🌱 Roswell Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

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But first, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 61 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. PHOTOS: Career Exploration night in Peachtree Corners | Slideshows (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Dunwoody urges human trafficking prevention ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Atlanta mayor says to Sandy Springs, 'as we thrive, all cities thrive' ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. Recipe: Gypsy Kitchen's Olive Oil Cake ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. The Battery has events for just about everyone this February and March ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
6. City of Peachtree Corners Partners with Fusus to Launch Connect Peachtree Corners Camera Registration (Metro Atlanta CEO)
7. 8 Limited Edition Valentine's Day Treats That Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat (MDJOnline.com)
8. Up 45%: West Cobb County home prices have soared since the pandemic (The Business Journals)
9. Magazine article drew back the curtain on Buckhead’s original estate (MDJOnline.com)
10. DICK YARBROUGH: Cobb legislators bipartisan approach a reminder of what used to be (MDJOnline.com)
11. Cobb County weather forecast for Wednesday, January 25, 2023 (Cobb County Courier)
12. Decision coming soon on Trump grand jury investigation, Fulton Co. DA says (11Alive.com WXIA)
13. Heavy rain moving through metro Atlanta area, wind advisory in effect (WSB Atlanta)
14. Severe storms possible as heavy rain moves into metro Atlanta area Wednesday morning (WSB Atlanta)
15. Fox Theatre's Fox in a Box exhibit (Cobb County)
16. Sherman named to Kennesaw president's list | Briefs (The Mountaineer)
17. Cobb Republican commissioners vote, contest meeting minutes (East Cobb News)
18. Whitlock, surrounding streets back open after train gets rolling again (MDJOnline.com)
19. 🌱 Atlanta Spotlights Roswell Restaurant Weeks + City Meeting Minutes (Patch)
20. Fire crews work to extinguish flames at Sandy Springs home (11Alive.com WXIA)
21. AROUND TOWN: Smyrna wants councilwoman to beg pardon; 'dangerous territory' at Cobb legislative delegation; the Mableton election (MDJOnline.com)
22. Parkview's Haley Primm commits to Kennesaw State | Sports (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
23. Over 100 miles of express lanes to be added to metro Atlanta interstate highways in next decade (WSB Atlanta)
24. Cobb included in wind advisory through Wednesday night (East Cobb News)
25. Duluth lands on contractor for Pine Needle intersection ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
26. Plane lands on I-985NB; all lines are blocked (WGAU)
27. 150 dogs at risk of being put down due to overcrowding in DeKalb, animal shelter says (11Alive.com WXIA)
28. Fulton DA: Decision on indictments in Trump probe may be 'imminent' ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
29. Pure Green to Open Second Atlanta Outpost in Buckhead Crossing This Spring (What Now Atlanta)
30. Marietta Square crossings reopen after stopped train shuts down roads for several hours (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Roswell:

