🌱 Valuables And Car Stolen From Roswell Home + River Remains Closed

Morning, friends I hope you had a wonderful holiday. Jessica Griffin here with your Thursday edition of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local information you need to know right now, including updates on:

• Anonymous texter threatened Roswell man's life.
• Centennial soccer program needs sponsors.
• The Butterfly Encounter is still open at the CNC.

But first, today's weather: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 90 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. $49,000 in belongings and a car were reported stolen from a residence on Wood Creek Drive in Roswell on June 11. The woman told police that she returned home to find her front and balcony door unlocked and opened. She reported purses valued at about $40,000, $6,000 worth of jewelry, $3,000 in clothing, and several credit cards were stolen from her home. She also discovered that her car was taken as well. However, a towing company later contacted her to advise that her vehicle had been recovered in Atlanta. There was no video surveillance of the area, nor was there any evidence at the scene for investigators to process. The case is still under investigation with the Roswell Police Department. (Appen Media)
2. A malfunction at the Big Creek Water Reclamation Treatment Facility in Roswell caused the sewage spill into the Chattahoochee River which subsequently led to dangerous levels of E. coli in the water. A 15-mile section of the river downstream from the plant will remain closed for at least another week. “It’s not the highest levels that we’ve recorded, but it’s the highest level that I’ve seen in this type of situation,” said river keeper Jason Ulseth. Ulseth also said that officials are growing biologic bugs that are designed to eat the sewage; they are also using bugs from other treatment plants to help speed up the process. There is no concrete date on when the river will reopen. (Newsbreak)
3. A Roswell man told police that he received a text from an unknown individual who tried to blackmail him for money on June 13. The stranger told the man that they would kill him and come after his family if he did not send them $6,000. The texter then gave him evidence that they had his address and names of his relatives. The man then alerted the police of the text messages, and they were submitted to the records department. However, the case is now inactive. (Appen Media)

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Today in Roswell:

Thursday, July 6

• "The Giant, the Beanstalk, and Jack" Puppet Show — Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• "Our Voices", a Visual Art Exhibit — Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• SRP: Shadow Puppet Theater — Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• Needlecrafters Knitting Group — Roswell Library (1:00 PM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market — World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Kurt Lee Wheeler — Osteria Mattone (6:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Tyson Halford — 1920 Tavern (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Inc: The local nonprofit, STAR House Foundation, is the recipient of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) Nonprofit of the Year Award. CDAKids and the Chattahoochee Nature Center were runner-up finalists. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Centennial High School Knights Soccer: Centennial High School is looking for sponsors for their CEN10 soccer program. Visit the links on the CHS Knights soccer department's social media pages for more information on how to become a sponsor of the high school's soccer department. (Centennial High School Knights Soccer via Twitter)
• Visit Roswell, Georgia: The Butterfly Encounter is still in full swing at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. The opportunity to personally interact with native butterflies will only last until Aug. 6. The attraction is open every day until 4:30 p.m. at the nature center. (Visit Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• 11Alive News: The July 4 celebration at Roswell Area Park was still a memorable and enjoyable time despite the evening's inclement weather. The City of Roswell began the fireworks show half an hour early due to the forecast of rain. The fireworks began at 9 p.m. before the downpour that started a half an hour later. (11Alive News.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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