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

In today's newsletter:

  • See which local Eagle Scout projects are improving Alpharetta schools and nonprofits.
  • Alpharetta arrest over alleged online threat targeting Chabad synagogue explained.

Also on today's calendar: Fulton County Commission Debate District 1 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northern Ridge District names September Eagle Scouts (appenmedia.com) — Alpharetta residents can celebrate several new Eagle Scouts whose projects directly benefited local schools, churches and nonprofits, from improving an Alpharetta High School path to enhancing facilities at Ignite Robotics and Elkins Pointe Middle School. The Northern Ridge District recognized these Scouts after their Sept. 24 board of review at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, highlighting service that supports education, animal rescue, athletics and community gathering spaces.
   

• Georgia Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Hegseth Family and Demanding He Attack Chabad Synagogue (crownheights.info) — An Alpharetta man was arrested by local police and federally charged after allegedly posting an online threat demanding that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attack a Chabad synagogue or face harm to his family. Authorities say Jewish security groups and Atlanta-area law enforcement quickly coordinated, issued alerts, and later found no ongoing specific threat, while still urging Jewish institutions to stay vigilant.
   

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  • 🚨 STILL MISSING — PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT 🚨
    Our cat Casper (nickname Kuku) is STILL MISSING. He was last seen September 29 on Ogeechee Drive. We have been searching the neighborhood every day,… (Nextdoor Bridgestone)
  • There's this dog walking around in our backyard and throughout our neighborhood.
    It looks like his leash broke and he's wandering around the neighborhood. Just wanted to inform people and hope to find his owner. (Nextdoor Chartwell)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Free World Music Ensemble debuts in Johns Creek Oct. 10 (appenmedia.com)
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Roswell

  • Roswell Couple dies in I-85 Crash in Franklin County on Saturday (wnegradio.com)
  • Vestis Corp COO William J. Seward Reports Tax-Related Share Withholding Transaction (kalkinemedia.com)
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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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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