🌱 Patch AM: How Roswell’s new mayor fits into Georgia’s 2026 power struggle

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In today's newsletter:

• How Roswell’s new mayor fits into Georgia’s 2026 power struggle

Also on today's calendar: Atlanta Workshop Players presents the Improv Mania Show! A family friendly night of comedy. and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Carol A.!

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 55 and low of 41 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 38.
• Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 61 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• As the calendar flips to 2026, battle for control of the Georgia House cranks up • Georgia Recorder (georgiarecorder.com) — Roswell readers will note that former state Rep. Mary Robichaux is now serving as mayor of Roswell after defeating incumbent Kurt Wilson, a key development for local leadership. Her win is highlighted within a broader look at competitive Georgia House races and how both parties are gearing up for a fierce 2026 statewide legislative battle.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Roswell

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 3

• Atlanta Workshop Players presents the Improv Mania Show! A family friendly night of comedy.
  1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd Suite 13, Roswell, GA, 30076,
  7:30 pm

Friday January 9

• Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!
  Classic Staging LLC, 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW, Marietta
  9:30 am

Wednesday January 21

• Come Visit for the 2026-2027 School Year - Holy Redeemer Catholic School
  3380 Old Alabama Rd, Alpharetta
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday January 3

• Hat Burning Workshop
  Red Seal Craft Studio , 1140 Alpharetta St , Roswell
  1:00 pm
• Crystal Healing Certification Workshop
  The Open Mind Center , 1425 Market Blvd , Roswell
  1:30 pm
• Winter Shamanic Journey & Sound Healing with Jen Huber
  The Well of Roswell , 900 Old Roswell Lakes Pkwy , Roswell
  2:00 pm
• Full Moon In Cancer Sound Bath Meditation
  Eclipse Over Roswell , 408 S Atlanta St , Roswell
  5:30 pm
• New Year Super Full Moon Sound Bath
  The Open Mind Center , 1425 Market Blvd , Roswell
  6:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Angel Circle with Penelope
  Eclipse Over Roswell , 408 S Atlanta St , Roswell
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• V Wrestling Tri@Woodstock
  Woodstock HS @
  9:00 am
• Intuitively Seeing Your Essence in a New and Creative Way!
  The Open Mind Center , 1425 Market Blvd , Roswell
  6:15 pm
• Gentle Yoga for Beginners with Yulia
  Eclipse Over Roswell , 408 S Atlanta St , Roswell
  6:30 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Roswell PatchAM possible:

• City Antiques & Interior Arts — (770) 645-2525
  Vintage, Antique, & Collectible!
• Tyler Hartley, Atlanta Harpist — (678) 457-8396
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• Studio 1 Events — (770) 435-5888
  DJ, Karaoke & Party Services Across Metro Atlanta
• All Square — (678) 773-0717
  Luxury Renovation/ outdoor living/ home additions
• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Winter Pruning and Mulching —New Image Tree Solutions Read on Patch

• Update: REUNITED!!!!
  DOGS ARE HOME!!!!!!!! ANYONE LOST THEIR DOGS? Two dogs are found in Mountain Park. One of the kind neighbors has them in her possession. Dogs are… (Nextdoor Mountain Park)
• Does anyone know whose cat this is in Holcomb Crossing?
  I currently have two foster kittens and unfortunately cannot take another in under any circumstances. This poor guy looks like he’s been sleeping in… (Nextdoor Aspen Pointe)

• Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Roswell. Apply here.
• Chris Looney - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Associate - State Farm Agent Team Member in Roswell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alpharetta

• Beloved Tennessee Vols CB silences transfer portal rumors in huge win for Josh Heupel (allfortennessee.com)
• 4 popular Atlanta restaurants closing by management group (atlantanewsfirst.com)
• Fireworks dumped in garbage can spark Marietta house fire (atlantanewsfirst.com)

Milton

• Milton City Council to tackle development code in first meeting of 2026 (appenmedia.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I kept throwing out all the W’s.
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