🌱 Safety Concerns At Private School + Car Part Thefts + Abandoned Car

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. Families who live near Porter Academy in Roswell have growing concerns over the dangerous traffic situation that has developed at the school's entrance. The Porter Academy is a private school that educates children with a range of developmental needs. The school is located on Cox Road near Arnold Mill Road and is on the border of the cities of Roswell and Milton. The speed limit is 40 miles per hour in front of the school, and there have been three accidents at the school's entrance in recent years. The assistant principal of the Porter Academy, Barbara Richard, has asked both Roswell PD and Milton PD for improvements with safety in the area. (CBS 46 News)
2. The Roswell PD has reported that three catalytic converters have been stolen off work trucks from a local business in Roswell within the last week. The theft of catalytic converters is common as these components are made up of precious metals that have a high resale value. According to police, a skilled thief can take a catalytic converter in less than 60 seconds. The Roswell PD alerted residents to be diligent and to say something if you see something. Police also gave tips on how to protect your vehicle from theft. (facebook.com)
3. A vehicle was found abandoned on GA-400 N in Alpharetta near the Kimball Bridge Road overpass. It appeared to be wrecked. The car was damaged on the passenger side bumper, tire, axle and both airbags had been deployed. Upon further investigation of the scene, police found that the guardrail near the Exit 10 sign for Old Milton Road was damaged as well. There was no driver or passenger found near the area at the time of the investigation. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Millage Rate Hearing - Centennial (11 a.m.)
• Millage Rate Hearing - Roswell (11 a.m.)
• Millage Rate Hearing - Independence (11 a.m.)
• FCS Board Work Session - Centennial (12:30 p.m.)
• FCS Board Work Session - Roswell (12:30 p.m.)
• FCS Board Work Session - Independence (12:30 p.m.)
• Varsity Softball @ Roswell - Centennial (5:30 p.m.)
• V Softball vs Centennial - Roswell (5:30 p.m.)
• Varsity Volleyball home vs Mt. Vernon (Scrimmage) (6 p.m.)
• Varsity Football Scrimmage @ Westlake (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: The Roswell PD hosted the Revved Up Kids safety and self defense class this weekend. Children developed skills on how to protect themselves from people who are unsafe. (facebook.com)
• Music on the Hill: Music on the Hill occurs every second Friday of the month from June through September. This month's free outdoor concert will be held Friday August 12 at City Hall. (roswellgov.com)
• Alpharetta Police Department: Emergency responders and Alpharetta PD responded to a distress call from the Double Tree Hotel in Alpharetta on July 24. A male was found unresponsive from cardiac arrest at the hotel. He was transported to North Fulton Hospital. There have been no further updates. (appenmedia.com)
• River Eves ES: Parent Teacher Night for TAG students will be on August 18 in "The Nest." This meeting is for parents of students in the TAG program only. (twitter.com)

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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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