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🌱 Patch AM: What could replace Roswell’s shuttered Independence High School on Mimosa Boulevard?

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In today's newsletter:

  • What could replace Roswell's shuttered Independence High School on Mimosa Boulevard?
  • How ready is Roswell for Gainesville in Friday night's showdown?
  • What's next for the shuttered Roswell high school site?

Also on today's calendar: All School First Look - Preview Grades PreK to 8 - Saturday, October 3 9:45AM and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shuttered high school in Roswell advertised for mixed-use redevelopment (ajc.com) — Roswell officials are asking developers for ideas to transform the former Independence High School campus on Mimosa Boulevard into a mixed-use destination. With 5.4 acres and historic buildings that could be preserved, the city's downtown development authority wants a project that respects Roswell's history while adding new community-focused spaces for residents to enjoy for years to come.
   

• Football Fridays in Georgia: Region Play, Power Rankings, and Unbeaten Teams with Roswell, Jackson County, and Coffee (gpb.org) — Roswell High coach Jonathan Thompson breaks down how a tough early schedule has sharpened the Hornets ahead of this Friday's home game against Gainesville, which will air on GPB. The show also revisits key Georgia high school football results, including Blessed Trinity's late win and Jordan's streak-ending victory, while checking in with unbeaten Jackson County and powerhouse Coffee.
   

• A.M. ATL: Second act (ajc.com) — A now-closed high school in Roswell is being marketed for mixed-use redevelopment, signaling possible big changes for that campus and surrounding neighborhoods. The newsletter notes this comes as districts across metro Atlanta confront declining enrollment and more school closures, while also touching on regional justice, film, and political stories shaping the broader area.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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