🌱 Gov. Extends Gas Tax Suspension + Weekend Thunderstorms + Eye Exams

Hello, Roswell! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off to enjoy the holiday this weekend. Your next newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Some sun with a thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 72.

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Here are the top five stories today in Roswell:

1. Yesterday, Jul. 1, Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order to extend the suspension of Georgia state gas taxes. Instead of expiring on Jul. 14, the gas tax suspension will expire on Aug. 13. According to GasBudy, the average price of a gallon of regular on Jul. 1 was $4.50 in Fulton County. (Georgia Patch)
2. Forecasters reported that a hazardous weather outlook is in effect for Fulton County over the Fourth of July weekend. There will be thunderstorms, strong to damaging winds, and frequent lightning this weekend until Monday night. (Roswell Patch)
3. There will be free eye exams and free glasses for kids aged 5 to 18 on Jul. 25 from 9:30 a.m to 3:00 p.m. at Roswell Library, located at 115 Norcross Street in Roswell. All attendees must pre-register and fill out a form. (Friends Of Roswell Library)
4. For 2022, the Children's Development Academy, a Roswell nonprofit child care center, received a perfect three-star quality rating from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. Only ten percent of the eligible centers receive three starts, which is the highest rating possible. Children's Development Academy has received three stars every year since 2015. (Appen Media)
5. Riley Jackson, a student at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell, was named the 2021-2022 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year. The award recognizes athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. (Soccer Wire)

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Today in Roswell:

• Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market At Roswell Presbyterian Church (8:00 AM)
• Minions: The Rise of Gru At Aurora Cineplex (10:00 AM)
• Summer Puppet Series: Hansel and Gretel At Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Butterfly Encounter At Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:00 AM)
• Salsa Lesson Beginner / Beyond Basics At Ballroom Impact Atlanta (12:15 PM)
• Punch Card Machine Demo At Computer Museum of America (2:00 PM)
• Chi-Town Transit Authority Live At 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road (7:00 PM)
• Circus Band Live At Gate City Brewing Company (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person has been hospitalized in Georgia with Listeria. One person has died and almost two dozen people have been hospitalized in a Listeria outbreak. View the link to read the full article. (Georgia Patch)
• Don't miss the Roswell Police Department's Cops N' Cars show on Jul. 10! If you want to be more involved, click here to register your own car or click here to be a sponsor. (Facebook)
• Looking for a job as a firefighter? Join the Roswell Fire Department as a full-time captain! Click here for more information. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all Tuesday 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.