Roswell Brew Talks

This week on Roswell Brew Talks, we sat down with Rae Ann and Steve Gruver of the Max Gruver Foundation. In September 2017, their son Max—an LSU freshman and Blessed Trinity graduate from right here in Roswell—lost his life to hazing just weeks into college. Since then, the Gruvers have worked tirelessly to end hazing, driving change at both state and federal levels and raising awareness nationwid...

🎙️ This week on Roswell Brew Talks we welcome Christina DeVictor, new president of the Roswell Farmers Market and board member Amy Gates-Stroud. 🌱 ☕️ Learn how the market is thriving back at its original City Hall location, with a strong focus on Roswell-based vendors and creating a family-friendly experience for the whole community. Listen to the full episode to hear how Christina, Amy, and the...

♻️ This week on Roswell Brew Talks , we’re talking all things glass recycling with Jamey Moran from Ripple Glass! What started in Kansas City in the early 2000s has grown into a nationwide effort—with a processing center now right here in College Park, GA. Since launching in Roswell, Ripple Glass has already collected nearly 7,000 pounds of glass ! ☕️ Grab your coffee and tune in to learn how gla...

🎙️ This Week on Roswell Brew Talks: Meet Dave McPherson & Tommy McNulty—longtime friends turned business partners behind Southeast Elite Entertainment ! From jamming in local bars to running full-scale production for events like Alive in Roswell , Roswell Music Festival , and Music on the Hill —these two have helped shape the sound of our city. Whether you’re a music lover or just proud to cal...

This week on Roswell Brew Talk we’ve got something special brewing! Guest host Jon Paul Croom, CEO of Wellstar North Fulton, joins us as we sit down with Michael and Matt Curling of Variant Brewing. Hear how Variant became the first brewery in Georgia to open under new laws allowing direct-to-customer sales, their tradition of brewing a new beer every week, and how they’re leading the way with a f...

This Week on Roswell Brew Talks: Anne Coleman of The Bunny Hive Roswell! After discovering The Bunny Hive as a new mom, Anne fell in love with the concept—and took the leap to become an owner herself. Now, she proudly runs the Roswell location, creating a welcoming space for little ones and their families to learn, play, and grow together. Tune in to hear Anne’s inspiring journey into entrepreneur...

🏈 This Week on Roswell Brew Talks We sit down with Coach Jonathan Thompson , the new head football coach at Roswell High School! Formerly the offensive coordinator at Lee County—where his team set a Georgia high school football scoring record with 53 points per game—Coach Thompson is bringing that same high-powered energy to Roswell. From day one, he’s built his program on a foundation of love —f...

🎙️ This Week on Roswell Brew Talks We’re joined by Dr. Mark McLaughlin and Dr. Laura Pearson to talk about Wellstar Health System’s recently expanded cancer program and radiation center — bringing comprehensive, patient-centered care to Roswell like never before. With everything cancer patients need now available on one campus, this expansion is a major win for health and healing in our community....

🎙️ This week on Roswell Brew Talks , we’re joined by Roswell Rotary President Trummie Patrick and Membership Chair Courtney Lott ! What started in Chicago in the early 1900s has grown into a global movement — and Roswell Rotary is celebrating 75 years of Service Above Self right here in our community. 💙 With over 220 members , Roswell Rotary spans generations — from Interact Clubs in our local sc...

🌟 This week on Roswell Brew Talks, we’re joined by the dynamic duo behind Findlay Rowe — Audrey and Barbara! What started as a floral shop 14 years ago has blossomed into one of Roswell’s favorite gift boutiques, offering everything from jewelry and tabletop décor to furniture and more. 💐🛍️ Fueled by loyal local customers and now reaching even more through their online shop, their story is one o...

This week on Roswell Brew Talks , we sit down with Conner and Jasmin Slewitzke, the husband-and-wife duo behind one of Roswell’s favorite breakfast spots — Gracious Plenty ! Born and raised right here in Roswell and veterans of the Ford Fry restaurant group, they bring a family-first, purpose-over-profit approach to everything they do. From their famous biscuits and monkey bread to their commitmen...

  This Week on Roswell Brew Talks : Meet Jamie & Kelly, the visionaries behind Recess in Roswell ! Their brand-new 20,000 sq. ft. outdoor play space is made for families with kids 10 & under — complete with turf zones, playgrounds, live music, and a concession stand serving craft cocktails, beer, wine, and family-friendly bites. Tune in to hear how this unique concept came to life and how...

This week on Roswell Brew Talks we sit down with the colorful and creative Lynn Lilly, founder of Confetti Clubhouse — Roswell’s newest family-friendly arts & crafts space! Located on Oak Street, Confetti Clubhouse is the perfect spot for birthday parties, summer camps, and hands-on fun for kids of all ages. A former spokesperson for Michaels , Crayola , and Brother , Lynn shares how her journ...

New Episode! On this week’s Roswell Brew Talks, we sit down with Andy Zirger, founder of Bar Crawl USA — the nationwide bar crawl movement that started with 30 friends and a great idea one Saturday afternoon. Now in 20 cities across 14 states, Bar Crawl USA is back in Roswell for the 4th annual Summer Sippin’ & Bar Crawl, supporting our amazing local restaurants.  With 12 spots participating,...

This week on Roswell Brew Talks , we’re diving into the world of weddings, events, and Southern charm with Margaret Dawalt, Events Catering at Ivy Hall and Roswell Mill Club—two of Roswell’s premier event venues! Located on the same historic property, these stunning spaces were once part of a working cotton mill and now host unforgettable weddings, corporate gatherings, and holiday parties. With g...

This week on Roswell Brew Talk, we’re stepping into the future of design—literally! We sat down with Mark and Mary, the local franchise owners of ‪@WalkYourPlansAtlanta‬ , a cutting-edge projection facility right here in Roswell. While they didn’t create the concept, they’ve brought this groundbreaking technology to our community. With Walk Your Plans, you can walk through your space at full scale...

This week on Roswell Brew Talks, we sit down with Libby & Nick from Whit’s Frozen Custard—one of the East side’s favorite sweet spots! 🍦 Their journey began on vacation, where one taste of Whit’s inspired them to bring over 400 flavor combinations back home to Roswell. From classic scoops to custom creations, they’ve built a community atmosphere that keeps locals coming back. Did you know? Cu...

Welcome to our Friday Brew Talks! Today, we’re fortunate to have Debbie Cwalina, Executive Director of Be THE Voice, along with board members Kendra Smith and Ryan Williams. 👋 This incredible student-led movement promotes kindness and inclusion from kindergarten through 12th grade—and it’s making a real impact by counteracting bullying and cyberbullying. 👏 Be THE Voice began in 2015 when Debbie...

We had an incredible guest on Brew Talks this week, welcome Bruno Castanza, owner of Roswell General! ☕️ If you haven’t visited yet, Roswell General is full of unique finds for your outdoor lifestyle. It was a pleasure to sit down with Bruno and hear how his 20+ year journey in the Roswell community came to life. Tune in to hear how he landed in Roswell and built a business that’s become a local...