Global New Year Reflections Snap Cold, Fireworks, and Tragedy
The year ends with varied scenes across Asia and beyond. Hong Kong cancels Victoria Harbor fireworks amid safety concerns as Lan Kwai Fong braces for crowds. Russia launches the longest continuous New Year with Putin’s televised address as Moscow misses its snowy tradition. New Zealand lights the Sky Tower with half a ton of fireworks. Samoa recalls a measles epidemic with 81 deaths and 5 600 cases, honoring health workers as Person of the Year. Japan shifts to the Reiwa era with Tokyo gearing to host the 2020 Olympics. South Korea sees Seoul’s bell toll as Dignitaries mark 2019’s end, while Imjin gak park cancels the peace bell due to African swine fever measures.
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Roswell council resigns open seat for Ward 2
Ward 2 council member Caleb Grant resigns and City Manager Kintigh plans to name a nominee by Jan 9 to serve the remainder of Grant’s term through March 2022. Two potential candidates, Jason Perry and Bonnie Bitzer, have announced run intentions but are not considered for the appointment.
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Robbery case details tied to Romero Richardson at motel and truck theft
Court documents recount Romero and Richardson with two women and a child fleeing in a pickup to an Allsup’s style plan. The owner confronted them with a shovel and gun as they demanded the truck then returned inside to call police. Bond set at 50000 cash or surety for Romero and 25000 for Richardson. Both women remained in custody early Tuesday.
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First Friday kicks off 2020 in downtown Roswell
Main Street Roswell invites locals to a First Friday on January 3 featuring live music by Robyn Scott at Rustic Essentials, food by Backdraft BBQ and Bonito Valley Brewing, free My 2020 Vision boards at Tascola, kids art projects, a cocoa bar, B12 shots, and warm shop interiors. The event highlights winter lights and a festive downtown stroll with participating businesses listed on their Facebook page.
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