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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Northern Ridge District names August Eagle Scouts (appenmedia.com) — Northern Ridge Boy Scout District has named a new group of Eagle Scouts whose projects directly benefited Alpharetta institutions, including an Eagle board of review held at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Local churches, schools, and nonprofits across Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell, and Johns Creek gained bridges, benches, learning spaces, and community service projects that will serve residents for years to come.
• Incoming Nevada Baptist leader tells Georgia Baptist staff, 'We are your missionaries to the West' (kentuckytoday.com) — In Alpharetta Baptist Mission Board staff heard Nevada leader Adam Mallette thank them for supporting Western church work and urge them to stay rooted in Scripture. Speaking at a monthly chapel, he shared his journey from Marine officer to pastor and incoming convention director, emphasizing cooperation, holiness, and seeing Georgia Baptists as partners sending missionaries westward.
• H-1B visa fraud — Atlanta Targeted for Potential Federal Crackdown (koreadaily.com) — Metro Atlanta, including job-heavy Alpharetta, could face intensified federal scrutiny over alleged H-1B visa fraud after Rep. Rich McCormick urged a broad investigation. The report explains his concerns about employers underpaying foreign workers, potential impacts on local job markets, and how a nationwide crackdown could soon extend to technology and professional firms in Alpharetta and nearby suburbs.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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