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Hello Roswell! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Storm-toppled trees damage homes in Roswell, Sandy Springs, and Tucker
  • Could a new kids' training center be coming to Roswell soon?
  • Roswell's Emma Grace Hurley takes her biggest shot yet in Chicago

Also on today's calendar: Sandy Springs Wine Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 85, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Ga. woman grateful to be alive after tree hits home during storm (wrdw.com) — Overnight storms from Hurricane Isaias' outer bands sent a tree crashing into a Tucker woman's home and knocked down trees across metro Atlanta, including one leaning against a home in Roswell. Another tree struck a Sandy Springs condominium, but despite dramatic damage, residents like Andrea Corbett say they're simply grateful to be alive as cleanup begins.
   

• KidStrong Opening at The Collection at Forsyth (whatnow.com) — A new KidStrong center is opening in Cumming next spring, and the franchisee is already scouting a future Roswell location as part of a broader metro Atlanta expansion. The kids' training program focuses on physical, cognitive, and social development through 45‑minute classes. If plans move forward, Roswell families could soon have another local option for youth enrichment.
   

• Emma Grace Hurley Makes Her Marathon Debut In Chicago (marathonhandbook.com) — Roswell native Emma Grace Hurley, a Fellowship Christian alum, is making her marathon debut today in Chicago after a breakout year on the roads and a historic fifth-place finish at the World Half Marathon Championships. She returned home after college, rekindled her running while coaching locally, then joined Atlanta Track Club before moving to Indianapolis, where she's trained for a potential 2:20‑range performance.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SAR SAR Piedmont Chapter Helps to Plant Liberty Trees to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States —Ron Redner Read on Patch
  • SAR Piedmont Chapter dedicate a 250th Bench at Bulloch Hall, Roswell, GA. —Ron Redner Read on Patch
  • I want to surprise my Mother by repairing a very special diamond bracelet my late father gifted her.
    Does anyone have a reputable and reasonable place they use near by. (Nextdoor Hampton Bluff)
  • Anyone missing an orange kitty?
    In the video he seemed to be limping. Woodstock rd near CMS. (Nextdoor Kingridge)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Bartender in Roswell. Apply here.
  • Jim 'N Nick's posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alpharetta

  • Planning panel backs Alpharetta data center expansion (appenmedia.com)
  • .Net SQL Kafka Developer Alpharetta, GA (Local Only) (dice.com)
  • Alpharetta Festival Partially Canceled Due To Hurricane Isaias: City (patch.com)

Milton

  • Eagle Scout project brings footbridge to Milton park (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 somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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