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Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 1 Dead, 2 Wounded In Triple Shooting Near Buford: Police (patch.com) — Residents near Buford are being urged to share any information after a man was killed and two others were wounded in a triple shooting Saturday on Laurel Crossing Parkway. Gwinnett County police are still investigating, have not released victim identities or conditions, and are seeking tips through their department and Crime Stoppers, where a cash reward may be available.
2. Week Three Scores & Recaps (United Community Bank Scoreboard) (blitzsportsga.com) — Buford's top-ranked high school football team continued its dominant start with a 41–7 win over Mallard Creek (NC), reinforcing its #1 status for local fans. The scoreboard rundown also recaps key Week Three results for nearby programs like Gainesville, Flowery Branch, West Hall, and North Hall, helping Buford-area readers track regional rivals and future opponents.
3. Notorious Walmart shoplifter Speedy Gonzalez charged in Athens theft case (classiccitynews.com) — Two Buford residents, Speedy Gonzalez and Ainsley Paiton Holbrook, have been formally accused in an Athens Walmart theft case involving an alleged "box stuffing" scheme worth more than $500. Prosecutors say they used an emptied mailbox box at self-checkout to conceal higher-value items. Both are scheduled for arraignment on October 6, so Buford readers may see this case develop soon.
4. The Casual Observer: Georgia's musical talent (news-daily.com) — Buford earns a shout-out here as the town where Grammy-winning songwriter Joe South once lived, placing the community alongside Georgia's rich roster of musical talent. The piece highlights icons from Ray Charles and James Brown to Outkast and R.E.M., reminding local readers how deeply Georgia—and even Buford—has shaped popular music across genres.
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