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🌱 Patch AM: What a Roswell rabid coyote case teaches about staying safe outside
And on the Roswell Patch calendar - Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!

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In today's newsletter:
- What a Roswell rabid coyote case teaches about staying safe outside
- How a Roswell native became Cincinnati’s new starting quarterback contender
Also on today's calendar: Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF! and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Roswellfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Roswellfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Warm with variable cloudiness, temps: high: 67, low: 60.
- Saturday: Rain and a t-storm; breezy, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Coyote Sightings on Berry College's CAMPUS. Wildlife wonder or SAFETY THREAT? (vikingfusion.com) — Roswell readers should note a past local case where a coyote that attacked a woman in Roswell tested positive for rabies, underscoring why odd animal behavior is a serious warning sign. Using that example, Berry College experts explain why most coyotes avoid people, how to respond safely if you see one, and why leashing pets and reporting strange behavior are essential.
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• What to know about new Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback JC French IV (dispatch.com) — A new Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback, JC French IV, hails from Roswell and is coming off a strong season at Georgia Southern, including a Birmingham Bowl win. The transfer brings nearly 3,000 passing yards, dual-threat running ability, and experience in big games, setting up a potential future showdown with fellow transfer quarterback Sorsby at Nippert Stadium.
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📸 Around Roswell
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Roswell
★ Featured events ★
- Warehouse Liquidation FINAL Sale! 50% OFF!
Classic Staging LLC, 1349 Old 41 Hwy NW, Marietta
9:30 am - 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 - MLK Day "ON" Service Projects
High Meadows School, 1055 Willeo Rd, Roswell
10:00 am - Come Visit for the 2026-2027 School Year - Holy Redeemer Catholic School
3380 Old Alabama Rd, Alpharetta
9:00 am
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Monday January 19
Wednesday January 21
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Other local events
- 2026 Vision Board Workshop
Red Seal Craft Studio , 1140 Alpharetta St , Roswell
7:00 pm - Dementia, Dying, and Role of the Doula January 8
Online
9:00 am - Active Adults Ceramic Handbuilding
Roswell Adult Recreation Center , 830 Grimes Bridge Rd , Roswell
11:00 am - Meditation on Twin Hearts
The Open Mind Center , 1425 Market Blvd , Roswell
12:15 pm - Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop
Red Seal Craft Studio , 1140 Alpharetta St , Roswell
1:00 pm - Vision & Alignment: New Year Soul Mapping
The Open Mind Center , 1425 Market Blvd , Roswell
6:00 pm - Labyrinth--40th anniversary screening at Aurora Cineplex--Thur Jan 8th-- Sun11th
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf , 5100 Commerce Pkwy , Roswell
7:00 pm - Custom Candle Making
Red Seal Craft Studio , 1140 Alpharetta St , Roswell
7:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We found someone’s missing cat!
It has been coming around for a few days (we feed and give water). We are going to try to catch it and bring to the vet the next time we see the cat. (Nextdoor Barrington) - Is it your cat?
He likes to "talk". Very shy. We feed him well for several months. He is outside cat that try to survive the winter. He needs to find his owner. (Nextdoor Martin's Landing)
- Driven Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Part-Time Oil Change Team Member - Shop#55 - 4698 Woodstock Road in Roswell. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Roswell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roswell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alpharetta
- Alpharetta in review: City ends 2025 with historic jail reopening (appenmedia.com)
- Dining Out Tuesdays: Alpharetta's Siena (fox5atlanta.com)
- Good Day Atlanta viewer information: Jan. 6, 2025 (fox5atlanta.com)
Milton
- Olen nabs Magnolia at Milton in record $180M metro Atlanta deal (therealdeal.com)
- Milton council delays changes to yard size rules after resident pushback (wsbradio.com)
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