🌱 Veteran Recognized By Mayor + Injury Crash Investigation

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today, including...

• Downtown to get a new Cuban restaurant.
• Sweet Apple PTO's annual fundraiser.
• Roswell Inc's Coffee Connect Networking event.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 95 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. Another esteemed veteran was honored by Mayor Kurt Wilson and the council at the July 24 City Council meeting. James Montgomery Gibson enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962. Montgomery was drawn to aviation and spent a year at the Naval Air Station Memphis in Tennessee studying Aviation Electronics. During his career in the Navy, he was stationed on numerous aircraft carriers around the world. Montgomery was honorably discharged from Active Duty in 1966 and the Naval Reserves as a Second Class Petty Officer (E5) in 1967. He also awarded the National Defense Service Medal for his service. He is a native of Atlanta; he and his wife have been residents of Roswell since 2009. They are both members of Homeland Security's CERT (Community Emergency Response Team and are friends of the Roswell Fire Department. (Facebook)
2. A new restaurant will be coming to Downtown Roswell next month. Cubanos ATL will open at 1007 Alpharetta St. and will be the eatery's fourth location. The brand has created a new concept for the Roswell site and will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It will also feature a full bar and will serve a variety of charcuterie boards. Wines from Spain, Argentina, and the Napa Valley will be served from their bar. “Our grapes are the showstopper. We infuse them with carbon dioxide and juice. They explode in your mouth,” said owner Ozzy Llanes. They plan to still be known for their Cuban sandwiches and their unique coffee program. (Newsbreak)
3. On July 25, the Roswell Police Department conducted an injury crash investigation on Holcomb Bridge Road. The investigation caused the Roswell Police Department to close Holcomb Bridge Road in both directions between Holcomb Woods Parkway and Martin Road. Traffic was majorly affected in East Roswell, as the road was closed during the early part of the afternoon. Motorist were advised to use alternate routes along Martin Road, Old Alabama Road, or Riverside Road. They began to open some lanes to traffic around 2 p.m. All lanes were fully reopened at 4 p.m. The department did not include information about the accident that prompted the investigation. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)

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Today in Roswell:

Wednesday, July 26

• Preschool Storytime — East Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• Folk Music From The 60’s — East Roswell Library (2:00 PM)
• Meet the Artists — Westside Market Roswell (4:00 PM)
• Canton Street Promenade Task Force Regular Meeting — City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Ben Bostick — Standard at Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Dueling Pianos in Downtown Roswell Feat. Joshua Gray Hamilton — The Gaslight (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sweet Apple PTO: Sweet Apple Elementary's annual Write One For The Wolf fundraising campaign is underway. This fundraiser is sponsored by the Sweet Apple PTO and donations will help the school fund their Science Lab, grants for educators and other events and programs. Donations can be made online via a link on the Sweet Apple PTA's Instagram page or on their website. (Sweet Apple PTO via Facebook)
• North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC): The NFCC Back-t0- School drive ends today at 3:30 p.m. They are still in need of three ring binders that are 1.5-2 inches in thickness, washable markers, and index cards. Monetary donations can also be given on the charity's website and social media pages. (North Fulton Community Charities via Instagram)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: The Roswell FD is always making sure that their staff is trained, prepared, and equipped. This past weekend, the A-Shift firefighters worked on their pump operation techniques by using a blitz attack at the Roswell Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Twitter)
• The Drake House: The Drake House will be holding their Annual Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin' fundraiser event on Aug. 27. This "ice cream social" with 100 flavors of homemade ice cream will be held at First Baptist Roswell. Contact The Drake House for tickets and sponsorships opportunities. (The Drake House via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: Friday, July 28 will be the next Virtual Coffee Connect event from Roswell Inc. Connect and network with business and community leaders from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. This meeting will be held via Zoom. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow 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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