🌱 Sinkhole Plagues Neighborhood + Eatery Gets New Owner + 8500K Heist

Hello all. It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days. Today you'll read about...

• Learn about the city's food & beverage industry at the next Town Builders Breakfast.
• Roswell has a new battalion chief of Emergency Medical Services.
• The police department held their inaugural Police Academy for Hispanic Citizens.

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Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. Roswell's Italian restaurant ZuZZu was recently acquired by Luigi Tartaglione, the owner of the popular eateries Italia Mediterranean Grill and Mezza Luna. Tartaglione said that he will keep the restaurant's name and brand, however, he will change some items on the menu. The previous owner of ZuZZu's menu was based on traditional Sicilian recipes and flavors; the new menu will incorporate more Roman traditional foods. “I’ll change the recipe for tiramisu because it’s more authentic, more classic. And I want to introduce two or three classic Rome dishes” says Tartaglione. The new owner plans to keep this popular restaurant a favorite among locals. (What's Now Atlanta)
2. Roswell residents who live in the Willow Brook subdivision off of Warsaw Road are worried that an issue with a 15-foot sinkhole in their community will only get worse. Residents in the neighborhood fear that constant heavy rains, the nearby creek that's overflowing, and a rusty pipe will cause a road to collapse. This quiet and quaint community has only two streets. Most residents have been living there for over 20 years and are on a fixed income. The former president of the homeowner's association says that repairs to the stormwater system are too expensive. Neighbors believe that the cause is from new developments and rainwater flowing into their subdivision from Warsaw Road; they want the city's help with rectifying this situation. (newsbreak)
3. $8,500 was stolen from the iThink Financial credit union that's located on Mansell Road, near the border of Roswell and Alpharetta. The theft occurred on April 26 when a woman entered the credit union and gave the tellers a license and an account number; she asked to withdraw $8,500 for a downpayment on a vehicle. The identification given matched the account number that was shared, and the tellers processed the transaction. The individual was given cash. It was later discovered that the correct customer was not the woman who made the withdrawal and soon realized they were defrauded. The case is under investigation, and police have yet to identify the thief. (Appen Media)

Today in Roswell:

• Midday Book Club — Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• Date Night on the River — Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:00 PM)
• Nourish — RISE coffee & tea (6:30 PM)
• Performance of "Coppelia" — Blessed Trinity High School (7:00 PM)
• Jennifer Hartswick Band w/ Cadillac Jones — From the Earth Brewing Company (8:00 PM)
• Here Comes the Sun: Music of the Beatles — Roswell UMC (8:00 PM)
• Agent X Live — Rock N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell NEXT: The next Town Builders Breakfast on May 17 will be a special one. Listen to a panel discussion, led by industry experts, to learn about the food and beverage industry in Roswell. The event will be held at Variant Brewery and will begin at 7 a.m. (Roswell NEXT via Instagram)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: The city and fire department has welcomed DeWayne Campbell as the new Battalion Chief of Emergency Medical Services. Campbell brings over 30 years of public safety experience and acumen to the position. He will be responsible for the management of EMS operations in the city. The new battalion chief will officially began his duties on May 30. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Facebook)
• Visit Roswell, Georgia: The Visit Roswell team has shared some impressive travel and tourism statistics from last year. In 2022, the city of Roswell received over 138,00 visitors at its "Points of Interest" sites. These places include Barrington Hall, The Computer Museum of America, Mimosa Hall, The Chattahoochee Nature Center, Smith Plantation, and Bulloch Hall. (Visit Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell, Georgia Police Department: On Wednesday, May 10, the police department held the first ever Police Academy for Hispanic Citizens. This 10-week course teaches residents all about the Roswell PD. There are still spots available for this class, and the department will be collecting applications for admission for another week. (Roswell, Georgia Police Department 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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