🌱 Woman Extorted In Roswell + Task Force Awarded + Roswell Roots

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your weekend edition of the Roswell Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• Harlem Wizards come to Centennial HS.
• Local American Legion's hosts anniversary celebration.
• Upcoming city meetings

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• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 56 Low: 38.
• Sunday: Occasional afternoon rain. High: 54 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. On January 14, a Roswell woman reported to the police department that she was being extorted by text message with sexually explicit pictures. An unknown person sent her texts with photos that were of her in the nude. Unless she sent the person money, they threatened to send the photos to her family and friends. She verified with police, that she did take the pictures, but she insisted that she didn't share them with anyone. The woman, and her guardian turned her phone into the Roswell Police Department to be forensically analyzed. The woman's guardian did not press charges at this time. (appenmedia.com)
2. The Roswell Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program has received special recognition from the GBI. The affiliate detectives with the ICAC have been honored for handling the most “traveler case investigations" in 2022. These are cases and/or inquiries involve the solicitation minors with a telecommunication device. These cases can also include transportation of at least one person who is looking to engage in sexual activities and behaviors with a minor. These dedicated detectives have also been named as the Georgia ICAC Taskforce 2022 Affiliate of the Year. (facebook.com)
3. The 75th anniversary jubilee for the American Legion Post 201 was held at the Carl Black dealership in Roswell. The grand affair took place on January 21 and included a cake-cutting to help commemorate this historical event. Post 201 is recognized as a place for "veterans to connect and to engage with the community through service." The post received high praises and accolades from Gov. Kemp, the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton and John's Creek, the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame and the Veterans Association. (appenmedia.com)

Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, January 28

• Go Wild with your Gardening - Chattahoochee Nature Center (9:00 AM)
• Rugby Pre-Season Kickoff & Media Day - Roswell Area Park (10:00 AM)
• Circle of Clinical Operations Professionals Workshop - DoubleTree Roswell (11:00 AM)
• Writers & Their Typewriters w/ Typewriter Tom - CMoA (12:00 PM)
• The Grateful Dawg Live - Gate City Brewing Company (12:00 PM)
• Valentine's Day Photo Sessions - The Little Yogis Roswell (12:00 PM)
• Annual Sleddy Yeti Ski Party - Gate City Brewing Co. (1:00 PM)
• Crystalline Balancing Class w/ Sue Wray - The Well of Roswell (2:00 PM)
• Adult Art Class: Snowmen - East Roswell Library (2:00 PM)
• Meet & Greet: Birth Workers for the Culture - Elevate Family Chiropractic (5:30 PM)
• Girl Scout Daisy Night - Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:00 PM)
• ATL Red Carpet Premiere & Meet the Director for Condor's Nest - Aurora Cineplex (7:00 PM)
• Double Take LIVE - Rock N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)

Sunday, January 29

• Breathwork & Sound Bath w/ Alexa Shackelford - The Well of Roswell (2:00 PM)
• Yin Yoga - Many Paths Wellness (4:30 PM)
• Stand: A Roswell Roots Juried Exhibit - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (5:30 PM)
• Lyrics and Lyre: An Evening of Poetry and Music (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• WABE News: The 21st Annual Roswell Roots Festival is about to kick off on Sunday! This special observance of Black History Month will kick off with “Lyrics and Lyre.”(WABE News via Twitter)
• Hillside Elementary PTSA: The Hillside ES Huskies were visited by the Harlem Wizards. This entertainment-filled basketball team will be at Centennial HS on Sunday, February 5. Tickets are on sale for this show. (Hillside Elementary PTA via Facebook)
• Roswell Inc: Roswell businesses and restaurants were featured on Neighborhood TV's Business Spotlight. They visited and highlighted several participants of Roswell Restaurant Weeks. (Roswell Inc via Twitter)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: On Monday, Jan. 30, the City of Roswell will be holding public meetings. At 7:00 PM there will be a Special Called Mayor and Council Meeting. Directly following this meeting, there will be a City Council Open Forum. Both meetings will be held at City Hall and will also be livestreamed. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)

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Events:

• North Fulton College & Career Fair (January 30)
• Intuitive Painting Classes - Ignite the Healing Power of Your Creative Process (January 30)
• City Council Open Forum (January 30)
• 2023 Atlanta Strength Summit (February 2)
• Roswell Historical Society Presents Black History in Roswell: Honoring Our Past (February 2)
• The Spirit of Harriet Tubman written and performed by Leslie McCurdy (February 3)
• Black Opry Revue at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center (February 3)
• The Spirit of Harriet Tubman written and performed by Leslie McCurdy (February 4)
• Father Daughter Dance (February 5)
• Big Creek Night Ride #7 - Freeride Edition (February 8)
• Town Builders Breakfast (February 8)
• Luncheon of Hope 2023 (February 11)
• B.Y.O.M Yoga (February 11)
• Black Pearl Sings (February 16)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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