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Groveway Community Group is a non-profit organization committed to providing assistance to the elderly and youth throughout the community, encouraging the ...

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Groveway Community Group seeks to complement the work done by other agencies by identifying unmet --but important-- needs. We are your advocate in the ...

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Groveway Community Group is one of the original and remains a major active contributor to the Roswell Roots Festival which is held throughout the month of ...

"Roswell Roots" Events Happening This Month

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Mo Better Blues 35th Anniversary Screening 2/6 @ 6 PM

Celebrate 35 years of Mo' Better Blues! Join us for a special anniversary screening of Spike Lee's iconic jazz drama, starring Denzel Washington in a soulful journey through love, friendship, and the high notes of ambition. Relive the rhythm, romance, and unforgettable style of this timeless classic. It’s an experience that only gets better with time, and you will love the throwback ticket price of $3!


Ruben Studdard LIVE! 2/7 @ 7 PM

Experience the soulful sound that has made the "Velvet Teddy Bear” a hit-maker on the R&B and Gospel charts in the intimate setting of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

Art and Soul: Roswell Roots Kid and Family Celebration 2/15

Enjoy a fantastic, free family day filled with performances, activities, and fun. The lobby will be lively with interactive activities and roaming entertainment, while Center Stage hosts a lineup of top children's performers. Perfect for young children and their families to experience the spirit of Roswell Roots 2025.

Lyrics & Lyre III: Lyrics Love Edition 2/15 @ 7 PM

Be transformed by the power of love with Ashlee Haze's unique performance where theatrical poetry meets live music.

Michael L. Thurmond, Author of James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia 2/20

A book discussion with Michael L. Thurmond, author of James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia and currently Dekalb County’s CEO.

The book James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia, uncovers Oglethorpe's evolution from slave trader to abolitionist, propelled by intellectual relationships with two formerly enslaved black men. A compelling storyteller, Michael L. Thurmond is also the author of Freedom: Georgia's Antislavery Heritage and Black Men and Women in Athens History. As the Chief Executive Officer of Dekalb County (through 2024), Thurmond has served in the Georgia Legislature, as Director of Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services, Georgia Labor Commissioner, and as Superintendent of Dekalb County Schools.

Alonzo Herndon: Atlanta’s First Black Millionaire 2/21 @ 7:30 PM

Alonzo Herndon was Atlanta’s first Black millionaire and was influential in shaping today’s landscape for Black entrepreneurs. He was born into slavery but ended up creating an enduring legacy. After the screening enjoy a lively discussion with the film’s creator Dr. L. Gregory Henley, Doug Hooker (Atlanta Regional Commission, Midtown Connector Park Project) and Rev. Christopher M. Todd (Zion Missionary Baptist Church).

Leyla McCalla Live 2/22 @ 7 PM

Grammy Award-winning musician, singer, and songwriter live with her international tour and latest album, Sun Without the Heat.

Open Hearth Cooking with Clarissa Clifton 2/22 @ 10 AM

Join Clarissa Clifton, a living history interpreter, for a demonstration of 19th-century southern Black and African open-hearth cooking techniques.

Clarissa Clifton, a living history interpreter, demonstrates open-hearth cooking using traditional 19th century southern recipes centered on Black and African food ways. Clarissa explains the methods of cooking over an open fire using traditional cast iron cookware and nineteenth century utensils.

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Ayana Smith

26 January 2025
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As a family whose son was a recipient of the Groveway Community scholarship, I am incredibly grateful for the support it has provided in helping my child achiev...
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