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  • 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!)

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  • Thursday: Sunshine, very warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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  • 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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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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