🌱 Teacher Arrested In Child Abuse Case + Troubles With Task Forces

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• Whit's Frozen Custard to bring sweet treats to town.
• Upcoming RYT auditions.
• Donors needed for CNC Mobile Blood Drive.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 95 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. A third preschool teacher from the Parker-Chase Preschool of East Roswell was arrested on Wednesday, July 26. The school and its staff have been under investigation since last year after child abuse claims rose at the child care facility. Lulwa Almouslli was arrested after a hearing at the Fulton County courthouse on July 26. She was not initially arrested with the two other teachers involved in the allegations, Zeina Alostwani and Soriana Briceno. Both Alostwani and Briceno have been charged with felony cruelty to children and waived the July 26 arraignment. Almouslli had officially been charged with two counts of simple battery, one count of simple assault, and cruelty to children. (WSB-TV)
2. The contention between the city's Canton Street Promenade Task Force and the task force that's comprised of downtown business owners has yet to be quelled. The business owners still feel that they are being "steamrolled" and/or ignored by the city government. "This is about [business owners'] investment, their money, their businesses, and the jobs they have created," Doug Curling, a Roswell business owner and resident, said. The proprietors feel that their revenue will be gravely affected by a closure of Canton Street. They say that their revenues decrease by 40 to 100 percent whenever the city closes any portion of Canton Street. However, Mayor Kurt Wilson and the city are confident that their proposal would bring more people to the downtown district and increase pedestrian traffic. (Axios)
3. New business and franchises are continuing to choose Roswell as the home for their new locations. Whit's Frozen Custard currently has two locations in the state, one in Augusta and another in Newnan. The chain is gaining popularity and will soon open four more stores in Georgia. The City of Roswell will be one of their new sites. Some say that Whit's custard is the "smoothest, creamiest, silkiest textured" custard-style ice cream. They will offer fresh homemade custard that's made daily to the residents of Roswell. A date for the grand opening was not noted. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Roswell:

Thursday, July 27

• Thursday Story Time — Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Cynthia Hillman presents: Glass of the Depression Era — Mimosa Hall & Gardens (6:30 PM)
• Sunset Sips Feat. Monica Spears — Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:30 PM)
• The Nature Club: Bat Conservation — Chattahoochee Nature Center (7:00 PM)
• Keefe Klug Live ‘N’ Unplugged — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: In order to adhere to and celebrate the American Disabilities Act (ADA) that was signed into law in 1990, the City of Roswell is updating its ADA comprehensive plan. This will allow equal access for all residents to the entrances of city facilities and sidewalks. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks: The Roswell Cultural Arts Center still has subscriptions for the Joe Gransden Concert series for sale. This early bird subscription bundle includes tickets to all three of the scheduled concert dates for $28.50 for each ticket. Full price tickets will go on sale on Aug. 1. (City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks via Instagram)
• City of Roswell Councilmember, Sarah Beeson: Councilmember Beeson announced the City Council recently approved enhancements for the Roswell Housing Authority. They also ratified their 5-Year Consolidated Plan. She also addressed food insecurity within the city and ways the community can help those in need. (City of Roswell Councilmember, Sarah Beeson via Facebook)
• Chattahoochee Nature Center: The nature center still has openings for their Mobile Blood Drive on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A reservation must be made in order to give blood. A $20 eGiftcard will also be given to all donors. (Chattahoochee Nature Center via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs: The Rowell Youth Theatre (RYT) will be conducting auditions for their new Conservatory level performers. This group will include youth between grades 6 and 12. The RYT will accept auditions that are submitted via video until Aug. 14. (City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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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