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Hello Roswell! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why are former Roswell leaders pushing back on the tax hike?
  • What really happened with masked men roaming Roswell neighborhoods at night?
  • Which Roswell teacher just earned Fulton's top districtwide honor?

Also on today's calendar: Tropical Elegance Latin Night Atlanta - Salsa & Bachata lesson + Party and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dennis S.!

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 69.
  • Monday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Podcast: City of Roswell Tax Debate (appenmedia.com) — Roswell leaders are weighing a significant property tax millage rate increase, with former Mayor Lori Henry and ex–Councilman Matt Tyser arguing on a Georgia politics podcast that the hike isn't necessary. They walk through city spending, capital needs, and alternative funding options, giving Roswell homeowners detailed context on what's driving the proposal and what choices council members still have before raising your tax bill.
   

2. Roswell police reports: Road rage, masked men at night (appenmedia.com) — Roswell police recently handled a tense late-night road rage confrontation on Willis Road and Old Roswell Road, where drivers accused each other of aggressive behavior and racial slurs but no charges were filed. Officers also investigated reports of masked men roaming neighborhoods off Grimes Bridge Road, including Tuxedo Court and Grimes Place, prompting extra concern for residents watching unusual overnight activity.
   

3. Fulton Schools honors educators in annual ceremony (appenmedia.com) — Roswell educators and students took center stage as Fulton County Schools honored more than 200 standout staff members, with Roswell High's drumline escorting the overall Teacher of the Year to the stage. Crabapple Middle School English teacher Jennifer Priddy earned the districtwide Teacher of the Year title, highlighting the strong recognition Roswell schools and their teachers are receiving this year.
   

4. Nation's No. 1 recruit visits Georgia despite Ohio State commitment (usatoday.com) — Roswell football fans may recognize five-star edge rusher DJ Jacobs, who starred at Blessed Trinity Catholic with 16 sacks and 102 tackles last season and is now the nation's top 2027 recruit. Despite being committed to Ohio State, he just visited the Georgia Bulldogs, whose coaches are still pushing hard to flip the in-state standout.
   

📸 Around Roswell

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    If you know of this young man please pass this on to his parents and post accolades to him on ND. This evening about 6:15 my better half Kim and I… (Nextdoor Loch Highland)
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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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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