🌱 Skincare Products Stolen From Roswell CVS + Smartphone Causes Fire

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• Man fires gun on Alpharetta Street.
• The Roswell365 Owl's name has been chosen.
• The joy of laughter will be celebrated at the Rotary Club's After Hours' fundraiser.

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Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. Sometime over the weekend of May 20, drugstore skin and facial products valued at more than $1,000 were stolen from the CVS on Crabapple Road. Store employees noticed the theft after taking inventory and reported the theft to Roswell police on Monday, May 22. The store's manager told responding officers that the CVS on Alpharetta Highway was missing similar inventory. These cases are being investigated and security footage is being reviewed. (Appen Media)
2. A smartphone overheated and caught fire at a Roswell home on Wednesday morning. The Fire Department responded to the call a little before 9 a.m. By the time firefighters arrived, the fire was already extinguished and the phone was moved to the sink. No one was injured in the incident. Roswell Fire Chief Joe Pennino released a caution to residents and owners of electronic devices, advising them "Electronic devices, including smartphones, contain lithium-ion batteries that store significant energy and generate heat during use." Electronic devices are at a grater risk of catching fire if they are placed on surfaces that are flammable and have limited ventilation. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. On May 21, witnesses to a public mele told police that a gun was fired after 30 people were fighting on Alpharetta Street. The crowd was engaged in a disagreement outside an event hall when a man drove up in a white truck. Witnesses told police that the man got out his truck with a gun and fired a shot into the ground. The individual got back into his vehicle and left. This case is still being investigated by the Roswell Police Department. (Appen Media)

Today in Roswell:

Friday, June 9

• Roswell Coffee Connect - Pop's Coffee Co. (8:00 AM)
• Nutrition Talk with Open Hand - Roswell Senior Center (10:00 AM)
• Atlanta Street Art Collective Presents Our Voices - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Date Night on the River - Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:00 PM)
• Summer Pops Concert - First Baptist Church Roswell (7:00 PM)
• Music on the Hill Concert Series - Roswell City Hall (7:00 PM)
• G Clef & The Playlist - Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The votes are in and a name has been chosen for the Roswell365 mascot. The owl shall henceforth and forevermore be called Owlswell Hooch. More than 60 suggestions were submitted for the public vote. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Rec and Parks: Later this month, tryouts will begin for the Roswell BSBL Travel Baseball team. Visit the City of Roswell website for more information and to register. (City of Roswell, Georgia Rec and Parks via Instagram)
• Roswell Rotary Club: In two weeks, the Roswell Rotary Club will host their After Hours' fundraiser. Proceeds from this comedy show will benefit the community. Visit their Facebook page to purchase tickets to the show. (Roswell Rotary Club via Facebook)
• Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market: This Saturday, the North Fulton Farm Bureau will be demonstrate how to make homemade butter. The Georgia Dairy Alliance will also be at the market, sharing free ice cream with visitors. (Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: Gas South has been a major sponsor to restaurants throughout the city. They are also the presenting sponsor for this year's Summer Sippin' Roswell event. Gas South is currently offering a special savings offer for residents in the city. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Due to the Run the River 5k - 10k road race on June 10, sections of Riverside Road will be closed. The city will begin closing the road at 7:15 am, and are expected to be reopened by 9:30 am. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Instagram)

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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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