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Good morning, Roswell. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Researchers from UGA tracked the invasive spotted lanternfly found in Fulton County and urged locals to kill and report the bug+ the insect feeds on over 70 kinds of plants+ more reports may help slow its spread and protect local crops.  FOX 5 Atlanta

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • City Council committees are moving forward with developing Edwin and Nelda Spruill Park by combining 24 acres on Hardscrabble Road, bought for $7.5 million, with 25 acres along Chaffin Road; the funding is being arranged through bids from 58 banks with a final City Council vote set for Aug. 11 and the purchase closing by Sept. 29. City staff are also negotiating a stadium and awarding a contract for gym repairs to fix water intrusion issues in the Bill Johnson Community Activity Center, with the renovation expected to be done by Oct. 20 — projects that aim to improve local facilities.  Appen Media

HEALTH NEWS

  • Fulton County received over $37 million in federal funding to fight HIV, including $5,119,509 from the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative and $32,339,493 from Ryan White Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative grants — a modest increase from last year. The funds will support HIV prevention, treatment, and support services in Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties.  FOX 5 Atlanta

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 8/17/25

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  • Irish Network Summer Social

    3-5 p.m. — Azalea Park — Free entry — Celebrate Irish culture with GAA demonstrations and community connection.

    Sun, 8/24/25

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  • Carnivorous Plant Sale

    8 a.m. — Chattahoochee Nature Center — Free entry — Discover unique carnivorous plants and shop for Venus Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, and more.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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