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Good morning Roswell! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Roswell's tax move and arts funding could affect your neighborhood
  • When you can enjoy the newly restored Roswell Area Park Pond
  • How Roswell's state senator plans to rein in Flock cameras.

Also on today's calendar: No Cost Boot Camp 4 Divorcing Women Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Roswell city council asking court to begin tax collection (appenmedia.com) — Roswell's City Council has authorized a potential court petition so the city can start collecting property taxes on time if Fulton County's delayed digest isn't ready, protecting payroll and services. Council members also accepted Roswell Arts Festival donations for upgrades at Liberty Square Park, East Roswell Dog Park, and the Crabapple performing arts studio, and advanced lighting and arts projects citywide.
   

2. Roswell pond improvements 90% complete, ribbon cutting set (appenmedia.com) — Roswell residents will soon get their Roswell Area Park Pond back, with a ribbon-cutting set for Sept. 10 as the $3.1 million upgrade nears completion. The city rebuilt the embankment, improved stormwater capacity, added native landscaping and turtle habitats, and is asking visitors to hold off on fishing while the ecosystem and fish population recover.
   

3. Georgia lawmaker seeks balance between Flock camera benefits, misuse (fox5atlanta.com) — Roswell's state Sen. John Albers is helping lead a Georgia task force to tighten rules on Flock license plate readers while preserving their crime-fighting benefits. He's responding to recent misuse cases, including a Hall County firing, and pushing for safeguards instead of an outright ban to protect both privacy and public safety.
   

4. Valdosta ATH Marquis Fennell Among Top Performers in Week 1 of 2026 Georgia High School Football Season (itgnext.com) — Roswell High edge rusher Jaxon Holly made ITG Next's Week 1 top-performers list after a game-changing 67-yard pick-six, plus five tackles and a sack. The roundup highlights standout efforts from players across Georgia, underscoring how Roswell talent stacks up statewide.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • *Mom & pup have been reunited!
    * Found this poor pup near 310 Jade Cove Circle a few minutes ago. Call or text 443-366-4222 if you know who he belongs to! He'll be safe with us… (Nextdoor Pine Valley Estates)
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    Winston, a cat who went missing in Atlanta, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 13 hours. Message from Owner: "Our sweet… (Nextdoor Martin's Landing)
  • Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1761) in Roswell. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Roswell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.

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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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