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

• Roswell invests millions in economic growth and public safety.
• Roswell's Julia Geis shines in flag football
• T-Pain's family involved in a hit-and-run in Roswell.

First, today's weather:

Sunny in the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening, High: 80 Low: 54.

Roswell in the news:

1. Roswell awards two contracts worth millions annually: Roswell, GA, has entered into two significant contracts, each capped at $2 million annually, to enhance local economic development and public safety. The first contract with Seer World aims to boost business growth and commercial retention, while the second with Jericho Design Group focuses on designing a new public safety complex. (appenmedia.com)
2. USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils latest 2024 Flag Football Player of the Year watchlist: Highlighting the growth of girls flag football, the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards lists Julia Geis from Roswell, Georgia, as a top athlete. This recognition underscores the sport's expansion and the talent emerging from Roswell. (usatodayhss.com)
3. T-Pain, family victim of hit and run: In Roswell, Georgia, T-Pain and his family were victims of a hit-and-run crash. The incident, involving their SUV, occurred early Monday morning and led to the arrest of the responsible driver, who was found to be under the influence. (wsbtv.com)

Upcoming events:

Featured on Patch:

• Nanserra Debuts at Ground&Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee, 8420 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30022 (Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.)
• The Falls of Autry Mill Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale at The Falls of Autry Mill, 9825 Autry Falls Dr, Johns Creek, GA, 30022 (Saturday, April 27 at 8 a.m.)
• Improv Mania Show - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.)
• The Heritage brings Americana and RockNRoll Music at Ground & Pound Coffee, 8420 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30022 (Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Bachata Dance Class Atlanta Sun April 28, 2024 at Drake School of Irish Dance, 4790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA, 30071 (Sunday, April 28 at 10 a.m.)
• Casa Nuova Community Block Party at Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant, 5670 Atlanta Hwy, Alpharetta, GA, 30004 (Sunday, April 28 at 2 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.)
• 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.)
• 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.)
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Thursday, April 25

• Electric Avenue at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (7 p.m.)
• Live Music - Tyson Halford at 1920 Tavern (7 p.m.)
• Prateek Kuhad at Terminal West (7 p.m.)
• Conscious Dance at 102 Russell Rd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (9 p.m.)

Friday, April 26

• Lakeside Hydration at 102 Russell Rd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (1 p.m.)
• Live DJ at Rock N Taco at Rock N Taco Roswell (7 p.m.)
• Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. presented By Roswell Players at Phase Family Learning Center - Daycare Alpharetta (7 p.m.)
• Billy Currington at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park (7 p.m.)
• High School Musical, Jr at Roswell Cultural Arts Center (7 p.m.)
• 🌍 Nanseera's Debut at Ground & Pound Coffee: A Musical Journey 🎵 — Ground & Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee (7:30 p.m.)
• Affirmations and Power Bracelets with Jade Crystal at Eclipse Over Roswell, 408 S Atlanta St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (7 p.m.)
• Alien--45th anniversary--Back on the Big Screen at Aurora Cineplex--April 26th week at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (7 p.m.)
• Steep Canyon Rangers at FTE's Back Porch at From the Earth Brewing Company, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (8 p.m.)

Saturday, April 27

• The Suffers at Riverside Park (11:30 a.m.)
• Electronics Recycling Drive at Computer Museum of America, 5000 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (9 a.m.)
• Senior Transitioning Workshop at Vickery Rose Retirement Resort, 295 E Crossville Rd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (10 a.m.)
• Alien (1979)--Playing at Aurora Cineplex--1 Week Only--April 26th--May 2nd at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (10 a.m.)

See more events on our calendar

Note: Click the start time of an event to see more details. Please confirm event details with organizers before attending.

Roswell chatter:

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

• Atlanta Junior Rowing Association: "Howie Mandell is our next senior shoutout! Howie attends Blessed Trinity High School, and has committed to row with St. Lawrence University in New York this fall. He is a captain on the varsity men’s team, and has rowed with AJ for 4..." (Instagram)
• Roswell Historical Society: "“Making Good Men Better Since 1852” -Roswell Masonic Lodge Historic building? Or just old?🤔 Swipe to see the progression of the Masonic Lodge/Old Methodist Church. ⛪️ Not every old building is historic, but how does one tell the..." (Facebook)
• Atlanta Junior Rowing Association: "Howie Mandell is our next senior shoutout! Howie attends Blessed Trinity High School, and has committed to row with St. Lawrence University in New York this fall. He is a captain on the varsity men’s team, and has rowed with AJ for 4..." (Facebook)

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That's all we've got today. Wishing you the best,

— Patch AM Team

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