🌱 Roswell Teen Exploited On Snapchat + Money Raised For Bulloch Hall

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• Assault at North Fulton County Jail under investigation.
• Applications open for task force.
• Fourth of July at RAP

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Now, today's weather: Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 90 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. On June 6, a teenager in Roswell reported to police that they were being extorted from a woman he met on Snapchat. The juvenile told officers that he and the woman had been messaging and sending each other illicit photos for some time. The woman then began to threaten to send the pictures to his friends if he did not send her $500. The Roswell Police Department is currently investigating this case. The teen was advised to block the woman from his social sites and was cautioned not to talk to strangers online. (Appen Media)
2. A choking incident that happened earlier this month at The North Fulton County Jail is under investigation by the Fulton County Sheriff's office. The incident occurred when a woman, who was under arrest, was being processed into the facility. Surveillance footage and body cam video that was released for the investigation, cleared Alpharetta officers of any wrongdoing. The Alpharetta PD concluded their internal investigation on June 13. However, a Fulton County Sheriff's Office detention officer, Officer Clark, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault in relation to the incident. (11 Alive)
3. $85,000 was raised at the Magnolia Ball on June 10 to help keep and restore Bulloch Hall. The money was raised from ticket sales and a silent auction. This is the 38th year that this fundraiser was held and hosted by the Friends of Bulloch Hall. The funds raised from the Magnolia Ball will be used to complete repairs to the plumbing system, furniture, the floors, and for general cleaning. Carpenter Geoff Lambousis, who reconstructed Bulloch Hall for 30 years, was also honored at the event. (Appen Media)

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Today in Roswell:

Tuesday, June 27

• Atlanta Street Art Collective Presents Our Voices — Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Frisch Marionettes presents "The Wizard of Oz" — Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Summer Reading Program: Inflatable Zoo — Roswell Library Meeting Room (11:00 AM)
• Meet the Keeper — Chattahoochee Nature Center (3:00 PM)
• Community Development & Transportation Committee Meeting — City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Mystery Readers Book Club — Roswell Library (6:30 PM)
• Team Trivia — Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: The Roswell PD does more than just write tickets and solve crimes. Recently Officer Lupo visited a young citizen named Joey who specifically loves Ford F150s. Joey was able to be a junior officer for a while and get up close and under the hood of Officer Lupo's truck. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The city will honor the Fourth of July at Roswell Area Park. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. followed by fireworks once the sun goes down. More information about the event, including an interactive event map, can be found on the Roswell365 website. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: Roswell Inc's Executive Director Steve Stroud was represented Roswell at the IEDC Future Forum Conference in Calgary, Alberta. Stroud was also the breakout speaker for the Community Storytelling session, where he reflected about life in the City of Roswell. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Applications are still being accepted for those interested in joining the Canton Street Promenade Task Force. The city is looking for residents and business owners who live near and/or have businesses on Canton Street in downtown. July 2 is the deadline to submit an application. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Twitter)
• Roswell Rotary Club: The ceremony for the induction of the new Roswell Rotary Club president, Alex Kaufman, will be this Thursday, June 29. The Installation Party will be held at The Roswell Garden. Tickets are on sale of the event. (Roswell Rotary Club via Facebook)

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— 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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