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🌱 Patch AM: Brookhaven Kroger on Buford Highway quietly closed—what’s changing nearby?
Also, don't miss Sandy Springs Wine Festival on the Brookhaven Patch calendar
Hey there, Brookhaven! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Brookhaven Kroger on Buford Highway quietly closed—what's changing nearby?
Also on today's calendar: Sandy Springs Wine Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Some sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Images: Overhaul for offensively nicknamed Kroger roars ahead (urbanize.city) — Brookhaven shoppers may remember the Kroger at 3855 Buford Highway, one of two DeKalb County locations the chain recently closed as part of a nationwide pullback. A separate former "Citi Center" Kroger site in unincorporated Decatur is now being redeveloped with a major investment and plans for new retailers, including another full-service grocery for the Memorial Drive corridor. 
📸 Around Brookhaven
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookhaven
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★ Featured events ★
- Sandy Springs Wine Festival →
City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs
2:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Business Setup Workshop
Redan-Trotti Library -
6:00 pm - Ministers of Care Training →
1350 Hearst Dr. NE, Brookhaven
7:00 pm - Book Club →
1350 Hearst Dr. NE, Brookhaven
10:00 am - Aging Well With Your Health Conditions
Redan-Trotti Library -
11:00 am - The Forge - Fatherhood Forum →
1350 Hearst Dr. NE, Brookhaven
6:15 am - Homeschool Fun Friday
Brookhaven Library -
10:30 am - Building Blocks
Redan-Trotti Library -
11:00 am - Line Dancing @ the Library
Redan-Trotti Library -
1:30 pm - Mushroom Cap Workshop
Brookhaven Library -
10:30 am - Feel The Spirit →
Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell
3:00 pm - Fall Music Gala →
Conant Performing Arts Center, 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven
8:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 22
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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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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