🌱 Patch AM: How are Buckhead’s high schools beating Georgia’s graduation record?

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In today's newsletter:

• How are Buckhead's high schools beating Georgia's graduation record?

Also on today's calendar: The Other Art Fair Atlanta and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunshine, very warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Metro Atlanta school districts see graduation rate increase (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Families in Buckhead will see local schools contributing to record-high graduation rates, with Atlanta Public Schools reaching 91.2% and Fulton County Schools hitting 93.4%. Both districts credit higher expectations and added student support, and they're now focused on sustaining these gains that outpace Georgia's statewide average of 88.5%.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buckhead Atlanta

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• The Other Art Fair Atlanta →
  259 Milton Ave SE, Atlanta
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Softball (Hillgrove)
  North Atlanta High School Atlanta, GA 30327
  5:30 pm
• JV Football (Hillgrove)
  North Atlanta High School Atlanta, GA 30327
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Role Model →
  Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta
• TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue →
  Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta
• Varsity Football HOMECOMING (Harrison)
  North Atlanta High School Atlanta, GA 30327
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Animal Blessings at Peachtree Road Farmers Market →
  Peachtree Road Farmers Market, 2744 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta
  8:30 am
Saturday October 10
• Holiday Bazaar →
  Bethany United Methodist Church, 760 Hurt Rd SW, Smyrna
  10:00 am
• Join "Mozart in Milton": Laura Ardan (Ret. ASO clarinetist), Vega Quartet, William Ransom (piano) →
  Birmingham United Methodist Church, 15770 Birmingham Hwy, Milton
  7:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• Sandy Springs Wine Festival →
  City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Cherokee Garden Library Lecture: Isabella Tree →
  McElreath Hall and The Kenan Research Center, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta
  7:00 pm
• Cherokee Garden Library Fall Program featuring Isabella Tree, The Book of Wilding →
  Atlanta History Center, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Smyrna

• QXO Volunteers Help Repair Smyrna Senior's Home (roofingcontractor.com)
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Atlanta

• The Love of Soul Tour Atlanta tickets on sale at State Farm Arena (ticketnews.com)
• Light the Night Brings Hope to Piedmont Park for Blood Cancer Awareness (atlantanewsfirst.com)
• Good Day Atlanta Viewer Information: September 30, 2026 (fox5atlanta.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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