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Coming up on the Alpharetta Patch calendar: International Fall Festival

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Morning Alpharetta! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which local Eagle Scout projects are helping Alpharetta neighbors.
  • What message did Western "missionaries" bring to Alpharetta's Baptist staff?
  • Could Alpharetta employers be swept into a new H-1B fraud crackdown?

Also on today's calendar: International Fall Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 55. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Atlanta Wind Symphony Celebrates America's 250th Birthday! —Linda Brill Read on Patch
  • Positive Results from Pickens —Andy Carr Read on Patch
  • Kloeckner Metals Corporation posted a job opening for Burner Operator - 2nd Shift in Alpharetta. Apply here.
  • Ashley Furniture posted a job opening for Store Housekeeping Associate in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johns Creek

  • LIVE UPDATES: Power outages, downed trees reported as Isaias sweeps north Georgia (cbs46.com)
  • Week Eight Scores & Recaps (United Community Bank Scoreboard) (blitzsportsga.com)

Roswell

  • Roswell weighs playground upgrades, Masonic Lodge reuse (appenmedia.com)
  • Kirk Cousins' Wife Julie Sends Clear Message About Life With the Raiders (newsbreak.com)
  • Ga. woman grateful to be alive after tree hits home during storm (wrdw.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: "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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