Good morning! Today's issue of the Roswell Patch AM includes upcoming events and news about:

• Historic Roswell building faces demolition for parking deck.
• Robotic surgery advancements spotlighted by Roswell surgeon
• Roswell hosts arts and crafts festival among metro Atlanta events.

First, today's weather:

Light rain shower in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby for the evening, light rain shower overnight. High: 78 Low: 64.

Roswell in the news:

1. Some Roswell residents, city officials upset historic building could become parking deck: In Roswell, GA, residents and former city officials are opposing a plan to replace a historic building with a new parking deck downtown. The Roswell Masonic Lodge, a pre-civil war structure, is at risk. (wsbtv.com)
2. Intuitive Surgical Builds On Its Robotic Surgery Prowess. But Challengers Are Coming.: Intuitive Surgical leads the robotic surgery market, with advancements like the da Vinci 5 system enhancing surgical precision. Dr. Scott Miller of Wellstar Urology in Roswell, GA, highlights the benefits of robotic surgeries, emphasizing their role in improving patient outcomes and the surgical process. (investors.com)
3. 15 things to do this weekend: Fiesta de Mayo, free comic books and more: This weekend in metro Atlanta offers a variety of events, including the Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival. Other highlights include Cinco de Mayo celebrations and Free Comic Book Day in Lawrenceville. (ajc.com)
4. Son of couple slain at Lake Oconee 10 years ago says mystery ‘drives us nuts': Keith Dermond reflects on the unresolved mystery of his parents' violent deaths at Lake Oconee, Georgia, a decade ago. Despite living near Roswell and running a chain of Hardee's restaurants after moving from New York, the Dermonds' murder remains unsolved, with the FBI now offering a $20,000 reward for information. (ajc.com)

Upcoming events:

Featured on Patch:

• Atlanta Koi Club Auction at Cross of Life Lutheran Church, 1000 Hembree Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m.)
• 1st Annual Sutallee Car - Truck - Jeep Show at Sutallee Baptist Church, 895 Knox Bridge Hwy, White, GA, 30184 (Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.)
• Back by demand. Our 2nd annual Sample Sale with 90%+ OFF handmade rugs & more and you’re invit at 1800 Cherokee pkwy. Acworth GA 30102 (Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.)
• Stand-Up Comedy Workshop (Jorjeana Marie) - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 4 at 3 p.m.)
• Beat Your Luck Casino Night & 150th Kentucky Derby Celebration! at Phase Events, 12150 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (Saturday, May 4 at 5 p.m.)
• Johns Creek Symphony presents CELEBRATING THE MAESTRO at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA, 30097 (Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.)
• May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Improv Show - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.)
• The Hired Hands Band performs at Ground&Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee, 8420 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30022 (Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Cinco De Mayo Dinner & Latin Night Atlanta @ Tonys Johns Creek May 4th at Tony's Sports Grill, 10305 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA, 30097 (Saturday, May 4 at 9 p.m.)
• Casting Director Insider Secrets Workshop (Clifton Guterman) - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m.)
• The Songs of Our Lives: Porter, Gershwin, Sondheim and Miranda at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.)
• Water Safety Day hosted by Goldfish Swim School Roswell Village at Goldfish Swim School - Roswell Village, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.)
• Character Meet & Greet at Aurora Cineplex--Sun May 5th--Star Wars--The Phantom Menace at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m.)
• Join us for REVIVE Night of Worship featuring special guest Aaron Moses! at 2820 Brookwood Rd, Cumming, GA, 30041 (Sunday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m.)
• Red Clay Comedy Festival | May 9-11, 2024 at The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316 (Thursday, May 9 at 8 p.m.)
• Live Comedy Night--Safety Third Improv at Aurora Cineplex-- Fri May 10th at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m.)
• The Planets presented by Georgia Philharmonic at Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA, 30144 (Saturday, May 11 at 7 p.m.)
• 4th Annual Catrangers Charity Golf Tournament at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA, 30518 (Monday, May 13 at 9 a.m.)
• Tara Winds Community Band presents "Harmonies of Humor" at 2601 Shallowford Rd, Marietta, GA, 30066 (Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m.)
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Saturday, May 4

• Bourbon & Barbeque Event at Temple Beth Tikvah, 9955 Coleman Rd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (9 a.m.)
• The Influence of Family Patterns on Your Love Relationships at The Well of Roswell, 900 Old Roswell Lakes Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (9:30 a.m.)
• Safe and Secure Online-Cybersecurity for Kids @ CMoA at Computer Museum of America, 5000 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (10 a.m.)
• Awaken Your Intuition with Jade Crystal and TJ at Eclipse Over Roswell, 408 S Atlanta St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (1 p.m.)
• Cinco De Mayo Fest 2024 at Rock N Taco Roswell (7 p.m.)
• Mariah The Scientist @ Tabernacle at Tabernacle (7 p.m.)
• Mariah The Scientist at Tabernacle (7 p.m.)
• All Them Witches at The EARL (7 p.m.)
• Jacob Collier - DJESSE VOL. 4 NORTH AMERICA TOUR at Live! at the Battery Atlanta (7:30 p.m.)
• Bourbon, Blue Grass & Derby Night: Benefiting Sunshine on a Ranney Day at 109 B Oak St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (5 p.m.)
• The Fall Guy--Playing at Aurora Cineplex in Luxury Heated Recliners--Big Screen at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (7 p.m.)

Sunday, May 5

• Family Promise — Roswell Presbyterian Church at Roswell Presbyterian Church (11 a.m.)
• Shaky Knees Festival 2024 (May 3 - May 5) at Red Phone Booth - Downtown Atlanta (12 p.m.)
• Gwinnett Stripers vs. Durham Bulls at Coolray Field (1:05 p.m.)
• Steel Magnolias at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf (4 p.m.)
• STEEL MAGNOLIAS-- 35th anniversary by Fathom Events at Aurora Cineplex at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (4 p.m.)

Monday, May 6

• Adult Handwriting Workshop at East Roswell Public Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (5 p.m.)

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Roswell chatter:

Here's what your neighbors and local leaders are talking about.

• Roswell High School Football: "Freshmen practice started today! Let’s go Hornets!" (Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: "🚴‍♀️ What a fantastic turnout at the Mayor's Ride event this past Sunday! Hundreds of riders joined the Roswell Council Members, staff and residents for a fun-filled day promoting alternative transportation options. With routes ranging from..." (Facebook)
• Roswell Inc: "On this episode of Roswell Brew Talks, Andy Williams, Executive Director of Visit Roswell Georgia, sits down with Jeris Hollander and Jeremy Smith from the Roswell Music Festival to discuss the annual event. This year’s festival will..." (Facebook)

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