🌱 Woman Robbed At ATM + Alive In Roswell In April + Vote For Roswell

Hello, friends! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Roswell Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening around town, including updates on:

• Roswell football recruit visits Notre Dame
• Saturday road closures
• Roswell's new champagne bar has a grand opening

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: An a.m. t-storm, then breezy. High: 81 Low: 52.
• Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 77 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. A theft of $1,000 in cash was reported on March 14 at the Wells Fargo ATM on Alpharetta Highway. A woman reported that a man approached her asking for help with the ATM. The woman declined then rolled up her car window. She said the man then swore at her and somehow “manipulated” the ATM machine. He was able to take $1,000 from her account then flee to a car and leave. Officers searched the scene and didn't find any evidence. (appenmedia.com)
2. The University of Notre Dame is hosting their 2024-2025 football recruits this weekend. One of those recruits was Roswell, Georgia's own, Anthonie Knapp. Knapp is a senior and offensive lineman at Roswell High School. He visited the Fighting Irish on Friday, March 24. Anthonie Knapp was recruited by Joe Rudolph who was previously with Virginia Tech's program. Notre Dame says that Knapp is one recruit that is "worth keeping an eye on." It was a great opportunity to get more familiar with the team and coaches. (si.com)
3. April is just around the corner and that means the kickoff of Alive in Roswell is just around the corner as well. Alive in Roswell will return on Thursday, April 20 in downtown. This family-friendly event runs every third Thursday from 5:00 PM-9:oo PM. from April to October and is filled with food, music and fun. Gate City Brewing Company and Top Job Beverage and Events will be sponsoring this year's festival along with the City of Roswell. The city will also offer a free trolley ride service from common parking sites such as City Hall. (appenmedia.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, March 25

• Water Drop Dash 5K - Chattahoochee Nature Center (8:00 AM)
• Friends of the Roswell Library Book Sale - Roswell Library (10:00 AM)
• Open-Hearth Cooking & Living History w/ Clarissa Clifton - Smith Plantation (10:00 AM)
• Daffodils 4 Hope Prayer Walk & Celebration - Zion Missionary Baptist Church (10:00 AM)
• Roswell HS VB Lacrosse vs Cannon School of NC - Roswell (11:00 AM)
• Cotton Candy Special Event - Sunny and Ranney (12:00 PM)
• Spring 2023 Hog Jam - Spiced Right Ribhouse (1:00 PM)
• Fairy Garden Magic Wands - The Well of Roswell (2:00 PM)
• John Stango Solo Artist Show - Vinings Gallery on Canton (6:00 PM)
• Open Mic Night - Kingdom Harvest Church (6:30 PM)
• Flashlight Egg Hunt - East Roswell Recreation Center (7:30 PM)
• Wine Down Comedy Night - Pinkies Up Beer and Wine (8:00 PM)
• Justin! Live - Rock N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)

Sunday, March 26

• Roswell Athletics Day - Various Restaurants (11:00 AM)
• Easter Egg Hunt - First Baptist Roswell Church (12:00 PM)
• The Grateful Dawg Live - Gate City Brewing Company (12:00 PM)
• The Voices of Mimosa Concert - Roswell UMC (3:00 PM)
• Phoenix Flies 2023 Roswell Historic District Tour - Roswell Town Square (3:00 PM)
• Live Music - Bambinelli's Italian Restaurant (3:00 PM)
• Egg Hunt - Westchester Civic Association (10:00 AM)
• Live Music w/ Malcolm Little - Big Oak Tavern (12:00 PM)
• Embody Your Human Design Through the Big 3 - The Well of Roswell (2:00 PM)
• "Ferns of the Southeast" presented by NFMG - Virtual Webinar (2:00 PM)
• Southern Rock Sundays - Rock N' Taco Roswell (4:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Andrew Black - Standard at Roswell (5:00 PM)
• DJ SpeakerBoxx - Gaslight Bar and Grill (10:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Atlanta Junior Rowing Association: The Atlanta Junior Rowing Association (AJRA) is going to Nashville, TN this weekend. The American Youth Cup 2 regatta at Percy Priest Lake is today. The team will be representing Atlanta. The AJERA has posted a link with the competition schedule and will post the results of each competition on their social media sites. (Atlanta Junior Rowing Association via Facebook)
• The Roswell Arts Fund: On the corner of Canton St. and Norcross St. sits a sculpture titled "Steady.” This art piece was created in 2015 by sculptor, Ben Pierce and is comprised of steel and polyurethane paint. The piece was purchased by the Roswell-based Hagan Family Foundation in 2018. (The Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: Pop Alleigh, Roswell's new champagne bar had their official grand opening and ribbon cutting recently. Roswell Inc and some members from the council were there to help them celebrate. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Visit Roswell, Georgia: Roswell has advanced to the "Elite Eight" in Urbanize Atlanta's Best OTP Downtown 2023 contest. Roswell is going against Duluth in the Suburban Smackdown. Votes are needed to advance our position in the bracket and send Roswell to the Final Four. (Visit Roswell GA via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westside Saddle Creek: There is a yard sale today in the Saddle Creek Subdivision. Various items from furniture to electronics will be for purchase. The sale will last from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. (Nextdoor)
• Roswell, Georgia Special Events: Due to the Water Drop Dash 5K road race, there will be road closures on Azalea Dr. and Willeo Rd. Road closures will begin at 7:00 AM. and the city hopes to reopen by 9:30 AM. (Roswell, Georgia Special Events)

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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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