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Morning Roswell! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did Roswell students learn from a famed children’s book author?
  • Why Roswell-area buyers are saving for homes faster than most
  • How one Roswell resident uses meditation to actually reach goals

Also on today's calendar: Atlanta Workshop Players presents a New Year’s Eve Improv Extravaganza! and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 51 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 56, low: 36.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beloved children's author visits The Cottage School in Roswell (appenmedia.com) — Students at The Cottage School in Roswell recently enjoyed a visit from Laura Numeroff, author of “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” during a special November chat. The event, held at the Holcomb Bridge Road campus, let elementary students hear about her creative process and supported the school’s mission to nurture confident, imaginative readers with learning differences.
   

2. Metro Atlanta among fastest areas to save for a home down payment (wsbradio.com) — If you’re hoping to buy a home in Roswell, new data shows the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell metro is among the fastest places in the country to save for a down payment, at just under five years. That’s better than the national average, though higher prices, inflation, and competition still make saving a challenge for many local buyers.
   

3. How meditation can transform your new year goals into lasting change (ajc.com) — A Roswell resident and Atlanta-area mindfulness teachers explain how meditation can keep your New Year’s goals from fizzling out by sharpening focus and easing stress. They share simple breathing tips, encourage starting with one clear goal, and point to local and online classes that make meditation accessible at any age.
   

4. Ohio State Buckeyes have landed a massive win over the Miami Hurricanes before the Cotton Bowl even kicks off (atozsports.com) — A top high school edge rusher from Roswell has verbally committed to play football at Ohio State, choosing the Buckeyes over Miami and Texas A&M. While this is national recruiting news, it’s also a point of pride for Roswell, highlighting a local athlete ranked among the best in the 2027 class.
   

5. Black Georgia Man Dismayed After Neighbors Call Cops on Him for Having a Truck: 'You Got White Folks Hating on You' (thenerdstash.com) — A Black influencer washing his new pickup outside his home in Roswell had police called on him by a neighbor who reported “suspicious” activity, though the responding officer quickly found no issue. The encounter, captured on video, has sparked online discussion about racial profiling, neighborhood tensions, and how welcoming local communities really are for Black residents in predominantly white areas.
   

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