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In today's newsletter:
- How much more could your Roswell property tax bill jump next year?
- Ready for a no-cover Latin dance night right in Roswell?
Also on today's calendar: "The Forest's Gifts" by Award-Winning Author and Educator Mark Warren and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dennis S.!
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Roswell council to consider tax increase at Sept. 14 meeting (appenmedia.com) — Roswell officials are set to vote Sept. 14 on a sharp property tax rate increase that could add roughly $500–$600 a year for many homeowners, funding infrastructure, public safety, and bond projects. The council will also weigh funding for a water tower rehab, stormwater pipe repairs near Wexford Mill Court, new HVAC units at Crabapple Center, and Big Creek Greenway connectivity engineering.
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• Local Event: Tropical Elegance Latin Night Atlanta - Salsa & Bachata lesson + Party (patch.com) — Latin dance fans in Roswell can head to BigShots Country Bar on Alpharetta Highway for Tropical Elegance Latin Night starting Saturday, Sept. 19, with weekly Salsa and Bachata lessons. The evening includes discounted food and drinks for class participants and a late-night, no-cover Latin dance party, offering a new Saturday option close to home.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Roswell
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★ Featured events ★
- "The Forest's Gifts" by Award-Winning Author and Educator Mark Warren →
High Meadows School, 1055 Willeo Rd, Roswell
6:00 pm - Living Under Communism and the DSA Platform →
Rivermont Golf Club, 3130 Rivermont Pkwy, Johns Creek
6:00 pm - East Marietta 2026 Fall League →
East Marietta Basketball, Eastside Dr, Marietta
12:00 pm
Monday September 14
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- RUMC Job Networking →
814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell
9:00 am - Crafting Movie Night--Practical Magic--Mon Sept 14th at Aurora Cineplex →
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell
7:00 pm - Roswell City Council Meeting - Regular Meeting →
Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell
7:00 pm - Chunky Blanket Workshop →
Red Seal Craft Studio, 1140 Alpharetta St, Roswell
9:00 am - Roswell Wordsmiths →
Roswell Public Library, 115 Norcross St, Roswell
3:00 pm - Beginner Class - Blue Fly →
FlameTree Glass, Inc., 850 Warsaw Rd, Roswell
6:00 pm - The Botanists Bar - A Tea Blending Experience →
Red Seal Craft Studio, 1140 Alpharetta St, Roswell
7:00 pm - Custom Candle Making →
Red Seal Craft Studio, 1140 Alpharetta St, Roswell
1:00 pm - Beginner Class - Jack O Lantern →
FlameTree Glass, Inc., 850 Warsaw Rd, Roswell
4:00 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Need to Recharge? Here is How Music Can Help You Reset —The Michael O'Neal Singers Read on Patch
- My wife and I are empty nesters with a tidy house, but it could use a deep clean once a month (floors, dusting, bathrooms).
Can anyone recommend a good cleaning service OK with infrequent cleaning? (Nextdoor Clary Lakes) - Any tips to help a 19 y.
o. teen (clean driving record) with ticket for failure to stop at a stop sign in Brookfield. Btw, she felt as though she did but we don't have… (Nextdoor Brookfield West)
- Sherwin Williams posted a job opening for Customer Service Specialist in Roswell. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alpharetta
- Here's What's Happening In Alpharetta This Weekend (patch.com)
- Son Of NFL Star Sees Court Videos Of Him Having Intercourse With Underage Family Member Released (gridironheroics.com)
- WATCH: Tennessee Quarterback Commit Shows Off His Talent Through the Air and On the Ground (rockytopinsider.com)
Sandy Springs
- Jamestown secures $72 million refinancing for Sandy Springs shopping centers (wsbtv.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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