Good morning! Here is our list of the most important things happening today in Roswell. This issue of the newsletter includes updates on:

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell among top growing US metro areas.
• Roswell tops U.S. cities in safety and affordability.

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Mist for the morning, sunny during the afternoon, mist overnight. High: 87 Low: 61.

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Roswell in the news:

1. When it comes to relocations, Georgia gets more than it gives: Georgia is experiencing significant growth, with the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area adding 68,585 people last year, making it the third-largest growth area in the nation. This influx is attributed to a variety of factors including job opportunities, family, and retirement, with Georgia's economy benefiting from the skills and consumer spending of new residents. (ajc.com)
2. Safest and Most Affordable Cities in the US: Roswell, GA ranks as the number one safest and most affordable small city in the U.S., with notable income growth and low living costs, according to a recent study. (goodmenproject.com)

Upcoming events:

Featured on Patch:

• Danielle McClean and Devon Hirsch LIVE at Ground&Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee, 8420 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30022 (Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Live Comedy Improv-Safety Third at Aurora Cineplex--Fri April 19th at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m.)
• Garden Faire 2024 at Wills Park in Alpharetta at The Grove at Wills Park, 175 Roswell St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m.)
• Roswell Woman's Club 2024 Spring Home & Garden Tour and Silent Auction at Roswell, GA (Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m.)
• Simon Kenevan at Vinings Gallery Solo Show at Vinings Gallery on Canton, 938 Canton St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m.)
• Pussywillows light up the Ground &Pound Coffee with LIVE music at Ground & Pound Coffee, 8420 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30022 (Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Improv Mania Show - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp Atlanta - Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Beyond Basic Sat April 20, 2024 at Drake School of Irish Dance, 4790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Norcross, GA, 30071 (Saturday, April 20 at 11 p.m.)
• Root Renewal Retreat at West Milford Farms (Sunday, April 21 at 10 a.m.)
• Crush Your Self-Tape Audition w/AMT's Madison Junod - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m.)
• Victoria Hill Pendley and Isaac Pendley In Concert at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Sunday, April 21 at 3 p.m.)
• Wine & Roses Derby Day Fundraiser for Beads of Courage at Canoe Vineyard and Winery, 119 Inland Dr, Talking Rock, GA, 30175 (Saturday, May 4 at 4 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.)
• 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.)
• The Basis of a Bad Brand at Thrive Canton at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton, GA, 30114 (Wednesday, May 15 at 10 a.m.)
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Thursday, April 18

• Bilingual Storytime at East Roswell Public Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (2 p.m.)
• Glory Nights Tour: KB at Fellowship Bible Church (7 p.m.)
• Roswell @ Fellowship Bible Church at Fellowship Bible Church (7 p.m.)
• Kb concert in Roswell at Fellowship Bible Church (7 p.m.)
• SOLD OUT! GLORY NIGHTS TOUR: THE IMAGE OF GOD with KB and Special Guests nobigdyl., Limoblaze, WHATUPRG, and Trip Lee - Roswell, GA at Fellowship Bible Church (7 p.m.)
• Alive in Roswell--Aurora Free Popcorn & Movie Trivia Booth on Canton Street at 970 Canton St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (5 p.m.)
• Lunar Manifestations: Unveiling the Magic of Moon Phases at The Open Mind Center, 1425 Market Blvd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (6 p.m.)
• Exploring Astrology with Mira Cosic at Eclipse Over Roswell, 408 S Atlanta St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (7 p.m.)

Friday, April 19

• Live Music - Hal Coleman at Rock N Taco Roswell (5:30 p.m.)
• Stand up Comedy at Studio 13 at Audition Taping Atlanta - Actor Self Tape Services (6 p.m.)
• Live Music Every Friday Night at Ground&Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee (7 p.m.)
• Riley Green at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (7:30 p.m.)
• Six One Five Collective at Roswell Cultural Arts Center (8 p.m.)
• Tarot Throwdown - Practice Your Skills with Us! at Eclipse Over Roswell, 408 S Atlanta St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (7 p.m.)
• Roswell Center Stage: Six One Five Collective at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (8 p.m.)

Saturday, April 20

• Is it Trash or Treasure? at Northminster Presbyterian Church Pcusa, 2400 Old Alabama Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (10 a.m.)
• Boot Camp for Divorcing Women Workshop at East Roswell Public Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (10:30 a.m.)

Note: Please double-check event details with organizers. Click the start time of an event to learn more.

Roswell chatter:

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

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: "What a beautiful day to celebrate historic Town Square Park! Today, the City of Roswell hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of renovations at this magnificent cornerstone of the historic district. Town Square was..." (Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: "What a beautiful day to celebrate historic Town Square Park! Today, the City of Roswell hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of renovations at this magnificent cornerstone of the historic district. Town Square was..." (Instagram)

Now you're in the loop for today. See you soon!

— Patch AM Team

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