🌱 Woman Stabbed By Stranger + Park Trail Closed + The Roswell App

Morning, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll learn about:

• The Canton Street Promenade Task Force is to be developed.
• A Roswell family shares how a new state law is affecting their family.
• The open public comment period is still open for feedback.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 77 Low: 62.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. A Roswell woman reported to police that she was attacked and stabbed at random as she was walking through her neighborhood to her home. The report states that the victim was walking through a breezeway in her complex, when a man ran up to her and grabbed her. She was pushed into a wall then stabbed with a sharp object. The responding officers did note a small laceration on the woman's stomach. The nerve-rattling incident occurred on Raintree Drive on May 6, and is still under investigation. (Appen Media)
2. The decision to close Canton Street to cars from Memorial Day through Labor Day has been officially delayed. The decision was made at the second meeting between the city, business owners, and stakeholders on Friday, May 19. It was decided to create a "Canton Street Promenade Taskforce" that includes, city leaders, proprietors, and stakeholders to create and execute the plan. The stakeholders had several points that the city was to address before they decided to be completely on-board with the project. The formal vote to create the taskforce will come at the next council meeting on May 23. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. An unauthorized walking trail at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area was closed by the city after a fatal incident that occurred last month. A woman was walking with her dogs on a trail that ran alongside Vickery Creek. She, however, ventured near a pathless section of cliffs and fell. The woman and her dogs appeared to have fallen 15-20 feet according to park rangers. The woman nor the pets survived. The decision to close the trail was made after a meeting between Georgia Government Fire and Rescue and the City of Roswell. (Newsbreak)
4. A Jordan family in Roswell is sharing how a newly passed piece of legislation regarding medical care for transgender minors is affecting their family of seven. The new legislation, which was co-sponsored by Senator John Albers (Roswell), prohibits medical procedures such as reassignment surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender minors. Two out of five of the Jordan children are transgender. The family is not happy with Sen. Alber's decision to co-sponsor the law and fear how this ruling will harm, not only their children, but all transgender youth. Although they understand the reasons behind the new law, the Jordans are sharing their children's transition stories to help bring awareness to how this new bill can adversely affect transgender minors. (Appen Media)

Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, May 20

• Maya Eventov Artist Show : Textures of Nature - Vinings Gallery on Canton (9:00 AM)
• Walk with a Doc -Vickery Mills (9:00 AM)
• Friends of the Roswell Library Book Sale- Roswell Library (10:00 AM)
• Family River Day - Nantahala Outdoor Center (11:00 AM)
• Typewriters In Media - Computer Museum of America (12:00 PM)
• OTP Craft & BBQ Festival - Variant Brewing (12:00 PM)
• Live Dinner Music w/ Barbria DeAnne - The Gaslight (7:00 PM)

Sunday, May 21

• Works in Clay Spring Show and Sale - Art Center West (10:00 AM)
• Go Fly A Kite Atlanta - Riverside Park (12:30 PM)
• Little Wing Experience (Hendrix / SRV) - Gate City Brewing (1:00 PM)
• Roswell Music Club presents Jane Kramer - Mimosa Hall (3:30 PM)
• Acoustic set w/ Brennan Burns - Rock N' Taco Roswell (4:00 PM)
• BareFootGeno Live - Standard at Roswell (5:00 PM)
• Sunset Sunday Sessions w/ Dos Dogs - Lucky's Burger and Brew (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: This week the Roswell PD encountered a super speeder on Highway 92. Officers tracked and stopped a driver who was going 107 mph. The driver was given a warning and was reminded of the consequences of speeding. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: The City of Roswell has an app that allows citizens to note and track non-emergency concerns such as potholes, missed garbage pickups, broken streetlights, etc. So if you see a problem that the city needs to know about, simply download the City of Roswell app and report it. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell Speech Therapy: The City of Roswell has partnered with Roswell Speech Therapy to offer a speech camp this summer. Social skills, literacy, and speech language will be the focus of the camp. There are still openings for their two summer sessions; registration is required. (Roswell Speech Therapy via Facebook)
• Roswell Rec and Parks: Riverside Sounds is back this month and will feature musician Early James. This free concert will be held on Saturday, May 27 at Riverside Park and will begin at 7 p.m. (Roswell Rec and Parks via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The open public comment period for the city's 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), 2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP), and 2023-2027 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) Plan will close on June 19. The respective documents can be reviewed on the City of Roswell's website. Comments can be submitted via email or in-person. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! 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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