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Coming up on the Alpharetta Patch calendar: When Rivers Meet - The Black and Jewish Origins of America's Sound

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Hi there, Alpharetta! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

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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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)
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    ***** 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)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 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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