Welcome to today's edition of Roswell Patch AM. Here's a quick look at what's happening in your area.

• Roswell man sentenced to life for murder after dating app rejection.
• Beloved Roswell community member Jeanne Motley passes away at 77.

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 83 Low: 70.

Roswell in the news:

• Man strangles woman to death after rejecting him on dating app: Antonio Wilson from Roswell, Georgia, has been sentenced to life for the 2019 murder of Fabiola Thomas. The crime occurred after Thomas rejected Wilson's advances, leading to a tragic incident in her Roswell apartment. (scallywagandvagabond.com)
• Motley, Jeanne: Jeanne Lancaster Motley, a beloved member of the Roswell community, passed away on July 8, 2024. Known for her deep faith and charitable work, Jeanne's legacy continues through her family and contributions to Roswell United Methodist Church. (ajc.com)

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Upcoming events:

Featured on Patch:

• National Dog Photography Day at Pet Supplies Plus Cumming at 1595 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA, 30041 (Friday, July 26 at 9 a.m.)
• Goldfish Swim School Roswell Village 5th Anniversary Celebration at Goldfish Swim School - Roswell Village, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m.)
• Steven Quartly Artist Show at Vinings Gallery on Canton, 938 Canton St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Saturday, July 27 at 6 p.m.)
• Steven Quartly Artist Show at Vinings Gallery on Canton, 938 Canton St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Saturday, July 27 at 6 p.m.)
• Cafe au Lait Band at Ground&Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee, 8420 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30022 (Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Essential Choral Classics (Another Musical Bucket List) at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Sunday, July 28 at 3 p.m.)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening is Coming Direct to You! at 380 N Main St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (Tuesday, July 30 at 9 a.m.)
• OPEN HOUSE-Atlanta Workshop Players Acting Studio at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Studio 13, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Saturday, Aug. 3 at 11 a.m.)
• Healthy Aging Event at 471 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328 (Sunday, Aug. 25 at 1:30 p.m.)
• We'd love to feature your events! Add your event here

Friday, July 26

• $ 3.00 Summer Family Flicks--BOSS BABY at Aurora Cineplex--July 26th week at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (10 a.m.)
• HEART OF PINE PERFORMING LIVE at FTE BREWING! at From the Earth Brewing Company, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (9 p.m.)

Saturday, July 27

• Alpharetta Art in the Park at Brooke Street Park at Brooke Street Park (9 a.m.)
• Alpharetta Music Match Featuring Stefan Cashwell at Alpharetta Arts Center (12 p.m.)
• Goldfish Swim School Roswell Village 5th Anniversary Celebration at Goldfish Swim School - Roswell Village (2 p.m.)
• Breathwork for Massive Transformation at The Well of Roswell, 900 Old Roswell Lakes Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (11:30 a.m.)
• Lakeside Hydration at 102 Russell Rd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (11:30 a.m.)
• Adult Cooking Class: Summer Salads & Soups at East Roswell Public Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (12 p.m.)
• Will King @ Duluth Downtown GA at Duluth Downtown GA (6 p.m.)
• Married with Laughter Comedy at Alpharetta Post No 201 (6 p.m.)
• Roswell Rodeo at Gate City Brewing Company (6 p.m.)
• New Kids On The Block - The Magic Summer 2024 Tour at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (6:30 p.m.)
• A R I Z O N A at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (6:30 p.m.)
• Roswell Riverside Sounds: Rissi Palmer at Riverside Park (7:30 p.m.)
• Deadpool & Wolverine--Premiere Weekend at Aurora Cineplex July 26th Week at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (7 p.m.)
• Cacao and Sound Bath Ceremony at 102 Russell Rd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (7 p.m.)

Monday, July 29

• $ 3.00 Summer Family Flicks--BOSS BABY at Aurora Cineplex--July 29th week at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (10 a.m.)

See more events on our calendar

Roswell chatter:

Here's what your neighbors and local leaders are talking about.

• 💔ABANDONED!: "Sometimes you wonder – how did this happen? How did two perfect dogs that were once loved end up in an overcrowded shelter? These two need a foster…" (Nextdoor - Brookfield West)
• From my recent 3-hour shoot at the Newtown Dream Dog Park.: "Top 24 picks w/captions: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjByEnz All 103 keepers: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBB4zy" (Nextdoor - Martin's Landing)

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Nearby News

• New Kids on the Block at Hersheypark Stadium: Where to buy tickets under $20 (pennlive.com)
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• United States - Dunwoody – 1850 Cotillion Drive #2311, Dunwoody GA 30338 For Rent on PropGOLuxury (propgoluxury.com)
• Man Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Romance Scam (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• Team USA Swimming roster for 2024 Olympics: Katie Ledecky chases history (fansided.com)

That's all we've got today. Wishing you the best,

— Patch AM Team

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