🌱 Youth Mentoring Program At St. David's + Dirty Dough Opens In Sept.

Good morning, Roswell! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day. Today you'll find news about...

• Roswell man arrested for shooting fireworks in neighbor's yard.
• More sightings of a black bear in town.
• Participants needed for the 2023 Youth Day Celebration.

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Now, today's weather: A gusty t-storm in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. Another incident involving fireworks occurred on July 4 that resulted in the arrest of a Roswell man. A report was made by a resident on Rappahannock Drive that their neighbor was shooting fireworks into their backyard. When police arrived, they discovered pieces of fireworks and noted ash marks in the vicinity. The accused neighbor was noticeably intoxicated when officers made contact with him. He refused to identify himself, denied being under the influence, and said that he did not break any laws. He was arrested and EMS was called to evaluate the severity of his drunkenness. He was cleared by EMS and was transported to the Fulton County Jail in Alpharetta. (Appen Media)
2. St. David's Episcopal Church in Roswell has created an after-school youth mentoring program called Path to Shine. Children are paired with mentors to help them create and develop "meaningful and enjoyable relationships." The program is in need of mentors, substitute mentors, and volunteers to assist with snack distribution. Mentors do various activities with their mentees like making crafts, helping with homework, reading, and playing games. Those who are interested can visit the church in-person for more details. (Newsbreak)
3. The journey to create a bond with an adopted nephew helped Lizzy Bullock create her new cookie shop that will be coming to Roswell. She and the then 3-year-old began baking chocolate chip cookies every Sunday. The pair would make anywhere from 70 to 200 cookies to share with neighbors. When she realized how much people enjoyed her cookies and creations, she became inspired by cookie companies such as Crumble, Tiff’s Treats, Insomnia. She decided to invest in Dirty Dough, a company based in Arizona who specializes in stuffed cookies. Dirty Dough will open in the Coleman Village shopping center in Roswell this upcoming September. (Atlanta Magazine)

Today in Roswell:

Friday, July 21

• Butterfly Encounter Exhibit — Chattahoochee Nature Center (9:00 AM)
• "Our Voices, a Visual Art Exhibit" — Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Lee Bryan's "Big Bad, Little Red Pig Show" — Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Date Night on the River — Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Suburban Angst — Oak St. Bottle Shop (7:00 PM)
• Pushback with Bent to Fly Live — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Police Department: There have been more sightings of a black bear in the Roswell area over the past few days. The bear has been seen in neighborhoods off of Woodstock Road. The Roswell PD is reminding the community to be on guard and that a call to 911 is not needed unless the bear is aggressive. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks: The City of Roswell is looking for those who would like to participate in this year's Youth Day Celebration that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14. Of course, the festivities will include the annual Frances McGahee Parade, Art Block, and the Touch-A-Truck event. So, if you would like to have a float in the parade, have a booth at Art Block, or would like to enter a favorite vehicle from your childhood into the Touch - A - Truck event, then contact the city to apply. (City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: Members from Roswell's T24 and Co25 fire crews conducted training exercises at the Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center on Wednesday. They took a forcible entry class that will help them be more efficient at gaining entry through locked doors in an event of an emergency and/or disaster. The class was taught by Capt. Mealor and Capt. Knechtel. (City of Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: via Twitter)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts Center: Don't forget that Riverside Sounds is tomorrow, July 22 at Riverside Park. Tami Neilson will perform music from an array of genres such as Big Ballads, the "Golden-Age" of Country, Gospel/Soul, Western Swing, and much more. The show will start at 7 p.m. and is free to the community. (City of Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts Center via Instagram)

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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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