Good morning, Roswell.

A Cherokee County jury found a Waleska man guilty of killing a 1-year-old boy who died after suffering serious injuries from shaking—Gregory Farrell Davis Jr. was convicted on charges including malice murder and first-degree cruelty to children and awaits sentencing while the boy's mother faces charges.

Riverside Park hosted the 25th annual Roswell Riverside Sounds concert series on April 26 when alt-country band Town Mountain performed for more than 800 attendees.

The free series will feature four concerts through July with the next show scheduled for May 24 — organizers expect the series to return after park renovations and a planned hiatus in 2026.

Local elected officials warned that federal budget cuts may force significant changes to the Head Start program at YMCA centers that serve more than 3,000 children, leaving families unsure about future early learning services.

Lawmakers are using every available legislative tool to fight the proposed cuts (officials stressed the program’s crucial role for children).

Fulton County will proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month at its meeting on May 7 and launch a series of DBHDD events throughout the month to help residents learn about mental health and reduce stigma.

The activities include community workshops and information sessions designed to turn awareness into action.

Leaders from North Fulton gathered on April 10 to celebrate the opening (also known as a step-down unit) of a new intermediate care unit at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center in Roswell.

The unit is designed for neurology patients who need ongoing monitoring and a higher level of care than a general ward.

She Runs 5K

8 AM – 9 AM — Riverside Park — Entry fee applies — Celebrate fitness and camaraderie at this empowering 5K event.

Mother's Day Buffet

11 a.m.-7 p.m. — Ray's at Killer Creek — $85 per guest — Celebrate Mother's Day with a luxurious buffet featuring delicious seafood and premium steaks.

Homeschool Naturalists Program

1:30-3 p.m. — Chattahoochee Nature Center — $70 non-member, $50 member — Experience themed programs and nature activities for homeschoolers aged 5 and up.

Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Roswell

12-9 p.m. — Downtown Roswell — Check website for ticket pricing — Discover Roswell’s hidden gems while having fun and competing in a self-guided scavenger hunt.

PetSmart Dog Adoption Event

10 AM – 12 PM — PetSmart — Adoption fees may apply — Find your new furry friend with a full adoption package including spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccines.

Rock 'N' Taco Songwriter Series

7-11 p.m. — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell — Ticket info not provided — Experience an evening with acclaimed songwriters Wyatt Durrette, Levi Lowrey, and Brennan Burns.