🌱 Where to find Ball Ground’s most creative scarecrows this October

Cheers Ball Ground! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Where to find Ball Ground's most creative scarecrows this October
• How vulnerable were Ball Ground voters' ballots to new AI tools?

Also on today's calendar: We CARE Vet Fair™ and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scarecrow invasions in North Georgia: Your 2026 guide (fox5atlanta.com) — Downtown Ball Ground is gearing up for its October Scarecrow Contest, with handmade, family-friendly displays lining Gilmer Ferry Road and the downtown district. You can stroll past the creations all month, cast your vote through October 30, and see winners announced on Halloween, alongside similar scarecrow displays popping up in nearby North Georgia towns.
   

• AI Could Link Georgia Voters To Their Ballots. Officials Are Reviewing A Privacy Flaw Before Early Voting. (ibtimes.com) — Ball Ground voters are part of new research showing how AI tools could potentially link some Georgians to their supposedly secret ballots, using data from a local vote center in Cherokee County. State officials are now scrambling to adjust how ballot records are released and handled before early voting begins, aiming to preserve anonymity without undermining election transparency.
   

📸 Around Ball Ground

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ball Ground

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Harvest Moon Atlanta →
  Falany Performing Arts Center, 199 Fine Arts Dr, Waleska
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• FEATHER'S EDGE WINERY →
  FEATHER'S EDGE VINEYARDS, 10061 Ball Ground Hwy, Ball Ground
  2:00 pm
• SPIRIT HORSE at Feather's Edge Winery →
  Feather's Edge Vineyards, 10061 Ball Ground Hwy, Ball Ground
  2:00 pm
• SPIRIT HORSE at Feather's Edge Vineyards →
  FEATHER'S EDGE VINEYARDS, 10061 Ball Ground Hwy, Ball Ground
  2:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• We CARE Vet Fair™ →
  Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• Tuesday Drink Special →
  Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
  3:00 pm
• Line Dancing Lessons →
  Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
  6:30 pm
• $100 Freeroll at Canton Ice House →
  Canton Ice House, 150 Keith Dr, Canton
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Story Time in the Gardens! →
  Cox Arboretum & Garden, 1621 N Lake Dr, Canton
  10:00 am
• Latino Business Club →
  Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Thursday Morning Walks at Cox Arboretum & Gardens →
  Cox Arboretum & Garden, 1621 N Lake Dr, Canton
  8:00 am
• Thirsty Thursday →
  Reformation Brewery (Canton), 225 Reformation Pkwy Ste 500, Canton
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lately, I've been thinking about how much easier relationships can feel when you don't have to pretend to be someone you're not.
  At this stage in life, I'm not looking for perfect people or constant excitement. I appreciate someone who can be comfortable with a quiet evening,… (Nextdoor Fairview)

• InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Canton. Apply here.
• Moe's posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ball Ground here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jasper

• This Old-School Georgia Bakery Is Known For Fried Pies People Grew Up Eating (takingthekids.com)

Milton

• Milton eyes $20K deal to preserve Birmingham Park land (appenmedia.com)
• 2029 lineman 'felt like a major priority' on Tennessee-Auburn visit (usatoday.com)
• Northern Ridge District names September Eagle Scouts (appenmedia.com)

Ok Ball Ground! 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 Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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