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Hello again, neighbors! I’m here with your Wednesday edition of the Roswell Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on:
- Man wanted in Colorado was arrested in Roswell.
- Recycle your unused paint at the Recycling Center.
- The active shooter community training session receives media coverage.
But first, today’s weather: Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 51.
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Here are the top stories in Roswell today:
- Roswell police are working a case involving a shooting that occurred on April 6 on Liberty Trace in Roswell. Police were called to a residence on Parkmont Drive and found 26-year-old man with a wound to the chest, but he didn’t want to receive medical care at the scene. Witnesses told police that the shooting occurred at another home on Liberty Trace. The residents at that home were taken to the police department for further questioning. The case is still being investigated. (Appen Media)
- Sen. Jon Ossoff was in town on Monday, May 22 and met with local leadership and first responders to discuss a new bill that would benefit public servants in the state. The Helper Act is a bipartisan legislation that would aid paramedics, teachers, police, and firefighters with buying their first home through a one-time loan program. One of the goals of the proposed legislation is to help public servants live in the communities in which they serve. Sen. Ossoff said that costs for the taxpayers will be kept in mind, and if the bill passes, these qualified individuals can receive a mortgage without a down payment. (GPB)
- After a traffic stop on Holcomb Bridge Road on April 30, an Atlanta man was arrested for driving a stolen rental car as well as having stolen plates. Highway cameras detected the stolen tag as the car drove toward the La Quinta Inn in Roswell. The vehicle was pulled over in the hotel parking lot. After questioning the individual, officers found that the license plate was indeed stolen from a man in Sandy Springs and the car was taken from a rental shop. The man’s license was suspended, and he was also found to be on parole violation in Colorado. He was taken to the Fulton County Jail. (Appen Media)
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently stated that about 70 million gallons of paint are left over and left sitting idle annually across the nation. Although storing used paint is better than throwing it in the garbage, the EPA recommends that the paint be recycled and reused. The City of Roswell wants to help residents do just that. For a fee, the Roswell Recycling Center will collect used paint from residents to be recycled. There are, however, stipulations on how much paint one can bring to the center and how often one can do so. The current price to recycle one container is $3.15, however, the price will increase to $3.31 per can beginning on July 1. Not all paint types are accepted. The City of Roswell has full details and instructions on how to get rid of used paint on their website. (City of Roswell)
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Today in Roswell:
- Coffee, Tea, Chat and Brain Games — Roswell Senior Center (9:30 AM)
- Free Chair Yoga Class — Roswell Library (1:30 PM)
- Free Mat Yoga Class — Roswell Library (3:00 PM)
- Works in Clay Spring Show and Sale — Art Center West (4:00 PM)
- Wine Dinner feat. The Prisoner, Saldo, & Blindfold Wines w/ Lazaros Cuban Cuisine — Deep Roots Wine Market (6:30 PM)
- Wednesday Live Music — Lola’s Burger and Tequila Bar (6:30 PM)
- Live Acoustic Music w/ Stephen Wines — Rock N’ Taco Roswell (7:30 PM)
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From my notebook:
- Roswell Police Department: Neighborhood TV recently did a story on the Roswell PD’s active shooter community training session. There is a link to view the media coverage on the active shooter course on Neighborhood TV and the Roswell PD’s social media pages. The department will update the community about future training sessions. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Historic Roswell: If you enjoy the beauty of automobiles, Historic Roswell Place Senior Living will be hosting a car show on Wednesday, June 14. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served, and the show will begin at 10 a.m. (Nextdoor)
- City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Master Sergeant Raymond L. Jacobs was named as an Esteemed Veteran of Roswell at Monday’s City Council meeting. Jacobs enlisted in the Air Force 1966. After a decades long career in the U.S. military, Master Sergeant Jacobs retired from duty in 2004. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
- Roswell Inc: Steve Stroud, the executive director of Roswell Inc., will be one of the speakers at next month’s IEDC 2023 Economic Future Forum. The conference will run from June 11 to June 13 in Alberta, Canada. (Roswell Inc via Instagram)
- City of Roswell Rec, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs: This week marks the city’s annual observance of Park Hero Week. Honor and appreciation will be given to the many people who are responsible for the upkeep of Roswell parks and facilities. (City of Roswell Rec, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs via Facebook)
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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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