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🌱 Patch AM: Roswell community mourns conservative leader Claire Bartlett’s passing

Spotted on the Roswell calendar: 3rd Annual Safety Third Improv Holiday Spectacular at Aurora Cineplex--Fri Dec 19th

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Good morning Roswell! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Roswell community mourns conservative leader Claire Bartlett’s passing
  • How a Roswell-inclusive House race could reshape North Fulton politics

Also on today's calendar: 3rd Annual Safety Third Improv Holiday Spectacular at Aurora Cineplex--Fri Dec 19th and 7 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Micheal L.!

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Chilly with plenty of sun, with a high of 42 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 30.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘Cherished longtime volunteer' for Georgia GOP, pro-life activist dies (wsbtv.com) — Roswell is mourning Claire Bartlett, a longtime local resident and influential Republican and pro-life organizer who led Georgia Life Alliance and helped build Fulton County GOP organizations. State leaders, including Gov. Brian Kemp, praised her years of volunteer work and leadership after she died Saturday following a battle with brain cancer.
   

• Aaron Baker launches bid to unseat state Rep. Esther Panitch in Sandy Springs (atlantaciviccircle.org) — Roswell voters are part of a closely watched Democratic primary as activist Aaron Baker challenges incumbent Rep. Esther Panitch for the Georgia House District 51 seat, which includes parts of Roswell. The race spotlights issues like housing affordability, LGBTQ rights, and Israel policy, and features local progressive groups such as Roswell Women Rising helping mobilize North Fulton voters.
   

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    Monday December 15
  • Beginnerʼs Spanish
    Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
    10:30 am
  • Line Dancing
    Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
    10:30 am
  • Mostly Fiction Book Club
    Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
    5:00 pm
  • English as a Second Language
    Dunwoody Library -
    6:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Atlanta dance Theatre Nutcracker Suite was so beautiful last night.
    It’s so fun to watch how the dancers and choreography developed over the years. Three more performances this weekend. Almost sold out. Be sure to… (Nextdoor Martin's Landing)
  • I have to say Nate was very professional and patient with us during the process and lead us in the right direction.
    The gutters look wonderful and I wouldn't have any reservations about recommending him and his crew. Thanks Nate! S.Ballenger (Nextdoor Loch Highland)
  • Krystal posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Roswell. Apply here.
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta - Night Auditor in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alpharetta

  • Businesswoman says Alpharetta bank teller racially profiled her (wsbtv.com)
  • Sheriff's office volunteer dies, was hit by vehicle directing traffic for Cumming Christmas parade (wsbtv.com)
  • Where to kick off Hanukkah celebrations in metro Atlanta area (wsbtv.com)

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