🌱 Rivers Alive Returns + Revved Up Kids + A Review Of Local Bakeries

Good morning, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• A new dentist joins the team at Roswell Complete Dentistry.
• The 19th Annual Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin'.
• Riverside Sounds, the outdoor concert series, returns to Riverside Park.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 92 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. Dr. Liudmila Poznyak has joined the dental team at Roswell Complete Dentistry on Old Alabama Road in Roswell. Dr. Poznyak, or Dr. Mila as she is commonly called, brings over 20 years of experience and a "fresh perspective" to the practice. Her belief in preventive dentistry and comprehensive patient care is in line with the main values of Roswell Complete Dentistry. "I am looking forward to developing long-lasting relationships with my new patients and providing the very best in individualized dental care," said Dr. Mila. Dr. Mila practices restorative dentistry, and performs services such as Invisalign, implant restorations, and extractions. (PRWeb)
2. Restaurants and eateries in Roswell continue to a topic of conversation amongst the Atlanta culinary scene. Six local bakeries have become the focus and have been placed in the spotlight by Explore Georgia, an online Georgia travel guide. Gracious Plenty Bakery & Breakfast is located on Canton Street and was established in 2018. Owner and chef Jasmin Willis is a Roswell native and thinks of her bakery as a "self-proclaimed breakfast boutique." Cristy's Kitchen is a family-owned gluten-free bakery that is known for offering menu items that are health-conscious and diet-specific. Doodle Pies is another bakery that made the list. This unique pie shop serves sweet and savory pies, and options for patrons to build their own pies. Custom Cakes by Liud Cuban Bakery & Cafe, Jerusalem Bakery & Grill, and The Pie Hole are the other sweet treat shops that Explore Georgia highlighted. (Newsbreak)
3. It's almost time for the annual Roswell Rivers Alive Cleanup. Keep Roswell Beautiful is looking for more than 200 volunteers to clean up and remove invasive species from the city's parks and waterways. Volunteers will also assist with marking storm drains throughout the city. Last year, volunteers were able to clear over 2 tons of garbage from the parks and waterways in the 2022 Rivers Alive event. This year's cleanup day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16. The City of Roswell is asking for residents who would like to volunteer to participate to sign-up on the Keep Roswell Beautiful website, or on their social media pages. (Facebook)

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Today in Roswell:

Wednesday, August 23

• Coffee, Chat and Games — Roswell Senior Center (9:30 AM)
• Red Bull Run the Racks Tour — Walmart Supercenter Roswell (2:30 PM)
• Coates for Council Campaign Kick-Off Party — From the Earth Brewing Company (6:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Ben Bostick — Standard at Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Team Trivia — Lucky's Burger and Brew (7:30 PM)
• RockStar Karaoke — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: The Revved Up Kids workshop will be this Saturday, Aug. 26 at Roswell Area Park. This will be the first of two safety and self-defense classes by Revved Up Kids; the next workshop is scheduled for Sept. 16. There are still spots open for this weekend's session. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks: Roswell Riverside Sounds is back this Saturday, Aug. 26. Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy this free outdoor concert at Riverside Park. The show will begin at 7 p.m. (City of Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks via Instagram)
• Roswell NEXT: Roswell Next's What's Next Social will be this Thursday, Aug. 24 at Pinkies Up Beer and Wine Bar. Members and non-members are invited to attend; registration is required. This social event will last from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. (Roswell NEXT via Facebook)
• Roswell Inc: On Sunday, Aug. 27, the Drake House will host their 19th Annual Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin' at First Baptist Roswell. Attendees can sample over 100 flavors of homemade ice cream at this family-friendly event. This ice cream social begins at 2 p.m. (Roswell Inc via Instagram)
• GasTracker In Georgia: Gas price are ranging from $3.63 to $3.89 throughout Roswell. The QuikTrip on Woodstock Road and the Exxon gas station on Alabama Road NE are charging $3.63 for regular grade gasoline. They have the cheapest gas in town right now according to Gas Buddy. (GasTracker In Georgia via Newsbreak)

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Featured events:

• Latin Wednesdays - Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & Reggaeton @ Tongue & Groove ATL (August 23)
• Roswell Career Expo (August 24)
• Blind Wine Tasting (August 25)
• Creekside Neighborhood Garage Sale (August 26)
• Goldfish Swim School Roswell Village Back to School Bash (August 26)
• $ 4.00 Movies--National Cinema Day--Sun Aug 27th at Aurora Cineplex (August 27)
• Mix and Mingle with Cuban-American Author Andrew Diaz Winkelmann at The Book Miser in Marietta, GA (August 27)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Milton Branch Library (August 29)
• Purple Pansies Annual Pillars of Hope Gala (September 10)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow 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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