🌱 Humane Society Scheduled To Close + A Drake House Fashion Show

Good morning, everybody! It's Thursday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• The Butterfly Encounter has begun.
• RHS welcomes new principals.
• The Roswell Reads event is selling out quickly.

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Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. The Atlanta Humane Society on Mansell Road will close on June 19. The property will be sold and a new facility for the Atlanta Humane Society will be built in North Fulton. The new building will be smaller, however, the President and CEO of the Atlanta Humane Society, Cal Morgan, said the new facility will "be better suited to address the needs of pets and their owners." The current location will be sold above the market price. According to Morgan, the Humane Society will weigh the opinions from residents of North Fulton on how they can better service the pet owners of North Fulton County with their new facility. (WSB-TV)
2. The Drake House in Roswell is hosting a grand fundraising event on Tuesday, June 13. Their 11th Annual Rockin’ the Runway Fashion Show Fundraiser will take place at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. They have already begun the fundraising with a virtual auction that will remain open until the end of the fashion show next week. This event is presented by Nalley Automotive Group, who will be showcasing four of their vehicles at the show. A link to purchase tickets and to view the items in the virtual auction are posted on The Drake House's Facebook page. (Facebook)
3. The Butterfly Encounter has officially begun at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. This is the 10th year that the nature center has brought the experience to the community. This year's encounter is sponsored by Fulton County and Northside Hospital. The magic of butterflies that are native to the region, and other pollinators, will be on full display for visitors. Here you can feed the butterflies with a nectar stick and learn more about these interesting and needed insects. This attraction is open everyday of the week, and is included with a general admission ticket. Visitors can also purchase host and native plants to attract native butterflies to their home gardens. (Paywall: AJC)

Today in Roswell:

Thursday, June 8

• Movie Day - Roswell Senior Center (10:15 AM)
• Story Time - Roswell Library (10:30 AM)
• Needlecrafters Meeting Group - Roswell Library (1:00 PM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers & Artisans Market - World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Tommy Mayes - The Vick Koffee and Kocktails (6:00 PM)
• Sunset Sips: Topo Freako - Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:30 PM)
• Roswell Recreation Commission Regular Meeting - Adult Recreation Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Johns Creel PD: The Johns Creek PD will be in town on June 26 for their 12th Annual “Guns & Hoses” Golf Tournament. This is a charity event to honor the memory of JCPD Sargent Greg Whitaker and the founding sponsor, Jim Seaver. The tournament will be held at the Country Club of Roswell; proceeds from the event will benefit Special Olympics Georgia. (Johns Creek PD via Twitter)
• Roswell Inc: Roswell Inc is here for current and future business owners in Roswell. The group aids entrepreneurs and companies with establishing their business and engage with the City of Roswell for permitting, zoning, and much more. Check out the video testimonial from Lefko Construction on their social media pages to find out exactly how Roswell Inc helped them begin to do business in the city. (Roswell Inc via Instagram)
• Roswell Reads: The 2023 Roswell Reads Author selection, and the corresponding author discussions with William Kent Krueger this September, were only announced last week. Since then, 25 percent of the tickets have already been sold. Go online, call, or visit the Roswell Cultural Arts Center to get your tickets for this two-day-only event while supplies last. (Roswell Reads via Facebook)
• Roswell High School: Roswell High School has added two new members to their leadership team. Melissa Little and Travis Chapman will begin the 2023-2024 school year has the school's new assistant principals. (Roswell High School via Twitter)
• From the Earth Brewing Company: This Saturday, June 10, the brewery will be hosting their "Dinner & Comedy Night." The show will feature some of the top comedians in the Metro area. There will be limited seating, therefore, reservations are required. Visit their website or social media pages for more information. (From the Earth Brewing Company via Facebook)

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— 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.

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