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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:

  • Why a Roswell recovery home is suddenly fighting for survival
  • Roswell-area teacher earns Fulton County's top honor for 2026
  • Which Roswell brewery is throwing a big Oktoberfest bash?

Also on today's calendar: Interior Designer Warehouse Sale and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Recovery Homes Work. Georgia Cities Keep Zoning Them Out (mindsitenews.org) — A sober living home on a Roswell golf course is facing intense zoning scrutiny and costly code demands as neighbors push to shut it down. The house, part of Second Chance Recovery Residences, supports young adults in addiction recovery while Georgia lawmakers debate how to regulate and define such homes statewide. Local outcomes could shape where future recovery residences can operate.
   

2. Fulton County Schools honors educators at Legacy of Excellence Awards (fultonneighbor.com) — Fulton County Schools recently honored standout educators and staff at its Legacy of Excellence Awards, featuring a performance by the Roswell High School Drumline. Crabapple Middle School's Jennifer Priddy, who teaches seventh-grade English language arts near Roswell, was named 2026 Teacher of the Year for her student-centered approach and leadership in clubs that serve the school and wider community.
   

3. Head to one of these Oktoberfest celebrations this weekend (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Roswell beer lovers can join Gate City Brewing's Oktoberfest-style celebration on October 3, with live music, food trucks, and Bavarian costumes encouraged. The guide also highlights other nearby brewery and city Oktoberfest events across metro Atlanta through October, many with free admission and family-friendly activities.
   

4. Ingles hand soap among those recalled in South Carolina, other states (islandpacket.com) — Hand soaps potentially contaminated with harmful bacteria have been recalled nationwide, including a Vestis foaming hand soap distributed from an Alpharetta Street address in Roswell. Ingles' Laura Lynn soaps and several Intercon products are also affected, with cases shipped to Georgia and multiple other states. Residents should check UPC codes, stop using recalled bottles, and contact stores or doctors if concerned.
   

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    Dusty arrived right on time, loaded several items for us (by himself!) and offered to help us out with another item in the future! We will… (Nextdoor Heritage at Roswell)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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