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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 a Roswell apartment fire forced dozens from their homes.
  • How much more could Roswell homeowners pay in city property taxes?
  • West Nile found at two Roswell parks—what you should do now.

Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nearly 3 dozen people displaced after fire at Roswell apartment complex (kiss104fm.com) — Nearly 30 residents were displaced when a fire damaged 12 units at Aspen Pointe Apartments in Roswell, with firefighters evacuating people who were still inside. Three minor injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is now helping affected families find temporary shelter and support after the Tuesday afternoon blaze.
   

2. Roswell eyes first major tax hike in over a decade (appenmedia.com) — Roswell officials are proposing a major property tax rate increase to fund aging infrastructure, fire equipment, vehicle replacements, and road resurfacing, potentially adding around $575 a year for a mid-priced home. Residents can weigh in at multiple September hearings and a town hall as leaders decide how much to raise the millage within the advertised cap.
   

3. West Nile virus found in mosquitoes trapped at 2 Roswell parks, treatments underway (cbsnews.com) — Mosquitoes trapped at Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting overnight spraying within a quarter-mile of the affected areas. Treatments are underway and considered safe for people and pets, while health officials continue testing and urge residents to use repellent and limit dusk-to-dawn outdoor time.
   

4. Roswell's restored park pond ready to welcome fish (appenmedia.com) — Roswell Area Park Pond is nearly finished with a $3.1 million restoration, but residents are asked not to fish yet as the city restocks 15,000 fish and monitors water quality. Funded by the 2022 bond, the project adds new habitats, plantings, and signage, with fishing expected to resume late next summer or fall.
   

5. Morningbirds The Brunch Place in Roswell receives a 67% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — A popular Roswell brunch spot, Morningbirds The Brunch Place on Crabapple Road, recently received a 67 on its August 26 health inspection, with issues ranging from moldy berries to dirty equipment and temperature problems. Several violations were corrected on-site, but others, including cleaning, cold-holding, and pest control, still require follow-up attention.
   

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