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Greetings Roswell! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Roswell's 2027 budget could revive shelved tax-funded projects
  • Roswell couple killed after car hydroplanes off I-85 in storm

Also on today's calendar: REVIVE: Relationships God's Way and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Robichaux to revisit capital needs in 2027 Roswell budget (appenmedia.com) — Roswell's mayor plans to revive funding for fire equipment, road resurfacing, and long-delayed facility repairs when she presents her 2027 city budget later this month. After the City Council rejected her larger 2026 tax increase, those projects must now compete in regular budget talks, with the first detailed presentation scheduled for the Oct. 26 council meeting.
   

• Metro Atlanta couple killed as car hydroplanes off I-85 (wsbtv.com) — A Roswell couple died after their car hydroplaned off I-85 in Franklin County on Saturday, highlighting the dangers of wet-weather driving for local commuters. Friends and family have launched an online fundraiser to help cover funeral and burial costs, which has already drawn strong support from the community.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Georgia Public Broadcasting / SAR Piedmont & DAR & CAR Chapters join in MARKED EVENT! —Ron Redner Read on Patch
  • The 250th Anniversary of the United States, July 4th , 2026 —Ron Redner Read on Patch
  • Piedmont Chapter SAR Recognizes JROTC Outstanding Cadets Area High Schools —Ron Redner Read on Patch
  • Found cat.
    Sweet cat. He came to or front porch a few days ago. We are trying to find his owners. Please message if you think this may be your cat. @ (Nextdoor Habersham Woods)
  • ****** update****** they have been reunited with their owner!!!
    Two dogs who look like they are lost. One has an electric fence collar but no id tag. The white one has a tag that will not let me get up to see it… (Nextdoor Brookfield West)
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Alpharetta. Apply here.
  • Mister Car Wash posted a job opening for Guest Service Specialist in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alpharetta

  • Legion post member seeks veterans to test VA claims course (appenmedia.com)
  • VIP Paving Introduces High-Recycled Asphalt Production System to Lower Infrastructure Carbon Footprint (wboc.com)
  • Advisor moves: LPL lands $1.1B Georgia team as Wells Fargo loses and wins (investmentnews.com)

Milton

  • Milton asking nature lovers to join Providence Park cleanup (appenmedia.com)
  • Symphony to celebrate America's birthday with Oct. 18 show (appenmedia.com)

Ok Roswell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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