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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:

  • Why Roswell's Thursday Sweet Apple Market beats the Saturday crowds
  • How a quick-thinking neighbor helped Roswell firefighters save a family dog
  • Why a Tennessee 'most wanted' suspect brought a manhunt near Roswell

Also on today's calendar: Support Bagel Rescue & Win Big and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 93, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These 9 Georgia Farmer And Artisan Markets Deserve A Spot On Your Travel List (takingthekids.com) — Roswell's Sweet Apple Farmers & Artisans Market offers a relaxed Thursday stop for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, and rotating artisan vendors at 320 Hardscrabble Road. Open year-round, it's smaller and calmer than many Saturday markets, with prepared meals, seafood, and cheeses plus easy access to Roswell's nearby historic district for a longer outing.
   

2. Roswell firefighters save dog from Aug. 17 house fire (appenmedia.com) — Roswell firefighters recently rescued a dog from an Aug. 17 house fire on Ashton Drive, arriving within minutes after a neighbor spotted smoke and called 911. No people or pets were injured, but officials say a likely electrical issue and a non-working smoke alarm contributed, and they're urging Roswell residents to test alarms monthly and replace batteries yearly.
   

3. Tennessee 'most wanted' man tied to brutal home invasion caught in Georgia (fox5atlanta.com) — Law enforcement searching the Roswell area for a Tennessee attempted murder suspect ultimately arrested him in Hapeville, and he's now held in Fulton County Jail awaiting extradition. The multi-agency operation underscores how closely regional and federal partners coordinate around Roswell to track fugitives and serve thousands of outstanding warrants in the county.
   

4. Who belongs in a neighborhood? College Park forced to revisit sober house request (saportareport.com) — Roswell residents may be interested that a recovery home operator already running sober houses in Roswell is now battling College Park over zoning for another location. The debate highlights neighborhood safety worries, legal questions about reasonable accommodation, and strong support from people in recovery who say group living is crucial to long-term sobriety.
   

5. How surveillance video helped Senoia police catch assault suspect (fox5atlanta.com) — Roswell residents are learning more about a man accused in multiple Georgia jurisdictions after Senoia police used surveillance video to arrest him in an attempted assault case. Officials say earlier accusations against him in Roswell and other cities involved groping women in stores, and they now warn his behavior appears to be escalating as he awaits a court appearance.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: OWNER FOUND.
    Found dog a few minutes ago. Turquoise multi colored collar. . Friendly. 678-231-8145 (Nextdoor Gunners Pond)
  • Yesterday I was notified that one of my long term clients who I have served for many years has passed away.
    My condolences go out to the family. I personally will miss him because of the way we met was always a funny story. We may just be a small family… (Nextdoor Heatherwood)
  • InTown Suites posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Roswell. Apply here.
  • KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Roswell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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