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The Beluga whales are back on display downtown Atlanta at the Georgia Aquarium!

Maris returns to Atlanta after a brief stay at SeaWorld San Antonio, while the beluga whale habitat was undergoing cleaning and improvements. The 15-year-old female, who was born at the New York Aquarium, is 11 feet long and weighs more than 900 pounds. She will be joined by newcomer Beethoven.  Beethoven was the first successful beluga whale calf born at SeaWorld San Antonio and spent most of his life at Point Defiance Zoo. The 18-year-old male is 13 feet long and weighs more than 1740 pounds.

Atlanta’s Holiday House 2009

I know it’s hard to imagine the thought of venturing outside of Roswell, especially during the holiday season, but Atlanta’s Holiday House is worth the trip.  The Save A Smile Foundation invites you to experience this 22,000 square-foot French estate, designed and built by custom builder Steve West. It is the largest and most spectacular spec home ever built in Atlanta. An architectural marvel with its European flair and classic, yet livable elegance will showcase Atlanta’s top designers. Atlanta’s Holiday House 2009 is located off of West Paces Ferry at 3410 Ridgewood Road, Atlanta 30327.

Several Roswell Restaurants Fared Well

OpenTable.com is the world’s most popular website for making restaurant reservations online.  Through 200,000+ reviews submitted each month, Open Table diners dish on everything from wine lists and service to the view and ambiance.  With this much feedback, Open Table created lots of different Diners’ Choice lists to help you find the perfect restaurant for your occasion.

Here is how some of your favorite Roswell restaurants fared:

Best America Food
#6 Indigo

Best for Lunch
#10 Relish

Best Neighborhood Gems
#7 Sugo – Clocktower Place
#8 Indigo

Best Overall (#9), Best Ambiance (#9), Best Service (#9), Most Romantic (#9)
The Melting Pot

Hey Roswell, Enjoy a FREE Day at the Zoo!

Zoo Atlanta invites Fulton County residents to enjoy a visit to the Zoo for free!  Present your ID and enjoy free admission for up to one adult and three children.  Free admission is only valid on Saturday, August 8th and Sunday August 9th, 2009. 

Arrive early and travel on MARTA to beat the crowds and traffic.  Zoo hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Bring the whole family and have fun!

Experience Roswell’s NINE Restaurant

If you like quaint European sidewalk cafes, cozy atmosphere and good food, Roswell’s NINE Restaurant is where you want to be!

Small and quaint, reservations are generally required.  The ambiance is Old World with its century-old brick walls, pine beams and wrought iron accents.  Dine either outside on the small street front patio or inside by candlelight.  The menu is rather extensive, sure to please just about anyone.  The pastas are out of this world and the Crab Cakes are a definite ‘must have’.  For lunch, I’d recommend the yummy Baked Salmon Sandwich or the 946 Salad; both are tasty and very filling.

Roswell’s 31st Annual Possum Trot 10K

The 31st annual Possum Trot is Saturday, May 20th.  A perfect qualifier for the famed Peachtree Road Race, the popular Possum Trot is also a great conditioning course.  The course is flat, fast and fun with scenic views along the Chattahoochee River.

The course starts and ends at the entrance of the Chattahoochee Nature Center located at 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell.  Parking is allowed at the Nature Center, but if you park there, plan on sticking around for post-race activities, as the road will be closed until at least 9:30.  There is additional parking at the St. Francis School on Willeo. 

Historic Roswell to Host National Bicycle Race

For the eighth consecutive year, Roswell will host the Historic Roswell Criterium bicycle race this Sunday, April 26th.   This year, the event will be part of the USA Crits Speed Week racing series for elite athletes.  The Historic Roswell Criterium has established itself as one of the top single-day races in the United States, with ten categories for both amateur and professional athletes.  For Roswell locals, the event has become an all day festival, including a morning recreational ride with the Mayor of Roswell, Jere Wood.  Also, local children can participate in an afternoon bicycle safety rodeo.

If The Pollen Is Any Indication…

We are in full Spring/Summer mode, otherwise known as Roswell’s social season!  Below are some of the more popular events in Roswell, so mark your calendars.

Thursday, April 16th – October 15th
Alive After Five In Roswell Historic District
Roswell’s popular street party takes place every 3rd Thursday April - October

Saturday, April 25th
Run The River
8th annual HomeStretch Challenge 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run.  Run a flat, fast course along the Chattahoochee.  Benefits HomeStretch who assists homeless families.  For more information, visit www.HomeStretch.org

Roswell Launches Tour of Historic Mill Village

Roswell’s Convention and Visitors Bureau Heritage Center has launched a walking tour focusing solely on the famous Roswell Mill and the Mill Village, where the Mill workers lived. 

The tour begins on Atlanta Street (Hwy. 9) and continues down Sloan Street to the Mill and Mill Workers Monument.  The tour is free and also utilizes digital MP3 players to guide visitors through the historic area.  Those interested in downloading the tour to their own digital devices can visit www.roswellhs.org or borrow an MP3 player from the Visitor’s Center.  A CD is also available, for those wanting to drive the tour.  Hikers can visit the old machine shop and Mill ruins along the Vickery Creek trails.

Strap Up Your Laces Roswell

The 8th Annual Chattahoochee Challenge 10K is this Saturday, February 7th.  Start time is 8:00 AM for the 10K and the 1-mile fun run starts at 7:30 AM.  The race starts and finishes at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 

The Chattahoochee Challenge is an official qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race.  It’s a flat and fast 10K.  Not to mention scenic; the course runs along the Chattahoochee River.

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