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Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Roswell. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia officials announced that the state's squirrel hunting season will begin Aug.15 for both gray and fox squirrels with a daily limit of 12 squirrels—officials note that some areas enforce stricter rules for fox squirrels. The season will run until Feb.28,2026—hunters are advised to review local regulations before heading out. WSB-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fulton County Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman (from District 6) was appointed to two NACo committees—the Arts and Culture Innovation Council and the Large Urban County Caucus. She will work with national officials to promote the arts and support urban county issues while representing Fulton County on a broader stage. Fulton County
- ➤ Today, city leaders in Roswell broke ground on a new $20 million parking deck to ease downtown parking problems. The project will add 395 spaces and convert the historic Masonic Lodge into an open-air pavilion — work is set to be completed by summer 2026. WSB-TV
- ➤ Fulton County Board of Commissioners will issue a formal proclamation on August 20 to honor AFCEMA’s 75 years of service in emergency management and public safety. The agency began in the 1940s as a volunteer unit and later helped keep the community safe during major events like the 1996 Olympic Games. Fulton County
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Healing for Hardhats - Benefit 5k
9 a.m.–1 p.m. — Riverside Park — Fundraising event — Participate in a fun run while supporting a great cause.
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