Good morning, Roswell.

The Roswell Police Department will host a memorial 5K on Aug.

23 at Riverside Park 575 Riverside Road — the event starts at 8 a.m. — to honor fallen Officer Jeremy Labonte, who was killed on Feb. 7 while responding to a suspicious person report off Holcomb Bridge Road; organizers hope to raise $10,000 through the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Roswell police distributed water & issued warnings after reports emerged that money was stolen from water boys, urging residents to secure their belongings.

Fulton County approved $1.3 million in arts funding to support 159 organizations and individual artists in underserved communities.

The awards—granted at a June 18 meeting—will fund local concerts, exhibitions, and arts classes throughout this year—with grants ranging from $1,000 to $16,000 per award.

The Roswell Committees of Council tentatively approved on July 15 letting Fulton County handle the Nov.

4 election and a possible Dec. 2 runoff, with advance voting at the Roswell Library from Oct. 14 to Oct. 31 and an extra site at East Roswell Library. The City Council also tentatively approved awarding Webb Construction up to $2.2 million to build a 10,500‑square‑foot Police Permanent Evidence Facility at the new Public Safety Headquarters, with final decisions set for July 28.

Roswell is asking residents for feedback on its 2025 Community Development Block Grant plan to fund the redevelopment of Pelfrey Pines Apartments at 199 Groveway; a public hearing is set for July 22 at 5 p.m. (public comments close on July 28).

The Georgia Department of Transportation said that controlled blasting at the I-285/I-20 west interchange will start Monday, July 21, causing brief delays on I-285 southbound between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.—law enforcement will manage up to 20 minutes of traffic pacing each day through the end of summer.

Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts is running for re-election and says he will keep building a new hospital in South Fulton—along with senior centers and a truck-driving school—to boost healthcare and job training while keeping property taxes low.

He said his record of fiscal restraint and efforts to secure federal grants will support his plans across the county.

The Shady Lurkers Live

7:30-9 p.m. — MadLife Stage & Studios — Ticket prices vary — Experience the raw rock and roll vibes of The Shady Lurkers with a blend of blues and southern rock.

Sunset Sips: Electromatics

Gorgeous sunsets — Evening hours — Chattahoochee Nature Center — Included with General Admission — Enjoy Southern roots music with a New Orleans flair.

Enterprise Linux System Administration Training

July 28th – August 1st — Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center — $2190 — Gain in-depth knowledge of Linux system administration through hands-on training sessions.

Pop Up Classic Music Series: Andrew Burhans

3:30-5 p.m. — The Roswell River Landing — Ticket purchase includes hors d'oeuvres and wine — Experience the musical talents of Andrew Burhans, Associate Principal Horn of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.