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Also on today's calendar: Tropical Elegance Latin Night Atlanta - Salsa & Bachata lesson + Party and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dennis S.!
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Podcast: City of Roswell Tax Debate (appenmedia.com) — Roswell leaders are weighing a significant property tax millage rate increase, with former Mayor Lori Henry and ex–Councilman Matt Tyser arguing on a Georgia politics podcast that the hike isn't necessary. They walk through city spending, capital needs, and alternative funding options, giving Roswell homeowners detailed context on what's driving the proposal and what choices council members still have before raising your tax bill.
2. Roswell police reports: Road rage, masked men at night (appenmedia.com) — Roswell police recently handled a tense late-night road rage confrontation on Willis Road and Old Roswell Road, where drivers accused each other of aggressive behavior and racial slurs but no charges were filed. Officers also investigated reports of masked men roaming neighborhoods off Grimes Bridge Road, including Tuxedo Court and Grimes Place, prompting extra concern for residents watching unusual overnight activity.
3. Fulton Schools honors educators in annual ceremony (appenmedia.com) — Roswell educators and students took center stage as Fulton County Schools honored more than 200 standout staff members, with Roswell High's drumline escorting the overall Teacher of the Year to the stage. Crabapple Middle School English teacher Jennifer Priddy earned the districtwide Teacher of the Year title, highlighting the strong recognition Roswell schools and their teachers are receiving this year.
4. Nation's No. 1 recruit visits Georgia despite Ohio State commitment (usatoday.com) — Roswell football fans may recognize five-star edge rusher DJ Jacobs, who starred at Blessed Trinity Catholic with 16 sacks and 102 tackles last season and is now the nation's top 2027 recruit. Despite being committed to Ohio State, he just visited the Georgia Bulldogs, whose coaches are still pushing hard to flip the in-state standout.
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