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

• Roswell resident's life-saving ordeal highlights community's quick response
• Roswell's approach to homelessness under scrutiny

First, today's weather:

Patchy rain nearby in the morning, overcast for the afternoon, partly cloudy overnight. High: 63 Low: 57.

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Roswell in the news:

1. 'I fell over dead; I was gone': Georgia man, 58, survives cardiac arrest: A Roswell man, Brad Ramsay, miraculously survived a cardiac arrest at a church youth retreat, thanks to quick action by EMTs and a successful quadruple bypass surgery. (fox5atlanta.com)
2. Anti-camping laws in Georgia tested by U.S. Supreme Court homeless case: In Georgia, including Roswell, local governments enforce laws banning outdoor sleeping, mirroring a case in Grants Pass, Oregon, under Supreme Court review. These laws aim to manage homelessness but raise concerns about humane treatment. (ajc.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.)
• Joint National Day of Prayer at Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 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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Friday, April 26

• Lakeside Hydration at 102 Russell Rd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (1 p.m.)
• Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. presented By Roswell Players at Phase Family Learning Center - Daycare Alpharetta (7 p.m.)
• High School Musical, Jr at Roswell Cultural Arts Center (7 p.m.)
• Billy Currington at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park (7 p.m.)
• Live DJ at Rock N Taco at Rock N Taco Roswell (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.)
• PRISM's Pretty Picnic at Willow Springs Park - Private (2 p.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.)
• Psychic Fair - 20 minute sessions only $20 at Eclipse Over Roswell, 408 S Atlanta St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (12 p.m.)
• Aaron Weber: The Punchline at The Punchline Comedy Club (6 p.m.)
• Live DJ at Rock N Taco at Rock N Taco Roswell (7 p.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: "Our second women’s team captain, Kate Hurd! Kate will be graduating from Mount Vernon High School and continuing her rowing career at Saint Mary’s College of California. She has rowed at AJ for 6 years, and her favorite team memories are..." (Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: "Drumroll, please! 🎉 Guess who’s making a grand return to downtown Roswell? @butterandcreamatl! 🍦 For all our Roswell locals who remember their delicious treats from Webb Street, get ready to indulge again! Join us in welcoming them back..." (Facebook)
• Roswell Police Department: "In a week where we’ve had the joy of celebrating many of our employees, including our Telecommunicators and Administrative Professionals, we’re going to keep it going! Join us in honoring and congratulating our 2023 Employees of the..." (Facebook)

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— Patch AM Team

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