🌱 Local Brewpub No. 2 In U.S. + Trane Makes Donation To Mimosa Hall

Morning, everybody! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on...

• Local entrepreneur gives makeovers to kids in Roswell.
• Early Bird ticket options now available for the Annual Grandiose Grape Wine Festival.
• The next Mayor and City Council meeting.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Humid with partial sunshine. High: 93 Low: 71.
• Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 92 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. USA Today's 10 Best was recently on the hunt to find the brewpubs in the nation that specialize in the best craft beer and handheld food. The competition's main requirements were that establishments must sell their own house beers with guest taps or cans, and they must also offer a variety of food options. The From the Earth Brewing Company, located off of Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell ranked second on the Top 10 list. From the Earth is unique among other brewpubs, as if offers farm-to-table craft beers. A representative from USA Today's 10Best said that “The brewpub’s commitment to sourcing as freshly and as locally as possible shines through." Co-owner Tim Stevens said the establishment also partners with local food providers by giving them their spent grain from the brewing process to local farmers. (Kicks 99)
2. Khadija Bronson is the owner of the Spoiled Rotten Kids Spa Partybus. She travels around the metro area giving makeovers to children between the ages of 2 - 13. She was recently outside of a business on Crabapple Road providing manicures, pedicures, facials, and make-up to her juvenile clients. The furniture and supplies on the mobile bus are sized to fit children. “I just wanted to do something that was more kid-friendly, like something on their level — not too grown,” Bronson said. Her business has even been featured on "The Tyra Banks Show” when it began in 2008. Bronson also specializes in children birthday parties. (Appen Media)
3. The City of Roswell and Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens are partnering with Trane Residential to install two Trane Heat Pump systems at Mimosa Hall. This improvement will be one of the steps taken to achieve net-zero certification. The new systems will also help Mimosa Hall decrease its carbon emissions and maintain the "integrity of the house." The city has been working since 2017 to make the historic site more energy efficient. Mayor Kurt Wilson said that he is grateful that Trane Residential donated these electric heat pumps to the city and the Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens. (achrnews)

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Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, August 12

• Free Fitness in the Park: Yoga — Roswell Area Park (9:00 AM)
• Groveway Community Day In the Park — Waller Park Recreation Center (10:00 AM)
• Ben Bostick Live — Spiced Right Ribhouse (5:30 PM)
• Acoustic set w/ Andrew Miles — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Roswell Dance Starz Presents: "Choreography for a Cause" — Bill Johnson Community Activity Building (7:00 PM)
• Family Night Hike — Chattahoochee Nature Center (8:00 PM)

Sunday, August 13

• Back to School, Back to Church — Roswell UMC (12:00 PM)
• Acoustic Live w/ Max Eve — Gate City Brewing Company (1:00 PM)
• Sundays in the Park Presents The Cool Blue Jazz Band Concert — Riverside Park (2:30 PM)
• Trick Zipper Live — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (4:00 PM)
• Atlanta Concert Band presents Music of the Old West — Cultural Arts Center (4:00 PM)
• River Canoe Trips — Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Roswell, Georgia: The Mill Kitchen and Bar's 7th Annual Grandiose Grape Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4. Over 100 wines from around the world will be paired with delectable food options. Early bird ticket pricing is currently available for general or VIP admission. (Visit Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: The Executive Director of Roswell Inc. Steve Stroud has become a member of the BBB’s DEI Taskforce. This group was created to advocate change and inclusion in Atlanta business community. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Roswell Arts Fund: The Inverted Circus is a troop of performers who practice the "art of cirque." They are one of the many performers in the "ArtAround: Pathways" exhibit at the Don White Memorial Park. The Inverted Circus will present their unique talents to the city on Sept. 10 and Sept. 17. (Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The next Mayor and City Council meeting is scheduled for this upcoming Monday, Aug. 14. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The meeting will be in-person, but will also be livestreamed on the city's website, Facebook, and YouTube pages. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all soon for another update!

— 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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