David Proctor, creator, and director of “Grabbing the Hammer Lane,” Marlon Burnley, creator, and director of “Black in the Box,” and Corinne Sutherlin, Cultural Arts Supervisor for the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department, detail this year’s Roswell Roots Black History Festival. Plus, comedian Alyx Libby takes the stage in our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” and author Karon Warren discusses her new book, “100 Things to Do in the North Georgia Mountains Before You Die.”

David Proctor, creator, and director of “Grabbing the Hammer Lane,” Marlon Burnley, creator, and director of “Black in the Box,” and Corinne Sutherlin, Cultural Arts Supervisor for the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department, detail this year’s Roswell Roots Black History Festival. Plus, comedian Alyx Libby takes the stage in our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” and author Karon Warren discusses her new book, “100 Things to Do in the North Georgia Mountains Before You Die.”

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta’s creative world.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.

The City Lights Collective

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.