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Thursday, May 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Roswell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Atlanta metro area using data from Niche (which weighs academics, culture, sports, clubs, resources, and surveys) to rank 25 schools, with Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science & Technology at the top; the series employs automated data reporting from 97 metros to provide detailed rankings.  WSB-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Georgia Department of Community Affairs announced it awarded nearly $14 million from HUD funding to 15 communities, with metro Atlanta receiving about $6.5 million for affordable housing projects. Seven communities will each receive $1.5 million for building single-family homes and eight will get $500,000 for rehabilitating owner-occupied homes — an additional $14 million in matching funds will boost homeownership statewide.  WSB-TV
  • Georgia Rep. Mike Collins and six GOP lawmakers urged the U.S. Attorney General to create a task force to target staged crash scams that aim to defraud insurance companies, noting 63 U-Haul-related investigations in Georgia since 2014 — and they expect federal measures to strengthen soon.  FOX 5 Atlanta

HEALTH NEWS

  • Publix has voluntarily recalled its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach and Pea Baby Food sold in 4-ounce pouches because of possible high lead levels. The product, marked with GTIN 41415-00901 and a best if used by date of November 1, is removed from stores in several states including Georgia—customers may return it for a full refund.  WSB-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 5/22/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 5/25/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 5/28/25

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  • Lavender Festival 2025

    10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Barrington Hall — Free entry — Celebrate the beloved annual Lavender Festival with arts, crafts, and local wellness goods.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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