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What's up Roswell! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How worried should Roswell park visitors be about West Nile now?
  • Want to feel the spirit in Roswell this October?

Also on today's calendar: Free Carnival & BOGO Day at Aurora Cineplex--16th Annual Birthday Bash Sun Sept 13th and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Nile virus found in North Fulton: What We Know (thegeorgiasun.com) — Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus were recently detected at Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park, prompting targeted evening spraying and ongoing testing by the Fulton County Board of Health. Follow-up tests at both Roswell parks are now negative, but residents are urged to keep using repellent, wear long sleeves at peak mosquito times, and eliminate standing water around their homes.
   

• The Michael O'Neal Singers Present FEEL THE SPIRIT Featuring Soloist Indra Thomas (broadwayworld.com) — Roswell residents can experience a powerful concert of African American spirituals when The Michael O'Neal Singers open their 2026–27 season with "Feel the Spirit" at Roswell United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 18. Featuring acclaimed soprano Indra Thomas and John Rutter's stirring arrangements, the afternoon performance explores themes of endurance, hope, and remembrance through music.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Need a good deck/general contractor that can rebuild a deck and possibly also a retaining wall, plus replace a sunroom under the deck with an open patio.
    Recommendations? Quality is most important. Price, professionalism, communication skills, sustainability also important. Thanks, neighbors. (Nextdoor Hamilton Commons)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Sandy Springs, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 20 hours, 29 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Martin's Landing)
  • Luka Cline - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Roswell. Apply here.
  • PGA TOUR Superstore posted a job opening for Customer Service Specialist in Roswell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alpharetta

  • Former pastry chef opening Paris Baguette in Alpharetta (appenmedia.com)
  • EOS Fitness coming to North Point Commons anchor spot (appenmedia.com)

Milton

  • Milton High School to hold 9/11 commemoration ceremony (appenmedia.com)

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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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