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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Roswell. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday—placing the DNA data of 15 million customers in limbo—and Georgia’s Attorney General urged residents to delete their information to protect their privacy. Experts warned that the company might sell personal medical and ancestry data in the near future. FOX 5 Atlanta
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Leonard Fortner’s family filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, the sheriff, and the county board on the one-year anniversary of his death, alleging negligence after he was stabbed more than 20 times in general population from February until his killing on April 4 (he was 37 and HIV positive) and seeking changes to prevent similar tragedies. FOX 5 Atlanta
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fulton County Schools will add Autism Self-Contained programs at Cliftondale and Stonewall Tell next school year to meet growing needs for students with autism, as stated in a March 31 letter sent to parents. The letter requires a school choice by April 18 and notes changes in transportation that have raised concerns—FCS must report back to the DOE by April 11. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners in a Roswell townhome community saw their water bill jump from about $160 to over $1,000 when Fulton County replaced their meters—resulting in nearly $950 in back charges. After Fox 5 raised the issue, county officials applied a one-time adjustment of $794.82, reducing the balance to $153.29—ensuring more accurate billing going forward. FOX 5 Atlanta
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Metro Atlanta native Will Richard, who attended Woodward Academy (18 points and eight rebounds), helped the Florida Gators win the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship after coming back from a 12 point gap to beat the Houston Cougars in San Antonio on Monday night. He made important defensive stops in the final minute to secure the win. WSB-TV
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Roswell Farmers Market
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Roswell Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore a vibrant community market with fresh produce, artisans, and live entertainment.
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Soprano Maria Clark Concert
3:30-5:00 p.m. — The Gardens of Mimosa Hall — Ticket includes hors d'oeuvre and wine — Experience the dazzling vocals of soprano Maria Clark in a beautiful setting.
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The Spirit of Rush Tribute Band Debut
8 PM - 12 AM — Roswell Junction — $12.50 — Experience the captivating tribute to Rush that every fan will love.
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Rock 'N' Taco Storytellers Series: Walter Egan
7-11 p.m. — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell — Special guests — Experience captivating performances and storytelling from National and Regional Acts including the legendary Walter Egan.
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