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

• Roswell ranks high in US livability scores
• Roswell native Ruth Bennett's remarkable life story

First, today's weather:

Patchy rain nearby during the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby in the evening, partly cloudy overnight. High: 83 Low: 66.

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Roswell in the news:

1. This Georgia city was named among the Top 100 Best Places to Live in US: Roswell, GA, shines as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US, boasting a high LivScore for its amenities, natural beauty, and community events. (fox5atlanta.com)
2. Ruth Virginia Bennett: Ruth Virginia Bennett, born in Roswell, Georgia, passed away at 90. Her life journey took her from Georgia to Texas, where she left a legacy of love and devotion. (wcmessenger.com)

Upcoming events:

Featured on Patch:

• Mandi Strachota Live Music at Ground&Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee, 8420 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30022 (Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Double Take 80s Live Experience at Rock n Taco at Rock N Taco Roswell, 928 Canton St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Friday, May 3 at 9:30 p.m.)
• 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 - Improv Mania 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.)
• 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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Friday, May 3

• The Fall Guy--Premiere Weekend on the Big Screen at Aurora Cineplex at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (10 a.m.)
• Mariah The Scientist at Tabernacle (7 p.m.)
• Quarters of Change at Center Stage Theater (7 p.m.)
• Gwinnett Stripers vs. Durham Bulls at Coolray Field (7:05 p.m.)
• Tarot Throwdown - Practice Your Skills with US ! at Eclipse Over Roswell, 408 S Atlanta St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (7 p.m.)
• ST. OWSLEY Performing Live at FTE! at From the Earth Brewing Company, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (9 p.m.)

Saturday, May 4

• Punch Card Machine Demo @ CMoA, May at Computer Museum of America, 5000 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (2 a.m.)
• Roswell Spring Arts Festival at Roswell City Hall (10 a.m.)
• Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival at Roswell Music Festival (10 a.m.)
• The Offspring on X: at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• Shaky Knees Festival at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• Friday Pilots Club at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• 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.)
• Roswell Historical Society May General Membership Meeting at Roswell Adult Recreation Center (2 p.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.)

See more events on our calendar

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Roswell chatter:

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

• Roswell Police Department: "The Roswell Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit has arrested 59-year-old Ralph Britt Jr. of Johns Creek on multiple charges of sexual exploitation of children (possession of child sexual abuse material). On..." (Facebook)
• Atlanta Junior Rowing Association: "Dogwood recap part 1! Championship racing season up next 🔒" (Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: "The City of Roswell has, once again, earned a top spot as one of the best places to live in the nation. Roswell has ranked among Liveability.com’s “Top 100 Best Places to Live,” an annual list that recognizes the best small and mid-sized..." (Instagram)

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

— Patch AM Team

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