🌱 Patch AM: How a national church renewal summit converged on Alpharetta this week

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In today's newsletter:

• How a national church renewal summit converged on Alpharetta this week
• How far does Alpharetta's license plate surveillance data really travel?

Also on today's calendar: When Rivers Meet - The Black and Jewish Origins of America's Sound and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 71.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NAMB hosts largest Replant Summit, honors 2026 Replanter of the Year • Biblical Recorder (brnow.org) — A major church leadership summit just wrapped up at the North American Mission Board's headquarters in Alpharetta, drawing nearly 400 pastors and ministry leaders from 24 states. Over two days, attendees focused on prayer, church renewal, and practical strategies for revitalizing struggling congregations, culminating in recognition of Georgia pastor Daniel Sanderson as 2026 Replanter of the Year.
   

• How an Atlanta Suburb Ended Up Sharing Flock Data With More Than 2,000 Organizations (wired.com subscription) — Alpharetta's network of Flock license plate cameras now feeds data to more than 2,000 agencies nationwide, while the city receives information from over 1,300 others. This rapid expansion means everyday drivers in Alpharetta are tied into a sprawling surveillance web, raising questions about how local police manage sharing settings and guard against misuse of the technology.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alpharetta

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• When Rivers Meet - The Black and Jewish Origins of America's Sound →
  Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell
  4:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Patriot Day - Honoring Our Heroes →
  Newtown Park Amphitheater - 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA,
  8:30 am
• A Service of Remembrance →
  Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Hometown Heroes w/ Live Music, Top Restaurants, Auction →
  1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Play. Sip. Connect. Mahjong at TBB 122 →
  TBB 122, 122 Marietta St, Alpharetta
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• The Sounds of the Jacksons! →
  The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Museums on Us® Offers Free Admission to Georgia Cultural Attractions for Labor Day Weekend 9/5-9/6 →
  Atlanta History Center, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta
  9:00 am
• Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park →
  Marietta Square, 99 S Park Square NE, Marietta
  10:00 am
• Saturday and Sunday, September 5th & 6th: Celebrating The Music of Sade →
  The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
  9:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Museums on Us® Offers Free Admission to Georgia Cultural Attractions for Labor Day Weekend 9/5-9/6 →
  Atlanta History Center, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta
  9:00 am
• The Gospel of Jazz →
  The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
  2:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Tia Fuller & Lil' John Roberts →
  The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is this a lost cat?
  They seem super sweet and unafraid of people, so I just wanted to check in! (Nextdoor Deerfield)
• ****Found!!!!
  ***** thank you so much!!!!! Bubbles is missing, and we're hoping our neighbors can help bring him home. Please check your home, garage, shed, and… (Nextdoor Milton Park)

• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for MATERIAL HANDLER I- OUTBOUND, SHIPPING & RETURNS in Alpharetta. Apply here.
• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor - Full Time in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johns Creek

• 6 Common Smile Problems an Orthodontist in Brookhaven Can Address (sociallifemagazine.com)

Roswell

• Football Names 2026 Captains (vucommodores.com)
• Strong Work Outs, Stronger Lives (citylifestyle.com)
• Roberta 'Bobbie' Demaline (1937 (thevillagereporter.com)

Milton

• Milton Historical Society preserves past, builds community (appenmedia.com)
• Milton hazardous waste drop-off: Free collection event details (fox5atlanta.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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