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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Marcy Y.!
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Roswell plans 9/11 ceremony marking 25th anniversary (appenmedia.com) — Roswell is inviting residents to a free 9/11 commemoration on the back lawn of City Hall at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, marking 25 years since the attacks. The ceremony will include a moment of silence, color guard, prayer, and reflections from Mayor Mary Robichaux and public safety leaders.
2. 10 Georgia Places Where Abandoned Mills, Factories, and Towns Left Something Behind (myfamilytravels.com) — Old Mill Park's Roswell Mill Ruins and waterfall on Vickery Creek offer one of Roswell's most dramatic historic walks, with stone walls from the 1800s and sweeping views from a covered bridge and overlooks. The guide explains how to access the trails, what remains of the Roswell Manufacturing Mills, and why weekday visits give the most peaceful experience amid the Chattahoochee River recreation area.
3. Speeder pursued by Roswell officer arrested in Jasper (appenmedia.com) — A Roswell police officer pursuing a speeding Audi on I-575 saw the driver allegedly hit 124 mph, weave through traffic, and head toward an active crash scene in Pickens County. After multiple agencies joined the chase, Pickens County deputies stopped the car near downtown Jasper, where the driver was arrested and charged with reckless driving and felony fleeing.
4. DeKalb school board may name Sauce sole finalist for top job (decaturish.com) — DeKalb County's school board is set to consider Interim Superintendent Norman Sauce as the sole finalist for the district's top job, and his background includes serving as assistant principal at Fulton County's Roswell High School. His long Georgia career, from Barnwell Elementary to DeKalb leadership roles, could soon culminate in permanent superintendent status if the board moves forward on Sept. 14.
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