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Good morning Roswell! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Roswell police have now closed the 2024 Christmas Eve murder case
  • What this $20M Sweet Apple Village sale means for Roswell
  • What police found during a stop at Old Roswell Road

Also on today's calendar: Double Take 80s Tribute at Matilda's and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Sperry W.!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, temps: high: 65, low: 61.
  • Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspect death in Mexico prompts closure of Roswell murder case (fox5atlanta.com) — Roswell police have closed the investigation into the 2024 Christmas Eve killing of business owner Blanca Sauer after confirming the suspect, her boyfriend, died by suicide in Mexico and acted alone. The case, which began when passersby found Sauer near Azalea Drive and Atlanta Street, had deeply affected many Roswell and Sandy Springs residents who knew her as a generous community figure.
   

• SouthCoast Acquires Sweet Apple Village Retail Center in Roswell for $20.25M (cremarketbeat.com) — Sweet Apple Village shopping center in Roswell has been sold to SouthCoast for $20.25 million, reportedly the highest retail price in the Roswell/Alpharetta submarket in four years. The Etris Road center is 98% leased with a diverse mix of daily-needs tenants, signaling strong demand and a solid retail environment for nearby residents and businesses.
   

• Police reports: Bar fight, elder scam and drug arrests (appenmedia.com) — A recent Alpharetta traffic stop at Mansell and Old Roswell roads led to a College Park man's arrest on multiple drug and weapons charges. The police report roundup also details a Milton Avenue bar fight in Alpharetta and two Forsyth County cases involving an alleged elder scam and a meth arrest, highlighting ongoing public safety issues around North Fulton and nearby communities.
   

📸 Around Roswell

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SAR Piedmont Chapter dedicate a 250th Bench at Bulloch Hall, Roswell, GA. —Ron Redner Read on Patch
  • Georgia Public Broadcasting / SAR Piedmont & DAR & CAR Chapters join in on a MARKED EVENT! —Ron Redner Read on Patch
  • I recently lost my dog of 12 yrs I am retired?
    Have a fenced yard, love dogs, need a companion to love play with and care for. Please consider Me as an adopter. (Nextdoor Heritage at Roswell)
  • Hello neighbors and friends I am looking for someone who can frame a shed because
    I am trying to build me a tiny home that have electricity and plumbing I basically want my own man cave in my backyard anyone know someone who is… (Nextdoor Martin's Landing)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Roswell. Apply here.
  • KFC posted a job opening for KFC Shift Supervisor in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alpharetta

  • VP, Branch Manager - Alpharetta, GA (efinancialcareers.com)
  • 'Select' Alpharetta, Johns Creek schools briefly locked down (appenmedia.com)
  • Python Java Full Stack Developer - Cynet Systems - Alpharetta, GA, US (dice.com)

Milton

  • Milton adds pedestrian head start at Webb, Cogburn roads (appenmedia.com)
  • Milton defers millage vote, approves park conservation deal (appenmedia.com)

Ok Roswell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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