🌱 SWAT Standoff In Roswell + Council Candidate Withdraws From Race

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's issue includes news about...

• Get ready for Stormwater Awareness Week.
• Scheduled weekend road closures.
• Tickets on sale for the Roswell Wine Festival.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 79 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. A SWAT team standoff that occurred at the Racetrack gas station on Crossville Road had led the Roswell Police Department to ask the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate after the situation. On Wednesday morning, Roswell police were called to the gas station to respond to a call regarding a suspicious person at the business. Officers noted that the man was "visibly armed." The man would not comply with demands made by officers and locked himself inside the store. After safely evacuating the employees from the store, Roswell police called North Fulton SWAT for assistance. After a 2-hour standoff with the suspect, North Fulton SWAT stormed the building to arrest the man. Shots were exchanged, and the suspect was shot. The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. The week of Sept. 24 will be Stormwater Awareness Week in Roswell. During this week, the City of Roswell will be asking residents to look into ways that they can reduce runoff from stormwater. “Stormwater runoff is harmful to the waterways we drink and play in,” said Liberti Gates, Roswell’s environmental education coordinator. City government will hold multiple events that week to help raise awareness. They will also make daily posts on social media that will share helpful information that city residents can use to help make changes in their lives and households. (The City of Roswell, Georgia)
3. Roswell City Council candidate, Robert Judson McClure, had removed his bid for candidacy after concerns were raised regarding where he lived and voted during the past year. McClure received an email last Friday from City Clerk Marlee Press, stating that she was going to "challenge his qualifications." The City Clerk also stated that she was going to ask for an investigation to be conducted by the Secretary of State and Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. These concerns were brought to her attention after receiving emails from city residents. McClure turned in a letter of withdrawal from the race to the Roswell City Clerk’s office on Monday, Sept. 11. McClure was running for the Roswell City Council Post 2 seat. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Roswell:

Thursday, September 14

• Storytime w/ Ms. Peggy — Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• The Fitness Factory with Aditi — Roswell Senior Center (11:30 AM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market — World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Sunset Sips Featuring Reed Waddle — Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:30 PM)
• Live Music w/ Tyson Halford — 1920 Tavern (8:00 PM)
• Dyrty Byrds Acoustic Performance — From The Earth Brewing (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Keep Roswell Beautiful: The Great Annual Duck Race is coming up soon. Those who are interested in participating in the race can purchase your rubber duckies at the Roswell Rivers Alive Cleanup event this Saturday at Riverside Park. (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: The Team Maggie Road Race is going down this Saturday, Sept. 16. There will be some road closures in the city that morning. Willeo Road and Azalea Drive will be closed from 7:15 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market (Roswell FAM): There's a new vendor at the Roswell FAM. Come by this Saturday morning to check out the food from Narrow Gate Farms. Narrow Gate Farms produces grass-fed lamb and pastured poultry. (Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts: The last Roswell Riverside Sounds of the year will take place on Sept. 23 at Riverside Park. The renowned multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Jackie Venson, will be the last performer for this season. (City of Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts via Instagram)
• Friends of the Roswell Library: The Friends of the Roswell Library's Fall Sale will begin on Friday, Sept. 29. The book sale will continue on Saturday, Sept. 30 and will resume on Monday, Oct. 2. (Friends of the Roswell Library via Facebook)
• Visit Roswell: The Roswell Wine Festival will take place on Sunday, Oct. 1 on Canton Street. The festival will run from 2-5 p.m. Tickets are now on sale in the Visit Roswell bio on Facebook and the Roswell Wine Festival website. (Visit Roswell via Instagram)

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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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