🌱 Patch AM: Why Alpharetta High students are fighting Flock cameras on campus

Good day Alpharetta! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Alpharetta High students are fighting Flock cameras on campus
• Want your Alpharetta kid to review the Georgia Aquarium?

Also on today's calendar: Patriot Day - Honoring Our Heroes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
• Tuesday: Humid with decreasing clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alpharetta Students Petition Use Of Flock Cameras On Campus: Report (patch.com) — Students at Alpharetta High School are pushing back against Flock security cameras installed at school entrances, arguing the constant surveillance harms privacy and creates anxiety. Their Change.org petition challenges a Fulton County Schools program that placed cameras at more than 100 campuses, while district police leaders maintain the technology improves safety and aids investigations.
   

• 4-Pack Ticket Giveaway to Georgia Aquarium (macaronikid.com) — A Georgia family can win four tickets to the Georgia Aquarium, with their child serving as a Macaroni KID JR Reporter whose write-up will be featured on the Alpharetta edition's site. Families must enter the drawing online between September 1 and 10, then be able to visit the aquarium by December 31 if selected.
   

📸 Around Alpharetta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alpharetta

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Patriot Day - Honoring Our Heroes →
  Newtown Park Amphitheater - 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA,
  8:30 am
Sunday September 13
• Hometown Heroes w/ Live Music, Top Restaurants, Auction →
  1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Alpharetta Uncorked Wine Fest →
  2001 Commerce St, Alpharetta
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

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
Monday September 7
• Senior Fitness →
  St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 535 Rucker Rd., Alpharetta
  10:30 am
Thursday September 10
• PVOLVE x The Painted Horse Winery →
  The Painted Horse Winery & Vineyards, 13762 Hopewell Rd, Milton
  6:00 pm
• Grounded Wine Dinner at Cork & Glass →
  Cork & Glas
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• PVOLVE x The Standard Club →
  The Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
  9:30 am
• Tia Fuller & Lil' John Roberts →
  The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Pearls & Purpose: A Free Back-to-School Community Experience →
  St James Alpharetta, 3000 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta
  10:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Free Carnival & BOGO Day at Aurora Cineplex--16th Annual Birthday Bash Sun Sept 13th →
  Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Need to rehome our Tuxedo cat due to loss of home.
  He is 5 years old, friendly, and in good health. Need to find a home for him by this Sunday. Please message me if you are interested. (Nextdoor Spring View)
• Lost Cat!
  Our Pungo has gone missing since yesterday. He is a black neutered male with a white spot on his chest. He has a bad eye - scar tissue. He is… (Nextdoor Jones Bridge Plantation)

• Kids Empire posted a job opening for Park Team Member in Alpharetta. Apply here.
• Michaels Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock / Cleaning early morning must have Fri Sat Sun Availablity in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johns Creek

• Johns Creek council renames Newtown Park amphitheater (appenmedia.com)
• Chattahoochee Shower Doors Expands Custom Shower Door Services in Johns Creek (daily-tribune.com)
• New exhibit invites Johns Creek to think beyond borders (appenmedia.com)

Roswell

• The Roswell Fall Arts Festival is happening on Sept. 19 and 20 (atlantaonthecheap.com)
• Vacant Roswell Kohl's converted into $28M church facility (fox5atlanta.com)

Ok Alpharetta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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