Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
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💼 Business
Former employees of Jekyll Brewing reported not receiving their final paychecks after the company closed all five locations & blamed financial troubles for the shutdown.
They said stalled responses from the CEO left hundreds in limbo & raised concerns over upcoming payments.
🎓 Education
Fulton County leaders are considering a policy to ban or limit personal device use by students in grades kindergarten through ninth during the school day while high school students must put away their phones during class.
If approved, the new rule will take effect in August and allow exceptions for students with approved educational or medical plans + require schools to set clear protocols for parent communication.
🏛️ Government
Governor Brian Kemp signed the Georgia Justice Survivor Act, which lets domestic violence survivors in prison present evidence of past abuse to seek reduced sentences.
The retroactive law allows women to ask for sentence reviews if they prove their actions were in self-defense — a significant change in how the justice system treats these cases.
The Roswell Committees approved a proposal that will require short-term vacation rentals to pass the same safety inspections as commercial properties.
The new law is set for another vote on June 9 and will take effect Jan. 1, 2026 — ensuring rental operators register and get annual Fire Marshal checks.
🏥 Health
Four-year-old honorary firefighter Austin Herre ended his cancer treatment by ringing the cancer bell at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M.
Blank Hospital in Cherokee County, marking a major milestone after fighting leukemia since January 2023—his family and local firefighters now hope he will follow his dream of becoming a firefighter.
🎉 Roswell Events
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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.
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.
Breakfast With Butterflies
10 a.m. — Chattahoochee Nature Center — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a morning surrounded by butterflies at this nature center experience.
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