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: "We still have a few open spots for our next session of our Citizens Police Academy, and we’d love to make it a full house! If you’re still on the fence, check out some MOSTLY real testimonials below from past graduates! “Such an amazing ..." (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• Hembree Springs Elementary: "Today we celebrate 100 days of school. Mrs. Tew, our Assistant Principal, is looking a little older AND wiser. Our students are busy counting the days!" (Hembree Springs Elementary via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: "The agendas for this meeting can be found at the following links: roswellcityga.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting" (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Roswell Soccer Club: "RSC players, Kylin and Jojo, have committed to their Universities. Kylin will be playing for Piedmont University and Jojo for MIT! 👏🏼 #soccerlife #soccergirls #womenssoccer #futbolfemenino #sccl #dpl" (Roswell Soccer Club via Facebook)
• Keep Roswell Beautiful: "We love seeing our neighborhoods being active in Keeping Roswell Beautiful! Thank you Brookfield Country Club residents for doing litter pickups as part of the City of Roswell, Georgia Government s Adopt-A-Road program. There are still a..." (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)
• PIO Manuel Gomez, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "POTENTIAL ICIDENT: 422 HERRINGTON DR NE - Crews are investigating a potential water main break at 422 Herrington DR NE, which could result in a temporary disruption of water service for residents and businesses. We will provide additiona..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wexford: "Highly recommend Mark Franklin, Franklin’s Fine Pruning (404-642-5511). - Mark knows what he’s doing when it comes to pruning our landscape. Our Japanese Maple in particular has never looked better and healthier." (Nextdoor)
• PIO Manuel Gomez, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management: "POTENTIAL INCIDENT: 70 MADDOX DR NE - Crews are investigating a potential water main break at 70 Maddox DR NE, which could result in a temporary disruption of water service for residents and businesses. We will provide additional updates..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, River Falls: "Seeking expert Roswell faux-painter with portfolio and references to paint this mirror. - The gold tones in it do not work with other metal tones throughout the room. Mirror is tremendously heavy and due to installation method — must be ..." (Nextdoor)
• Communications Manager AikWah Leow, Cobb County Government: "Combatting teen vaping & opioid abuse - Want to know more about teen vaping & opioid abuse? Join Medical, Public Health, and Law Enforcement Professionals on Thurs. Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. to discuss the impacts of and how to protect your chil..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Belcourt: "Hey everyone I advise against this Walmart. - We were denied wic sales 9 times because one item isn’t allowed. We reported them to the wic office and the state is currently investigating in there illegal actions. Cece is the customer ser..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Glenforest: "Cobb County Water at its finest… Another 4ish months another grossly colored whole home water filter replaced. - ***note there are no leaks in my water line and this is a whole home sediment filter connected directly at the source in my ..." (Nextdoor)
• Georgia Department of Public Safety, Georgia Department of Public Safety: "Traffic Advisory. - 6:49pm- All lanes are back open 5:03pm-985 is shut down at the 985/85 split and all traffic is being diverted to 85 due to a plane making an emergency landing. Will update as new information is provided." (Nextdoor)
• Assistant City Administrator James Drinkard, City of Alpharetta: "Alpharetta City Council Annual Planning Retreat - The Alpharetta City Council will conduct its Annual Planning Retreat on Sunday and Monday, January 29 and 30, 2023 at The Inn at Serenbe, which is located at 10950 Hutchesons Ferry Road, ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Barrington: "Just a heads up that the texting and phone call scammers are getting pretty aggressive spoofing actual phone numbers from banks. - Last week, I received a "call" from a person and they obviously had my phone number, they also knew my nam..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Roswell Springs-River Mill-Arium: "CAN ANYONE REFER ME TO A GOOD MASSAGE THERAPIST IN THE ROSWELL AREA, THAT GIVES A STRONG MASSAGE. - PREFER A MAN." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pine Grove: "Our tap water tastes like "hose water". - The water dispensed through the refrigerator filter is acceptable, but upstairs just doesn't taste good enough to drink. I bought a test kit on amazon and it didn't provide any results of concern..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sentinel On The River: "Woman came to house, (we were on driveway), saying she was with a roofing company that was in our neighborhood repairing “a neighbor’s” roof from storm damage and that insurance paid for it. - She then said that our roof looked like it..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Land of Lakes: "I have a few household items such as an old mattress and recliner to throw out but recently discovered that Roswell center is closed. - Does anyone else have ideas of where I can legally*** dump my junk? Thanks!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Roswell Springs-River Mill-Arium: "Lost cat. - Answers to Madeline or Maddie. Please let me know if you find her." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Manchester at Mansell: "Hey yall, need some recommendations.. - I think my sons cat was poisoned. How do I go about finding out very inexpensively. My son wants her ashes so I have to pay for the cremation. Please keep in mind I don't have a car to go far." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Horseshoe Bend: "Does anyone have a referral for having their Ubatuba granite polished and sealed? - Thanks!!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Litchfield Hundred: "Hi does anyone know of contractor who can hang new double front doors with new frame? - Also looking for someone to paint the trim on our house.." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Gables-Wildwood-Parkwood: "This gardening group was started to create a space for gardeners at all levels to share tips, ideas and resources. - Considering the changes in our economy and the increased need to source food, it has grown considerably in only a couple..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Indian Creek: "Live Oak tree saplings FREE! - I ordered some from Arbor Foundation. They sent me 10 and I want to share. I only want 3. Let me know if you are interested." (Nextdoor)

You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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