Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
Good morning, Roswell.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Irish Network Summer Social
3-5 p.m. — Azalea Park — Free entry — Celebrate Irish culture with GAA demonstrations and community connection.
Carnivorous Plant Sale
8 a.m. — Chattahoochee Nature Center — Free entry — Discover unique carnivorous plants and shop for Venus Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, and more.
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