🌱 Patch AM: How Buford’s Dylan Raiola rose to lead Oregon’s offense.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Buford's Dylan Raiola rose to lead Oregon's offense.

Also on today's calendar: Buford Trail of Terror and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Nico Iamaleava vs. Dylan Raiola: How each former 5-star fared in high school (usatoday.com) — Former Buford (GA) quarterback Dylan Raiola, who starred locally before becoming a top national recruit, is now leading Oregon's offense into a major showdown with UCLA. The story retraces his high school journey through Texas, Arizona, and finally Buford, giving local fans a look at how his Buford season set up his college career.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Buford

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• Pokemon TCG League Night →
  1350 Buford Highway Suite 109, Buford
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Magic: the Gathering - Casual Commander →
  1350 Buford Highway Suite 109, Buford
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Pokemon TCG Gym League Challenge →
  1350 Buford Highway Suite 109, Buford
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• One Piece TCG Store Tournament →
  1350 Buford Highway Suite 109, Buford
  6:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Buford Trail of Terror →
  7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Ft. Daniel Frontier Faire →
  Fort Daniel Monument, 2505 Braselton Hwy, Buford
  10:00 am
• Buford Trail of Terror →
  7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford
  6:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Buford Trail of Terror →
  7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Buford Trail of Terror →
  7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Buford Trail of Terror →
  7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford
  8:00 pm
Friday October 30
• Buford Trail of Terror →
  7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 31
• Four Scythes Haunted Attraction - Cumming, GA →
  Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Hey neighbors!
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• Regal Cinemas Corporation posted a job opening for Floor Staff - Starting at $14.50 in Buford. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Suwanee

• David Nelson Fornoff (democratnewspapers.com)
• LETU's Black honored by SCAC (news-journal.com)
• THE FIT LIFE: Make the habit the win (jacksonprogress-argus.com)

Dacula

• Football Recap: Buford Picks Up 21st Consecutive Win (maxpreps.com)

Lawrenceville

• 3550 Willow Glade Trl, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (redfin.com)
• 1540 Jordon Brook Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (redfin.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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