🌱 Farmhouse Purchased + Historical Society Event + Youth Day

Hello, everybody. It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town and some weekend events. Including news on...

• A second Town Hall
• Beyond My Stone event
• A community award received

But first, your daily weather:

• Saturday: Breezy in the morning. High: 76 Low: 54.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High: 73 Low: 51.

Check out what our local sponsor can do for you:

Looking to buy or sell a home in the Roswell area? Roxie and Michael Hernandez of Keller Williams Realty Consultants have been working in real estate in our area since 1995 and are deeply involved in the community, serving on the boards of Foster Care Support, the Roswell First Responder Foundation and Roswell Rotary. Whether you’re relocating, investing, or are a first-time homebuyer, work with deep local expertise you can trust. Visit Roxie and Michael here to learn more.

Click here to get your business featured in this spot.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. The Hembree Farmhouse in Roswell, one of the oldest houses in Fulton County, was recently purchased for $125,000. The new owners, however, will have to adhere to a strict preservation agreement. The property was put on the market by the Roswell Historical Society and and Georgia Trust. The sale of the property was orchestrated through the Georgia Trust’s Revolving Fund program. Georgia Trust is an organization that obtains historic properties through purchase or by donation. They then market historical properties to owners who are interested in historic homes and their preservation. They then work with new owners to create a plan for rehabilitation and preservation of the property. (saportareport.com)
2. Mayors and representatives of 11 out of 15 Fulton County cities held a second town hall meeting on September 28 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. Mayors and city officials again discussed the distribution of the countywide Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). The cities are vying against Fulton County's bid to keep more than the 5% share it has been getting over the past ten years. Per the cities in the county, the proposal will cost cities tens of millions of dollars they need to pay for local services without raising property taxes. Representatives answered questions on the proposed distribution negotiations with Fulton County officials. North Fulton officials from Alpharetta, John's Creek, Milton, and Sandy Springs attended. The City of Roswell did not attend this second town hall. The county and its 15 cities renegotiate how money collected from LOST is distributed. Mediation sessions between the county and cities will continue. (appenmedia.com)
3. The Roswell Historical Society is continuing its goal to preserve and restore 87 unmarked graves located in historical cemeteries in Roswell. The gravesites were identified by research and ground penetrating radar. The historical society will be raising money for this cause by selling tickets to a performance of “Beyond My Stone.” The event will take place on Saturday, October 22 at the Pleasant Hill Historical Cemetery. All proceeds will go toward purchasing markers for unmarked burial sites. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. The Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs department is looking for partners in the community to participate in the Youth Day Celebration. Youth Day is Roswell's observation and celebration of Arts and Humanities Month. It will have an Art Block at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. It needs people to help create "make-and-take" crafts for the event. If your interested with help creating crafts for Art Block, please reach out to the Cultural Arts Department for more information. (The City of Roswell via Facebook)
5. On Friday morning Gov. Kemp stated that "Georgia dodged a bullet." Hurricane Ian changed course and moved east. This resulted in mild effects and damage from the storm. Parts of the Georgia coasts received mild winds and minimal flooding. The governor said his attention is now on helping those in Florida who were devastated by the storm. (11Alive.com WXIA)

Today and Sunday in Roswell:

Today

• Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market-Roswell Presbyterian Church (8:00 AM)
• Free Fitness in the Park: Zumba- Riverside Park (9:00 AM)
• Big Psychic Fair- Green St. in Roswell (10:00 AM)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Roswell Riverwalk! (9:00 AM)
• 3rd Annual Roswell Motoring Festival Benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (10:00 AM)
• Young Explorers’ Lab- Discover Science Center (10:00 AM)

• Pulitzer Prize Winner Geraldine Brooks To Discuss 'Horse' In Roswell (11:00 AM)
• Meet Author Geraldine Brooks- Roswell Cultural Arts Center (11:00 AM)
• Elevate Family Fun Day-Elevate Family Chiropractic (12:00 PM)
• Monthly Honest Conversations with the Mack Henry Brown Historical Marker Committee (12:00 PM)
• Saturday Sips -- Loire Valley (12:00 PM)
• Caregivers Support Group (1:00 PM)
• Punch Card Machine Demo - Computer Museum of America (2:00 PM)
• Stephanie Berlanga LIVE - Lola's Roswell (6:00 PM)

• COWBOY MOUTH at from The Earth's Back Porch Concert Series (7:00 PM)

Sunday, October 2

• Gate City Makers Market (1:00 PM)
• Roswell Wine Festival (2:00 PM)
• Past Life Regression Sound Bath (2:00 PM)
• Lord Nelson Mass by Franz Joseph Haydn (3:00 PM)
• Sunday Board Game Fun Day (4:00 PM)
• Russ Still @ Spiced Right Ribhouse (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell Government: Alive in Roswell is the recipient of the 2022 Best of North Atlanta: Best Community Event Award. This award was presented by Appen Media. This community event runs each year from April through October. Alive in Roswell wants to thank the community, its staff, and sponsors for helping them win this award.(The City of Roswell via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park 83: Sanford Gracious Retirement Home is looking for full and part- time servers and housekeepers. They are also in need of a PM cook. The independent senior living facility is located off of Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. (Nextdoor)
• The Roswell Fire Department: Kevin Quick is the Roswell FD's newest Support Services Manager. He has been a member of the department for 20 years and was previously a fireman. He will assist the fleet division. (The Roswell Fire Department vis Facebook)
• Roswell Arts: The Roswell Arts Fund, along with a donation from Carl Black Buick GMC, purchased a new sculpture for the city. The Ask The Fish 2.0 sculpture translates Roswell’s spirit. The piece is a combination of natural and man-made elements. (Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)
• The Roswell Police Department: The Roswell PD closed a portion of Holcomb Bridge Road on the evening of September 30. They were investigating a traffic accident with an injury. The investigation occurred on Holcomb Bridge Road between Grimes Bridge Road and Market Place. No further information was given regarding the accident. The roadway has since been reopened. (The Roswell Police Department via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Claire Pearson Coaching — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Intuitive Painting Classes - Ignite the Healing Power of Your Creative Process (October 3)
• Painting Classes for Adults (October 3)
• 4wk Salsa & Bachata class - Beginner / Beyond Basics @ Ballroom Impact (October 3)
• Visual Artist Showcase: Anne Nielsen (October 4)
• Bond Referendum Information Meeting (October 4)
• Open-Hearth Cooking and Living History (October 8)
• Youth Day Celebration (October 8)
• Lightning 10K/5K (October 22)
• Add your event

Gigs & services:

• Masonry repairs (Details)
• Add your gig or service

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— Jessica Griffin

About me: My name is Jessica Griffin and I am a native of Roswell, Georgia. I have been in the Roswell-Alpharetta community for over 30 years. As a native "Roswellian", I embody, participate, and support all things local. Community is at the core of all of us, and I aim to convey the collectiveness and unity that should be promoted and celebrated throughout our community. Being a mother, a writer, a student of history, and the arts are my passions.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Roswell Daily? Contact me at Roswell@Patch.com