Daily
Roswell
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Roswell. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southern Crescent Veteran Services is working to help 13 veterans and their families avoid eviction on August 29; disabled veteran Nia Turner and others have fallen behind on rent due to job loss and rising costs. The nonprofit is urging donations to cover overdue payments — rising housing costs have pushed these veterans to crisis. FOX 5 Atlanta
- ➤ Roswell will honor officer Jeremy Labonte with a roadway dedication after he was killed in February while responding to a suspicious call — a ceremony featuring state Sen. John Albers, Mayor Kurt Wilson and Chief of Police James Conrol will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Roswell Public Safety Headquarters. FOX 5 Atlanta
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates during Labor Day weekend from 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 29th to 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2nd to ease congestion and improve safety; however, some closures may remain for emergencies. Drivers in metro Atlanta will plan ahead + use the 511GA app for real-time updates on traffic and road conditions. WSB-TV
- ➤ A federal report documented that most floors at Rice Street jail had only one detention officer for around 200 inmates—creating conditions where contraband and makeshift weapons were smuggled into the facility. County commissioners approved over $1 billion for improvements, and officials are now considering whether to build a new jail. WSB-TV
-
Carnivorous Plant Sale
8 a.m. — Chattahoochee Nature Center — Free entry — Discover unique carnivorous plants and shop for Venus Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, and more.
-
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.
-
Music on the Hill: Piano Man
7-9 p.m. — Roswell City Hall — Free and open to the public — Unwind with a blanket and a picnic while enjoying a tribute to Billy Joel.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Never take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Roswell
Welcome to the Daily Roswell, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Roswell, Georgia community. If you like the Daily Roswell, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Roswell.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Roswell and across Georgia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Roswell
A free Roswell community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyroswell.com/sitemap