🌱 Patch AM: How Brookhaven neighbors kept 41,000 pounds of waste out of landfills

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In today's newsletter:

• How Brookhaven neighbors kept 41,000 pounds of waste out of landfills

Also on today's calendar: Taste Brookhaven Returns with an Evening of Signature Tastings, Live Entertainment and Local Flavor and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 68.
• Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cities put hazardous waste in its place (thechampionnewspaper.com) — Brookhaven partnered with Chamblee and Doraville to host a record-breaking hazardous waste and recycling event at Plaza Fiesta, serving 308 cars from around DeKalb. According to Brookhaven officials, residents safely disposed of over 41,000 pounds of paint, electronics, Styrofoam, and other hard-to-handle materials. The turnout shows strong local commitment to protecting creeks, sewers, and landfills from harmful waste.
   

📸 Around Brookhaven

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookhaven

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Children's Tumor Foundation NF Walk →
  Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Brookhaven
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Adopt a Creepy Cuddly Creature
  Brookhaven Library -
• Inktober: Pen and Ink Creations
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• Take & Make Crafts: Halloween Handprints
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• Aging Well With Your Health Conditions
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  11:00 am
• K-Pop Karaoke and Games
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  3:30 pm
• Taste Brookhaven Returns with an Evening of Signature Tastings, Live Entertainment and Local Flavor →
  Brookhaven City Centre, 4001 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Friends of the Redan-Trotti Library Book Sale
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Friends of the Redan-Trotti Library Book Sale
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Skylight Gallery Concert Series →
  Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, Brookhaven
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Sandy Springs Wine Festival →
  City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Feel The Spirit →
  Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell
  3:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Chamblee

• Jerrine Toll (covchurch.org)

Doraville

• 11 Falafel Spots In Georgia We'd Recommend To Anyone Who Loves Mediterranean Food (newsbreak.com)
• Top picks for October: the best events & activities around metro Atlanta (atlantaonthecheap.com)
• The Quiet Office that Prices Your Life (thecitizen.com)

Dunwoody

• Dunwoody data center construction concerns residents (appenmedia.com)
• Talk back: Dunwoody Woman's Club thanks homeowners (appenmedia.com)

Ok Brookhaven! 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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