🌱 RPD & FBI Data Collection + Juneteenth Conclusion + Real Estate

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your new edition of the Roswell Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days...

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 97 Low: 72.

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Here are the top five stories today in Roswell:

1. The National Use of Force Data Collection program, an FBI database on police use of force, has produced some findings after years of struggles with voluntary reporting. The agencies in Georgia are among the lowest in the nation for participation in the program, but the Roswell Police Department is an exception. Roswell Police Chief James Conroy said, "Our collective participation in the FBI's reporting program can only provide us stronger, actionable data in our pursuit of the continuous improvement of this profession." (Saporta Report)
2. On Jun. 19, Roswell's Juneteenth celebration concluded with "Reflections on Slavery in Roswell" at the Roswell Presbyterian Church. The performance was followed by a potluck dinner and the event ended with community members reflecting on the city's past. (Appen Media)
3. Finding a home in the Roswell area just got easier. View the link to see newly listed homes for sale and open houses in your area. This week's real estate roundup includes a 3-bed, 2-bath property on Leeward Lane for $380,000, a 3-bed, 3.5-bath property on Windalier Way for $560,000, and more. (Roswell Patch)
4. Roswell was named No. 7 in "8 Underrated Georgia Towns That Deserve A Second Look" by Only In Your State. According to the article, Roswell has a "natural vibe that you won't find in many of the areas around the ATL" and has a great historic district. The article also highlighted The Vickery Creek Trail. (Only In Your State)
5. Elaine DeNiro, an Archivist with the Roswell Historical Society, and Charles Grogan, a Roswell Native who has researched and chronicled the history of the African American Community in Roswell for decades, will present "Black History in Roswell: Honoring Our Past" from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jun. 23. There will be a formal presentation, images, and a question-and-answer portion. It will be at Mimosa Hall, located at 127 Bulloch Avenue in Roswell. (Roswell Patch)

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Today in Roswell:

• The Dragon King At Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Art with Leslie At Roswell Senior Center (10:45 AM)
• Tiny Tots Story Time At Fulton County Library System, Roswell Branch (11:00 AM)
• The Dragon King At Roswell Cultural Arts Center (1:30 PM)
• Live Acoustic Music: Frank Whitaker At Rock N Taco (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Roswell Police Department is hosting "Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event," a free community course, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m on Tuesday, Jul. 19. The course will be at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, located at 888 Zion Circle in Roswell. Registration is not required, but is requested as space is limited. Click here to learn more and to register. (Facebook)
• Meet your neighborhood firefighters and check out all the trucks with your friends and family from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Jun. 25! Truck 21 Push-In Ceremony and Station 21 Open House, located at 1002 Alpharetta Street in Roswell. (Twitter)
• Don't miss this month's What's NEXT at Casa Robles! From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jun. 23, located at 45 Oak Street in Roswell. Click here for more information. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.