturday edition of the Roswell Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more...

• Recycle various paper products at the Roswell Recycling Center.
• Roswell's Upright is named Zoey.
• 2nd and Charles is now open in Roswell.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Some sun; breezy, cooler. High: 51 Low: 29.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, brisk and cold. High: 48 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. A Roswell man was arrested in Alpharetta after he was caught clocking speeds of up to 127 miles per hour on GA-400 on March 5. The man was driving a grey Infinity coupe and was pulled over while exiting the highway onto Haynes Bridge Road. At the traffic stop it was found that the driver did not have a valid driver's license and his blood alcohol level was more than double the state's legal limit. The driver also had an open can of beer in the vehicle's cup holder. Alpharetta officers reported that the driver presented a license that was stolen two nights prior from a pizza delivery driver. He's now facing charges of disorderly conduct, DUI, speeding, reckless driving and driving while unlicensed. (appenmedia.com)
2. The City of Roswell is once again reminding residents that the Recycling Center is open and is the place to go to recycle various paper products and paper recycling-related services. The Recycling Center will take shredded and flatten office paper, old catalogs, hard and soft cover books, copy paper, magazines, the yellow pages, newspapers and more. Paper shredding services are also available if have you have sensitive documents that you need to dispose of. The Roswell Recycling Center is a free service for residents and is located on Maxwell Road. The center is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. (roswellgov.com)
3. The Roswell Police Department is a partner of the Metro Atlanta-based nonprofit, Revved Up Kids. Together they collaborated to host a personal safety and self-defense workshop day at Roswell Area Park on March 11. Alli Neal, the founder of Revved Up Kids and created the organization in 2009. Her passion and purpose is to protect children from the exploitation of sexual abuse. She was the facilitator the day's seminars. A group of teenage girls and their parents met in the park's auditorium to discuss personal safety and to learn basic self-defense moves. Neal says these workshops encourage parents to have “family conversations” about uneasy subjects. Another day of self-defense and personal safety training is being planned with Roswell Police Department for summer 2023. (appenmedia.com)

Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, March 18

• Habitat for Humanity Ecumenical Build - Roswell Presbyterian Church (8:45 PM)
• A Ramble in the Garden - Chattahoochee Nature Center (9:00 AM)
• Walk with a Doc - Island Ford (9:00 AM)
• March 18 Community Walk - East Roswell Park (10:00 AM)
• Crystal Bed Healing Therapy - The Well of Roswell (10:00 AM)
• Flourish: A Women's Day Event - The Northview Church (10:00 AM)
• Creative Finance: Wholesaling - Panera Bread Roswell (10:00 AM)
• Karate Open House - The Dojo in Roswell (10:30 AM)
• Kids Yoga - Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Prerelease Event - Caffeinated Gamers (11:00 AM)
• 2023 Wedding Expo - Chattahoochee Nature Center (12:00 PM)
• Adult Cooking Class - East Roswell Library (12:00 PM)
• Spring Egg Hung, Activities, and Photos - The Little Yogis Roswell (12:00 PM)
• UFC Fight 286 Edwards vs. Usman 3 Watch Party - Rock N' Taco Roswell (12:00 PM)
• Expressions of the Heart Meditation & Sound - The Well of Roswell (12:00 PM)
• The Grateful Dawg Live - Gate City Brewing Company (2:00 PM)
• Deep Roots Wine Market Trio Show - Deep Roots Wine Market (2:00 PM)
• Yoga for Basic Back Care - Roswell Library (3:00 PM)
• Evening of Energetic Healing - The Well of Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Acoustic Set w/ Scotty Cram - Rock N' Taco Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Lucky's Roswell 13th Annual St. Paddy's Bash - Lucky’s Burger and Brew (6:00 PM)
• Parents Night Out - The Little Yogis Roswell (6:30 PM)
• The Abilene Experience - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (8:00 PM)
• Mad Margritt Live - Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)

Sunday, March 19

• The Roswell Music Club presents Soprano Ann Marie McPhail - Mimosa Hall (9:00 AM)
• Acoustic Brunch Featuring Reed Waddle - Saucy Roswell (12:00 PM)
• Middle School Rugby - Elkins Pointe Middle School (12:30 PM)
• Intuitive Development Class - The Well of Roswell (1:00 PM)
• Yin Yoga - The Open Mind Center (2:00 PM)
• "Insect Allies: Predators & Parasitoids in the Garden" presented by NFMG - Virtual Webinar (2:00 PM)
• Yoga Nidra - The Open Mind Center (3:00 PM)
• Spring Concert: "Tune My Heart To Sing Thy Grace" - First Baptist Roswell (4:00 PM)
• Southern Rock Sundays - Rock N' Taco Roswell (4:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Andrew Black - Standard at Roswell (5:00 PM)
• Roswell Ghost Tour: Jonathan - Roswell Visitor's Center (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: The Roswell PD is reminding residents to be diligent and responsible this St. Patrick's Day weekend. The department already made two DUI arrest on the morning of March 17. Please plan a sober ride. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Roswell Inc: 2nd and Charles has officially opened in Roswell. This new and used bookstore also sells music, games, toys, collectibles, accessories, pop culture merc, handise and décor. (Roswell Inc via Instagram)
• Esther Jackson Elementary PTA: The Annual Martin’s Landing neighborhood-wide yard sale will be returning this year. Esther Jackson has posted a sign up using this link for those who are interested in hosting a yard sale at their home. You must register by April 11. The school is also in need of donations for their Spring Carnival. (Esther Jackson Elementary PTA via Facebook)
• Roswell Arts Fund: The Roswell Arts Fund has a public piano located at East Roswell Park who they named Zoey. Their upright piano is intricately decorated with various images of flora and fauna from locations around the city. Zoey is open to anyone who would like to play. (Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Heatherwood: There's a multi-family yard sale today, March 18. The sale begins at 9:00 AM and will last until 4:00 PM. Over 20 families will have books, clothing, household items, furniture, and more available for purchase. The sale is located at 1110 West Rd. and proceeds will be donated to Roswell Girls Lacrosse. (Nextdoor)
• The City of Roswell, Georgia Government: On the morning of March 29, Mayor Wilson and the council will observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day by placing a wreath and time for reflection at the War Memorial at City Hall. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 AM. (The City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Twitter)

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• Book Club with Angela Medley, Realtor: Start with Why by Simon Sinek (March 20)
• Social Security Seminar on March 22nd and 23rd at Gwinnett Technical College (March 22)
• High Revelry, a benefit for the High Museum Wine Auction (March 23)
• Daffodils 4 Hope Prayer Walk and Celebration (March 25)
• "Game of Clue Scavenger Hunt"-Fun Family Day & Art Supply Yard Sale (11am-5pm) (March 25)
• 3hr Bachata Boot camp Atlanta @ HDC Dance & Fitness Sat March 25, 2023 (March 25)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you soon for another 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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